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Hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy # Overview Hysteroscopy is the inspection of the uterine cavity by endoscopy. It allows for the diagnosis of intrauterine pathology and serves as a method for surgical intervention (operative hysteroscopy). # Method The hysterocope has an optical system usually now connected to a video system, a light be...
Hysteroscopy Template:Interventions infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Hysteroscopy is the inspection of the uterine cavity by endoscopy. It allows for the diagnosis of intrauterine pathology and serves as a method for surgical intervention (operative hysteroscopy). # Method The hy...
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ICF syndrome
ICF syndrome ICF syndrome (or Immunodeficiency, Centromere instability and Facial anomalies syndrome) is a very rare autosomal recessive immune disorder. # Genetics ICF syndrome can be caused by a mutation in the DNA-methyltransferase-3b (Dnmt3b) gene. # Presentation It is characterized by variable reductions in seru...
ICF syndrome ICF syndrome (or Immunodeficiency, Centromere instability and Facial anomalies syndrome)[1] is a very rare autosomal recessive[2] immune disorder. # Genetics ICF syndrome can be caused by a mutation in the DNA-methyltransferase-3b (Dnmt3b) gene.[3] # Presentation It is characterized by variable reductio...
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Iatrogenesis
Iatrogenesis # Overview The terms Iatrogenesis and Iatrogenic artifact refer to adverse effects or complications caused by or resulting from medical treatment or advice. In addition to harmful consequences of actions by physicians, iatrogenesis can also refer to actions by other healthcare professionals, such as ps...
Iatrogenesis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The terms Iatrogenesis and Iatrogenic artifact refer to adverse effects or complications caused by or resulting from medical treatment or advice. In addition to harmful consequences of actions by physicians, iatrogenesis can also refer to ac...
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Idarucizumab
Idarucizumab # 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 WikiDoc ...
Idarucizumab Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Martin Nino [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 be an ed...
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Idealization
Idealization When an individual is unable to integrate difficult feelings, specific defenses are mobilized to regulate these unbearable feelings. The defense that helps in this process is called splitting. Splitting is the tendency to view events or people as either all bad or all good. When viewing people as ‘all good...
Idealization Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] When an individual is unable to integrate difficult feelings, specific defenses are mobilized to regulate these unbearable feelings. The defense that helps in this process is called splitting. Splitting is the tendency to view events or people as either a...
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Idiosyncrasy
Idiosyncrasy Idiosyncrasy comes from Greek ιδιοσυγκρασία "a peculiar temperament", "habit of body" (idios "one's own" and sun-krasis "mixture"). It is defined as a structural or behavioral characteristic peculiar to an individual or group. The term can also be applied to symbols. Idiosyncratic symbols mean one thing fo...
Idiosyncrasy Idiosyncrasy comes from Greek ιδιοσυγκρασία "a peculiar temperament", "habit of body" (idios "one's own" and sun-krasis "mixture"). It is defined as a structural or behavioral characteristic peculiar to an individual or group. The term can also be applied to symbols. Idiosyncratic symbols mean one thing f...
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Ilex guayusa
Ilex guayusa Ilex guayusa, commonly known as "guayusa", is a tree of the holly genus, native to the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest. It is a distant relative of both Yerba Mate and Yaupon Holly (the plant used to make the "black drink"). The leaves have the highest caffeine content of any known plant. The leaves are boi...
Ilex guayusa Ilex guayusa, commonly known as "guayusa", is a tree of the holly genus, native to the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest. It is a distant relative of both Yerba Mate and Yaupon Holly (the plant used to make the "black drink"). The leaves have the highest caffeine content of any known plant. The leaves are bo...
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Ilium (bone)
Ilium (bone) # Overview The ilium of the pelvis is divisible into two parts, the body and the ala; the separation is indicated on the internal surface by a curved line, the arcuate line, and on the external surface by the margin of the acetabulum. The name comes from the Latin, meaning "groin" or "flank." # Body (c...
Ilium (bone) Template:Infobox Bone Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The ilium of the pelvis is divisible into two parts, the body and the ala; the separation is indicated on the internal surface by a curved line, the arcuate line, and on the external surface by the margin of the acetabul...
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Iliac artery
Iliac artery In human anatomy, iliac artery refers to several anatomical structures located in the pelvis: - Common iliac artery - forms at terminus of the aorta. - External iliac artery - forms when the common iliac artery bifurcates, continues as the femoral artery at the inguinal ligament. - Internal iliac artery - ...
Iliac artery Template:WikiDoc Cardiology News Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] In human anatomy, iliac artery refers to several anatomical structures located in the pelvis: - Common iliac artery - forms at terminus of the aorta. - External iliac artery - forms when the common iliac artery bifurcates,...
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Imidacloprid
Imidacloprid Imidacloprid (IUPAC name (EZ)-1-(6-chloro-3-pyridylmethyl)-N-nitroimidazolidin-2-ylideneamine) is an insecticide manufactured by Bayer Cropscience (part of the drug and chemical conglomerate Bayer AG). It is sold under a variety of trade names including Admire, Advantage, Gaucho, Merit, Confidor, Hachikusa...
Imidacloprid Imidacloprid (IUPAC name (EZ)-1-(6-chloro-3-pyridylmethyl)-N-nitroimidazolidin-2-ylideneamine) is an insecticide manufactured by Bayer Cropscience (part of the drug and chemical conglomerate Bayer AG). It is sold under a variety of trade names including Admire, Advantage, Gaucho, Merit, Confidor, Hachikus...
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Imiglucerase
Imiglucerase # 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 WikiDoc ...
Imiglucerase 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 intended t...
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Western blot
Western blot # Overview The western blot (alternately, immunoblot) is a method to detect a specific protein in a given sample of tissue homogenate or extract. It uses gel electrophoresis to separate native or denatured proteins by the length of the polypeptide (denaturing conditions) (Figure 1) or by the 3-D structur...
Western blot Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The western blot (alternately, immunoblot) is a method to detect a specific protein in a given sample of tissue homogenate or extract. It uses gel electrophoresis to separate native or denatured proteins by the length of the polypeptide (dena...
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Implantation
Implantation # Overview Implantation is a phenomenon in prenatal development, i.e. early in pregnancy. It is the event where the embryo, at this stage a blastocyst, adheres to the wall of uterus. It is by this adhesion the fetus receives the oxygen and the nutrients from the mother to be able to grow. # The implantat...
Implantation Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Implantation is a phenomenon in prenatal development, i.e. early in pregnancy. It is the event where the embryo, at this stage a blastocyst, adheres to the wall of uterus. It is by this adhesion the fetus receives the oxygen and the nutrients ...
