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f983f3fdd9ef364447afd28158b2176cd0e89492 | wikidoc | Anterior cruciate ligament injury | Anterior cruciate ligament injury
# Overview
An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament can be a debilitating musculoskeletal injury seen most often in athletes. Non-contact tears and ruptures are the most common causes of ACL injury.
# Causes
ACL injuries occur when an athlete rapidly decelerates, followed by a sh... | Anterior cruciate ligament injury
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament can be a debilitating musculoskeletal injury seen most often in athletes. Non-contact tears and ruptures are the most common causes of ACL inj... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Anterior_cruciate_ligament_injury | |
4958d5de25b00298ee527b6fee6cb5d572c7cd51 | wikidoc | Anterior limb of internal capsule | Anterior limb of internal capsule
# Overview
The anterior limb of internal capsule (or frontal part) contains:
- (1) fibers running from the thalamus to the frontal lobe;
- (2) fibers connecting the lentiform and caudate nuclei;
- (3) fibers connecting the cortex with the corpus striatum; and
- (4) fibers passing from... | Anterior limb of internal capsule
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The anterior limb of internal capsule (or frontal part) contains:
- (1) fibers running from the thalamus to the frontal lobe;
- (2) fibers connecting the lentiform and caudate nuclei;
- (3) fibers co... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Anterior_limb_of_internal_capsule | |
5a5163020a3e720e301c12f38e171a025895dcf5 | wikidoc | Sinusitis resident survival guide | Sinusitis resident survival guide
Synonyms and keywords:approach to bacterial sinusitis, approach to viral sinusitis, approach to sinusitis, sinusitis workup, sinusitis management
# Overview
Rhinosinusitis is the inflammation of the nasal mucosa and paranasal sinuses. The terms sinusitis and rhinosinusitis are used in... | Sinusitis resident survival guide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Moises Romo M.D.
Synonyms and keywords:approach to bacterial sinusitis, approach to viral sinusitis, approach to sinusitis, sinusitis workup, sinusitis management
# Overview
Rhinosinusitis is the infla... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Approach_to_bacterial_sinusitis | |
b7d1a4616ae343b84c1546988c792f6a076e06ea | wikidoc | Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol | Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
# 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 educationa... | Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
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 ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Apri | |
7fd317d36ceb408c25915b3ccf90451e15597774 | wikidoc | Leflunomide (patient information) | Leflunomide (patient information)
# IMPORTANT WARNING
Pregnant women and women of childbearing age who are not using a reliable method of birth control should not take leflunomide. Pregnancy must be avoided during treatment and for 2 years after treatment with leflunomide. If your period is late or you miss a period d... | Leflunomide (patient information)
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# IMPORTANT WARNING
Pregnant women and women of childbearing age who are not using a reliable method of birth control should not take leflunomide. Pregnancy must be avoided during treatment and for 2 years after treatment with leflunomide. If your period is late ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Arava | |
fff3f15449f7103c9e28b2ac9dded34a4229239b | wikidoc | Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) | Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)
The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is designed to test the muscular strength/endurance and cardiovascular respiratory fitness of soldiers in the United States Army. Soldiers are given a score based of performance consisting of three events, the sit-up (SU), push-up (PU) and a two mi... | Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is designed to test the muscular strength/endurance and cardiovascular respiratory fitness of soldiers in the United States Army. Soldiers are given a score based of performance consisting of thre... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Army_Physical_Fitness_Test_(APFT) | |
44f301264f96c825a97c9284361d7eefa037c928 | wikidoc | Arrowhead Regional Medical Center | Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a hospital located in Colton, California within Southern California's Inland Empire. The director of the hospital is Dr. Dev Gnanadev.
# Reputation
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is a well-known and highly respected medical research cent... | Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
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Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a hospital located in Colton, California within Southern California's Inland Empire. The director of the hospital is Dr. Dev Gnanadev.
