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433fdc71227f6fca051cf003a018b57aa79a9e60 | wikidoc | BRCA screening tools | BRCA screening tools
# Overview
The presence of potentially harmful BRCA mutations can be detected by using genetic sequencing tests. Several screening tools have been developed for primary care providers in order to identify women at high risk of breat cancer and who should be referred for in depth genetic counselin... | BRCA screening tools
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Twinkle Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]
# Overview
The presence of potentially harmful BRCA mutations can be detected by using genetic sequencing tests. Several screening tools have been developed for primary care providers i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/BRCA_screening_tools | |
b9de247acec4708e8ef75788e63bb0def3547583 | wikidoc | Bachelor of medicine | Bachelor of medicine
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or in Latin Medicinae Baccalaureus et Baccalaureus Chirurgiae (abbreviated MB BChir, MB BCh, MB ChB, BM BS, MB BS etc.), are the two degrees awarded after a course of undergraduate study in medicine and surgery at a university in the United Kingdom and ... | Bachelor of medicine
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or in Latin Medicinae Baccalaureus et Baccalaureus Chirurgiae (abbreviated MB BChir, MB BCh, MB ChB, BM BS, MB BS etc.), are the two degrees awarded after a course of undergraduate study in medicine and surgery at a university in the United Kingdom and... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bachelor_of_medicine | |
e24ff9654c912c6bf1d79fa12f7e3789e25fc690 | wikidoc | Bacitracin (topical) | Bacitracin (topical)
- in case of deep or puncture wounds
- animal bites
- serious burns
- First aid to help prevent infection in:
- Minor cuts
- scrapes
- burns
# Dosing Information
- clean the affected areas
- apply a small amount of product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of the finger) on the area ... | Bacitracin (topical)
- in case of deep or puncture wounds
- animal bites
- serious burns
- First aid to help prevent infection in:
- Minor cuts
- scrapes
- burns
### Dosing Information
- clean the affected areas
- apply a small amount of product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of the finger) on the ar... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bacitracin_(topical) | |
b3a03a2cf467f4b82939db2d811bd26b4d359805 | wikidoc | Background radiation | Background radiation
Background radiation is the ionizing radiation emitted from a variety of natural and artificial radiation sources. Primary contributions come from:
- Sources in the earth. These include sources in food and water, which are incorporated in the body, and in building materials and other products that... | Background radiation
Background radiation is the ionizing radiation emitted from a variety of natural and artificial radiation sources. Primary contributions come from:
- Sources in the earth. These include sources in food and water, which are incorporated in the body, and in building materials and other products tha... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Background_radiation | |
bd738bd3cf5919ea901c29b634862ac6301219fc | wikidoc | Bacteriostatic agent | Bacteriostatic agent
# Overview
Bacteriostatic antibiotics hamper the growth of bacteria by interfering with bacterial:
- Protein production,
- DNA replication,
- Cellular metabolism.
Bacteriostatic antibiotics inhibit growth and reproduction of bacteria without killing them; killing is done by bactericidal agents. B... | Bacteriostatic agent
# Overview
Bacteriostatic antibiotics hamper the growth of bacteria by interfering with bacterial:
- Protein production,
- DNA replication,
- Cellular metabolism.
Bacteriostatic antibiotics inhibit growth and reproduction of bacteria without killing them; killing is done by bactericidal agents. B... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bacteriostatic | |
e3efd5dee0f7ecdc7a3c65a74ed92fe027976ed5 | wikidoc | Baeyer strain theory | Baeyer strain theory
Baeyer strain theory or strain theory explains specific behaviour of chemical compounds in terms of bond angle strain.
It was proposed by Adolf von Baeyer in 1885 to account for the unusual chemical reactivity in ring opening reactions of cyclopropanes and cyclobutanes where this angle strain is re... | Baeyer strain theory
Baeyer strain theory or strain theory explains specific behaviour of chemical compounds in terms of bond angle strain.
It was proposed by Adolf von Baeyer in 1885 to account for the unusual chemical reactivity in ring opening reactions of cyclopropanes and cyclobutanes where this angle strain is r... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Baeyer_strain_theory | |
e59e48fe17aab852d3efc6e3fa4453ec3145845f | wikidoc | Banisteriopsis caapi | Banisteriopsis caapi
Banisteriopsis caapi, also known as Ayahuasca, Caapi or Yage, is a South American jungle vine of the family Malpighiaceae. It is used to prepare Ayahuasca, a decoction that has a long history of entheogenic uses as a medicine and "plant teacher" among the indigenous peoples of the Amazon Rainforest... | Banisteriopsis caapi
Banisteriopsis caapi, also known as Ayahuasca, Caapi or Yage, is a South American jungle vine of the family Malpighiaceae. It is used to prepare Ayahuasca, a decoction that has a long history of entheogenic uses as a medicine and "plant teacher" among the indigenous peoples of the Amazon Rainfores... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Banisteriopsis_caapi | |
714a125b970225bb80d6cb0070992b61ab899c4f | wikidoc | Stratum germinativum | Stratum germinativum
Stratum germinativum (also stratum basale or basal cell layer) is the layer of keratinocytes that lies at the base of the epidermis immediately above the dermis. It consists of a single layer of tall, simple columnar epithelial cells lying on a basement membrane. These cells undergo rapid cell divi... | Stratum germinativum
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Stratum germinativum (also stratum basale or basal cell layer) is the layer of keratinocytes that lies at the base of the epidermis immediately above the dermis. It consists of a single layer of tall, simple columnar epith... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Basal_cell | |
aeeb498a6187bfec5fcc263259c8bcbb3972c168 | wikidoc | Basolateral membrane | Basolateral membrane
# Overview
The basolateral membrane of a polarized cell is the part of the plasma membrane that forms its basal and lateral surfaces, distinct from the apical (or lumenal) surface. This is particularly evident in epithelial cells, but also describes other polarized cells, such as neurons.
"Basolat... | Basolateral membrane
# Overview
The basolateral membrane of a polarized cell is the part of the plasma membrane that forms its basal and lateral surfaces, distinct from the apical (or lumenal) surface. This is particularly evident in epithelial cells, but also describes other polarized cells, such as neurons.
"Basolat... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Basal_membrane | |
216a921a89ace617b1307191b0605191f063f453 | wikidoc | Base excision repair | Base excision repair
Base excision repair (BER) is a cellular mechanism that can repair damaged DNA during DNA replication. Repairing DNA sequence errors is necessary so that mutations are not induced during replication.
Single bases in DNA can be chemically mutated, for example by deamination or alkylation, resulting ... | Base excision repair
Base excision repair (BER) is a cellular mechanism that can repair damaged DNA during DNA replication. Repairing DNA sequence errors is necessary so that mutations are not induced during replication.
Single bases in DNA can be chemically mutated, for example by deamination or alkylation, resulting... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Base_excision_repair | |
941f7b46fff744c1443442965e224ec09a419f58 | wikidoc | Basidiobolus ranarum | Basidiobolus ranarum
Basidiobolus ranarum is a microscopic fungus in the order Entomophthorales.
# Life history
It produces large, spherical, asexual spores that are forcibly discharged. Those spores can germinate directly to produce hyphae. When they land in an unfavorable location, they can alternately germinate to... | Basidiobolus ranarum
Basidiobolus ranarum is a microscopic fungus in the order Entomophthorales.
# Life history
It produces large, spherical, asexual spores that are forcibly discharged. Those spores can germinate directly to produce hyphae. When they land in an unfavorable location, they can alternately germinate t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Basidiobolus_ranarum | |
b1ea027de2e576ca2e119774048965975e967d1d | wikidoc | Basophil granulocyte | Basophil granulocyte
Basophils are the least common of the granulocytes, representing about 0.01% to 0.3% of circulating leukocytes (white blood cells). They contain large cytoplasmic granules which obscure the cell nucleus under the microscope. However, when unstained, the nucleus is visible and it usually has 2 lobes... | Basophil granulocyte
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Basophils are the least common of the granulocytes, representing about 0.01% to 0.3% of circulating leukocytes (white blood cells). They contain large cytoplasmic granules which obscure the cell nucleus under the microscope. How... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Basopenia | |
48a4861ee0c8f46ff7233188f6d91e5e18dccbbf | wikidoc | Magnesium salicylate | Magnesium salicylate
Magnesium salicylate is a common analgesic and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate muscular pain. It is also used to treat headaches, general back pain, and certain joint pains like arthritis.