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Incineration
Incineration Incineration is a waste treatment technology that involves the combustion of organic materials and/or substances. Incineration and other high temperature waste treatment systems are described as "thermal treatment". Incineration of waste materials converts the waste into incinerator bottom ash, flue gases,...
Incineration Incineration is a waste treatment technology that involves the combustion of organic materials and/or substances.[1] Incineration and other high temperature waste treatment systems are described as "thermal treatment". Incineration of waste materials converts the waste into incinerator bottom ash, flue ga...
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Perspiration
Perspiration # Overview Perspiration (also called sweating or sometimes transpiration) is the production and evaporation of a fluid, consisting primarily of water as well as a smaller amount of sodium chloride (the main constituent of table salt), that is excreted by the sweat glands in the skin of mammals. Sweat als...
Perspiration Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Perspiration (also called sweating or sometimes transpiration) is the production and evaporation of a fluid, consisting primarily of water as well as a smaller amount of sodium chloride (the main constituent of table salt), that is excreted b...
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Index finger
Index finger The second digit of a human hand is also referred to as the index finger, pointer finger, forefinger, digitus secundus, or digitus II. It is located between the first and third digits - that is, between the thumb and the middle finger. It is usually the most dextrous and sensitive finger of the hand, thoug...
Index finger Template:Infobox Anatomy The second digit of a human hand is also referred to as the index finger, pointer finger, forefinger, digitus secundus, or digitus II. It is located between the first and third digits - that is, between the thumb and the middle finger. It is usually the most dextrous and sensitive...
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Index fossil
Index fossil Index fossils (also known as guide fossils or zone fossils) are fossils used to define and identify geologic periods (or faunal stages). They work on the premise that, although different sediments may look different depending on the conditions under which they were laid down, they may include the remains ...
Index fossil Index fossils (also known as guide fossils or zone fossils) are fossils used to define and identify geologic periods (or faunal stages). They work on the premise that, although different sediments may look different depending on the conditions under which they were laid down, they may include the remains...
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Induced coma
Induced coma A barbiturate-induced coma, or barb coma, is a temporary coma (a deep state of unconsciousness) brought on by a controlled dose of a barbiturate drug, usually pentobarbital or thiopental. Barbiturate comas are used to protect the brain during major surgery, and as a last line of treatment in certain cases ...
Induced coma A barbiturate-induced coma, or barb coma, is a temporary coma (a deep state of unconsciousness) brought on by a controlled dose of a barbiturate drug, usually pentobarbital or thiopental. Barbiturate comas are used to protect the brain during major surgery, and as a last line of treatment in certain cases...
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Infibulation
Infibulation see also Female genital cutting Infibulation, in modern usage, is the practice of surgical closure of the labia majora (outer lips of the vulva) by sewing them together to partially seal the vagina, leaving only a small hole for the passage of urine and menstrual blood. The legs are bound together for a f...
Infibulation see also Female genital cutting Infibulation, in modern usage, is the practice of surgical closure of the labia majora (outer lips of the vulva) by sewing them together to partially seal the vagina, leaving only a small hole for the passage of urine and menstrual blood. The legs are bound together for a ...
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Inflammation
Inflammation # Overview Inflammation (Latin, inflammatio, to set on fire) is the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. It is a protective attempt by the organism to remove the injurious stimuli as well as initiate the healing process for the...
Inflammation Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Inflammation (Latin, inflammatio, to set on fire) is the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. It is a protective attempt by the organism to remove the injurious sti...
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Infusion set
Infusion set An infusion set is used with an insulin pump as part of intensive insulin therapy. The purpose of an infusion set is to deliver insulin under the skin. It is a complete tubing system to connect an insulin pump to the pump user: it includes a subcutaneous cannula, adhesive mount, quick-disconnect, and a ...
Infusion set An infusion set is used with an insulin pump as part of intensive insulin therapy. The purpose of an infusion set is to deliver insulin under the skin. It is a complete tubing system to connect an insulin pump to the pump user: it includes a subcutaneous cannula, adhesive mount, quick-disconnect, and a...
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Ingrown hair
Ingrown hair Ingrown hair is a condition where the hair curls back or grows sideways into the skin. It may or may not be accompanied by an infection of the hair follicle (folliculitis) or "razor bumps" (Pseudofolliculitis barbae). While ingrown hair most commonly appears in areas where the skin is shaved (beard, legs, ...
Ingrown hair Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Ingrown hair is a condition where the hair curls back or grows sideways into the skin. It may or may not be accompanied by an infection of the hair follicle (folliculitis) or "razor bumps" (Pseudofolliculitis barbae). While ingrown hair most commonly appe...
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Iniencephaly
Iniencephaly # Overview Iniencephaly is a type of cephalic disorder. It is a rare neural tube defect that combines extreme retroflexion (backward bending) of the head with severe defects of the spine. # Presentation The affected infant tends to be short, with a disproportionately large head. Diagnosis can be made imm...
Iniencephaly Template:DiseaseDisorder infobox # Overview Iniencephaly is a type of cephalic disorder. It is a rare neural tube defect that combines extreme retroflexion (backward bending) of the head with severe defects of the spine. # Presentation The affected infant tends to be short, with a disproportionately lar...
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Lipodissolve
Lipodissolve # Overview Lipo-dissolve or Lipodissolve, LipoShape or Lipostabil, also called injection lipolysis, is a controversial cosmetic procedure in which various non-FDA approved drug mixtures, often called PCDC, or phosphatidylcholine deoxycholate, are injected into patients to remove fat. This practice evolve...
Lipodissolve Editors-In-Chief: Martin I. Newman, M.D., FACS, Cleveland Clinic Florida, [1]; Michel C. Samson, M.D., FRCSC, FACS [2] # Overview Lipo-dissolve or Lipodissolve, LipoShape or Lipostabil, also called injection lipolysis, is a controversial cosmetic procedure in which various non-FDA approved drug mixtures...
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Injury cover
Injury cover # Overview Injury cover may refer to the act of receiving or claiming compensation for work related injuries. It also may be used in conjunction with: Health Insurance - A form of group insurance, where individuals pay premiums or taxes in order to help protect themselves from high or unexpected healthcar...
Injury cover # Overview Injury cover may refer to the act of receiving or claiming compensation for work related injuries. It also may be used in conjunction with: Health Insurance - A form of group insurance, where individuals pay premiums or taxes in order to help protect themselves from high or unexpected healthcar...
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Nitric oxide
Nitric oxide # 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 WikiDoc ...