# Reputation
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is a well-known and highly resp... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Arrowhead_Regional_Medical_Center | |
6e29c47fa4427159ac898ad9c9a1d2eac7556f16 | wikidoc | Asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi | Asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi
# 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 educationa... | Asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Stefano Giannoni [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 li... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Asparaginase_Erwinia_chrysanthemi | |
b0029e76bf2a390e90ef3d263d0e08b82653ceb4 | wikidoc | Assessment of cardiovascular risk | Assessment of cardiovascular risk
# 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk
## Summary of Recommendations for Risk Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk
### Implementation of Risk Assessment Work Group Recommendations
### Assessment of 10-Year Risk of a First Hard ASCVD Event
### Use of Newer R... | Assessment of cardiovascular risk
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk[1]
## Summary of Recommendations for Risk Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk
### Implementation of Risk Assessment Work Group Recommendations
### Assessment of 10-Ye... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Assessment_of_Cardiovascular_Risk | |
34b3945b8bf96844c9c8ef56c2accd2d38468a45 | wikidoc | PCI: classification of the lesion | PCI: classification of the lesion
# Overview
According to the Abrupt Vessel Closure - AHA Task Force Definition, as modified by Ellis et al., coronary lesion complexity is typed as A, B1, B2, and C.
# Classification of the Lesion
## Type A
<10mm, discrete, concentric readily accessible, <45 degree angle smooth conto... | PCI: classification of the lesion
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
According to the Abrupt Vessel Closure - AHA Task Force Definition, as modified by Ellis et al., coronary lesion complexity is typed as A, B1, B2, and C.[1][2][3]
# Classification of the Lesion
## Type A
<10mm, discrete,... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Assessment_of_Lesion_Complexity_and_Morphology_Using_Coronary_Lesion_Classification_Systems | |
20624502fbf9224e986ac45ccb205a5f988e6412 | wikidoc | Asymptotic equipartition property | Asymptotic equipartition property
In information theory the asymptotic equipartition property (AEP) is a general property of the output samples of a stochastic source. It is fundamental to the concept of typical set used in theories of compression.
Roughly speaking, the theorem states that although there are many serie... | Asymptotic equipartition property
In information theory the asymptotic equipartition property (AEP) is a general property of the output samples of a stochastic source. It is fundamental to the concept of typical set used in theories of compression.
Roughly speaking, the theorem states that although there are many seri... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Asymptotic_equipartition_property | |
694dd8a917beeebdb314fdf77ad31054c5c80dc2 | wikidoc | Atovaquone proguanil how supplied | Atovaquone proguanil how supplied
# How Supplied/Storage And Handling
MALARONE Tablets, containing 250 mg atovaquone and 100 mg proguanil hydrochloride.
-Bottle of 100 tablets with child-resistant closure (NDC 0173-0675-01).
-Unit Dose Pack of 24 (NDC 0173-0675-02).
MALARONE Pediatric Tablets, containing 62.5 mg atova... | Atovaquone proguanil how supplied
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
# How Supplied/Storage And Handling
MALARONE Tablets, containing 250 mg atovaquone and 100 mg proguanil hydrochloride.
•Bottle of 100 tablets with child-resistant closure (... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Atovaquone_proguanil_how_supplied | |
515aea067df7664cf8f8e639d9c5143e53b970e3 | wikidoc | Azithromycin detailed information | Azithromycin detailed information
# Overview
Azithromycin is an azalide, a subclass of macrolide antibiotics. Azithromycin (brand names Zithromax® in Italy, United States and Portugal; Vinzam® / Zitromax® in Spain; Zmax®; Sumamed®; Aztrin®, Zitrocin®, Azibiot®, Azifine®) is one of the world's best-selling antibiotics,... | Azithromycin detailed information
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Azithromycin is an azalide, a subclass of macrolide antibiotics. Azithromycin (brand names Zithromax® in Italy, United States and Portugal; Vinzam® / Zitromax® in Spain; Zmax®; Sumamed®; Aztrin®, Zitrocin®, Azibiot®, Azifi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Azithromycin_detailed_information | |
be217a5abae6ae2fa9f30b600c4df7f52d182976 | wikidoc | Brain-derived neurotrophic factor | Brain-derived neurotrophic factor
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, also known as BDNF, is a protein that, in humans, is encoded by the BDNF Gene. BDNF is a member of the neurotrophin family of growth factors, which are related to the canonical nerve growth factor. Neurotrophic factors are found in the brain and the p... | Brain-derived neurotrophic factor
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, also known as BDNF, is a protein[1] that, in humans, is encoded by the BDNF Gene.[2][3] BDNF is a member of the neurotrophin family of growth factors, which are related to the canonical nerve growth factor. Neurotrophic factors are found in the brain... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/BDNF | |
22a0e3a33fad6c8c708758a54a41aeba18a3e6c5 | wikidoc | Biphasic positive airway pressure | Biphasic positive airway pressure
