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1f659ad3d10f79ee9b8fb5f964c0a3265719d731 | wikidoc | Psychosomatic illness | Psychosomatic illness
# Overview
Psychosomatic disorder, now more commonly referred to as psychophysiologic illness, is an illness whose symptoms are caused by mental processes of the sufferer rather than immediate physiological causes. If a medical examination can find no physical or organic cause, or if an illness ... | Psychosomatic illness
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Psychosomatic disorder, now more commonly referred to as psychophysiologic illness, is an illness whose symptoms are caused by mental processes of the sufferer rather than immediate physiological cause... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Psychophysiologic_Disorders | |
5db60d8d8e5c7f099284d444cfa8cca14575d74d | wikidoc | Publication committee | Publication committee
The Publication Committee is responsible for identifying opportunities for publishing work derived from the Society’s activities.
Its main task is to manage the publication of papers from the biennial International Symposium on the Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms. The Committee may als... | Publication committee
The Publication Committee is responsible for identifying opportunities for publishing work derived from the Society’s activities.
Its main task is to manage the publication of papers from the biennial International Symposium on the Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms. The Committee may al... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Publication_committee | |
ee21c2b47ddcd0cdd6210515dc8de7f82671bf0b | wikidoc | Pulmonary circulation | Pulmonary circulation
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
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8968ae6c99d9b46d870c2dc13e21b38958bff21c | wikidoc | Pure red cell aplasia | Pure red cell aplasia
Synonyms and keywords: Pure red cell aplasia; Erythroblastopenia.
# Overview
Pure red cell aplasia was first discovered by Paul Kaznelson in 1922. Pure red cell aplasia may be classified into primary (idiopathic) PRCA and acquired red cell aplasia. It is thought that acquired pure red cell aplasi... | Pure red cell aplasia
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Shyam Patel [2] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahda Alihashemi M.D. [3]
Synonyms and keywords: Pure red cell aplasia; Erythroblastopenia.
# Overview
Pure red cell aplasia was first discovered by Paul Kaznelson in... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Pure_red_cell_aplasia | |
96b313eea360cbac02f258f36176fd0211830b19 | wikidoc | Stabilizing selection | Stabilizing selection
# Overview
Stabilizing selection, also referred to as purifying selection, is a type of natural selection in which genetic diversity decreases as the population stabilizes on a particular trait value. Put another way, extreme values of the character are selected against. This is probably the most... | Stabilizing selection
# Overview
Stabilizing selection, also referred to as purifying selection, is a type of natural selection in which genetic diversity decreases as the population stabilizes on a particular trait value. Put another way, extreme values of the character are selected against. This is probably the most... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Purifying_selection | |
cfa1f27d67d254a787b59c2819cc2c8eea6709aa | wikidoc | Pyonephrosis | Pyonephrosis overview
# Overview
Pyonephrosis (Greek pyon "pus" + nephros "kidney") is an infection of obstructed renal collecting system leading to accumulation of pus in the renal collecting system. Pus collects in the renal pelvis and eventually causes destruction of the renal parenchyma. Pyonephrosis is sometimes... | Pyonephrosis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Harsh Vardhan Chawla, M.B.B.S.[2]
# Overview
Pyonephrosis (Greek pyon "pus" + nephros "kidney") is an infection of obstructed renal collecting system leading to accumulation of pus in the renal collecting system. ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Pyonephrosis_overview | |
cbfb51c4396dba43da2c3aa3a8fcdeee13963a32 | wikidoc | Pyrimidine metabolism | Pyrimidine metabolism
Pyrimidine biosynthesis occurs both in the body and through organic synthesis.
# De novo biosynthesis of pyrimidine
Unlike purines, pyrimidines are assembled before being attached to 5-phosphoribosyl-1-pyrophosphate (PRPP).
The first three enzymes are all coded by the same gene (CAD).
# Pyrimidi... | Pyrimidine metabolism
Pyrimidine biosynthesis occurs both in the body and through organic synthesis.
# De novo biosynthesis of pyrimidine
Unlike purines, pyrimidines are assembled before being attached to 5-phosphoribosyl-1-pyrophosphate (PRPP).
The first three enzymes are all coded by the same gene (CAD).
# Pyrimid... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Pyrimidine_biosynthesis | |
b483a3e2966def09e6988433945b58b912458c00 | wikidoc | QRS complex alternans | QRS complex alternans
Synonyms and keywords: QRS alternans
Related chapter: electrical alternans
# Overview
Electrical alternans is an electrocardiographic phenomenon which describes the beat to beat alternation in the height (ie.e amplitude), duration (the length of the interval) or the direction (up or down) of any ... | QRS complex alternans
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: QRS alternans
Related chapter: electrical alternans
# Overview
Electrical alternans is an electrocardiographic phenomenon which describes the beat to beat alternation in the height (ie.e amplitude), duration (the length of... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/QRS_Atlernans | |
d0941b9613db501cc39d7b0b08633a211f9fe500 | wikidoc | Reverse transcriptase | Reverse transcriptase
In biochemistry, a reverse transcriptase, also known as RNA-dependent DNA polymerase, is a DNA polymerase enzyme that transcribes single-stranded RNA into single-stranded DNA. Normal transcription involves the synthesis of RNA from DNA; hence, reverse transcription is the reverse of this.
Reverse ... | Reverse transcriptase
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In biochemistry, a reverse transcriptase, also known as RNA-dependent DNA polymerase, is a DNA polymerase enzyme that transcribes single-stranded RNA into single-stranded DNA. Normal transcription involves the synthesis of RNA from DNA; hence, reverse transcription is the reverse... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/RNA-directed_DNA_polymerase | |
f09e330eb26e876f96f076e997be1316359f6455 | wikidoc | RR interval alternans | RR interval alternans
Synonyms and keywords:
Related chapter: electrical alternans
# Overview
Electrical alternans is an electrocardiographic phenomenon which describes teh beat to beat alternation in the height (ie.e amplitude), duration (the length of the interval) or the direction (up or down) of any of the EKG com... | RR interval alternans
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords:
Related chapter: electrical alternans
# Overview
Electrical alternans is an electrocardiographic phenomenon which describes teh beat to beat alternation in the height (ie.e amplitude), duration (the length of the interval)... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/RR_interval_alternans | |
39e1226e5a4df44d3e2a7ffba169195535443789 | wikidoc | Renal vein thrombosis | Renal vein thrombosis
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# Overview
Renal vein thrombosis (RVT) is the formation of a clot or thrombus obstructing the renal vein. Rayer was the first to describe thrombosis of renal vein in nephrotic patients during postpartum. Based on the onset of symptoms renal vein thrombosis... | Renal vein thrombosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saeedeh Kowsarnia M.D.[2]
# Overview
Renal vein thrombosis (RVT) is the formation of a clot or thrombus obstructing the renal vein. Rayer was the fir... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/RVT | |
ea7a774967a234da690c0b7481730d347a8082d7 | wikidoc | Ragulator-Rag complex | Ragulator-Rag complex
The Ragulator-Rag complex is a regulator of lysosomal signalling and trafficking in eukaryotic cells, which plays an important role in regulating cell metabolism and growth in response to nutrient availability in the cell. The Ragulator-Rag Complex is composed of five LAMTOR subunits, which work t... | Ragulator-Rag complex
The Ragulator-Rag complex is a regulator of lysosomal signalling and trafficking in eukaryotic cells, which plays an important role in regulating cell metabolism and growth in response to nutrient availability in the cell.[1] The Ragulator-Rag Complex is composed of five LAMTOR subunits, which wo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ragulator-Rag_complex | |
3724e72c23e47e229775f57cf911b0b2cd107f46 | wikidoc | Ramos-Arroyo syndrome | Ramos-Arroyo syndrome
# Overview
Ramos-Arroyo syndrome is marked by corneal anesthesia, absence of the peripapillary choriocapillaris and retinal pigment epithelium, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, unusual facial appearance, persistent ductus arteriosus, Hirschsprung disease, and moderate intellectual disability... | Ramos-Arroyo syndrome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jyostna Chouturi, M.B.B.S [2]
# Overview
Ramos-Arroyo syndrome is marked by corneal anesthesia, absence of the peripapillary choriocapillaris and retinal pigment epithelium, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, un... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ramos-Arroyo_syndrome | |
45a5e886f53a0b79a0f05f75b27f0a74a6851b08 | wikidoc | Sampling (statistics) | Sampling (statistics)
Sampling is that part of statistical practice concerned with the selection of individual observations intended to yield some knowledge about a population of concern, especially for the purposes of statistical inference.