Nitric oxide 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 intended to ...
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Insufflation
Insufflation Insufflation (Latin insufflatio "blowing on or into") is the practice of inhaling substances into a body cavity. Insufflation has limited medical use, but is a common route of administration with many respiratory drugs used to treat conditions in the lungs (asthma or emphasyma) and paranasal sinus (allergy...
Insufflation Insufflation (Latin insufflatio "blowing on or into") is the practice of inhaling substances into a body cavity. Insufflation has limited medical use, but is a common route of administration with many respiratory drugs used to treat conditions in the lungs (asthma or emphasyma) and paranasal sinus (allerg...
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Insulin pump
Insulin pump An insulin pump is a medical device used for administering insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, also known as continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy. The device includes: - the pump itself (including controls, processing module, and batteries) - a disposable reservoir for insulin (insi...
Insulin pump An insulin pump is a medical device used for administering insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, also known as continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy. The device includes: - the pump itself (including controls, processing module, and batteries) - a disposable reservoir for insulin (ins...
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Lateral horn
Lateral horn # Overview In the thoracic region, the postero-lateral part of the anterior column projects lateralward as a triangular field, which is named the lateral column (lateral cornu, lateral horn). # Nerve Cells in the Lateral Column These form a column (the intermedioloateral cell column) which is best marked...
Lateral horn Template:Infobox Anatomy # Overview In the thoracic region, the postero-lateral part of the anterior column projects lateralward as a triangular field, which is named the lateral column (lateral cornu, lateral horn). # Nerve Cells in the Lateral Column These form a column (the intermedioloateral cell co...
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Invagination
Invagination Invagination means to fold inward or to sheath. In biology, this can refer to a number of processes. (1) Invagination is the morphogenetic processes by which an embryo takes form, and is the initial step of gastrulation, the massive reorganization of the embryo from a simple spherical ball of cells, the bl...
Invagination Invagination means to fold inward or to sheath. In biology, this can refer to a number of processes. (1) Invagination is the morphogenetic processes by which an embryo takes form, and is the initial step of gastrulation, the massive reorganization of the embryo from a simple spherical ball of cells, the b...
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Iodine value
Iodine value The iodine value (or "iodine adsorption value" or "iodine number") in chemistry is the mass of iodine in grams that is consumed by 100 grams of a chemical substance. An iodine solution is yellow/brown in color and any chemical group in the substance that reacts with iodine will make the color disappear at ...
Iodine value The iodine value (or "iodine adsorption value" or "iodine number") in chemistry is the mass of iodine in grams that is consumed by 100 grams of a chemical substance. An iodine solution is yellow/brown in color and any chemical group in the substance that reacts with iodine will make the color disappear at...
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Ionic liquid
Ionic liquid # Overview An ionic liquid is a liquid that contains essentially only ions. Some ionic liquids, such as ethylammonium nitrate are in a dynamic equilibrium where at any time more than 99.99% of the liquid is made up of ionic rather than molecular species. In the broad sense, the term includes all molten s...
Ionic liquid # Overview An ionic liquid is a liquid that contains essentially only ions. Some ionic liquids, such as ethylammonium nitrate are in a dynamic equilibrium where at any time more than 99.99% of the liquid is made up of ionic rather than molecular species. In the broad sense, the term includes all molten s...
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Ionic radius
Ionic radius The ionic radius, rion, is a measure of the size of an ion in a crystal lattice. It is measured in either picometres (pm) or Angstrom (Å), with 1 Å = 100 pm. Typical values range from 30 pm (0.3 Å) to over 200 pm (2 Å). The concept of ionic radius was developed independently by Goldschmidt and Pauling in t...
Ionic radius Template:Atomic radius The ionic radius, rion, is a measure of the size of an ion in a crystal lattice. It is measured in either picometres (pm) or Angstrom (Å), with 1 Å = 100 pm. Typical values range from 30 pm (0.3 Å) to over 200 pm (2 Å). The concept of ionic radius was developed independently by Gold...
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Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton Sir Isaac Newton, FRS (Template:PronEng; 4 January 1643– 31 March 1727 ) was an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist and theologian. His Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, published in 1687, is considered to be the most influential book in the history of sc...
Isaac Newton Template:Infobox Scientist Sir Isaac Newton, FRS (Template:PronEng; 4 January 1643– 31 March 1727 [OS: 25 December 1642– 20 March 1726])[1] was an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist and theologian. His Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, published in 1687...
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Isoquinoline
Isoquinoline Isoquinoline, also known as benzopyridine or 2-benzanine, is a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound. It is a structural isomer of quinoline. Isoquinoline and quinoline are benzopyridines, which are composed of a benzene ring fused to a pyridine ring. In a broader sense, the term isoquinoline is used to ...
Isoquinoline Template:Chembox new Isoquinoline, also known as benzo[c]pyridine or 2-benzanine, is a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound. It is a structural isomer of quinoline. Isoquinoline and quinoline are benzopyridines, which are composed of a benzene ring fused to a pyridine ring. In a broader sense, the term...
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Itraconazole
Itraconazole - Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiac Effects and Drug Interactions - blastomycosis, pulmonary and extrapulmonary - histoplasmosis, including chronic cavitary pulmonary disease and disseminated, non-meningeal histoplasmosis, and - aspergillosis, pulmonary and extrapulmonary, in patients who are intolerant of...
Itraconazole - Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiac Effects and Drug Interactions - blastomycosis, pulmonary and extrapulmonary - histoplasmosis, including chronic cavitary pulmonary disease and disseminated, non-meningeal histoplasmosis, and - aspergillosis, pulmonary and extrapulmonary, in patients who are intolerant o...
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Itō calculus
Itō calculus Itō calculus, named after Kiyoshi Itō, extends the methods of calculus to stochastic processes such as Brownian motion (Wiener process). It has important applications in mathematical finance and stochastic differential equations. The central concept is the Itō stochastic integral where X is a Brownian moti...
Itō calculus Itō calculus, named after Kiyoshi Itō, extends the methods of calculus to stochastic processes such as Brownian motion (Wiener process). It has important applications in mathematical finance and stochastic differential equations. The central concept is the Itō stochastic integral where X is a Brownian mot...
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Janus kinase
Janus kinase # Overview Janus kinase (JAK) is a family of intracellular non-receptor tyrosine kinases, ranging from 120-140 kDa in size, that transduce cytokine-mediated signals via the JAK-STAT pathway. Initially discovered in a PCR-based screen of kinases and named ironically as "just another kinase" 1 & 2 (since ...