It is found in a variety of over-the-counter (OTC) medications as... | Magnesium salicylate
Magnesium salicylate is a common analgesic and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate muscular pain. It is also used to treat headaches, general back pain, and certain joint pains like arthritis.
It is found in a variety of over-the-counter (OTC) medications a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bayer_Select_Backache_Pain_Formula | |
8566c8c55f1e113f29ad5b10fcaed1165ca74b11 | wikidoc | Bayesian probability | Bayesian probability
Bayesian probability is an interpretation of the probability calculus which holds that the concept of probability can be defined as the degree to which a person (or community) believes that a proposition is true. Bayesian theory also suggests that Bayes' theorem can be used as a rule to infer or up... | Bayesian probability
Bayesian probability is an interpretation of the probability calculus which holds that the concept of probability can be defined as the degree to which a person (or community) believes that a proposition is true. Bayesian theory also suggests that Bayes' theorem can be used as a rule to infer or u... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bayesian_probability | |
327ab1fdc2352da947705d3e2454b80933d0f544 | wikidoc | Bedaquiline fumarate | Bedaquiline fumarate
# 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 ... | Bedaquiline fumarate
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, 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 intend... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bedaquiline | |
6ac78742730fa961de3ad32632c970145033341a | wikidoc | Emergency Ultrasound | Emergency Ultrasound
# Introduction
Emergency Ultrasound is the use of portable ultrasound at the bedside of patients in the emergency department to diagnose, guide treatment, and facilitate procedures. In North America patients typically travel to a radiology suite adjacent to the Emergency Department for diagnostic... | Emergency Ultrasound
Editor-in-Chief: Casey Glass, M.D. [1]
# Introduction
Emergency Ultrasound is the use of portable ultrasound at the bedside of patients in the emergency department to diagnose, guide treatment, and facilitate procedures. In North America patients typically travel to a radiology suite adjacent to... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bedside_ultrasound | |
a00b280acb18c25b0e759c905b35d569f4ace134 | wikidoc | Behavioural genetics | Behavioural genetics
Behavioural genetics is the field of biology that studies the role of genetics in animal (including human) behaviour. The field is an overlap of genetics, ethology and psychology. Classically, behavioural geneticists have studied the heritability of behavioural traits.
# History
In 1869, Francis ... | Behavioural genetics
Behavioural genetics is the field of biology that studies the role of genetics in animal (including human) behaviour. The field is an overlap of genetics, ethology and psychology. Classically, behavioural geneticists have studied the heritability of behavioural traits.
# History
In 1869, Francis... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Behavioral_genetics | |
20720b91c2e7495468ccd3d5901e2d22fcd00b84 | wikidoc | Behavioral neurology | Behavioral neurology
# Overview
Behavioral neurology is a subspecialty of neurology that studies the neurological basis of behavior, memory, and cognition, the impact of neurological damage and disease upon these functions, and the treatment thereof. Two fields associated with behavioral neurology are neuropsychiatry... | Behavioral neurology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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# Overview
Behavioral neurology is a subspecialty of neurology that studies the neurological basis of behavior, memory, and cognition, the impact of neurological damage and disease upon these functions, and the treatment ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Behavioral_neurology | |
c458d6a7640d2f332c1de9d9a1fdd826e8af0891 | wikidoc | Benzocaine (topical) | Benzocaine (topical)
# 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 ... | Benzocaine (topical)
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 inte... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Benzocaine_(topical) | |
fab0d557842f18bbc71bc7ff40674c5902ad614d | wikidoc | Bepotastine Besilate | Bepotastine Besilate
# 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 ... | Bepotastine Besilate
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rabin Bista, 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 is in... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bepotastine_Besilate | |
2c63fdd4be1a3ba7236956f50f4bc877991b478d | wikidoc | Berry–Esséen theorem | Berry–Esséen theorem
The central limit theorem in probability theory and statistics states that under certain circumstances the sample mean, considered as a random quantity, becomes more normally distributed as the sample size is increased. The Berry–Esséen theorem, also known as the Berry–Esséen inequality, attempts t... | Berry–Esséen theorem
The central limit theorem in probability theory and statistics states that under certain circumstances the sample mean, considered as a random quantity, becomes more normally distributed as the sample size is increased. The Berry–Esséen theorem, also known as the Berry–Esséen inequality, attempts ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Berry%E2%80%93Ess%C3%A9en_theorem | |
6d61dfab263e51821250e1d174a9c933e61bfca1 | wikidoc | Beta-2 microglobulin | Beta-2 microglobulin
β2 microglobulin also known as B2M is a component of MHC class I molecules, MHC class I molecules have α1, α2, and α3 proteins which are present on all nucleated cells (excludes red blood cells). In humans, the β2 microglobulin protein is encoded by the B2M gene.
# Structure and function
β2 micr... | Beta-2 microglobulin
β2 microglobulin also known as B2M is a component of MHC class I molecules, MHC class I molecules have α1, α2, and α3 proteins which are present on all nucleated cells (excludes red blood cells).[1][2] In humans, the β2 microglobulin protein[3] is encoded by the B2M gene.[2][4]
# Structure and ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Beta-2-microglobulin | |
8dbebd5bfed8dddbe230a0c8fe03caecc06fdc51 | wikidoc | Bethanechol chloride | Bethanechol chloride
# 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 ... | Bethanechol chloride
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gloria Picoy [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 intended to... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bethanechol_chloride | |
2bab95640c22709122c10e57d6be8e35bbc9fad6 | wikidoc | Bias of an estimator | Bias of an estimator
# Overview
In statistics, the difference between an estimator's expected value and the true value of the parameter being estimated is called the bias. An estimator or decision rule having nonzero bias is said to be biased.
Although the term bias sounds pejorative, it is not necessarily used in tha... | Bias of an estimator
# Overview
In statistics, the difference between an estimator's expected value and the true value of the parameter being estimated is called the bias. An estimator or decision rule having nonzero bias is said to be biased.
Although the term bias sounds pejorative, it is not necessarily used in tha... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bias_of_an_estimator | |
3ad0b54709d3ad5bd4795dfb870a0e0b5020b9f0 | wikidoc | Uterine malformation | Uterine malformation
A uterine malformation is the result of an abnormal development of the Mullerian duct(s) during embryogenesis. Symptoms range from amenorrhea, infertility and pain, to normal functioning depending on the nature of the defect. Uterine malformations affect about 1% of the female population.