Each observation measures one or more properties (weight, location, etc.) of ... | Sampling (statistics)
Sampling is that part of statistical practice concerned with the selection of individual observations intended to yield some knowledge about a population of concern, especially for the purposes of statistical inference.
Each observation measures one or more properties (weight, location, etc.) of... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Random_sampling | |
914231977bad188063268bfde8132dc6ab469877 | wikidoc | Rate-determining step | Rate-determining step
The rate-determining step (RDS) is a chemistry term for the slowest step in a chemical reaction. The rate-determining step is often compared to the neck of a funnel; the rate at which water flows through the funnel is determined by the width of the neck, not by the speed at which water is poured i... | Rate-determining step
The rate-determining step (RDS) is a chemistry term for the slowest step in a chemical reaction. The rate-determining step is often compared to the neck of a funnel; the rate at which water flows through the funnel is determined by the width of the neck, not by the speed at which water is poured ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Rate-determining_step | |
00ec8d7a4fda7e185772dc20c1efea65a7b1b1e1 | wikidoc | Reaction intermediate | Reaction intermediate
The IUPAC Gold Book defines a reaction intermediate or an intermediate a molecular entity (atom, ion, molecule...) with a lifetime appreciably longer than a molecular vibration (corresponding to a local potential energy minimum of depth greater than RT; R being the gas constant and T is temperatur... | Reaction intermediate
The IUPAC Gold Book[1] defines a reaction intermediate or an intermediate a molecular entity (atom, ion, molecule...) with a lifetime appreciably longer than a molecular vibration (corresponding to a local potential energy minimum of depth greater than RT; R being the gas constant and T is temper... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Reaction_intermediate | |
82613c0be3fc7d66971f30a3cf1fe6aa96592225 | wikidoc | Reactive hypoglycemia | Reactive hypoglycemia
Reactive hypoglycemia is a medical term describing recurrent episodes of symptomatic hypoglycemia occurring 2-4 hours after a high carbohydrate meal (or oral glucose load). It is thought to represent a consequence of excessive insulin release triggered by the carbohydrate meal but continuing past ... | Reactive hypoglycemia
Reactive hypoglycemia is a medical term describing recurrent episodes of symptomatic hypoglycemia occurring 2-4 hours after a high carbohydrate meal (or oral glucose load). It is thought to represent a consequence of excessive insulin release triggered by the carbohydrate meal but continuing past... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Reactive_hypoglycemia | |
b4e61b3066b79c3629d3ba82c9e2c1ea49247797 | wikidoc | Rebirthing-Breathwork | Rebirthing-Breathwork
Rebirthing-Breathwork is a form of alternative medicine mainly consisting of a breathing technique. It shares a common belief with various other therapies called Rebirthing, with both groups believing that human birth is a traumatic event (see birth trauma) and that reviewing or revisiting this e... | Rebirthing-Breathwork
Rebirthing-Breathwork is a form of alternative medicine mainly consisting of a breathing technique. It shares a common belief with various other therapies called Rebirthing, with both groups believing that human birth is a traumatic event (see birth trauma) and that reviewing or revisiting this ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Rebirthing-Breathwork | |
69b2acd14c0fc63f7cd9de2f1b2531900d823e2f | wikidoc | Recreational drug use | Recreational drug use
# Overview
Recreational drug use is the use of psychoactive drugs for recreational purposes rather than for work, medical or spiritual purposes, although the distinction is not always clear. At least one psychopharmacologist who has studied this field refers to it as the 'Fourth Drive,' arguing t... | Recreational drug use
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Recreational drug use is the use of psychoactive drugs for recreational purposes rather than for work, medical or spiritual purposes, although the distinction is not always clear. At least one psychopharmacologist who has studied this... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Recreational_drug | |
b7e0747f13c6c33ce36547c98a7087756e1ebe34 | wikidoc | Rectus femoris muscle | Rectus femoris muscle
# Overview
The Rectus femoris muscle is one of the four quadriceps muscles of the human body. (The others are the vastus medialis, the vastus intermedius (deep to the rectus femoris), and the vastus lateralis. All four combine to form the quadriceps tendon, which inserts into the patella and cont... | Rectus femoris muscle
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# Overview
The Rectus femoris muscle is one of the four quadriceps muscles of the human body. (The others are the vastus medialis, the vastus intermedius (deep to the rectus femoris), and the vastus lateralis. All four combine to form the quadriceps tendon, which inserts ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Rectus_femoris | |
311e2a4aa5019c9338a18725a568fca859c327af | wikidoc | Regenerative medicine | Regenerative medicine
# Overview
Regenerative medicine is the "process of replacing or regenerating human cells, tissues or organs to restore or establish normal function". This field holds the promise of regenerating damaged tissues and organs in the body by replacing damaged tissue and/or by stimulating the body's o... | Regenerative medicine
Editor-in-Chief: Robert G. Schwartz, M.D. [1], Piedmont Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, P.A.;
# Overview
Regenerative medicine is the "process of replacing or regenerating human cells, tissues or organs to restore or establish normal function".[1] This field holds the promise of regenerati... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Regenerative_medicine | |
2924733d7892e6f3cd3272c3761d0f96396d0642 | wikidoc | Respiratory alkalosis | Respiratory alkalosis
# Overview
Acid-base status of an organism is determined by the extracellular fluid (ECF) hydrogen ion concentration since pH is equal to minus log of i.e. pH = -log. Normal pH of human blood is 7.40 (7.35-7.45). Acidosis raises ECF thereby lowering pH whereas alkalosis lowers ECF thereby ra... | Respiratory alkalosis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Madhu Sigdel M.B.B.S.[2] Priyamvada Singh, M.D. [3], Eiman Ghaffarpasand, M.D. [4]
# Overview
Acid-base status of an organism is determined by the extracellular fluid (ECF) hydrogen ion concentration [H+] since pH ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Respiratory_Alkalosis | |
0ee49d21cd6d3b3408cfa094dae9b7f3fed4701e | wikidoc | Reverse osmosis plant | Reverse osmosis plant
A reverse osmosis plant is a manufacturing plant where the process of reverse osmosis takes place. An average modern reverse osmosis plant needs six kilowatt-hours of electricity to desalinate one cubic metre of water. The process also results in an amount of salty briny waste. The challenge for t... | Reverse osmosis plant
A reverse osmosis plant is a manufacturing plant where the process of reverse osmosis takes place. An average modern reverse osmosis plant needs six kilowatt-hours of electricity to desalinate one cubic metre of water.[citation needed] The process also results in an amount of salty briny waste. T... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Reverse_osmosis_plant | |
d872827d0a1eff15ee732e532a15919304799d32 | wikidoc | Reverse transcription | Reverse transcription
# Overview
Reverse transcription is the process of making a double stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule from a single stranded RNA (ribonucleic acid) template. It is called reverse transcription as it acts in the opposite or reverse direction to transcription. This idea was very unpopula... | Reverse transcription
# Overview
Reverse transcription is the process of making a double stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule from a single stranded RNA (ribonucleic acid) template. It is called reverse transcription as it acts in the opposite or reverse direction to transcription. This idea was very unpopula... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Reverse_transcription | |
628ca51abccd533f8419883b76ce3af13fee4954 | wikidoc | Rho family of GTPases | Rho family of GTPases
# Overview
The Rho family of GTPases is a family of small (~21 kDa) signaling G protein (more specific, a GTPase), and is a subfamily of the Ras superfamily. The members of the Rho GTPase family have been shown to regulate many aspects of intracellular actin dynamics, and are found in all eukaryo... | Rho family of GTPases
# Overview
The Rho family of GTPases is a family of small (~21 kDa) signaling G protein (more specific, a GTPase), and is a subfamily of the Ras superfamily. The members of the Rho GTPase family have been shown to regulate many aspects of intracellular actin dynamics, and are found in all eukaryo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Rho | |
1c411621d2266f2e377e95f337cd11c2e9e02727 | wikidoc | Ribavirin description | Ribavirin description
# Description
REBETOL (ribavirin), is a synthetic nucleoside analogue (purine analogue). The chemical name of ribavirin is 1-β-D-ribofuranosyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide and has the following structural formula (see Figure 1).