Janus kinase # Overview Janus kinase (JAK) is a family of intracellular non-receptor tyrosine kinases, ranging from 120-140 kDa in size, that transduce cytokine-mediated signals via the JAK-STAT pathway. Initially discovered in a PCR-based screen of kinases [1] and named ironically as "just another kinase" 1 & 2 (sin...
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James Israel
James Israel # Overview James Adolf Israel (February 2, 1848 – February 2, 1926) was a German surgeon who was a native of Berlin. In 1870 he received his medical doctorate from Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität. He studied under von Bernhard Rudolf Konrad von Langenbeck (1810-1887) and Ludwig Traube (1818-1876). After re...
James Israel # Overview James Adolf Israel (February 2, 1848 – February 2, 1926) was a German surgeon who was a native of Berlin. In 1870 he received his medical doctorate from Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität. He studied under von Bernhard Rudolf Konrad von Langenbeck (1810-1887) and Ludwig Traube (1818-1876). After re...
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James Linder
James Linder Dr. James “Jim” Linder, MD, (born 1954) is president of UNeMed Corporation, the technology transfer entity of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and is an American authority on university research commercialization. A noted author, academic and business leader, Linder also serves as Associate Vice...
James Linder Dr. James “Jim” Linder, MD, (born 1954) is president of UNeMed Corporation, the technology transfer entity of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and is an American authority on university research commercialization.[1] A noted author, academic and business leader, Linder also serves as Associate ...
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James Lunney
James Lunney James D. Lunney (born September 5, 1951) is a Canadian politician. He is the current Conservative Party of Canada Member of Parliament for the riding of Nanaimo—Alberni. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba he received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Manitoba in 1972 and a Doctor of Chiropractic ...
James Lunney Template:Infobox CanadianMP James D. Lunney (born September 5, 1951) is a Canadian politician. He is the current Conservative Party of Canada Member of Parliament for the riding of Nanaimo—Alberni. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba he received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Manitoba in 1972 ...
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Jeanna Giese
Jeanna Giese Jeanna Giese (born 1989) is the first person known to have survived symptomatic rabies without receiving the rabies vaccine. She is only the sixth person known to have survived rabies after the onset of symptoms; the other survivors suffered from vaccine failures. # Infection with Rabies In September 2004...
Jeanna Giese Jeanna Giese (born 1989) is the first person known to have survived symptomatic rabies without receiving the rabies vaccine. She is only the sixth person known to have survived rabies after the onset of symptoms; the other survivors suffered from vaccine failures. # Infection with Rabies In September 200...
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Jerry Vlasak
Jerry Vlasak Jerry Vlasak is an American physician, animal rights activist, environmentalist, and press officer for the North American Animal Liberation Press Office. He is a member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a director of the Animal Defense League, a former member of the Sea Shepherd Conserv...
Jerry Vlasak Jerry Vlasak is an American physician, animal rights activist, environmentalist, and press officer for the North American Animal Liberation Press Office. He is a member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a director of the Animal Defense League, a former member of the Sea Shepherd Conser...
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Jet injector
Jet injector A jet injector is a type of medical injecting syringe that uses a high-pressure narrow jet of the injection liquid instead of a hypodermic needle to penetrate the epidermis. It is powered by compressed air or gas, either by a pressure hose from a large cylinder, or from a built-in gas cartridge or small cy...
Jet injector A jet injector is a type of medical injecting syringe that uses a high-pressure narrow jet of the injection liquid instead of a hypodermic needle to penetrate the epidermis. It is powered by compressed air or gas, either by a pressure hose from a large cylinder, or from a built-in gas cartridge or small c...
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Tinea cruris
Tinea cruris # Overview Tinea cruris is the scientific name for fungal infection of the groin region. Official alternative names include Jock itch or dhobi itch (after Indian washermen). # Diagnosis ## Common Causes Opportunistic infections (infections that are caused by a diminished immune system) are frequent. Fu...
Tinea cruris Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2] # Overview Tinea cruris is the scientific name for fungal infection of the groin region. Official alternative names include Jock itch or dhobi itch (after Indian washermen). # Diagnosis ## Common C...
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John Grinder
John Grinder John Grinder, Ph.D. (born 1940) is an American author and linguist. Grinder (pronounced grin-der, Template:IPAEng) is credited (with Richard Bandler) with the creation of the field of Neuro-linguistic programming. # Biography John Thomas Grinder graduated from the University of San Francisco with a degree...
John Grinder Template:Infobox Linguist Template:Neuro-linguistic programming John Grinder, Ph.D. (born 1940) is an American author and linguist. Grinder (pronounced grin-der, Template:IPAEng) is credited (with Richard Bandler) with the creation of the field of Neuro-linguistic programming. # Biography John Thomas Gri...
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Jonathan Ott
Jonathan Ott Jonathan Ott is an ethnobotanist, writer, natural products Chemist and Botanical researcher in the area of entheogens and their cultural and historical uses. In his book Ayahuasca Analogues, he identifies numerous plants around the globe containing the harmala alkaloids of Banisteriopsis caapi, which are ...
Jonathan Ott Jonathan Ott is an ethnobotanist, writer, natural products Chemist and Botanical researcher in the area of entheogens and their cultural and historical uses. In his book Ayahuasca Analogues, he identifies numerous plants around the globe containing the harmala alkaloids of Banisteriopsis caapi, which are...
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Jorge Benach
Jorge Benach Jorge Benach is a medical researcher at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stonybrook in New York state. Benach is the chair of the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology. Benach's main area of research is the tick borne spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi which is the causative agent of L...
Jorge Benach Jorge Benach is a medical researcher at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stonybrook in New York state. Benach is the chair of the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology. Benach's main area of research is the tick borne spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi which is the causative agent of ...
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Josef Dvorak
Josef Dvorak Josef Dvorak is an Austrian psychoanalyst, Catholic theologian (scholar of Karl Rahner), author, and co-founder of the Viennese Actionism. # Work For several years, Dvorak worked as a journalist for the Viennese newspapers Kurier and Arbeiter-Zeitung. At least from the beginning of the 1960s, Dvorak worke...
Josef Dvorak Josef Dvorak is an Austrian psychoanalyst, Catholic theologian (scholar of Karl Rahner), author, and co-founder of the Viennese Actionism. # Work For several years, Dvorak worked as a journalist for the Viennese newspapers Kurier and Arbeiter-Zeitung. At least from the beginning of the 1960s, Dvorak work...