Synonyms and keywords: BPAP, variable positive airway pressure, bilevel positive pressure airway
# Overview
Bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP) is a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mode used during noninvasive positive pressure ventilation. It delivers a preset inspirat... | Biphasic positive airway pressure
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: BPAP, variable positive airway pressure, bilevel positive pressure airway
# Overview
Bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP) is a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mode used during noninvasive positive... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/BIPAP | |
2912cb926d917c1f48c618b4c52d419a0748e434 | wikidoc | Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome | Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome
Synonyms and keywords: BRRS, Ruvalcaba-Myhre syndrome, Ruvalcaba-Myhre-Smith syndrome, Riley-Smith syndrome, Bannayan syndrome, or Bannayan-Zonana syndrome
# Overview
(BRRS)/Bannayan-Zonana syndrome is a rare hamartomatous disorder with occurrence of multiple subcutaneous lipomas, mac... | Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2]
Synonyms and keywords: BRRS, Ruvalcaba-Myhre syndrome, Ruvalcaba-Myhre-Smith syndrome, Riley-Smith syndrome, Bannayan syndrome,... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba_syndrome | |
79631e7c2a98a331c40e89969b68e2c31e2dc3a8 | wikidoc | Becaplermin (patient information) | Becaplermin (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Becaplermin is used to treat ulcers of the foot, ankle, or leg in patients with diabetes. Becaplermin is a human-platelet-derived growth factor, a substance naturally produced by the body that helps in wound healing. It works, in combination with go... | Becaplermin (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Becaplermin is used to treat ulcers of the foot, ankle, or leg in patients with diabetes. Becaplermin is a human-platelet-derived growth factor, a substance naturally produced by the body that helps in wound healing. It works, ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Becaplermin_(patient_information) | |
f481e841f92af7d1ad9466d7572f45db9f3b7f1f | wikidoc | Bedaquiline clinical pharmacology | Bedaquiline clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Mechanism of Action
Bedaquiline is a diarylquinoline antimycobacterial drug .
## Pharmacodynamic Effects
Bedaquiline is primarily subjected to oxidative metabolism leading to the formation of N-monodesmethyl metabolite (M2). M2 is not thought to contribute... | Bedaquiline clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Mechanism of Action
Bedaquiline is a diarylquinoline antimycobacterial drug .
## Pharmacodynamic Effects
Bedaquiline is primarily subjected to oxidative metabolism leading to the formation of N-monodesmet... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bedaquiline_clinical_pharmacology | |
faec47740a364e71bf15fa0a789298c666d582bb | wikidoc | Bedaquiline indications and usage | Bedaquiline indications and usage
# Indications and Usage
SIRTURO is a diarylquinoline antimycobacterial drug indicated as part of combination therapy in adults (≥ 18 years) with pulmonary multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Reserve SIRTURO for use when an effective treatment regimen cannot otherwise be provid... | Bedaquiline indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
# Indications and Usage
SIRTURO is a diarylquinoline antimycobacterial drug indicated as part of combination therapy in adults (≥ 18 years) with pulmonary multi-drug resist... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bedaquiline_indications_and_usage | |
f86e77c0976f6d17ea6752e35258dbf801a8932a | wikidoc | Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy | Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy
Synonyms and keywords: Benign scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophy with early contractures; EDMD; Emery-Dreifuss Syndrome; Muscular Dystrophy, Emery-Dreifuss.
# Overview
Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy is a condition that chiefly affects muscles used for movement (skeletal muscles) an... | Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Benign scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophy with early contractures; EDMD; Emery-Dreifuss Syndrome; Muscular Dystrophy, Emery-Dreifuss.
# Overview
Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy is a condition that chiefly aff... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Benign_scapuloperoneal_muscular_dystrophy_with_early_contractures | |
b1614c91c931f0b6d96b6c53770db70e507e10e2 | wikidoc | Benzonatate (patient information) | Benzonatate (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Benzonatate is used to treat cough due to the common cold, bronchitis, pneumonia, or other lung infections. Benzonatate is in a class of medications called antitussives (cough suppressants). It works by reducing the cough reflex in the lungs and air... | Benzonatate (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Benzonatate is used to treat cough due to the common cold, bronchitis, pneumonia, or other lung infections. Benzonatate is in a class of medications called antitussives (cough suppressants). It works by reducing the cough refle... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Benzonatate_(patient_information) | |
99d1e68dbe781ab7a925fde74c8850f75c50c6a2 | wikidoc | Beta adrenergic receptor kinase-2 | Beta adrenergic receptor kinase-2
Beta-adrenergic receptor kinase 2 (beta-ARK-2) also known as G-protein-coupled receptor kinase 3 (GRK3) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ADRBK2 gene.