Ribavirin is a white, crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in... | Ribavirin description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Description
REBETOL (ribavirin), is a synthetic nucleoside analogue (purine analogue). The chemical name of ribavirin is 1-β-D-ribofuranosyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide and has the following structural formula (see Figure 1).
Ribavirin is ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ribavirin_description | |
6f192f626608322635b44a5e84c0bc7d893472fb | wikidoc | Rickettsia prowazekii | Rickettsia prowazekii
Rickettsia prowazekii is a species of gram negative, rod shaped, aerobic bacteria that is the etiologic agent of epidemic typhus, transmitted in the feces of lice and fleas. R. prowazekii is often surrounded by a protein microcapsular layer and slime layer; the natural life cycle of the bacteria ... | Rickettsia prowazekii
Rickettsia prowazekii is a species of gram negative, rod shaped, aerobic bacteria that is the etiologic agent of epidemic typhus, transmitted in the feces of lice and fleas. R. prowazekii is often surrounded by a protein microcapsular layer and slime layer; the natural life cycle of the bacteria... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Rickettsia_prowazekii | |
c4d45ea9a543175f36885bd6ef53ec689d039052 | wikidoc | Rickettsia rickettsii | Rickettsia rickettsii
# Overview
Rickettsia rickettsii (abbreviated as R. rickettsii) is a unicellular, Gram-negative coccobacillus (plural coccobacilli) that is native to the New World. It belongs to the spotted fever group (SFG) of Rickettsia and is most commonly known as the causative agent of Rocky Mountain spott... | Rickettsia rickettsii
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ilan Dock, B.S.
# Overview
Rickettsia rickettsii (abbreviated as R. rickettsii) is a unicellular, Gram-negative coccobacillus (plural coccobacilli) that is native to the New World. It belongs to the spotted fever ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Rickettsia_rickettsii | |
7d789320ae93f9c71121f96c311494c6bad5211c | wikidoc | Rifabutin description | Rifabutin description
# Description
MYCOBUTIN Capsules contain the antimycobacterial agent rifabutin, which is a semisynthetic ansamycin antibiotic derived from rifamycin S. MYCOBUTIN Capsules for oral administration contain 150 mg of rifabutin, USP, per capsule, along with the inactive ingredients microcrystalline ce... | Rifabutin description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
# Description
MYCOBUTIN Capsules contain the antimycobacterial agent rifabutin, which is a semisynthetic ansamycin antibiotic derived from rifamycin S. MYCOBUTIN Capsules for oral admi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Rifabutin_description | |
06c2d5b4d950bfd6400809f9d11da249f4399e98 | wikidoc | Rifampin how supplied | Rifampin how supplied
# How Supplied
150 mg maroon and scarlet capsules imprinted "RIFADIN 150."
Bottles of 30 (NDC 0068-0510-30)
300 mg maroon and scarlet capsules imprinted "RIFADIN 300."
Bottles of 60 (NDC 0068-0508-60)
Bottles of 100 (NDC 0068-0508-61)
## Storage
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15–3... | Rifampin how supplied
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
# How Supplied
150 mg maroon and scarlet capsules imprinted "RIFADIN 150."
Bottles of 30 (NDC 0068-0510-30)
300 mg maroon and scarlet capsules imprinted "RIFADIN 300."
Bottles of 60 (N... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Rifampin_how_supplied | |
c5afc19b46e8363f87120c8ae7e8648da9d2b196 | wikidoc | Rifampin microbiology | Rifampin microbiology
# Microbiology
## Mechanism of Action
Rifampin inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity in susceptible Mycobacterium tuberculosis organisms. Specifically, it interacts with bacterial RNA polymerase but does not inhibit the mammalian enzyme.
## Drug Resistance
Organisms resistant to rifamp... | Rifampin microbiology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
# Microbiology
## Mechanism of Action
Rifampin inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity in susceptible Mycobacterium tuberculosis organisms. Specifically, it interacts with bact... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Rifampin_microbiology | |
636c51530060a18ac15b03784ca54bf6fdbd28f7 | wikidoc | Rifaximin description | Rifaximin description
# Description
XIFAXAN tablets contain rifaximin, a non-aminoglycoside semi-synthetic, nonsystemic antibiotic derived from rifamycin SV. Rifaximin is a structural analog of rifampin. The chemical name for rifaximin is (2S,16Z,18E,20S,21S,22R,23R,24R,25S,26S,27S,28E)-5,6,21,23,25-pentahydroxy-27-m... | Rifaximin description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
# Description
XIFAXAN tablets contain rifaximin, a non-aminoglycoside semi-synthetic, nonsystemic antibiotic derived from rifamycin SV. Rifaximin is a structural analog of rifampin. T... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Rifaximin_description | |
eeb02981d75816e6d33943aeb9387e0100d3beff | wikidoc | Right border of heart | Right border of heart
# Overview
The right margin of the heart (right border of heart) is long, and is formed by the right atrium above and the right ventricle below.
- The atrial portion is rounded and almost vertical; it is situated behind the third, fourth, and fifth right costal cartilages about 1.25 cm. from the ... | Right border of heart
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The right margin of the heart (right border of heart) is long, and is formed by the right atrium above and the right ventricle below.
- The atrial portion is rounded and almost vertical... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Right_border_of_heart | |
096e93bb2219325ed6a6554c8fa22c3d565bed49 | wikidoc | Ritonavir description | Ritonavir description
# Description
NORVIR (ritonavir) is an inhibitor of HIV-1 protease with activity against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv) type 1.
Ritonavir is chemically designated as 10-Hydroxy-2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-1- -3,6-dioxo-8,11-bis(phenylmethyl)-2,4,7,12- tetraazatridecan-13-oic acid, 5-thiazo... | Ritonavir description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
# Description
NORVIR (ritonavir) is an inhibitor of HIV-1 protease with activity against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv) type 1.
Ritonavir is chemically designated as 10-Hydroxy... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ritonavir_description | |
d8f0ea7f7c0fcc2260482020f57eedd8b834a07d | wikidoc | Rockefeller drug laws | Rockefeller drug laws
The Rockefeller drug laws is the term used to denote the statutes dealing with the sale and possession of "narcotic" drugs in the New York State Penal Law. The laws are named after Nelson Rockefeller, who was the state's governor at the time the laws were adopted. Rockefeller, a staunch supporter ... | Rockefeller drug laws
The Rockefeller drug laws is the term used to denote the statutes dealing with the sale and possession of "narcotic" drugs in the New York State Penal Law. The laws are named after Nelson Rockefeller, who was the state's governor at the time the laws were adopted. Rockefeller, a staunch supporter... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Rockefeller_drug_laws | |
d2ccd33430c0416100c9d94660844cedbe79bd28 | wikidoc | ST2 cardiac biomarker | ST2 cardiac biomarker
The ST2 cardiac biomarker is a protein biomarker of cardiac stress encoded by the IL1RL1 gene. ST2 signals the presence and severity of adverse cardiac remodeling and tissue fibrosis, which occurs in response to myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, or worsening heart failure.
ST2 provid... | ST2 cardiac biomarker
The ST2 cardiac biomarker is a protein biomarker of cardiac stress encoded by the IL1RL1 gene. ST2 signals the presence and severity of adverse cardiac remodeling and tissue fibrosis, which occurs in response to myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, or worsening heart failure.[1][2]
ST2... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ST2_cardiac_biomarker | |
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In molecular biology, the sulfonylurea receptors (SUR) are membrane proteins which are the molecular targets of the sulfonylurea class of antidiabetic drugs whose mechanism of action is to promote insulin release from pancreatic beta cells. More specifically, SUR proteins are subunits of the inwa... | Sulfonylurea receptor
In molecular biology, the sulfonylurea receptors (SUR) are membrane proteins which are the molecular targets of the sulfonylurea class of antidiabetic drugs whose mechanism of action is to promote insulin release from pancreatic beta cells. More specifically, SUR proteins are subunits of the inw... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/SUR1 | |
3a265b5b59ce2ae9bf937a8e64d5b354f38fb0db | wikidoc | Sacral spinal nerve 1 | Sacral spinal nerve 1
The sacral spinal nerve 1 (S1) is a spinal nerve of the sacral segment..
It originates from the spinal column from below the 1st body of the sacrum
# Muscles
S1 supplies many muscles, either directly or through nerves originating from S1. They are not innervated with S1 as single origin, but part... | Sacral spinal nerve 1
The sacral spinal nerve 1 (S1) is a spinal nerve of the sacral segment.[1].