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Joseph Barth
Joseph Barth Joseph Barth October 28, 1746, Valletta, Malta - April 7, 1818, Vienna, Austria, was a notable 18th century ophthalmologist. # Education Anatomical & Surgical School at Sacra Infermeria, Valletta (Malta), Santo Spirito Hospital in Rome (Italy), University of Vienna (Austria). Qualified 1772. # Career App...
Joseph Barth Template:Infobox Scientist Joseph Barth October 28, 1746, Valletta, Malta - April 7, 1818, Vienna, Austria, was a notable 18th century ophthalmologist. # Education Anatomical & Surgical School at Sacra Infermeria, Valletta (Malta), Santo Spirito Hospital in Rome (Italy), University of Vienna (Austria). Q...
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Joseph Janse
Joseph Janse Joseph Janse was born in Middelberg, Netherlands, in 1909. He was the third child of Jan Pieter and Gertrude (De Voogd) Janse. Arriving in the US at age 6, he attended the Weber County, UT public schools, and he received two years of Pre-medical education at Weber State College by 1930. After three years ...
Joseph Janse Template:Infobox Person Joseph Janse was born in Middelberg, Netherlands,[1] in 1909. He was the third child of Jan Pieter and Gertrude (De Voogd) Janse. [1] Arriving in the US at age 6, he attended the Weber County, UT public schools, and he received two years of Pre-medical education at Weber State Coll...
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Juan Mezzich
Juan Mezzich # Background Juan E. Mezzich, M.D., Ph. D. (b. 1945) is the president of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA). He currently works as the Professor of Psychiatry and Director at the Division of Psychiatric Epidemiology and International Center for Mental Health at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New...
Juan Mezzich Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Background Juan E. Mezzich, M.D., Ph. D. (b. 1945) is the president of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA). He currently works as the Professor of Psychiatry and Director at the Division of Psychiatric Epidemiology and International Center for Ment...
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Jugular vein
Jugular vein The jugular veins are veins that bring deoxygenated blood from the head back to the heart via the superior vena cava. # Internal and external There are two sets of jugular veins: external and internal. - The internal jugular vein is formed by the anastomosis of blood from the sigmoid sinus of the dura mat...
Jugular vein Template:Infobox Vein Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The jugular veins are veins that bring deoxygenated blood from the head back to the heart via the superior vena cava. # Internal and external There are two sets of jugular veins: external and internal. - The internal jugular vein is...
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Karl Jaspers
Karl Jaspers # Overview Karl Theodor Jaspers (February 23, 1883 – February 26, 1969) was a German psychiatrist and philosopher who had a strong influence on modern theology, psychiatry and philosophy. # Biography Jaspers was born in Oldenburg in 1883 to a mother from a local farming community, and a jurist father. He...
Karl Jaspers Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Karl Theodor Jaspers (February 23, 1883 – February 26, 1969) was a German psychiatrist and philosopher who had a strong influence on modern theology, psychiatry and philosophy. # Biography Jaspers was born in Oldenburg in 1883 to a mother fro...
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Kdd Ontology
Kdd Ontology As data mining applications became more popular, organizations providing KDD (Knowledge Discovery in Database) services have accumulated a growing number of stored documents and processes of their past projects. Moreover, developing KDD projects usually demands several tools, programming languages and meth...
Kdd Ontology As data mining applications became more popular, organizations providing KDD (Knowledge Discovery in Database) services have accumulated a growing number of stored documents and processes of their past projects. Moreover, developing KDD projects usually demands several tools, programming languages and met...
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Kendra's Law
Kendra's Law Kendra's Law is a New York State law concerning involuntary outpatient commitment. This piece of legislation grants judges the authority to issue orders that require people receiving mental health services to take psychiatric drugs, regularly undergo psychiatric treatment, or both. Failure to comply could ...
Kendra's Law Kendra's Law is a New York State law concerning involuntary outpatient commitment. This piece of legislation grants judges the authority to issue orders that require people receiving mental health services to take psychiatric drugs, regularly undergo psychiatric treatment, or both. Failure to comply could...
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Kennel cough
Kennel cough Kennel cough or tracheobronchitis is a highly contagious canine illness characterized by inflammation of the upper respiratory system. It can be caused by viral infections such as canine distemper, canine adenovirus, canine parainfluenza virus, or canine respiratory coronavirus, or bacterial infections su...
Kennel cough Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Kennel cough or tracheobronchitis is a highly contagious canine illness characterized by inflammation of the upper respiratory system. It can be caused by viral infections such as canine distemper, canine adenovirus, canine parain...
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Keratinocyte
Keratinocyte The keratinocyte is the major cell type of the epidermis, making up about 90% of epidermal cells. The epidermis is divided into four or five layers (depending on the type of skin) based on keratinocyte morphology: - stratum basale (at the junction with the dermis) - stratum spinosum - stratum granulosum - ...
Keratinocyte The keratinocyte is the major cell type of the epidermis, making up about 90% of epidermal cells. The epidermis is divided into four or five layers (depending on the type of skin) based on keratinocyte morphology: - stratum basale (at the junction with the dermis) - stratum spinosum - stratum granulosum -...
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Keratoglobus
Keratoglobus Keratoglobus (from Greek: kerato- horn, cornea; and globus round), is a degenerative non-inflammatory disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to become extremely thin and change to a more globular shape than its normal gradual curve. It causes corneal thinning, primarily ...
Keratoglobus Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Keratoglobus (from Greek: kerato- horn, cornea; and globus round), is a degenerative non-inflammatory disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to become extremely thin and change to a more globular shape than its normal g...
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Kerley lines
Kerley lines # Overview Kerley lines are a sign seen on chest x-rays with interstitial pulmonary edema. They are thin linear pulmonary opacities caused by fluid or cellular infiltration into the interstitium of the lungs. They are suggestive for the diagnosis of congestive heart failure, but are also seen in various n...
Kerley lines Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] # Overview Kerley lines are a sign seen on chest x-rays with interstitial pulmonary edema. They are thin linear pulmonary opacities caused by fluid or cellular infiltration into the interstitiu...
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Kernel trick
Kernel trick In machine learning, the kernel trick is a method for using a linear classifier algorithm to solve a non-linear problem by mapping the original non-linear observations into a higher-dimensional space, where the linear classifier is subsequently used; this makes a linear classification in the new space equi...
Kernel trick In machine learning, the kernel trick is a method for using a linear classifier algorithm to solve a non-linear problem by mapping the original non-linear observations into a higher-dimensional space, where the linear classifier is subsequently used; this makes a linear classification in the new space equ...