# Types
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
A uterine malformation is the result of an abnormal development of the Mullerian duct(s) during embryogenesis. Symptoms range from amenorrhea, infertility and pain, to normal functioning depending on the nature of the defect. Uterine malformations... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bicornuate_uterus | |
79e7e38b7ad55e935ddabcf560ec37178cb52505 | wikidoc | Biliverdin reductase | Biliverdin reductase
Biliverdin reductase (BVR) is an enzyme (EC 1.3.1.24) found in all tissues under normal conditions, but especially in reticulo-macrophages of the liver and spleen. BVR facilitates the conversion of biliverdin to bilirubin via the reduction of a double-bond between the second and third pyrrole ring... | Biliverdin reductase
Biliverdin reductase (BVR) is an enzyme (EC 1.3.1.24) found in all tissues under normal conditions, but especially in reticulo-macrophages of the liver and spleen. BVR facilitates the conversion of biliverdin to bilirubin via the reduction of a double-bond between the second and third pyrrole rin... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Biliverdin_reductase | |
c3153f4c42e24814a9fa5a4ab67366ba114fb7f6 | wikidoc | Binswanger's disease | Binswanger's disease
Synonyms and keywords: Subcortical leukoencephalopathy; progressive vascular leukoencephalopathy; subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy
# Overview
Binswanger's disease is a rare form of multi-infarct dementia caused by damage to deep white brain matter. It is characterized by memory loss and... | Binswanger's disease
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Subcortical leukoencephalopathy; progressive vascular leukoencephalopathy; subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy
# Overview
Binswanger's disease is a rare form of multi-infarct dementia caused by damage to deep white ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Binswanger%27s_Disease | |
dbdc3f3761a383dea3539dc9659d7f95c3c302e0 | wikidoc | Bioabsorbable stents | Bioabsorbable stents
# Overview
Bioabsorbable stents, also known as the disappearing stents, are a promising new discovery in the field of interventional cardiology. They have been an interesting field of research over the past decade and half. As the name suggests they get absorbed completely over a period of time a... | Bioabsorbable stents
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]
# Overview
Bioabsorbable stents, also known as the disappearing stents, are a promising new discovery in the field of interventional cardiology. They have been an interesting field o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bioabsorbable_stents | |
f8c84dde451dff9362d9990dded98c04249c3e10 | wikidoc | Biogeochemical cycle | Biogeochemical cycle
In ecology and Earth science, a biogeochemical cycle is a circuit or pathway by which a chemical element or molecule moves through both biotic ("bio-") and abiotic ("geo-") compartments of an ecosystem. In effect, the element is recycled, although in some such cycles there may be places (called "si... | Biogeochemical cycle
In ecology and Earth science, a biogeochemical cycle is a circuit or pathway by which a chemical element or molecule moves through both biotic ("bio-") and abiotic ("geo-") compartments of an ecosystem. In effect, the element is recycled, although in some such cycles there may be places (called "s... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Biogeochemical_cycle | |
64f4bcece89903c3649b8af7477e608c467f0213 | wikidoc | Biological detergent | Biological detergent
A biological detergent is a detergent used for washing clothing that contains enzymes. The description is commonly used in the United Kingdom, where other washing detergents are described as "non-biological". The terms are sometimes abbreviated to bio and "non-bio".
The purposes of the enzymes is t... | Biological detergent
A biological detergent is a detergent used for washing clothing that contains enzymes. The description is commonly used in the United Kingdom, where other washing detergents are described as "non-biological". The terms are sometimes abbreviated to bio and "non-bio".
The purposes of the enzymes is ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Biological_detergent | |
3cbbdba8d2d55ff51ffa8ec08d5f6a7d991f9ad9 | wikidoc | Biological half-life | Biological half-life
The biological half-life of a substance is the time it takes for a substance (drug, radioactive nuclide, or other) to lose half of its pharmacologic, physiologic, or radiologic activity, as per the MeSH definition.
Biological half-life is an important pharmacokinetic parameter and is usually denote... | Biological half-life
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The biological half-life of a substance is the time it takes for a substance (drug, radioactive nuclide, or other) to lose half of its pharmacologic, physiologic, or radiologic activity, as per the MeSH definition.
Biological half-life is an impor... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Biological_half-life | |
8bac068681681aa84b1b55d7e3322402750f6542 | wikidoc | Bis(benzene)chromium | Bis(benzene)chromium
Bis(benzene)chromium is the chemical compound with the formula Cr(η6-C6H6)2. It is sometimes called dibenzenechromium. The compound played an important historic role in the development of sandwich compounds in organometallic chemistry and is the prototypical complex of two arene ligands.
# Prepar... | Bis(benzene)chromium
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Bis(benzene)chromium is the chemical compound with the formula Cr(η6-C6H6)2. It is sometimes called dibenzenechromium. The compound played an important historic role in the development of sandwich compounds in organometallic chemistry and is the prototypical complex of two ar... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bis(benzene)chromium | |
050b13da448ba22e5be68b78a79df51fdc89b317 | wikidoc | Bisulfite sequencing | Bisulfite sequencing
Bisulfite sequencing is the use of bisulfite treatment of DNA to determine its pattern of methylation. DNA methylation was the first discovered epigenetic mark, and remains the most studied. In animals it predominantly involves the addition of a methyl group to the carbon-5 position of cytosine res... | Bisulfite sequencing
Bisulfite sequencing is the use of bisulfite treatment of DNA to determine its pattern of methylation. DNA methylation was the first discovered epigenetic mark, and remains the most studied. In animals it predominantly involves the addition of a methyl group to the carbon-5 position of cytosine re... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bisulfite_sequencing | |
d2253bca5ba7346dd5910ec4ebf5c260e27b630d | wikidoc | Pulmonary hemorrhage | Pulmonary hemorrhage
# Overview
Pulmonary hemorrhage (or "pulmonary haemorrhage") refers to bleeding from the lung.
# Historical Perspective
# Classification
# Pathophysiology
# Causes
## Drug Induced
- Rasburicase
# Differentiating Pulmonary hemorrhage from Other Diseases
# Epidemiology and Demographics
# Ris... | Pulmonary hemorrhage
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
# Overview
Pulmonary hemorrhage (or "pulmonary haemorrhage") refers to bleeding from the lung.
# Historical Perspective
# Classification
# Pathophysiology
# Causes
## Drug Induce... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bleeding_in_the_lung | |
6b02a9a25f83f4eec5a1c463680475a9faa6f86d | wikidoc | Blepharitis | Blepharitis overview
# Overview
Blepharitis is characterized by inflammation of the eyelid margins.
Blepharitis may be classified according to the anatomic location of the disease into 2 subtypes: anterior and posterior. Additionally, blepharitis may be classified based on the duration of symptoms into either acute or... | Blepharitis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mehrsefat, M.D. [2]
# Overview
Blepharitis is characterized by inflammation of the eyelid margins.
Blepharitis may be classified according to the anatomic location of the disease into 2 subtypes: anterior and ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Blepharitis_overview | |
0bdef422cf69ae1378ff879ec9b276d5286119e3 | wikidoc | Complete blood count | Complete blood count
# Overview
A complete blood count (CBC), also known as full blood count (FBC) or full blood exam (FBE) or blood panel, is a test requested by a doctor or other medical professional that gives information about the cells in a patient's blood. A lab technician (US: "medical technologist") performs t... | Complete blood count
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
A complete blood count (CBC), also known as full blood count (FBC) or full blood exam (FBE) or blood panel, is a test requested by a doctor or other medical professional that gives information about the cells in a patient's blood. A la... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Blood_cell_count | |
cce6055d3b63336af920db76f7ed51f6449ab155 | wikidoc | Blunt splenic trauma | Blunt splenic trauma
# Overview
Since the 1990s, the management of blunt splenic trauma injuries has changed significantly. In the past, routine splenectomy was the mainstay for both evaluation and treatment of most splenic injuries. With new research and new technology, the routine splenectomy is no longer policy. Fo... | Blunt splenic trauma
# Overview
Since the 1990s, the management of blunt splenic trauma injuries has changed significantly. In the past, routine splenectomy was the mainstay for both evaluation and treatment of most splenic injuries. With new research and new technology, the routine splenectomy is no longer policy. Fo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Blunt_splenic_trauma | |
443b4689507a6dae47ee7efba03a1d6355ae7743 | wikidoc | Board review project | Board review project
For the Cardiology Board Review Project, click here.
# Overview
The goal of the Board Review Questions Project is to create a universally accessible free repository of Board Review Questions which are targeted at multiple educational levels. All questions must be original and cannot violate WikiDo... | Board review project
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# Overview
The goal of the Board Review Questions Project is to create a universally accessible free repository of Board Review Questions which are targeted at multiple educational levels. All questions must be original and cannot violate WikiD... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Board_review_project | |
c32b4b8188cbee30344cac67967fc2d8fd8893a8 | wikidoc | Cubic crystal system | Cubic crystal system
# Overview
The cubic crystal system (or isometric) is a crystal system where the unit cell is in the shape of a cube. This is one of the most common and simplest shapes found in metallic crystals.