It originates from the spinal column from below the 1st body of the sacrum
# Muscles
S1 supplies many muscles, either directly or through nerves originating from S1. They are not innervated with S1 as single origin, but ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sacral_spinal_nerve_1 | |
11426b6b60c48406eccb8721964777c72ae81425 | wikidoc | Sacral spinal nerve 2 | Sacral spinal nerve 2
The sacral spinal nerve 2 (S2) is a spinal nerve of the sacral segment..
It originates from the spinal column from below the 2nd body of the sacrum
# Muscles
S2 supplies many muscles, either directly or through nerves originating from S2. They are not innervated with S2 as single origin, but part... | Sacral spinal nerve 2
The sacral spinal nerve 2 (S2) is a spinal nerve of the sacral segment.[1].
It originates from the spinal column from below the 2nd body of the sacrum
# Muscles
S2 supplies many muscles, either directly or through nerves originating from S2. They are not innervated with S2 as single origin, but ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sacral_spinal_nerve_2 | |
1e0696a505ce610b469b8439fe910e48e08ece74 | wikidoc | Sacral spinal nerve 3 | Sacral spinal nerve 3
The sacral spinal nerve 3 (S3) is a spinal nerve of the sacral segment..
It originates from the spinal column from below the 3rd body of the sacrum
# Muscles
S3 supplies many muscles, either directly or through nerves originating from S3. They are not innervated with S3 as single origin, but part... | Sacral spinal nerve 3
The sacral spinal nerve 3 (S3) is a spinal nerve of the sacral segment.[1].
It originates from the spinal column from below the 3rd body of the sacrum
# Muscles
S3 supplies many muscles, either directly or through nerves originating from S3. They are not innervated with S3 as single origin, but ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sacral_spinal_nerve_3 | |
1ba4dbd22fcbdfc3ac6b8e718a73a36054bdd2f8 | wikidoc | Sacral spinal nerve 4 | Sacral spinal nerve 4
The sacral spinal nerve 4 (S4) is a spinal nerve of the sacral segment..
It originates from the spinal column from below the 4th body of the sacrum
# Muscles
S4 supplies many muscles, either directly or through nerves originating from S4. They are not innervated with S4 as single origin, but part... | Sacral spinal nerve 4
The sacral spinal nerve 4 (S4) is a spinal nerve of the sacral segment.[1].
It originates from the spinal column from below the 4th body of the sacrum
# Muscles
S4 supplies many muscles, either directly or through nerves originating from S4. They are not innervated with S4 as single origin, but ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sacral_spinal_nerve_4 | |
b57ea48a649a1c52306ed5799dfd4203dcf1319e | wikidoc | Safe Patient Handling | Safe Patient Handling
The 10th Annual Safe Patient Handling and Movement Conference will begin March 29, 2010 and will run through April 2. The event, sponsored in part by the American Nurses Association (ANA), will be held at Lake Buena Vista, FL at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa in the Walt Disney World Resort.
I... | Safe Patient Handling
The 10th Annual Safe Patient Handling and Movement Conference will begin March 29, 2010 and will run through April 2. The event, sponsored in part by the American Nurses Association (ANA), will be held at Lake Buena Vista, FL at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa in the Walt Disney World Resort.
... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Safe_Patient_Handling | |
d176767e047886ef085eb99854e4f140c42b89b4 | wikidoc | Saidu Group Hospitals | Saidu Group Hospitals
Saidu Group of Hospitals swat is the 5th largest hospital of khyber pukhtoonkhwa Pakistan.
It is located on saidu road and just a couple of mile away from Mingora the main city of swat.
Saidu Group of swat is consist of two wings,The central wing and Saidu wing. | Saidu Group Hospitals
Saidu Group of Hospitals swat is the 5th largest hospital of khyber pukhtoonkhwa Pakistan.
It is located on saidu road and just a couple of mile away from Mingora the main city of swat.
Saidu Group of swat is consist of two wings,The central wing and Saidu wing. | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Saidu_Group_Hospitals | |
971900db4d2a30b5cfc3293593f982a57da10b2f | wikidoc | Salimuzzaman Siddiqui | Salimuzzaman Siddiqui
Prof. Dr. Salimuzzaman Siddiqui (1897-1994) was a leading Pakistani scientist in natural products chemistry, an eminent literary personality, a painter, and a great connoisseur of music.
He is the pioneer in extracting chemical compunds from the Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Rauwolfia, and is also... | Salimuzzaman Siddiqui
Template:Infobox Scientist
Prof. Dr. Salimuzzaman Siddiqui (1897-1994) was a leading Pakistani scientist in natural products chemistry, an eminent literary personality, a painter, and a great connoisseur of music.
He is the pioneer in extracting chemical compunds from the Neem (Azadirachta indica... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Salimuzzaman_Siddiqui | |
0707d7b8b6956c78a663b6930414c19f93ee37a2 | wikidoc | Sandbox:Amira Albawri | Sandbox:Amira Albawri
- Acut otitis media.
In general,approximately 80% of children have spontaneous relief of AOM within 2–14 days who absence of suspected complications it follow initial treatment of symptomatic (analgesia and antipyretics) as fever and ear pain.If severe,recurrent infections or persistent give antib... | Sandbox:Amira Albawri
- Acut otitis media.
In general,approximately 80% of children have spontaneous relief of AOM within 2–14 days who absence of suspected complications it follow initial treatment of symptomatic (analgesia and antipyretics) as fever and ear pain.If severe,recurrent infections or persistent give anti... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox:Amira_Albawri | |
cce042224fed2a4712e1ab1d9c79323d21a6cd9b | wikidoc | Sandbox:Leptospirosis | Sandbox:Leptospirosis
# Overview
Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonotic disorder with ubiquitous distribution,common worldwide, especially in developing countries caused by Leptospira species. Leptospirosis becoming a global public health problem, as evidenced by recent spike in the incidence rates and multiple outbrea... | Sandbox:Leptospirosis
# Overview
Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonotic disorder with ubiquitous distribution,common worldwide, especially in developing countries caused by Leptospira species. Leptospirosis becoming a global public health problem, as evidenced by recent spike in the incidence rates and multiple outbrea... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox:Leptospirosis | |
46cf8d0fbfef464b2a8f50cc391b2c8529aab7b4 | wikidoc | Sandbox:Marufa Marium | Sandbox:Marufa Marium
# Overview
Von Willebrand’s Disease:
# Historical Perspective
Von Willebrand’s Disease(vWD) was first discovered by Erik Adolf von Willebrand, a Finnish Physician, in 1926, in a Swedish-language article “Hereditär pseudohemofili” ("Hereditary pseudohemophilia") after assessing a 5 year-old Finni... | Sandbox:Marufa Marium
# Overview
Von Willebrand’s Disease:
# Historical Perspective
Von Willebrand’s Disease(vWD) was first discovered by Erik Adolf von Willebrand, a Finnish Physician, in 1926, in a Swedish-language article “Hereditär pseudohemofili” ("Hereditary pseudohemophilia") after assessing a 5 year-old Finni... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox:Marufa_Marium | |
7985d8223d4e9cb3fa6ea0d7cc07bfe2c4566053 | wikidoc | Sandbox: Hypertension | Sandbox: Hypertension
# 2017 ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
## Accurate Measurement of Blood Pressure (BP) in the Office
## Out-of-Office and Self-Monitoring of Blood Pressure (BP)
## Masked and Wh... | Sandbox: Hypertension
Template:Hypertension - ACC -2017
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1],Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Arzu Kalayci, M.D. [2]
# 2017 ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox:_Hypertension | |
7a413dca7d184f608e1380e8847d65a7ddd67380 | wikidoc | Sandbox: IMPROVEScore | Sandbox: IMPROVEScore
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1e1c09251182dafbe01e79480addafb018901157 | wikidoc | Sandbox: Leukocytosis | Sandbox: Leukocytosis
Synonyms and keywords: Elevated white blood cell count; Right-shift leukocytosis; Left-leukocytosis
# Overview
Leukocytosis is an elevation of the white blood cell count above the normal range (greater than 11,000 per mm3). Leukocytosis is frequently a sign of an inflammatory response, most com... | Sandbox: Leukocytosis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Elevated white blood cell count; Right-shift leukocytosis; Left-leukocytosis
# Overview
Leukocytosis is an elevation of the white blood cell count above ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox:_Leukocytosis | |
e2df8e470f18bf16be9531dddee4ee32807f1590 | wikidoc | Sandbox: Sima NourAli | Sandbox: Sima NourAli
# Overview
. It is important to realize that even hemothorax can appear as a hemorrhagic effusion with lower levels of hematocrit because there is a significant dilution in 3–4 days . Moreover, levels of hematocrit in the blood need to be interpreted with knowledge of the phenomenon of postmortem... | Sandbox: Sima NourAli
# Overview
[It is defined as a pleural fluid with hematocrit greater than 50% of the patient’s blood, although in cases of long standing haemothorax due to haemodilution, hematocrit level can be lower mimicking a hemorrhagic exudation. Therefore a hematocrit of 25-50% of the patients blood can ra... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox:_Sima_NourAli | |
61248587790bb81cb6c06ae76e5c47140158fd40 | wikidoc | Sandbox: foreverbones | Sandbox: foreverbones
# Overview
# Historical Perspective
# Classification
# Pathophysiology
# Causes
# Differentiating Non Small Cell Lung Cancer from Other Diseases
# Epidemiology and Demographics
# Risk Factors
# Screening
# Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
# Diagnosis
Staging | History and S... | Sandbox: foreverbones
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
# Overview
# Historical Perspective
# Classification
# Pathophysiology
# Causes
# Differentiating Non Small Cell Lung Cancer from Other Diseases
# Epidemiology and Demographi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox:_foreverbones | |
922ef2f56e7953d701d57e92200d039f593bfb2c | wikidoc | Sandbox: hyperthyroid | Sandbox: hyperthyroid
'For the WikiDoc patient information for this topic, click here
# Overview
Thyroid hormones are responsible for regulating the basal metabolic rate of the body. Over secretion of thyroid hormones can lead to a wide variety of syndromes depending on the cause of the hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidis... | Sandbox: hyperthyroid
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]
'For the WikiDoc patient information for this topic, click here
# Overview
Thyroid hormones are responsible for regulating the basal metabolic rate of the body. Over secretion of thyroid ho... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox:_hyperthyroid | |
6d4538be0a5c65bdc5909241364d270e2daf8f8c | wikidoc | Sandbox: oral candida | Sandbox: oral candida
# Pathophysiology
## Pathogenesis
Candida is a normal commensal of skin and mucous membranes. A competent immune system and an intact regenerating healthy skin prevent the virulence of Candida.