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Ketobemidone
Ketobemidone # Overview Ketobemidone is a powerful opioid analgesic. Its potency is equal to morphine, and it also has some NMDA-antagonist properties. This makes it useful for some types of pain that don't respond well to other opioids. It is used for all types of severe pain, such as postoperative, cancer, kidney st...
Ketobemidone Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Ketobemidone is a powerful opioid analgesic. Its potency is equal to morphine, and it also has some NMDA-antagonist properties. This makes it useful for some types of pain that don't respond well to other opioids. It is used for all types of s...
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Killip class
Killip class # Overview The Killip classification is a system used in individuals with an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), in order to risk stratify them. Individuals with a low Killip class are less likely to die within the first 30 days after their myocardial infarction than individuals with a high Killi...
Killip class Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The Killip classification is a system used in individuals with an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), in order to risk stratify them. Individuals with a low Killip class are less likely to die within the first 30 days after their myoc...
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Koilocytosis
Koilocytosis # Overview Koilocytosis (a.k.a koilocytotic atypia) is cell changes caused by HPV. By microscopic observation, the cells have halo nuclei. These changes are neither precancerous nor dangerous in and of themselves. Koilocytosis often co-exists with dysplasia, and it's the dysplasia that could lead to cance...
Koilocytosis Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Koilocytosis (a.k.a koilocytotic atypia) is cell changes caused by HPV. By microscopic observation, the cells have halo nuclei. These changes are neither precancerous nor dangerous in and of themselves. Koilocytosis oft...
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Mifepristone
Mifepristone # 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 WikiDoc ...
Mifepristone Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alberto Plate [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 be an ...
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Ku (protein)
Ku (protein) Ku is a dimeric protein complex that binds to DNA double-strand break ends and is required for the non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) pathway of DNA repair. Ku is evolutionarily conserved from bacteria to humans. The ancestral bacterial Ku is a homodimer (two copies of the same protein bound to each other...
Ku (protein) Ku is a dimeric protein complex that binds to DNA double-strand break ends and is required for the non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) pathway of DNA repair. Ku is evolutionarily conserved from bacteria to humans. The ancestral bacterial Ku is a homodimer (two copies of the same protein bound to each othe...
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Kunjin virus
Kunjin virus # Overview Kunjin virus (KUNV) is a zoonotic virus of the family Flaviviridae and the genus Flavivirus. It is a subtype of West Nile virus endemic to Oceania. # History The virus was first isolated from Culex annulirostris mosquitoes in Australia in 1960. The name of Kunjin virus derives from an Aborigi...
Kunjin virus Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Kunjin virus (KUNV) is a zoonotic virus of the family Flaviviridae and the genus Flavivirus. It is a subtype of West Nile virus endemic to Oceania. # History The virus was first isolated from Culex annulirostris mosquitoes in Australia in 19...
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Kupffer cell
Kupffer cell # Overview Kupffer cells, also known as Browicz-Kupffer cells, are specialized macrophages located in the liver that form part of the reticuloendothelial system (aka: mononuclear phagocyte system). The cells were first observed by Karl Wilhelm von Kupffer in 1876. The scientist called them "sternzellen" ...
Kupffer cell Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Kupffer cells, also known as Browicz-Kupffer cells, are specialized macrophages located in the liver that form part of the reticuloendothelial system (aka: mononuclear phagocyte system). The cells were first observed by Karl Wilhelm von Kupff...
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Kynureninase
Kynureninase Kynureninase or L-Kynurenine hydrolase (KYNU) (EC 3.7.1.3) is a PLP dependent enzyme that catalyses the cleavage of kynurenine (Kyn) into anthranilic acid (Ant). It can also act on 3hKyn (to produce 3hAnt) and some other (3-arylcarbonyl)-alanines. Humans express one kynureninase enzyme that is encoded by t...
Kynureninase Kynureninase or L-Kynurenine hydrolase (KYNU) (EC 3.7.1.3) is a PLP dependent enzyme that catalyses the cleavage of kynurenine (Kyn) into anthranilic acid (Ant). It can also act on 3hKyn (to produce 3hAnt) and some other (3-arylcarbonyl)-alanines. Humans express one kynureninase enzyme that is encoded by ...
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L1 (protein)
L1 (protein) L1, also known as L1CAM, is a transmembrane protein member of the L1 protein family, encoded by the L1CAM gene. This protein, of 200-220 kDa, is a neuronal cell adhesion molecule with a strong implication in cell migration, adhesion, neurite outgrowth, myelination and neuronal differentiation. It also play...
L1 (protein) L1, also known as L1CAM, is a transmembrane protein member of the L1 protein family, encoded by the L1CAM gene. This protein, of 200-220 kDa, is a neuronal cell adhesion molecule with a strong implication in cell migration, adhesion, neurite outgrowth, myelination and neuronal differentiation.[1] It also ...
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LDL receptor
LDL receptor The Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Receptor (LDL-R) is a mosaic protein of 839 amino acids (after removal of 21-amino acid signal peptide) that mediates the endocytosis of cholesterol-rich LDL. It is a cell-surface receptor that recognizes the apoprotein B100, which is embedded in the outer phospholipid la...
LDL receptor The Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Receptor (LDL-R) is a mosaic protein of 839 amino acids (after removal of 21-amino acid signal peptide)[1] that mediates the endocytosis of cholesterol-rich LDL. It is a cell-surface receptor that recognizes the apoprotein B100, which is embedded in the outer phospholipi...
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LOC100287387
LOC100287387 LOC100287387 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the gene LOC100287387. The function of the protein is not yet understood in the scientific community. The gene is located on the q arm of chromosome 2. # Gene The human LOC100287387 gene is located on the minus strand of the q arm of chromosome 2 at 2...
LOC100287387 LOC100287387 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the gene LOC100287387. The function of the protein is not yet understood in the scientific community. The gene is located on the q arm of chromosome 2.[1] # Gene The human LOC100287387 gene is located on the minus strand of the q arm of chromosome 2 ...
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LOC101059915
LOC101059915 LOC101059915 is a protein, which in humans is encoded by the LOC101059915 gene. It is located on the X chromosome and has restricted expression in the testis. # Gene The LOC101059915 gene has two aliases known as chromosome X open reading frame 49-like and BX276092.6. ## Locus and Structure LOC101059915 ...
LOC101059915 LOC101059915 is a protein, which in humans is encoded by the LOC101059915 gene. It is located on the X chromosome and has restricted expression in the testis. # Gene The LOC101059915 gene has two aliases known as chromosome X open reading frame 49-like and BX276092.6.[1] ## Locus and Structure LOC101059...