# Function
The beta-adrenergic receptor kinase specifically phosphorylates the agonist-occupied form of the beta-adrenergi... | Beta adrenergic receptor kinase-2
Beta-adrenergic receptor kinase 2 (beta-ARK-2) also known as G-protein-coupled receptor kinase 3 (GRK3) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ADRBK2 gene.[1][2]
# Function
The beta-adrenergic receptor kinase specifically phosphorylates the agonist-occupied form of the beta-ad... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Beta_adrenergic_receptor_kinase-2 | |
78a8c76445b08956151339781c6906fd901d0867 | wikidoc | Beta particle radiation astronomy | Beta particle radiation astronomy
A number of subatomic reactions can be detected in astronomy that yield beta particles. The detection of beta particles or the reactions that include them in an astronomical situation is beta-particles astronomy.
Notation: let TGF stand for a Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flash.
# Universals
... | Beta particle radiation astronomy
Editor-In-Chief: Henry A. Hoff
A number of subatomic reactions can be detected in astronomy that yield beta particles. The detection of beta particles or the reactions that include them in an astronomical situation is beta-particles astronomy.
Notation: let TGF stand for a Terrestrial... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Beta_particle_radiation_astronomy | |
2d7d429b074d2aeb7cbe58bec04693bcd7e54c47 | wikidoc | Bethanechol (patient information) | Bethanechol (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Bethanechol is used to relieve difficulties in urinating caused by surgery, drugs, or other factors.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
# How this medication should be used
Be... | Bethanechol (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Bethanechol is used to relieve difficulties in urinating caused by surgery, drugs, or other factors.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
# How this medica... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bethanechol_(patient_information) | |
8dbe3aefe9d94deafc84b3fbbe5ce1c702b6a532 | wikidoc | Bezafibrate (patient information) | Bezafibrate (patient information)
# USES
This medication is used along with a diet and an exercise program to treat high cholesterol levels.
# HOW TO USE
Take this medication by mouth exactly as prescribed with or just after meals. Do not take this more often or increase the dose without your doctor's approval. Your ... | Bezafibrate (patient information)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Associate Editor: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
# USES
This medication is used along with a diet and an exercise program to treat high cholesterol levels.
# HOW TO USE
Take this medication by mouth exactly as prescribed with or just... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bezafibrate_(patient_information) | |
8f48a4bbac723f07c3df8b5ce0ebe03ca482ca17 | wikidoc | Bicuspid aortic stenosis | Bicuspid aortic stenosis overview
# Overview
A normal aortic valve has three leafs (it is a tricuspid valve), but some patients are born with a congenital abnormality in which the aortic valve has two leaflets (a bicuspid aortic valve).
# Pathophysiology
A congenital bicuspid aortic valve may be associated with the d... | Bicuspid aortic stenosis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S. [2]; Usama Talib, BSc, MD [3]
# Overview
A normal aortic valve has three leafs (it is a tricuspid valve), but some patients are born with a congenital abnormality in which the aort... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bicuspid_aortic_stenosis_overview | |
cad13fa6f61a0e2770536d2733f1af09da7bfa35 | wikidoc | Bivalirudin (patient information) | Bivalirudin (patient information)
# Generic Name
Bivalirudin Injection (bye-VAL-ih-ruh-din)
# Brand Name
Angiomax
# Bivalirudin is used for
Thinning the blood in patients with unstable angina who are undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary int... | Bivalirudin (patient information)
# Generic Name
Bivalirudin Injection (bye-VAL-ih-ruh-din)
# Brand Name
Angiomax
# Bivalirudin is used for
Thinning the blood in patients with unstable angina who are undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary int... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bivalirudin_(patient_information) | |
4319e26774517228d13ddc750367266590118436 | wikidoc | Vision loss (patient information) | Vision loss (patient information)
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# Overview
Blindness is a lack of vision. It may also refer to a loss of vision that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
Partial blindness means you have very limited vision... | Vision loss (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S.