### Candida Virulence factors
The main virulence factors that mediate the infection:
- Secreting mole... | Sandbox: oral candida
# Pathophysiology
## Pathogenesis
Candida is a normal commensal of skin and mucous membranes. A competent immune system and an intact regenerating healthy skin prevent the virulence of Candida.
### Candida Virulence factors
The main virulence factors that mediate the infection:[1]
- Secreting m... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox:_oral_candida | |
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# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The educational content on... | Sandbox Diclofenamide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intende... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox_Diclofenamide | |
a834ba910d625b618114b5dffb16dc3f56a9ca56 | wikidoc | Sandbox Impetigo ammu | Sandbox Impetigo ammu
# Impetigo
- Impetigo, adult
- Empiric antimicrobial therapy (covering methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus and β-hemolytic streptococci)
- Limited number of lesions
- Preferred regimen: Mupirocin topically bid for 5 days OR Retapamulin topically bid for 5 days
- Numerous lesions or outb... | Sandbox Impetigo ammu
## Impetigo
- Impetigo, adult[1][2]
- Empiric antimicrobial therapy (covering methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus and β-hemolytic streptococci)
- Limited number of lesions
- Preferred regimen: Mupirocin topically bid for 5 days OR Retapamulin topically bid for 5 days
- Numerous lesions ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox_Impetigo_ammu | |
1c6d162610e4278e91dffd4e9914ca96a6e4c46a | wikidoc | Sandbox ammu MEN 1 PE | Sandbox ammu MEN 1 PE
# Overview
# Physical Examination
## Appearance of the Patient
- This section should give a general description of what a patient with the disease you are describing may look like. You may include a physical description such as obese, thin, cachectic, well appearing, ill appearing, diaphoretic ... | Sandbox ammu MEN 1 PE
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
# Overview
# Physical Examination
## Appearance of the Patient
- This section should give a general description of what a patient with the disease you are describing may look like. You ma... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox_ammu_MEN_1_PE | |
e7c389f68a9075c6f4a8ea824b3d6910bdb16f3b | wikidoc | Sandbox brain abscess | Sandbox brain abscess
# Overview
Treatment of brain abscess requires a multidisciplinary approach to delineate extent of infection, plan stereotactic trajectory, aspirate purulent materials, lower intracranial pressure, identify causative pathogen, and administer appropriate antibiotics.
# Antimicrobial Therapy – Emp... | Sandbox brain abscess
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Treatment of brain abscess requires a multidisciplinary approach to delineate extent of infection, plan stereotactic trajectory, aspirate purulent materials, lower intracranial pressure, identify causative pathogen, and administer app... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox_brain_abscess | |
bee99335e87f5fc697728c6bf95eab22c0c50d53 | wikidoc | Sandbox drugconverted | Sandbox drugconverted
# DIAMOX®SEQUELS® (Acetazolamide Extended-Release Capsules)
Rx only
Revised JULY 2008
# DESCRIPTION:
DIAMOX SEQUELS (Acetazolamide Extended-Release Capsules) are an inhibitor of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase.
DIAMOX is a white to faintly yellowish white crystalline, odorless powder, weakly acidi... | Sandbox drugconverted
# DIAMOX®SEQUELS® (Acetazolamide Extended-Release Capsules)
Rx only
Revised JULY 2008
11001356
# DESCRIPTION:
DIAMOX SEQUELS (Acetazolamide Extended-Release Capsules) are an inhibitor of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase.
DIAMOX is a white to faintly yellowish white crystalline, odorless powder, wea... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox_drugconverted | |
77fc82fc255568082c155de0fcc8059319998af1 | wikidoc | Sandbox elastofibroma | Sandbox elastofibroma
# Patholophysiology
## Microscopy
In general, the tumor is an ill defined, nonencapsulated, rubbery, and firm, white lesion with interspersed fat. The tumors can be quite large (up to 20 cm), although most are around 5 cm.
By microscopic view, there is an admixture of heavy dense bands of colla... | Sandbox elastofibroma
# Patholophysiology
## Microscopy
In general, the tumor is an ill defined, nonencapsulated, rubbery, and firm, white lesion with interspersed fat. The tumors can be quite large (up to 20 cm), although most are around 5 cm. [1]
By microscopic view, there is an admixture of heavy dense bands of co... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox_elastofibroma | |
f1df386dbb74797ba3227eee5a9e03c8095230ee | wikidoc | Sandbox encephalitis2 | Sandbox encephalitis2
# Overview
Acyclovir (10–20 mg/kg IV q8h) should be administered to all patients with suspected encephalitis as early as possible to reduce the risk of neurologic sequelae. Doxycycline should be added to empirical regimen if epidemiological or clinical clues suggest rickettsial or ehrlichial inf... | Sandbox encephalitis2
Template:Encephalitis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, MBBS [2]; João André Alves Silva, M.D. [3]
# Overview
Acyclovir (10–20 mg/kg IV q8h) should be administered to all patients with suspected encephalitis as early as possible to ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox_encephalitis2 | |
060c11b01df5b3b5dc3311a5512ecf924eb84f88 | wikidoc | Sandbox endocarditis2 | Sandbox endocarditis2
# Medical Therapy
## Pharmacotherapy
### Community-Acquired Meningitis
†Add Ampicillin 2 g IV q4h (50 mg/kg IV q6h for children) if meningitis caused by Listeria monocytogenesis also suspected.
Adapted from Advances in treatment of bacterial meningitis. Lancet. 2012;380(9854):1693-702.
### Emp... | Sandbox endocarditis2
# Medical Therapy
## Pharmacotherapy
### Community-Acquired Meningitis
†Add Ampicillin 2 g IV q4h (50 mg/kg IV q6h for children) if meningitis caused by Listeria monocytogenesis also suspected.
Adapted from Advances in treatment of bacterial meningitis. Lancet. 2012;380(9854):1693-702.[1]
### ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox_endocarditis2 | |
3d9d16a6307fc2ac4a384e7e84819b2e2790d4e3 | wikidoc | Sandbox endocarditis3 | Sandbox endocarditis3
# Empirical Antibiotic Therapy
- Although antibiotic therapy for subacute disease can be delayed till the result of blood culture, the rapid progression of acute cases necessitate the start of empirical treatment antibiotic therapy once the blood cultures have been collected.