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LOC105377021
LOC105377021 LOC105377021 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the LOC105377021 gene. LOC105377021 exhibits expressional pathology related to breast cancer, specifically triple negative breast cancer. LOC105377021 contains a serine rich region in addition to predicted alpha helix motifs. # Gene and mRNA LOC10537...
LOC105377021 LOC105377021 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the LOC105377021 gene.[1][2] LOC105377021 exhibits expressional pathology related to breast cancer, specifically triple negative breast cancer.[3][4] LOC105377021 contains a serine rich region in addition to predicted alpha helix motifs.[5][2] # Gen...
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LTBP1 (gene)
LTBP1 (gene) Latent-transforming growth factor beta-binding protein 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LTBP1 gene. The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the family of latent TGF-beta binding proteins (LTBPs). The secretion and activation of TGF-betas is regulated by their association with latency-ass...
LTBP1 (gene) Latent-transforming growth factor beta-binding protein 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LTBP1 gene.[1][2][3] The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the family of latent TGF-beta binding proteins (LTBPs). The secretion and activation of TGF-betas is regulated by their association with l...
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Labia majora
Labia majora The labia majora (singular: labium majus) are two prominent longitudinal cutaneous folds which extend downward and backward from the mons pubis to the perineum and form the lateral boundaries of the cleft of venus, which contains the labia minora, interlabial sulci, clitoral hood, clitoral glans, frenulum ...
Labia majora Template:Infobox Anatomy Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The labia majora (singular: labium majus) are two prominent longitudinal cutaneous folds which extend downward and backward from the mons pubis to the perineum and form the lateral boundaries of the cleft of venus, which contains ...
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Lachman test
Lachman test # Overview A Lachman test is a medical test used for examining the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in the knee for patients where there is a suspicion of a torn ACL. To do this, lay the patient supine on a bed. Put the patient's knee in about 20-30 degrees flexion. The examiner should place one hand behi...
Lachman test Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview A Lachman test is a medical test used for examining the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in the knee for patients where there is a suspicion of a torn ACL. To do this, lay the patient supine on a bed. Put the patient's knee in about 20-30 degr...
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Lahey Clinic
Lahey Clinic # Overview The Lahey Clinic is a not-for-profit teaching hospital in Burlington, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1923 by Dr. Frank H. Lahey. # History When Dr. Frank Howard Lahey founded a group practice in 1923, his plan was to create a clinic where many specialties would coexist under one roof. This ...
Lahey Clinic Template:Infobox Hospital # Overview The Lahey Clinic is a not-for-profit teaching hospital in Burlington, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1923 by Dr. Frank H. Lahey. # History When Dr. Frank Howard Lahey founded a group practice in 1923, his plan was to create a clinic where many specialties would co...
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Lamellipodia
Lamellipodia The lamellipodium (pl. Lamellipodia) is a cytoskeletal actin projection on the mobile edge of the cell. It contains a two-dimensional actin mesh; the whole structure pulls the cell across a substrate (Alberts, et al, 2002). Within the lamellipodia are ribs of actin called microspikes, which, when they sp...
Lamellipodia The lamellipodium (pl. Lamellipodia) is a cytoskeletal actin projection on the mobile edge of the cell. It contains a two-dimensional actin mesh; the whole structure pulls the cell across a substrate (Alberts, et al, 2002). Within the lamellipodia are ribs of actin called microspikes, which, when they s...
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Lamium album
Lamium album Lamium album (White Deadnettle) is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native throughout Europe and western Asia, growing in a variety of habitats from open grassland to woodland, generally on moist, fertile soils. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 50-100 cm tall, with green, four-angled...
Lamium album Lamium album (White Deadnettle) is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native throughout Europe and western Asia, growing in a variety of habitats from open grassland to woodland, generally on moist, fertile soils. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 50-100 cm tall, with green, four-angle...
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Lansoprazole
Lansoprazole # 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 WikiDoc ...
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Lantibiotics
Lantibiotics Lantibiotics are a class of peptide antibiotics that contain polycyclic thioether amino acids as well as the unsaturated amino acids dehydroalanine and 2-aminoisobutyric acid. These characteristic cyclic thioether amino acids are composed of either lanthionine or methyllanthionine. Lantibiotics are produc...
Lantibiotics Lantibiotics are a class of peptide antibiotics that contain polycyclic thioether amino acids as well as the unsaturated amino acids dehydroalanine and 2-aminoisobutyric acid. These characteristic cyclic thioether amino acids are composed of either lanthionine or methyllanthionine. Lantibiotics are produ...
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Propiomazine
Propiomazine # Overview Propiomazine (Largon, Propavan, Indorm, Serentin, Dorevane, Dorevan) is an antihistamine blocking H1 receptors. It is used to treat insomnia, and to produce sleepiness or drowsiness and to relieve anxiety before or during surgery or other procedures and in combination with analgetics also durin...
Propiomazine Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Propiomazine (Largon, Propavan, Indorm, Serentin, Dorevane, Dorevan) is an antihistamine blocking H1 receptors. It is used to treat insomnia, and to produce sleepiness or drowsiness and to relieve anxiety before or during surgery or other proc...
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Laryngospasm
Laryngospasm # Overview In medicine, laryngospasm is an uncontrolled/involuntary muscular contraction (spasm) of the laryngeal cords. The condition typically lasts less than 30 or 60 seconds, and causes a partial blocking of breathing in, while breathing out remains easier. It may be triggered when the vocal cords or ...
Laryngospasm Editor-in-Chief: Santosh Patel M.D., FRCA [1] # Overview In medicine, laryngospasm is an uncontrolled/involuntary muscular contraction (spasm) of the laryngeal cords. The condition typically lasts less than 30 or 60 seconds, and causes a partial blocking of breathing in, while breathing out remains easie...
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Laryngectomy
Laryngectomy # Overview Laryngectomy is the surgical removal of the larynx and separation of the airway from the mouth, nose, and esophagus. The laryngectomee breathes through an opening in the neck, a stoma. It is done in cases of laryngeal cancer. However, many laryngeal cancer cases are now treated only with radi...
Laryngectomy Template:Interventions infobox # Overview Laryngectomy is the surgical removal of the larynx and separation of the airway from the mouth, nose, and esophagus. The laryngectomee breathes through an opening in the neck, a stoma. It is done in cases of laryngeal cancer. However, many laryngeal cancer case...
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Lasker Award
Lasker Award The Albert Lasker Medical Research Awards have been awarded annually since 1946 to living persons who have made major contributions to medical science. They are administered by the Lasker Foundation, founded by advertising pioneer Albert Lasker and his wife Mary Woodward Lasker (later an influential medica...