# Bravais lattices and point/space groups
The simple cubic system consists of one lattice point on e... | Cubic crystal system
# Overview
The cubic crystal system (or isometric) is a crystal system where the unit cell is in the shape of a cube. This is one of the most common and simplest shapes found in metallic crystals.
# Bravais lattices and point/space groups
The simple cubic system consists of one lattice point on e... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Body-centered_cubic | |
7f58d2ce7fce34c2e40e71653a0ad79981a459d9 | wikidoc | Body plethysmography | Body plethysmography
Body plethysmography is a method of obtaining the absolute volume of air within one's lungs. It is used in situations where several repeated trials are required or where the patient is unable to perform the multibreath tests.
The patient is enclosed in an airtight chamber often referred to as a bod... | Body plethysmography
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Body plethysmography is a method of obtaining the absolute volume of air within one's lungs. It is used in situations where several repeated trials are required or where the patient is unable to perform the multibreath tests.
The patient is enclos... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Body_plethysmography | |
26518e41f40da8d56b40b489b1f0b89c5a5c3de6 | wikidoc | Bone decalcification | Bone decalcification
Bone decalcification is the removal of calcium ions from the bone through histological process thereby making the bone flexible and easy for pathological investigation.
This is necessary in order to obtain soft sections of the bone using the microtome. Every thin section cut can be processed like a... | Bone decalcification
Bone decalcification is the removal of calcium ions from the bone through histological process thereby making the bone flexible and easy for pathological investigation.
This is necessary in order to obtain soft sections of the bone using the microtome. Every thin section cut can be processed like ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bone_decalcification | |
95607cbf1c63dab5351cf583dbff461647ecad33 | wikidoc | Bordetella pertussis | Bordetella pertussis
# Overview
Bordetella pertussis is a Gram-negative, aerobic, non-motile, non-spore-forming coccobacillus. It is the pathogen responsible for pertussis (whooping cough). Unlike B. bronchiseptica, B. pertussis is not motile. Humans are the only known reservoir for B. pertussis. The lipopolysaccharid... | Bordetella pertussis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]; Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Serge Korjian M.D.
# Overview
Bordetella pertussis is a Gram-negative, aerobic, non-motile, non-spore-forming coccobacillus. It is the pathogen responsible for... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bordetella_pertussis | |
87573767751ac60cfbc6a7deee0a42af3a1bd43b | wikidoc | Borrelia recurrentis | Borrelia recurrentis
# Overview
Borrelia recurrentis is a species of Borrelia, a spirochaete bacterium associated with relapsing fever. B. recurrentis is usually transmitted from person to person by the human body louse. Since the 1800s, the body louse has been known as its only known vector.
B. recurrentis DNA was fo... | Borrelia recurrentis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Borrelia recurrentis is a species of Borrelia, a spirochaete bacterium associated with relapsing fever.[1][2] B. recurrentis is usually transmitted from person to person by the human body louse.[3] Since the 1800s, the body louse has b... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Borrelia_recurrentis | |
9a0843f0db09bb48ccf72178d03951b6b420ee8d | wikidoc | Polarization density | Polarization density
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09f1a0cdd43087fcef7c875cde7e4321854bd160 | wikidoc | Brachiocephalic vein | Brachiocephalic vein
# Overview
The left and right brachiocephalic veins (or innominate veins) in the upper chest are formed by the union of each corresponding internal jugular vein and subclavian vein.
These great vessels merge to form the superior vena cava.
The brachiocephalic veins are the major veins returning bl... | Brachiocephalic vein
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The left and right brachiocephalic veins (or innominate veins) in the upper chest are formed by the union of each corresponding internal jugular vein and subclavian vein.
These great vessels merge to form the supe... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Brachiocephalic_vein | |
0426ae815562d66fdb2e8b810e1ecfffdc115551 | wikidoc | Bradycardia | Bradycardia overview
# Overview
Bradycardia is generally characterized as a heart rhythm of less than 60 beats per minute. It can be a significant problem if the heart doesn't pumps enough oxygen-rich blood into the bloodstream. When symptomatic, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, nausea and fainting will result. Numerous ... | Bradycardia overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ibtisam Ashraf, M.B.B.S.[2]
# Overview
Bradycardia is generally characterized as a heart rhythm of less than 60 beats per minute. It can be a significant problem if the heart doesn't pumps enough oxygen-rich blood ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bradycardia_overview | |
44c2881db068512a607ae79ef6a03177f47e0c16 | wikidoc | Brain tumor | Brain tumor overview
# Overview
Primary brain tumors include any tumor that starts in the brain. Primary brain tumors can start from brain cells, meninges, nerves, or glands. Brain tumors can be classified into two main categories: primary and secondary tumors. Primary tumors originate in astrocytes, oligodendrocytes ... | Brain tumor overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]
# Overview
Primary brain tumors include any tumor that starts in the brain. Primary brain tumors can start from brain cells, meninges, nerves, or glands. Brain tumors can be classified into two... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Brain_tumor_overview | |
40b765021ade7f27886b3b9a5a385dfad5047678 | wikidoc | Branchial cleft cyst | Branchial cleft cyst
# Overview
A branchial cleft cyst is an oval, moderately movable cystic mass that develops under the skin in the neck between the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the pharynx. It is a remnant of embryonic development and results from a failure of obliteration of the second branchial cleft. Most bran... | Branchial cleft cyst
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
A branchial cleft cyst is an oval, moderately movable cystic mass that develops under the skin in the neck between the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the pharynx. It is a remnant of embryonic development and results from a failure of o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Branchial_cleft_cyst | |
0e41e0ab21f0f1690c2c62cd5b392f4db1b65e9b | wikidoc | Breast Cancer Action | Breast Cancer Action
# Overview
Breast Cancer Action is a national grassroots education and advocacy organization dedicated to supporting breast cancer survivors and encouraging the support of breast cancer research and awareness. Based in San Francisco, BCA is perhaps best known for its Think Before You Pink project... | Breast Cancer Action
# Overview
Breast Cancer Action is a national grassroots education and advocacy organization dedicated to supporting breast cancer survivors and encouraging the support of breast cancer research and awareness. Based in San Francisco, BCA is perhaps best known for its Think Before You Pink project... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Breast_Cancer_Action | |
b8bd147b36307d4a7c41ea80b5d429c6f3e0ea80 | wikidoc | Coronary collaterals | Coronary collaterals
# Overview
Coronary collateral circulation confers a protective blood supply to the myocardium jeopardized by ischemia. During embryological development, an extensive overlay of inter coronary anastomoses derives from endothelial precursor cells which, in response to local signals, migrate and di... | Coronary collaterals
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vanessa Cherniauskas, M.D. [2]
# Overview
Coronary collateral circulation confers a protective blood supply to the myocardium jeopardized by ischemia. During embryological development, an extensive overlay of inte... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bridging_collateral | |
b560f56cc7272f2720c2d52d61912c48183477e3 | wikidoc | Bristol-Myers Squibb | Bristol-Myers Squibb
Bristol-Myers Squibb (Template:Nyse), colloquially referred to as BMS, is a pharmaceutical corporation, formed by a 1989 merger between pharmaceutical companies Bristol-Myers Company, founded in 1887 by William McLaren Bristol and John Ripley Myers in Clinton, NY (both were graduates of Hamilton Co... | Bristol-Myers Squibb
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Bristol-Myers Squibb (Template:Nyse), colloquially referred to as BMS, is a pharmaceutical corporation, formed by a 1989 merger between pharmaceutical companies Bristol-Myers Company, founded in 1887 by William McLaren Bristol and John Ripley Myers in Clinton, NY (both wer... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bristol-Myers | |
0e241feaf577f8b91233ace37de4d47a4e1e869e | wikidoc | British thermal unit | British thermal unit
The British thermal unit (BTU or Btu) =] is a unit of energy used in the power, steam generation, and heating and air conditioning industries. Although it is still used 'unofficially' in metric English-speaking countries (such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and sometimes in New Zealand), it is inc... | British thermal unit
The British thermal unit (BTU or Btu) =] is a unit of energy used in the power, steam generation, and heating and air conditioning industries. Although it is still used 'unofficially' in metric English-speaking countries (such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and sometimes in New Zealand), it is in... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/British_thermal_unit | |
1b2658797ed61af0bd26aecca45f349bfd4765a3 | wikidoc | Bromine monochloride | Bromine monochloride
Bromine monochloride, also called bromine(I) chloride, bromochloride, and bromine chloride, is an interhalogen inorganic compound with chemical formula BrCl. It is an unstable red-brown gas with boiling point 5°C and melting point -66 °C. Its CAS number is 13863-41-7 and its EINECS number is 237-60... | Bromine monochloride
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Bromine monochloride, also called bromine(I) chloride, bromochloride, and bromine chloride, is an interhalogen inorganic compound with chemical formula BrCl. It is an unstable red-brown gas with boiling point 5°C and melting point -66 °C. Its CAS number is 138... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bromine_monochloride | |
85391cdcef0b707d274ab7a127ed40e096bbf493 | wikidoc | Bromodifluoromethane | Bromodifluoromethane
Bromodifluoromethane or Halon 1201 or FC-22B1 is a gaseous trihalomethane or a hydrobromofluorocarbon.