- Empirical therapy ... | Sandbox endocarditis3
# Empirical Antibiotic Therapy
- Although antibiotic therapy for subacute disease can be delayed till the result of blood culture, the rapid progression of acute cases necessitate the start of empirical treatment antibiotic therapy once the blood cultures have been collected.
- Empirical therapy ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox_endocarditis3 | |
221777cc366893176b0662478430c5b5bf0961d7 | wikidoc | Sandbox osteomyelitis | Sandbox osteomyelitis
# Acute Osteomyelitis in Adults – Empiric Therapy
Although osteomyelitis in adults usually has a subacute or chronic course, acute hematogenous seeding may occur in elderly patients, intravenous drug users, or patients with indwelling catheters. The most commonly isolated microorganisms are Stap... | Sandbox osteomyelitis
# Acute Osteomyelitis in Adults – Empiric Therapy
Although osteomyelitis in adults usually has a subacute or chronic course, acute hematogenous seeding may occur in elderly patients, intravenous drug users, or patients with indwelling catheters. The most commonly isolated microorganisms are Stap... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox_osteomyelitis | |
95c9f0d6b0effbe19c4e4bc4bffe17bacc0dcb41 | wikidoc | Save Huddersfield NHS | Save Huddersfield NHS
Save Huddersfield NHS is a broad based campaign against the Kirklees and Calderdale NHS Trust Board's proposals to close St. Lukes Hospital and transfer services (including maternity care) from Huddersfield to Halifax and Wakefield, led by Dr. Jackie Grunsell. The campaign was initially formed aft... | Save Huddersfield NHS
Save Huddersfield NHS is a broad based campaign against the Kirklees and Calderdale NHS Trust Board's proposals to close St. Lukes Hospital and transfer services (including maternity care) from Huddersfield to Halifax and Wakefield, led by Dr. Jackie Grunsell. The campaign was initially formed af... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Save_Huddersfield_NHS | |
582e9c7a630b29dc49f37ff3ab818ce91403ad1c | wikidoc | Scheuermann's disease | Scheuermann's disease
Synonyms and keywords: Scheuermann juvenile kyphosis; spinal osteochondrosis; juvenile osteochondrosis of spine; Calve disease;
Sherman's Disease
# Overview
Scheuermann’s disease is a self-limiting skeletal disorder of childhood. It is also known as Sherman's Disease (since some people have diff... | Scheuermann's disease
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Scheuermann juvenile kyphosis; spinal osteochondrosis; juvenile osteochondrosis of spine; Calve disease;
Sherman's Disease
# Overview
Scheuermann’s disease is a se... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Scheuermann%27s_Disease | |
6c2ce2973548fa0150929796333b66843a860686 | wikidoc | Scientific literature | Scientific literature
Scientific literature comprises scientific publications that report original empirical and theoretical work in the natural and social sciences, and within a scientific field is often abbreviated as the literature. Academic publishing is the process of placing the results of one's research into th... | Scientific literature
Scientific literature comprises scientific publications that report original empirical and theoretical work in the natural and social sciences, and within a scientific field is often abbreviated as the literature. Academic publishing is the process of placing the results of one's research into t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Scientific_literature | |
4fc51d41d07fdb595a6174c62aadad52d92f141c | wikidoc | Scientific misconduct | Scientific misconduct
- Danish Definition: "Intention(al) or gross negligence leading to fabrication of the scientific message or a false credit or emphasis given to a scientist"
- Swedish Definition: "Intention(al) distortion of the research process by fabrication of data, text, hypothesis, or methods from another res... | Scientific misconduct
Template:Inappropriate toneScientific misconduct is the violation of the standard codes of scholarly conduct and ethical behavior in professional scientific research. A Lancet review on Handling of Scientific Misconduct in Scandinavian countries provides the following sample definitions: [1]
- D... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Scientific_misconduct | |
4cd0f151925d8f7d5f8e50d40546f5283258427e | wikidoc | Scientific skepticism | Scientific skepticism
Scientific skepticism or rational skepticism (also spelled scepticism), sometimes referred to as skeptical inquiry, is a scientific or practical, epistemological position in which one questions the veracity of claims lacking empirical evidence. In practice, the term is most commonly applied to the... | Scientific skepticism
Scientific skepticism or rational skepticism (also spelled scepticism), sometimes referred to as skeptical inquiry, is a scientific or practical, epistemological position in which one questions the veracity of claims lacking empirical evidence. In practice, the term is most commonly applied to th... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Scientific_skepticism | |
fca4810efc174b92426dfa34c7c64309adab423d | wikidoc | Scrotal mass | Scrotal mass overview
# Overview
Scrotal mass may be classified into two subtypes: testicular and extratesticular.Scrotal masses may be differentiated according to clinical features, laboratory findings, imaging features, histological features, and genetic studies from other diseases that cause testicular mass with di... | Scrotal mass overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Niloofarsadaat Eshaghhosseiny, MD[2]Sujit Routray, M.D. [3]
# Overview
Scrotal mass may be classified into two subtypes: testicular and extratesticular.Scrotal masses may be differentiated according to clinical featu... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Scrotal_mass_overview | |
0f48593aad98f0163e108dbedb12c402787600c4 | wikidoc | Scrub typhus | Scrub typhus overview
# Overview
Scrub typhus or Bush typhus is a form of typhus caused by the intracellular parasite Orientia tsutsugamushi, a Gram-negative α-proteobacterium of family Rickettsiaceae first isolated and identified in 1930 in Japan.
Although the disease is similar in presentation to other forms of typ... | Scrub typhus overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Scrub typhus or Bush typhus is a form of typhus caused by the intracellular parasite Orientia tsutsugamushi, a Gram-negative α-proteobacterium of family Rickettsiaceae first isolated and identified in 1930 in Japan.[1][2]
Although th... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Scrub_typhus_overview | |
a1e7219fbf29a3b1caf70934060cb39506a8593f | wikidoc | Seborrheic dermatitis | Seborrheic dermatitis
Synonyms and keywords: Seborrheic eczema; Seborrhea; Cradle cap
# Overview
Seborrheic eczema (also known as Seborrheic dermatitis, seborrhea) is a skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and trunk. Seborrheic dermatitis causes flaky, itchy, red skin and temporary hair loss. It particularly affec... | Seborrheic dermatitis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2]; Aysha Aslam, M.B.B.S[3]
Synonyms and keywords: Seborrheic eczema; Seborrhea; Cradle cap
# Overview
Seborrheic eczema (also known as Seborrheic dermatitis, seborrhea) is a skin di... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Seborrheic_dermatitis | |
f184e2c37e7c775fa82482e858f4d9a9d8b5f179 | wikidoc | Semecarpus anacardium | Semecarpus anacardium
Semecarpus Anacardium (the Oriental Anacardium) is a native of India and is closely related to the cashew.
It is known as bhallatak in India and was called "marking nuts" by Europeans, because it was used by washermen to mark the cloths before washing, as it imparted water insoluble mark to the cl... | Semecarpus anacardium
Semecarpus Anacardium (the Oriental Anacardium) is a native of India and is closely related to the cashew.[1][2]
It is known as bhallatak in India and was called "marking nuts" by Europeans, because it was used by washermen to mark the cloths before washing, as it imparted water insoluble mark to... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Semecarpus_anacardium | |
16e4d2097808b200f0678a72d09cd2eed21d040f | wikidoc | Senior-Løken syndrome | Senior-Løken syndrome
# Overview
Senior-Løken syndrome is a congenital eye disorder, first characterized in 1961. It is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by nephronophthisis and progressive eye disease.
# Pathophysiology
The cause of Senior-Loken syndrome type 5 has been identified to mutation in the... | Senior-Løken syndrome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Senior-Løken syndrome is a congenital eye disorder, first characterized in 1961.[1][2][3] It is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by nephronophthisis and progressive eye disease.[4]
# Pathophysiology
The cause of Sen... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Senior-Loken_Syndrome | |
566832f1f6fd88ef405c0549c3e55c479cf9a1f7 | wikidoc | Sensory defensiveness | Sensory defensiveness
Sensory defensiveness is a condition defined as having "a tendency to react negatively or with alarm to sensory input which is generally considered harmless or non-irritating" to neurotypical persons.