Lasker Award The Albert Lasker Medical Research Awards have been awarded annually since 1946 to living persons who have made major contributions to medical science. They are administered by the Lasker Foundation, founded by advertising pioneer Albert Lasker and his wife Mary Woodward Lasker (later an influential medic...
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Lasofoxifene
Lasofoxifene # Overview Lasofoxifene (INN) (proposed tradename Fablyn) is a non-steroidal selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) which is under development by Pfizer for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and for the treatment of vaginal atrophy, and the result of an exclusive research collaboration wi...
Lasofoxifene Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Lasofoxifene (INN) (proposed tradename Fablyn) is a non-steroidal selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) which is under development by Pfizer for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and for the treatment of vaginal atrophy,[1] a...
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Latin square
Latin square A Latin square is an n × n table filled with n different symbols in such a way that each symbol occurs exactly once in each row and exactly once in each column. Here are two examples: \begin{bmatrix} \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} \end{bmatrix} Latin squares occur as the multiplication tables (Cayley table...
Latin square A Latin square is an n × n table filled with n different symbols in such a way that each symbol occurs exactly once in each row and exactly once in each column. Here are two examples: \begin{bmatrix} \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} \end{bmatrix} Latin squares occur as the multiplication tables (Cayley tabl...
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Laurel water
Laurel water Laurel water is distilled from the fresh leaves of the cherry laurel and contains the poison prussic acid (hydrocyanic acid) along with other products carried over in the process. # Pharmacological usage The water (Latin aqua laurocerasi) has been used for asthma, cough, indigestion and dyspepsia, and as ...
Laurel water Laurel water is distilled from the fresh leaves of the cherry laurel and contains the poison prussic acid (hydrocyanic acid) along with other products carried over in the process.[1] # Pharmacological usage The water (Latin aqua laurocerasi) has been used for asthma, cough, indigestion and dyspepsia, and...
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Lavender oil
Lavender oil Lavender oil is an essential oil obtained by distillation from the flower spikes of certain species of lavender. Two forms are distinguished, Lavender Flower Oil, a colorless oil, insoluble in water, having a density of 0.885 (g/mL); and Lavender Spike Oil, a distillate from the herb Lavandula latifolia, h...
Lavender oil Lavender oil is an essential oil obtained by distillation from the flower spikes of certain species of lavender. Two forms are distinguished, Lavender Flower Oil, a colorless oil, insoluble in water, having a density of 0.885 (g/mL); and Lavender Spike Oil, a distillate from the herb Lavandula latifolia, ...
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Lead sulfide
Lead sulfide Lead sulfide is an ionic compound of lead and sulfur, having two possible proportions: - Lead(II) sulfide, the ionic compound containing one lead atom and one sulfur atom. - Lead(IV) sulfide, the ionic compound containing one lead atom and two sulfur atoms. - The natural mineral galena
Lead sulfide Lead sulfide is an ionic compound of lead and sulfur, having two possible proportions: - Lead(II) sulfide, the ionic compound containing one lead atom and one sulfur atom. - Lead(IV) sulfide, the ionic compound containing one lead atom and two sulfur atoms. - The natural mineral galena Template:WH Templat...
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Ovarian vein
Ovarian vein The ovarian vein, the female gonadal vein, carries deoxygenated blood from its corresponding ovary to inferior vena cava or one of its tributaries. It is the female equivalent of the testicular vein, and is the venous counterpart of the ovarian artery. It can be found in the suspensory ligament of the ov...
Ovarian vein Template:Infobox Vein Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The ovarian vein, the female gonadal vein, carries deoxygenated blood from its corresponding ovary to inferior vena cava or one of its tributaries. It is the female equivalent of the testicular vein, and is the venous counterpart of...
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Lenalidomide
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Sargramostim
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Leukopoiesis
Leukopoiesis Leukopoiesis is a form of haematopoiesis in which white blood cells (WBC, or leukocytes) are formed in the bone marrow. WBCs arise from the maturation of hemocytoblasts, which are the general stem cell for all blood cells and platelets, into various pluripotential stem cells which can then further differen...
Leukopoiesis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Leukopoiesis is a form of haematopoiesis in which white blood cells (WBC, or leukocytes) are formed in the bone marrow. WBCs arise from the maturation of hemocytoblasts, which are the general stem cell for all blood cells and platelets, into various pluri...
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Levalbuterol
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Levomoramide
Levomoramide # Overview Levomoramide is the inactive isomer of the opioid analgesic dextromoramide, invented by the chemist Paul Janssen in 1956. Unlike dextromoramide, which is a potent analgesic with high abuse potential, levomoramide is virtually without activity. "Resolution reveals that the analgetic activity in ...
Levomoramide Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Levomoramide is the inactive isomer of the opioid analgesic dextromoramide, invented by the chemist Paul Janssen in 1956. Unlike dextromoramide, which is a potent analgesic with high abuse potential, levomoramide is virtually without activity....
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Levosimendan
Levosimendan # Overview Levosimendan (INN) (Template:PronEng) is a calcium sensitiser used in the management of acutely decompensated congestive heart failure. It is marketed under the trade name Simdax (Abbott). # Mode of action Levosimendan is a calcium sensitiser – it increases the sensitivity of the heart to cal...
Levosimendan Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Levosimendan (INN) (Template:PronEng) is a calcium sensitiser used in the management of acutely decompensated congestive heart failure. It is marketed under the trade name Simdax (Abbott). # Mode of action Levosimendan is a calcium sensitise...
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Splenic vein
Splenic vein # Overview In anatomy, the splenic vein (in the past called the lienal vein) is the blood vessel that drains blood from the spleen. It joins with the superior mesenteric vein, to form the hepatic portal vein and follows a course superior to the pancreas, along side of the similarly named artery, the splen...
Splenic vein Template:Infobox Vein Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview In anatomy, the splenic vein (in the past called the lienal vein) is the blood vessel that drains blood from the spleen. It joins with the superior mesenteric vein, to form the hepatic portal vein and follows a course sup...
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Life support
Life support Life support, in the medical field, refers to a set of therapies for preserving a patient's life when essential body systems are not functioning sufficiently to sustain life unaided. Life support therapies utilize some combination of several techniques: feeding tubes, intravenous drips, total parenteral nu...
Life support Life support, in the medical field, refers to a set of therapies for preserving a patient's life when essential body systems are not functioning sufficiently to sustain life unaided. Life support therapies utilize some combination of several techniques: feeding tubes, intravenous drips, total parenteral n...
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