It can be prepared be reaction of hydrogen and dibromodifluoromethane at temperature in range 400 - 600 °C.
Critical point data: Tc = 138.83 °C (411.98 K); pc = 5.2 MPa (51.32 bar); Vc = 0.275 dm3... | Bromodifluoromethane
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Bromodifluoromethane or Halon 1201 or FC-22B1 is a gaseous trihalomethane or a hydrobromofluorocarbon.
It can be prepared be reaction of hydrogen and dibromodifluoromethane at temperature in range 400 - 600 °C.[1]
Critical point data: Tc = 138.83 °C (411.98 K); pc = 5.2 MPa (5... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bromodifluoromethane | |
710fb59d7857b775eae48f829e42d2a0c2bfb786 | wikidoc | Brown-headed Cowbird | Brown-headed Cowbird
The Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) is a small icterid.
# Appearance
Adults have a short finch-like bill and dark eyes. The adult male is mainly iridescent black with a brown head. The adult female is grey with a pale throat and fine streaking on the underparts.
# Breeding and Behavior
Bree... | Brown-headed Cowbird
The Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) is a small icterid.
# Appearance
Adults have a short finch-like bill and dark eyes. The adult male is mainly iridescent black with a brown head. The adult female is grey with a pale throat and fine streaking on the underparts.
# Breeding and Behavior
Bre... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Brown-headed_Cowbird | |
4c7bb60d16d2c0d06e63cfffa1f7d8460ff31ae6 | wikidoc | Brucellosis | Brucellosis overview
# Overview
Brucellosis is an ancient zoonotic disease. It is caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella. It is usually acquired by consuming unpasteurized dairy or undercooked meat products. Patients with brucellosis usually present with undulant fever, night sweats and joint pain. Brucellosis can b... | Brucellosis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2] Danitza Lukac Vishal Devarkonda, M.B.B.S[1]
# Overview
Brucellosis is an ancient zoonotic disease. It is caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella. It is usually acquired by consuming u... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Brucellosis_overview | |
5fb3f0f7ff19e589db9eeacc4aa1dccf950456cf | wikidoc | Budd–Chiari syndrome | Budd–Chiari syndrome
# Overview
Budd–Chiari syndrome is a condition caused by Vascular occlusion|occlusion of the hepatic veins that drain the liver. It presents with the classical triad of abdominal pain, ascites, and liver enlargement. The formation of a blood clot within the hepatic veins can lead to Budd–Chiari sy... | Budd–Chiari syndrome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Budd–Chiari syndrome is a condition caused by Vascular occlusion|occlusion of the hepatic veins that drain the liver. It presents with the classical triad of abdominal pain, ascites, and liver enlargement. The formation of a blood clot... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Budd%E2%80%93Chiari_syndrome | |
de2cd4b611ab4af8b7ad1bde91f38d8ca39bc381 | wikidoc | Budesonide (capsule) | Budesonide (capsule)
# 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 ... | Budesonide (capsule)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]
# Disclaimer
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8bdd595e6cc524a4fa330dfe0a8a73850816ad58 | wikidoc | Buoyancy compensator | Buoyancy compensator
A buoyancy compensator (or buoyancy control device, BC or BCD) is a piece of diving equipment worn by divers to provide:
- life saving emergency buoyancy both underwater and on the surface.
- the ability to adjust and control the overall buoyancy of the diver and the diver's heavy equipment allowin... | Buoyancy compensator
A buoyancy compensator (or buoyancy control device, BC or BCD) is a piece of diving equipment worn by divers to provide:
- life saving emergency buoyancy both underwater and on the surface.
- the ability to adjust and control the overall buoyancy of the diver and the diver's heavy equipment allowi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Buoyancy_compensator | |
003c3fc51e98657554767ec09da8471d28c78a90 | wikidoc | Subacromial bursitis | Subacromial bursitis
# Overview
Subacromial bursitis is inflammation of the subacromial bursa, which lies between the acromion and the head of the humerus leading to extreme pain.
# Differentiating Subacromial bursitis from other Diseases
The cause of the condition is often unclear. It can in some cases be blamed eit... | Subacromial bursitis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Subacromial bursitis is inflammation of the subacromial bursa, which lies between the acromion and the head of the humerus leading to extreme pain.
# Differentiating Subacromial bursitis from other Diseases
The... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bursitis_of_shoulder | |
7596b38854cf564efa3fd46bcbf406ce99cbc90e | wikidoc | Busulfan (injection) | Busulfan (injection)
# 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 ... | Busulfan (injection)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gloria Picoy [2]; Sree Teja Yelamanchili, MBBS [3]
# 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Busulfan_(injection) | |
13db4aa276140ff25763e4d147fa1a0f3e4adde8 | wikidoc | Buttock augmentation | Buttock augmentation
# Overview
There are two types of buttock augmentation:
- The lifting of the buttocks.
- The surgical enlargement of the buttocks through the insertion of a synthetic implant or through the use of substances like silicone.
# Brazilian Butt Lift or Butt injections
The most famous type of shape-mod... | Buttock augmentation
Editors-In-Chief: Martin I. Newman, M.D., FACS, Cleveland Clinic Florida, [1]; Michel C. Samson, M.D., FRCSC, FACS [2]
# Overview
There are two types of buttock augmentation:
- The lifting of the buttocks.
- The surgical enlargement of the buttocks through the insertion of a synthetic implant or... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Buttock_Augmentation | |
b42e1215495e95eabea61a51b710d9ca68859260 | wikidoc | C. Alan B. Clemetson | C. Alan B. Clemetson
Charles Alan Blake "Alan" Clemetson MD, F.R.C.O.G., F.R.C.S.(C), F.A.C.O.G. (October 31 1923 – August 30 2006) was a medical doctor, scientist and researcher who published over 48 medical papers and a three-volume monograph, Vitamin C. During his hospital and teaching career he specialised in obste... | C. Alan B. Clemetson
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Charles Alan Blake "Alan" Clemetson MD, F.R.C.O.G., F.R.C.S.(C), F.A.C.O.G. (October 31 1923 – August 30 2006) was a medical doctor, scientist and researcher who published over 48 medical papers and a three-volume monograph, Vita... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/C._Alan_B._Clemetson | |
081cbdf1f93a487fe4c87f91ad588dbe1c8e2193 | wikidoc | Carbonic anhydrase 9 | Carbonic anhydrase 9
Carbonic anhydrase 9 (CA9/CAIX) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the CA9 gene.