It is not uncommon for individuals to have a few mild sensory defensive traits. However, when mul... | Sensory defensiveness
Sensory defensiveness is a condition defined as having "a tendency to react negatively or with alarm to sensory input which is generally considered harmless or non-irritating" to neurotypical persons.[1]
It is not uncommon for individuals to have a few mild sensory defensive traits. However, when... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sensory_defensiveness | |
47c0c48620f19dc71494a19d1c5d4aef55f0b9ef | wikidoc | Sepiapterin reductase | Sepiapterin reductase
Sepiapterin reductase is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the SPR gene.
# Function
Sepiapterin reductase (7,8-dihydrobiopterin:NADP+ oxidoreductase; EC 1.1.1.153) catalyzes the NADPH-dependent reduction of various carbonyl substances, including derivatives of pteridines, and belongs to a gr... | Sepiapterin reductase
Sepiapterin reductase is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the SPR gene.[1][2][3]
# Function
Sepiapterin reductase (7,8-dihydrobiopterin:NADP+ oxidoreductase; EC 1.1.1.153) catalyzes the NADPH-dependent reduction of various carbonyl substances, including derivatives of pteridines, and belon... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sepiapterin_reductase | |
33c81cde3e7d828e5d7478462711941540246e6b | wikidoc | Septo-optic dysplasia | Septo-optic dysplasia
# Overview
Septo-optic dysplasia (SOD) (de Morsier syndrome) is a congenital malformation syndrome manifested by hypoplasia (underdevelopment) of the optic nerve, hypopituitarism, and absence of the septum pellucidum (a midline part of the brain). In a severe case, this results in pituitary hormo... | Septo-optic dysplasia
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Assosciate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Prashanth Saddala M.B.B.S
# Overview
Septo-optic dysplasia (SOD) (de Morsier syndrome)[1][2] is a congenital malformation syndrome manifested by hypoplasia (underdevelopment) of the optic nerve, hypopituitarism, an... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Septo-optic_dysplasia | |
9856cc7bdc8d241d9fd8ae0c9791c755fd4e0e4e | wikidoc | Serum response factor | Serum response factor
Serum response factor, also known as SRF, is a transcription factor protein.
# Function
Gene ID: 6722 SRF serum response factor, "This gene encodes a ubiquitous nuclear protein that stimulates both cell proliferation and differentiation. It is a member of the MADS (MCM1, Agamous, Deficiens, and S... | Serum response factor
Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Henry A. Hoff
Serum response factor, also known as SRF, is a transcription factor protein.[1]
# Function
Gene ID: 6722 SRF serum response factor, "This gene encodes a ubiquitous nuclear protein that stimulates both cell proliferation and differentiation. It is a me... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Serum_response_factor | |
a4fef2a85341cedddf2d1a1f95a1340a6bff0502 | wikidoc | Sharpless epoxidation | Sharpless epoxidation
The Sharpless epoxidation reaction is an enantioselective chemical reaction to prepare 2,3-epoxyalcohols from primary and secondary allylic alcohols. This reaction gives good yields and enantioselectivities over a broad range of substrates.
The oxidizing agent is t-butylperoxide. Enantioselectiv... | Sharpless epoxidation
The Sharpless epoxidation reaction is an enantioselective chemical reaction to prepare 2,3-epoxyalcohols from primary and secondary allylic alcohols.[1][2] This reaction gives good yields and enantioselectivities over a broad range of substrates.
The oxidizing agent is t-butylperoxide. Enantios... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sharpless_epoxidation | |
3ad0f91efe8123e5ec9d26e11c212e261ca192ba | wikidoc | Shope papilloma virus | Shope papilloma virus
The Shope papillomavirus or cottontail rabbit papillomavirus (CRPV) is a type I virus under the Baltimore scheme, possessing a nonsegmented dsDNA genome. It infects rabbits, causing keratinous carcinomas, typically on or near the animal’s head. These tumors can become large enough that they inte... | Shope papilloma virus
The Shope papillomavirus or cottontail rabbit papillomavirus (CRPV) is a type I virus under the Baltimore scheme, possessing a nonsegmented dsDNA genome.[1] It infects rabbits, causing keratinous carcinomas, typically on or near the animal’s head. These tumors can become large enough that they ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Shope_papilloma_virus | |
1d12f99d010cdd75b05ec894c3a8cff98840e152 | wikidoc | Signal-to-noise ratio | Signal-to-noise ratio
Signal-to-noise ratio (often abbreviated SNR or S/N) is an electrical engineering concept, also used in other fields (such as scientific measurements, biological cell signaling and oral lore), defined as the ratio of a signal power to the noise power corrupting the signal.
In less technical terms,... | Signal-to-noise ratio
Signal-to-noise ratio (often abbreviated SNR or S/N) is an electrical engineering concept, also used in other fields (such as scientific measurements, biological cell signaling and oral lore), defined as the ratio of a signal power to the noise power corrupting the signal.
In less technical terms... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Signal-to-noise_ratio | |
f610761859b23945264befe3a6ec78e0decbb6b1 | wikidoc | Silver Spring monkeys | Silver Spring monkeys
The Silver Spring monkeys were 17 monkeys kept in small wire cages inside the Institute of Behavioral Research in Silver Spring, Maryland, by Dr. Edward Taub, who was researching neuroplasticity with a grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH).
Taub had cut sensory ganglia that supplied ne... | Silver Spring monkeys
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The Silver Spring monkeys were 17 monkeys kept in small wire cages inside the Institute of Behavioral Research in Silver Spring, Maryland, by Dr. Edward Taub, who was researching neuroplasticity with a grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH).
Taub had cut sensory... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Silver_Spring_monkeys | |
95ffe315d1d8e9495eb7edadd96540f332e5332a | wikidoc | Sinusitis in children | Sinusitis in children
Synonyms and keywords: Sinusitis in Children, Pediatric Rhinosinusitis, Pediatric Sinusitis, Sinusitis in Kids
# Overview
- Rhinosinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal and nasal sinus mucosae which is a very common condition encountered in children.
# Historical Perspective
- The term Rhi... | Sinusitis in children
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Archana Vajjala, M.B.B.S
Synonyms and keywords: Sinusitis in Children, Pediatric Rhinosinusitis, Pediatric Sinusitis, Sinusitis in Kids
# Overview
- Rhinosinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal and nasal sinu... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sinusitis_in_children | |
929ccba978b0a934da5af119e8d2075047c5aa13 | wikidoc | Smoke-free restaurant | Smoke-free restaurant
A smoke-free restaurant is a dining establishment in which smoking is banned. These restaurants are increasing in number due to the growing awareness across the world of the need to protect both employees and clients against exposure to secondhand smoke.
Relative to quitting: "One of the biggest b... | Smoke-free restaurant
A smoke-free restaurant is a dining establishment in which smoking is banned. These restaurants are increasing in number due to the growing awareness across the world of the need to protect both employees and clients against exposure to secondhand smoke.