# Function
Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) are a large family of zinc metalloenzymes that catalyze the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide. They participate in a variety of biological processes, including respira... | Carbonic anhydrase 9
Carbonic anhydrase 9 (CA9/CAIX) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the CA9 gene.[1][2][3]
# Function
Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) are a large family of zinc metalloenzymes that catalyze the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide. They participate in a variety of biological processes, includi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CA_9 | |
8ee53cdd3141f15c6a4e799847119ed42e0c1aa2 | wikidoc | Cannabinoid receptor | Cannabinoid receptor
Cannabinoid receptors, located throughout the body, are part of the endocannabinoid system, which is involved in a variety of physiological processes including appetite, pain-sensation, mood, and memory.
Cannabinoid receptors are of a class of cell membrane receptors in the G protein-coupled recept... | Cannabinoid receptor
Cannabinoid receptors, located throughout the body, are part of the endocannabinoid system, which is involved in a variety of physiological processes including appetite, pain-sensation, mood, and memory.[1]
Cannabinoid receptors are of a class of cell membrane receptors in the G protein-coupled re... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CB1_receptor | |
4b3e17d42ecfa873bfae56bfd7533d827af335cc | wikidoc | Central core disease | Central core disease
Synonyms and keywords: Central core myopathy
# Overview
Central core disease (CCD) is an autosomal dominant congenital myopathy (inborn muscle disorder). It was first described by Shy and Magee in 1956.
# Signs and symptoms
The symptoms of central core disease are variable, but usually involve hy... | Central core disease
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Central core myopathy
# Overview
Central core disease (CCD) is an autosomal dominant congenital myopathy (inborn muscle disorder). It was first described by Shy and Magee in 1956.[1][2]
# Signs and symptoms
The symptoms of... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CCD | |
e06840a2e106d75c0962fb8368f1f8f713055cc0 | wikidoc | The CHI SQUARE Trial | The CHI SQUARE Trial
# Official Title
CHI SQUARE: Can HDL Infusions Significantly Quicken Atherosclerosis Regression? A phase II, multi-center, double-blind, ascending dose, placebo-controlled, dose-finding trial of CER-001 or placebo in subjects with acute coronary syndrome.
# Objective
To determine the safety and e... | The CHI SQUARE Trial
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby, M.D. [2]; Yazan Daaboul, M.D.
# Official Title
CHI SQUARE: Can HDL Infusions Significantly Quicken Atherosclerosis Regression? A phase II, multi-center, double-blind, ascending dose, placebo-controlled,... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CHI-SQUARE | |
eece5261d740c447b5d38e4f422dc5c40fc171fc | wikidoc | Zunich-Kaye syndrome | Zunich-Kaye syndrome
# Overview
Zunich-Kaye syndrome, also known as Zunich neuroectodermal syndrome, is a rare congenital ichthyosis first described in 1983. It is also referred to as CHIME syndrome, after its main symptoms (colobomas, heart defects, ichthyosiform dermatosis, mental retardation, and either ear defects... | Zunich-Kaye syndrome
# Overview
Zunich-Kaye syndrome, also known as Zunich neuroectodermal syndrome, is a rare congenital ichthyosis first described in 1983.[1] It is also referred to as CHIME syndrome, after its main symptoms (colobomas, heart defects, ichthyosiform dermatosis, mental retardation, and either ear defe... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CHIME_syndrome | |
9a7f57f40420fbdfc70b3f7ff8cb03d1dbf0e1e9 | wikidoc | Creatinine clearance | Creatinine clearance
# Overview
In general, creatinine clearance is the removal of creatinine from the body. In renal physiology, creatinine clearance (CCr) is the volume of blood plasma that is cleared of creatinine per unit time. Clinically, creatinine clearance is a useful measure for estimating the glomerular filt... | Creatinine clearance
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
In general, creatinine clearance is the removal of creatinine from the body. In renal physiology, creatinine clearance (CCr) is the volume of blood plasma that is cleared of creatinine per unit time. Clinically, creatinine clearance is... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CLCr | |
860d76ba0838c7610567ad70e3518c86de463af7 | wikidoc | Pelvic myoneuropathy | Pelvic myoneuropathy
Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.
# Overview
Pelvic myoneuropathy is a new term given to the most common form of non-bacterial pelvic pain experienced by men. It is sometimes referred to as nonbacterial chronic Prostatitis or male Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS or CPPS). The mechanisms of pel... | Pelvic myoneuropathy
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# Overview
Pelvic myoneuropathy is a new term given to the most common form of non-bacterial pelvic pain experienced by men. It is sometimes referred to as nonbacterial chronic Prostatitis or male Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS or CPP... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CP/CPPS | |
c34f60ce69db6ebb8f595fa21efbf5747a6565cb | wikidoc | CREB-binding protein | CREB-binding protein
CREB-binding protein, also known as CREBBP or CBP, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CREBBP gene.
The CREB protein carries out its function by activating transcription, where interaction with transcription factors is managed by one or more CREB domains: the nuclear receptor interaction ... | CREB-binding protein
CREB-binding protein, also known as CREBBP or CBP, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CREBBP gene.[1][2]
The CREB protein carries out its function by activating transcription, where interaction with transcription factors is managed by one or more CREB domains: the nuclear receptor inter... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CREB-binding_protein | |
cc54c89599102911ee124697a6c70982c305335c | wikidoc | Calcitriol (topical) | Calcitriol (topical)
# 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 ... | Calcitriol (topical)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, 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 intend... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Calcitriol_(topical) | |
e090ed9afaa45187b268470e1629453041bb888c | wikidoc | Calcium hypochlorite | Calcium hypochlorite
Calcium hypochlorite is a chemical compound with formula Template:Calcium(Template:Hypochlorite)2. It is widely used for water treatment and as a bleaching agent (bleaching powder). This chemical is considered to be relatively stable and has greater available chlorine than sodium hypochlorite (li... | Calcium hypochlorite
Calcium hypochlorite is a chemical compound with formula Template:Calcium(Template:Hypochlorite)2. It is widely used for water treatment and as a bleaching agent (bleaching powder). This chemical is considered to be relatively stable and has greater available chlorine than sodium hypochlorite (l... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Calcium_hypochlorite | |
4f646d2a3cb04944b8485d6f874595232f1063f3 | wikidoc | Campylobacter jejuni | Campylobacter jejuni
# Overview
Campylobacter jejuni is a species of curved,long rod-shaped, Gram-negative microaerophilic, bacteria commonly found in animal feces. It is one of the most common causes of human gastroenteritis in the world. Food poisoning caused by Campylobacter species can be severely debilitating but... | Campylobacter jejuni
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Campylobacter jejuni is a species of curved,long rod-shaped, Gram-negative microaerophilic, bacteria commonly found in animal feces.[1] It is one of the most common causes of human gastroenteritis in the world. Food poisoning caused by... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Campylobacter_jejuni | |
4c16116227f4006d9e9ce2d63a0a93505b52735f | wikidoc | Capillary hemangioma | Capillary hemangioma
# Overview
A capillary hemangioma (also known as an "Infantile hemangioma," and "Strawberry hemangioma":593) appears as a raised, red, lumpy area of flesh anywhere on the body, though 83% occur on the head or neck area. The mark usually appears between one and four weeks after birth. It may grow r... | Capillary hemangioma
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
# Overview
A capillary hemangioma (also known as an "Infantile hemangioma," and "Strawberry hemangioma"[1]:593) appears as a raised, red, lumpy area of flesh anywhere on the body, though 83... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Capillary_hemangioma | |
a55cc841c1b21ec899646d803f364632590bdf9d | wikidoc | Capsular contracture | Capsular contracture
# Overview
Capsular contracture is an abnormal response of the immune system to foreign biomaterials and alloplastic materials. It is most discussed in the context of complications from breast implants and artificial joint prosthetics.
Capsules of tightly-woven collagen fibers normally form as an ... | Capsular contracture
Editors-In-Chief: Martin I. Newman, M.D., FACS, Cleveland Clinic Florida, [1]; Michel C. Samson, M.D., FRCSC, FACS [2]
# Overview
Capsular contracture is an abnormal response of the immune system to foreign biomaterials and alloplastic materials. It is most discussed in the context of complicati... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Capsular_contracture | |
0222fe23b656f90f1ed4029a0f615c809edf1275 | wikidoc | Carbon-nitrogen bond | Carbon-nitrogen bond
A carbon-nitrogen bond is a covalent bond between carbon and nitrogen and one of the most abundant in organic chemistry and biochemistry .
Nitrogen has five valence electrons and in simple amines it is trivalent with two remaining electrons forming a lone pair. Through it, nitrogen can form an addi... | Carbon-nitrogen bond
A carbon-nitrogen bond is a covalent bond between carbon and nitrogen and one of the most abundant in organic chemistry and biochemistry [1].
Nitrogen has five valence electrons and in simple amines it is trivalent with two remaining electrons forming a lone pair. Through it, nitrogen can form an ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carbon-nitrogen_bond | |
5fdc8ac04d8cbb6ff61c697ef5e74d61822d946b | wikidoc | Carbon tetrachloride | Carbon tetrachloride
# Overview
Carbon tetrachloride, also known by many other names (see Table) is the chemical compound with the formula CCl4. It is a reagent in synthetic chemistry and was formerly widely used in fire extinguishers and as a precursor to refrigerants. It is a colorless liquid with a "sweet" smell t... | Carbon tetrachloride
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# Overview
Carbon tetrachloride, also known by many other names (see Table) is the chemical compound with the formula CCl4. It is a reagent in synthetic chemistry and was formerly widely used in fire extinguishers and as a precursor to refrigerants. It is a colorless liquid ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carbon_Tetrachloride | |
1b15f4078c43953c2544111f4bd8f4c7a3f61030 | wikidoc | Carbon dioxide laser | Carbon dioxide laser
# Overview
The carbon dioxide laser (CO2 laser) was one of the earliest gas lasers to be developed (invented by Kumar Patel of Bell Labs in 1964), and is still one of the most useful. Carbon dioxide lasers are the highest-power continuous wave lasers that are currently available. They are also qu... | Carbon dioxide laser
# Overview
The carbon dioxide laser (CO2 laser) was one of the earliest gas lasers to be developed (invented by Kumar Patel of Bell Labs in 1964[1]), and is still one of the most useful. Carbon dioxide lasers are the highest-power continuous wave lasers that are currently available. They are also... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carbon_dioxide_laser | |
148c88cca67ea8f8756ea2e50fb2dd0d16fc337d | wikidoc | Carbonic anhydrase 4 | Carbonic anhydrase 4
Carbonic anhydrase 4 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the CA4 gene.
# Function
Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) are a large family of zinc metalloenzymes that catalyze the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide. They participate in a variety of biological processes, including respiration, calci... | Carbonic anhydrase 4
Carbonic anhydrase 4 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the CA4 gene.[1][2]
# Function
Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) are a large family of zinc metalloenzymes that catalyze the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide. They participate in a variety of biological processes, including respiration... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carbonic_anhydrase_4 | |
900798848d5eb51c0c1bdce1eb4cf3c7d53c3913 | wikidoc | Cardiorenal syndrome | Cardiorenal syndrome
# Overview
Cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) comprises a group of disease states that involve simultaneous kidney and heart failure. Because the kidney and the heart lead a “symbiotic” bi-directional relationship; the vitality of one organ ultimately and inevitably depends on the vitality of the other. I... | Cardiorenal syndrome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate-Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul; Rim Halaby; Dina Elantably, MD, MSc[2]
# Overview
Cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) comprises a group of disease states that involve simultaneous kidney and heart failure. Because the kidney and the heart le... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cardiorenal_syndrome | |
5e35f0e83c174656e26c1316182d25f39410a854 | wikidoc | Carl Friedrich Gauss | Carl Friedrich Gauss
Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss (Template:IPAEng, Template:Audio, Template:Lang-de, Template:Lang-la) (30 April 1777 – 23 February 1855) was a German mathematician and scientist who contributed significantly to many fields, including number theory, statistics, analysis, differential geometry, geodesy, ... | Carl Friedrich Gauss
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Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss (Template:IPAEng, Template:Audio, Template:Lang-de, Template:Lang-la) (30 April 1777 – 23 February 1855) was a German mathematician and scientist who contributed significantly to many fields, including number theory, statistics, analysis, diff... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carl_Friedrich_Gauss | |
935169146b9b54f4fcf95c12dfefdf72ad702dc8 | wikidoc | Carmustine (implant) | Carmustine (implant)
# 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 ... | Carmustine (implant)
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 inte... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carmustine_(implant) | |
bd9c8db865e0d530e23f408875eabfb4de5a4594 | wikidoc | Carolina horsenettle | Carolina horsenettle
Carolina horsenettle (Solanum carolinense), also known as Bull nettle, Carolina horse nettle, Horse nettle, Apple of Sodom, Radical Weed, Sand Brier and, Tread-softly, is not a true nettle, but a member of the Solanaceae, or nightshade family. It is known for producing painful spines along the ste... | Carolina horsenettle
Carolina horsenettle (Solanum carolinense), also known as Bull nettle, Carolina horse nettle, Horse nettle, Apple of Sodom, Radical Weed, Sand Brier and, Tread-softly, is not a true nettle, but a member of the Solanaceae, or nightshade family. It is known for producing painful spines along the st... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carolina_horsenettle | |
83cd2acd7d758de81c394cd7760a62ee14873c0b | wikidoc | Carrier's constraint | Carrier's constraint
Carrier's constraint is the observation that air-breathing vertebrates which have two lungs and flex their bodies sideways during locomotion find it very difficult to move and breathe at the same time, because:
- the sideways flexing expands one lung and compresses the other.
- this shunts stale ai... | Carrier's constraint
Carrier's constraint is the observation that air-breathing vertebrates which have two lungs and flex their bodies sideways during locomotion find it very difficult to move and breathe at the same time, because:
- the sideways flexing expands one lung and compresses the other.
- this shunts stale a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carrier%27s_constraint | |
70656a8ad4725652588af58599c98b7d53704883 | wikidoc | Case-based reasoning | Case-based reasoning
Case-based reasoning (CBR), broadly construed, is the process of solving new problems based on the solutions of similar past problems. An auto mechanic who fixes an engine by recalling another car that exhibited similar symptoms is using case-based reasoning. A lawyer who advocates a particular ou... | Case-based reasoning
Case-based reasoning (CBR), broadly construed, is the process of solving new problems based on the solutions of similar past problems. An auto mechanic who fixes an engine by recalling another car that exhibited similar symptoms is using case-based reasoning. A lawyer who advocates a particular o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Case-based_reasoning | |
a69b8243511f1a6cc84374c2d6a13a24522af839 | wikidoc | Level of measurement | Level of measurement
The level of measurement of a variable in mathematics and statistics is a classification that is used to describe the nature of information contained within numbers assigned to objects and, therefore, within the variable. The levels were proposed by Stanley Smith Stevens in his 1946 article On the ... | Level of measurement
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The level of measurement of a variable in mathematics and statistics is a classification that is used to describe the nature of information contained within numbers assigned to objects and, therefore, within the variable. The levels were proposed ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Categorical_variable | |
231a62599fe94092305aeb7f3b148a79ee2c2656 | wikidoc | Cefaclor description | Cefaclor description
# Description
Cefaclor, USP is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration. It is chemically designated as 3-chloro-7-D-(2-phenylglycinamido) -3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid monohydrate. The chemical formula for cefaclor is C15H14ClN3O4S·H2O and the molecular weight is 385.82.
Eac... | Cefaclor description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
# Description
Cefaclor, USP is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration. It is chemically designated as 3-chloro-7-D-(2-phenylglycinamido) -3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid mon... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefaclor_description | |
55128589ba3fa831b8a052aeb38df32b23eebdde | wikidoc | Cefdinir precautions | Cefdinir precautions
# Precautions
## General
Prescribing cefdinir capsules in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug resistant bacteria.