Relative to quitting: "One of the biggest ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Smoke-free_restaurant | |
7602ddea28bb063a389be4c593965aeb5c97d69d | wikidoc | Snapping hip syndrome | Snapping hip syndrome
Snapping hip syndrome (coxa saltans, iliopsoas tendinitis, or dancer's hip) is a condition characterized by a snapping sensation when the hip is flexed and extended. This may be accompanied by an audible snapping or popping noise and possibly pain or discomfort. Pain often decreases with rest and... | Snapping hip syndrome
Snapping hip syndrome (coxa saltans, iliopsoas tendinitis, or dancer's hip) is a condition characterized by a snapping sensation when the hip is flexed and extended. This may be accompanied by an audible snapping or popping noise and possibly pain or discomfort. Pain often decreases with rest an... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Snapping_hip_syndrome | |
08424621ad8fb9c78b2bf146068c4de1f01bb9bb | wikidoc | Sodium lauryl sulfate | Sodium lauryl sulfate
# Overview
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) or sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS or NaDS) (C12H25SO4Na) is an anionic surfactant that is used in household products such as toothpastes, shampoos, shaving foams, some dissolvable aspirins, fiber therapy caplets, and bubble baths for its thickening effect and i... | Sodium lauryl sulfate
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# Overview
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) or sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS or NaDS) (C12H25SO4Na) is an anionic surfactant that is used in household products such as toothpastes, shampoos, shaving foams, some dissolvable aspirins, fiber therapy caplets, and bubble baths for its t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sodium_dodecyl_sulphate | |
035f64df7e6430958a0265a06f2161fad1019d58 | wikidoc | Sodium phenylbutyrate | Sodium phenylbutyrate
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The educational content on... | Sodium phenylbutyrate
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is int... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sodium_phenylbutyrate | |
78772a069e3c93c2d1dc33064f0b191da265c5ec | wikidoc | Sodium stibogluconate | Sodium stibogluconate
# Overview
Sodium stibogluconate is a medicine used to treat leishmaniasis and is only available for administration by injection. It belongs to the class of drugs known as the pentavalent antimonials because they contain antimony in its oxidation state of 5. Sodium stibogluconate is marketed un... | Sodium stibogluconate
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Sodium stibogluconate is a medicine used to treat leishmaniasis and is only available for administration by injection. It belongs to the class of drugs known as the pentavalent antimonials because they contain antimony in its oxidati... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sodium_stibogluconate | |
43d689d5893f0e11a3345315898ee90c5b3be854 | wikidoc | Sorbitol (irrigation) | Sorbitol (irrigation)
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The educational content on... | Sorbitol (irrigation)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aparna Vuppala, M.B.B.S. [2]
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sorbitol_(irrigation) | |
a944bd19a27c74cabae9d2ee716b645945c1f46b | wikidoc | Sp100 nuclear antigen | Sp100 nuclear antigen
Sp100 nuclear antigen is an interferon stimulated antigen found in the cell nuclei of many human and higher animal cells. Autoantibodies directed against Sp100 are often found in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis. Histologically Sp100 'dots' regions of the cell nucleus. Viral infection and m... | Sp100 nuclear antigen
Sp100 nuclear antigen is an interferon stimulated antigen found in the cell nuclei of many human and higher animal cells. Autoantibodies directed against Sp100 are often found in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis.[1] Histologically Sp100 'dots' regions of the cell nucleus. Viral infection a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sp100_nuclear_antigen | |
fb3df91a4c8bf3198e2af653ac860327c733b8f4 | wikidoc | Sparkling Enope Squid | Sparkling Enope Squid
The Sparkling Enope Squid (Watasenia scintillans), also known as the Firefly Squid, is a member of the class Cephalopoda, subclass Coleoidea, order Teuthida. It is the sole species in the genus Watasenia.
# Species characteristics
The Sparkling Enope Squid is found in the Western Pacific ocean at... | Sparkling Enope Squid
The Sparkling Enope Squid (Watasenia scintillans), also known as the Firefly Squid, is a member of the class Cephalopoda, subclass Coleoidea, order Teuthida. It is the sole species in the genus Watasenia.
# Species characteristics
The Sparkling Enope Squid is found in the Western Pacific ocean a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sparkling_Enope_Squid | |
a178c712a7816e201e580c49207d61c3ee633a62 | wikidoc | Sphenopalatine artery | Sphenopalatine artery
The sphenopalatine artery (nasopalatine artery) is an artery of the head.
# Course
It passes through the sphenopalatine foramen into the cavity of the nose, at the back part of the superior meatus.
Here it gives off its posterior lateral nasal branches which spread forward over the conchæ and mea... | Sphenopalatine artery
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The sphenopalatine artery (nasopalatine artery) is an artery of the head.
# Course
It passes through the sphenopalatine foramen into the cavity of the nose, at the back part of the superior meatus.
Here it gives off its p... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sphenopalatine_artery | |
50bfa7a265a568145aa7ba3dc6198033b06448a2 | wikidoc | Spina bifida | Spina bifida overview
# Overview
# Historical Perspective
Spina bifida has existed as long as the history of humanity. Evidence of children with characteristic features of spina bifida has been found in the archeological findings and a large number of anthropological figures from early civilizations. Spina bifida was... | Spina bifida overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Syed Musadiq Ali M.B.B.S.[2], Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[3]
# Overview
# Historical Perspective
Spina bifida has existed as long as the history of humanity. Evidence of children with characteristic features of... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Spina_bifida_overview | |
d1856b966e6875565d95afdd25a0feae8f2e5c78 | wikidoc | Spontaneous remission | Spontaneous remission
Spontaneous remission is a common term in medicine, it is defined as recoveries without reason or cause. Spontaneous remission are usual in many health disorders and are more commonplace than it is generally assumed, principally in young people.
# Studies
Studies have shown that cases of spontan... | Spontaneous remission
Spontaneous remission is a common term in medicine, it is defined as recoveries without reason or cause.[1] Spontaneous remission are usual in many health disorders [2] and are more commonplace than it is generally assumed[1], principally in young people.[2]
# Studies
Studies have shown that cas... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Spontaneous_remission | |
24e9d7b0977c0cabcb9d3e3f098ae63ca0aa6b1e | wikidoc | Statistical mechanics | Statistical mechanics
Statistical mechanics is the application of probability theory, which includes mathematical tools for dealing with large populations, to the field of mechanics, which is concerned with the motion of particles or objects when subjected to a force.
Statistical mechanics, sometimes called statistical... | Statistical mechanics
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Statistical mechanics is the application of probability theory, which includes mathematical tools for dealing with large populations, to the field of mechanics, which is concerned with the motion of particles or obj... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Statistical_mechanics | |
1fc0f83e6291248b4834bb7bf296dea2cc02c857 | wikidoc | Statistical potential | Statistical potential
In protein structure prediction, a statistical potential (also knowledge-based potential, empirical potential, or residue contact potential) is an energy function derived from an analysis of known structures in the Protein Data Bank. Typical measures could be phi / psi backbone torsion angles, bin... | Statistical potential
In protein structure prediction, a statistical potential (also knowledge-based potential, empirical potential, or residue contact potential) is an energy function derived from an analysis of known structures in the Protein Data Bank. Typical measures could be phi / psi backbone torsion angles, bi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Statistical_potential | |
d332d9457cb3a5a3d5fbbfc36c0fba47c8dcfa75 | wikidoc | Stavudine description | Stavudine description
# Description
ZERIT® is the brand name for stavudine (d4T), a synthetic thymidine nucleoside analogue, active against the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). The chemical name for stavudine is 2′,3′-didehydro-3′-deoxythymidine. Stavudine has the following structural formula:
Stavudine is... | Stavudine description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
# Description
ZERIT® is the brand name for stavudine (d4T), a synthetic thymidine nucleoside analogue, active against the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). The chemical name for st... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Stavudine_description | |
78c011f62ed332dc414d60163bb4784fa5d50ea1 | wikidoc | Step 2 CS study guide | Step 2 CS study guide
# Overview
The clinical skill (CS) component of Step 2, tests the fundamental clinical skills essential to safe and effective patient care under supervision.
Watch the official USMLE website video first to get an overall idea of this board examination. Please watch the USMLE official onsite orie... | Step 2 CS study guide
Editors-In-Chief: William J. Gibson, B.S.[1]; Gonzalo A. Romero, M.D.[2]
# Overview
The clinical skill (CS) component of Step 2, tests the fundamental clinical skills essential to safe and effective patient care under supervision.
Watch the official USMLE website video first to get an overall id... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Step_2_CS_study_guide | |
52bca99fc07009774d4c9fe98f807810a47a532f | wikidoc | Stiff person syndrome | Stiff person syndrome
# Overview
Stiff person syndrome (SPS) (or occasionally, stiff-man syndrome) is a rare neurologic disorder of unknown etiology.
# Historical Perspective
SPS was first described by Moersch and Woltman at the Mayo Clinic in 1956.
# Classification
There are 3 categories of SPS, and they are as fol... | Stiff person syndrome
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Stiff person syndrome (SPS) (or occasionally, stiff-man syndrome) is a rare neurologic disorder of unknown etiology.
# Historical Perspective
SPS was first described by Moersch and Woltman at the Mayo Clinic i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Stiff-Person_Syndrome | |
2467929187458db5ae4c1f78df984ade377dc016 | wikidoc | Strategic complements | Strategic complements
In economics and game theory, the decisions of two or more players are called strategic complements if they mutually reinforce one another, and they are called strategic substitutes if they mutually offset one another. These terms were originally coined by Bulow, Geanakoplos, and Klemperer (1985)... | Strategic complements
In economics and game theory, the decisions of two or more players are called strategic complements if they mutually reinforce one another, and they are called strategic substitutes if they mutually offset one another. These terms were originally coined by Bulow, Geanakoplos, and Klemperer (1985... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Strategic_complements |
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