As with other broad-spectrum... | Cefdinir precautions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
# Precautions
## General
Prescribing cefdinir capsules in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the pa... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefdinir_precautions | |
242b6ccaca99b839f05fbbd599572288e0a312ed | wikidoc | Cefepime description | Cefepime description
# Description
MAXIPIME (cefepime hydrochloride, USP) is a semi-synthetic, broad spectrum, cephalosporin antibiotic for parenteral administration. The chemical name is 1--2-carboxy-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo oct-2-en-3-yl]methyl]-1-methylpyrrolidinium chloride,72-(Z)-(O-methyloxime), monohydrochlori... | Cefepime description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
# Description
MAXIPIME (cefepime hydrochloride, USP) is a semi-synthetic, broad spectrum, cephalosporin antibiotic for parenteral administration. The chemical name is 1-[[(6R,7R) 7-[2-(... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefepime_description | |
268d3df1d1fac488ebaeb6753b9e5c6cfbc9c2dd | wikidoc | Cefepime precautions | Cefepime precautions
# General
Prescribing MAXIPIME in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria.
As with other antimicrobials, prolonged use of MAXIPI... | Cefepime precautions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
## General
Prescribing MAXIPIME in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increa... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefepime_precautions | |
7a54cc1bc49ca6f3f8ffdbd7c8a03fc63cd584c3 | wikidoc | Cefixime description | Cefixime description
# Description
Cefixime is a semisynthetic, cephalosporin antibacterial for oral administration. Chemically, it is (6R,7R)-7--8-oxo-3-vinyl-5-thia-1-azabicyclo oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 72-(Z)- trihydrate.
Molecular weight = 507.50 as the trihydrate. Chemical Formula is C16H15N5O7S2.3H2O
The st... | Cefixime description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
# Description
Cefixime is a semisynthetic, cephalosporin antibacterial for oral administration. Chemically, it is (6R,7R)-7-[2-(2-Amino-4-thiazolyl)glyoxylamido]-8-oxo-3-vinyl-5-thia-1-azabicy... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefixime_description | |
baa9eebb6c7098b5309e5eb62ea69915f5df14b0 | wikidoc | Cefpirome properties | Cefpirome properties
# Properties
Cefrom is a cephalosporln antibiotic for parenteral use. As a beta-lactam antibiotic, it acts by preventing cell wall synthests in bacteria. Cefrom is effective against numerous significant Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including both aerobes and anaerobes. It Is stable ag... | Cefpirome properties
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Properties
Cefrom is a cephalosporln antibiotic for parenteral use. As a beta-lactam antibiotic, it acts by preventing cell wall synthests in bacteria. Cefrom is effective against numerous significant Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefpirome_properties | |
436056d5b29ee2250b57844d07156042085cefc7 | wikidoc | Cefpodoxime warnings | Cefpodoxime warnings
BEFORE THERAPY WITH CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL IS INSTITUTED, CAREFUL INQUIRY SHOULD BE MADE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PATIENT HAS HAD PREVIOUS HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS TO CEFPODOXIME, OTHER CEPHALOSPORINS, PENICILLINS, OR OTHER DRUGS. IF CEFPODOXIME IS TO BE ADMINISTERED TO PENICILLIN SENSITIVE PATIENT... | Cefpodoxime warnings
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
BEFORE THERAPY WITH CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL IS INSTITUTED, CAREFUL INQUIRY SHOULD BE MADE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PATIENT HAS HAD PREVIOUS HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS TO CEFPODOXIME, OTHER CEP... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefpodoxime_warnings | |
ba8f178f738d8a38ecf30140b18447ce27e9e07f | wikidoc | Ceftazidime warnings | Ceftazidime warnings
BEFORE THERAPY WITH FORTAZ IS INSTITUTED, CAREFUL INQUIRY SHOULD BE MADE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PATIENT HAS HAD PREVIOUS HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS TO CEFTAZIDIME, CEPHALOSPORINS, PENICILLINS, OR OTHER DRUGS. IF THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE GIVEN TO PENICILLIN-SENSITIVE PATIENTS, CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERC... | Ceftazidime warnings
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
BEFORE THERAPY WITH FORTAZ IS INSTITUTED, CAREFUL INQUIRY SHOULD BE MADE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PATIENT HAS HAD PREVIOUS HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS TO CEFTAZIDIME, CEPHALOSPORINS, PENICIL... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ceftazidime_warnings | |
ff40a9440c572cf2839058d6ae07d32b6c64afbb | wikidoc | Pharyngitis | Pharyngitis overview
Synonyms and keywords: Sore throat; Group A streptococcal pharyngitis; Bacterial pharyngitis; Viral pharyngitis; Acute pharyngitis; Chronic pharyngitis
# Overview
A triad of sore throat, fever, and pharyngeal inflammation marked by erythema and edema are usually described as acute pharyngitis, alt... | Pharyngitis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Venkata Sivakrishna Kumar Pulivarthi M.B.B.S [2]Delband Yekta Moazami, M.D.[3]
Synonyms and keywords: Sore throat; Group A streptococcal pharyngitis; Bacterial pharyngitis; Viral pharyngitis; Acute pharyngitis; Chron... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Centor_criteria | |
469c458658ae33b59f3ce1c3740845f996a62cf6 | wikidoc | Cicatricial alopecia | Cicatricial alopecia
# Overview
Cicatricial alopecia presents clinically with the effacement/scarring of follicular orifices, always in a patchy or focal distribution.
# Differential Diagnosis of Causes of Cicatricial Alopecia
Causes of noncicatricial alopecia include:648:
- Acne necrotica
- Alopecia mucinosa
- Atric... | Cicatricial alopecia
# Overview
Cicatricial alopecia presents clinically with the effacement/scarring of follicular orifices, always in a patchy or focal distribution.[1]
# Differential Diagnosis of Causes of Cicatricial Alopecia
Causes of noncicatricial alopecia include[1]:648[2]:
- Acne necrotica
- Alopecia mucinos... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Central_centrifugal_cicatricial_alopecia | |
caedc2c06d094aa4c33c0ad486c2561757b88d8d | wikidoc | Central facial palsy | Central facial palsy
# Overview
Central facial palsy, (also called colloquially central seven) is a symptom or finding characterized by paralysis or paresis of the lower half of one side of the face. It usually results from damage to upper motor neurons of the facial nerve.
# Pathophysiology
The facial motor nucleus ... | Central facial palsy
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Central facial palsy, (also called colloquially central seven) is a symptom or finding characterized by paralysis or paresis of the lower half of one side of the face. It usually results from damage to upper motor neurons of the facial... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Central_facial_palsy | |
b117c2ec70783942d10575f30bb9f463b1229253 | wikidoc | Centromere protein B | Centromere protein B
Centromere protein B also known as major centromere autoantigen B is an autoantigen protein of the cell nucleus. In humans, centromere protein B is encoded by the CENPB gene.
# Function
Centromere protein B is a highly conserved protein that facilitates centromere formation. It is a DNA-binding pr... | Centromere protein B
Centromere protein B also known as major centromere autoantigen B is an autoantigen protein of the cell nucleus. In humans, centromere protein B is encoded by the CENPB gene.[1][2][3]
# Function
Centromere protein B is a highly conserved protein that facilitates centromere formation. It is a DNA-... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Centromere_protein_B | |
0b8a18ebbe361e31b0c6cf5ea7f04619d8aaf1ac | wikidoc | Cerebral angiography | Cerebral angiography
# Overview
Cerebral angiography or arteriography is a form of medical imaging that visualizes the arterial and venous supply of the brain. It was pioneered by Dr Egas Moniz in 1927, and is now the gold standard for detecting vascular problems of the brain.
# Method
Any form of angiography involve... | Cerebral angiography
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
# Overview
Cerebral angiography or arteriography is a form of medical imaging that visualizes the arterial and venous supply of the brain. It was pioneered by Dr Egas Moniz in 1927, and is... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cerebral_angiography |
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