# Overview
Blindness is a lack of vision. It may also refer to a loss of vision that... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Blindness_(patient_information) | |
6bdb1adbcb3aa434ad1f8e7353949ac9fcb002b0 | wikidoc | Blood vessel epicardial substance | Blood vessel epicardial substance
Blood vessel epicardial substance (BVES) also known as popeye domain-containing protein 1 (POPDC1) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BVES gene.
Bves is a highly conserved, transmembrane protein that is involved in cell adhesion, cell motility, and most recently has been sho... | Blood vessel epicardial substance
Blood vessel epicardial substance (BVES) also known as popeye domain-containing protein 1 (POPDC1) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BVES gene.[1][2]
Bves is a highly conserved, transmembrane protein that is involved in cell adhesion, cell motility, and most recently has b... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Blood_vessel_epicardial_substance | |
e3ba601d21fdeb9e837507d325f628cfa3a84b64 | wikidoc | Bloody show (patient information) | Bloody show (patient information)
For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click here
Synonyms and Keywords: Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy; Maternal blood loss
# Overview
Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy is bleeding coming through the vagina during pregnancy, for any reason.
# Considerations
- Up to 10% of women have vagina... | Bloody show (patient information)
For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click here
Editor-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S.,M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S.
Synonyms and Keywords: Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy; Maternal blood loss
# Overview
Vaginal bleeding i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bloody_show_(patient_information) | |
b4941ba8094215f68a5ca0aba73943e178dad488 | wikidoc | Bone cancer (patient information) | Bone cancer (patient information)
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# Overview
Bone cancer is a malignant (cancerous) tumor of the bone that destroys normal bone tissue (1). Not all bone tumors are malignant. In fact, benign (noncancerous) bone tumors are more common than malignant ones. Both malignant a... | Bone cancer (patient information)
For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click here
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
# Overview
Bone cancer is a malignant (cancerous) tumor of the bone that destroys normal bone tissue (1). Not all bone tumors are malignant. In fact, beni... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bone_cancer_(patient_information) | |
a060fa5b3151c7b99f7d292fc418d0c079ced591 | wikidoc | Bonnemann-Meinecke-Reich syndrome | Bonnemann-Meinecke-Reich syndrome
Synonyms and keywords: Encephalopathy; intracerebral calcification; retinal degeneration
# Overview
Bonnemann-Meinecke-Reich syndrome is a very rare syndrome characterized by calcium deposits in brain tissue, a deficiency of growth hormones, and degeneration of the retina.
# Pathophy... | Bonnemann-Meinecke-Reich syndrome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Encephalopathy; intracerebral calcification; retinal degeneration
# Overview
Bonnemann-Meinecke-Reich syndrome is a very rare syndrome chara... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bonneman_Meinecke_Reich_syndrome | |
4a5b6c9f1eb6ef4e5c9f43cc722e7b7e85101fcb | wikidoc | Boolean logic in computer science | Boolean logic in computer science
Boolean logic is a complete system for logical operations. It was named after George Boole, who first defined an algebraic system of logic in the mid 19th century. Boolean logic has many applications in electronics, computer hardware and software, and is the base of digital electroni... | Boolean logic in computer science
Boolean logic is a complete system for logical operations. It was named after George Boole, who first defined an algebraic system of logic in the mid 19th century. Boolean logic has many applications in electronics, computer hardware and software, and is the base of digital electron... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Boolean_logic_in_computer_science | |
657d65b54e9af021fd93d981d9bc43f3083dbc8d | wikidoc | Brilinta tablet/contraindications | Brilinta tablet/contraindications
# Contraindications
History of Intracranial Hemorrhage
BRILINTA is contraindicated in patients with a history of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) because of a high risk of recurrent ICH in this population (see Clinical Studies).
Active Bleeding
BRILINTA is contraindicated in patients wit... | Brilinta tablet/contraindications
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## Contraindications
History of Intracranial Hemorrhage
BRILINTA is contraindicated in patients with a history of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) because of a high risk of... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Brilinta_tablet/contraindications | |
e27605f100705964d5ba2a1bf247800fdb255fce | wikidoc | Brimonidine (patient information) | Brimonidine (patient information)
# Why is this medication prescribed?
Ophthalmic brimonidine is used to lower pressure in the eyes in patients who have glaucoma (high pressure in the eyes that may damage nerves and cause vision loss) and ocular hypertension (pressure in the eyes that is higher than normal but not hig... | Brimonidine (patient information)
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## Why is this medication prescribed?
Ophthalmic brimonidine is used to lower pressure in the eyes in patients who have glaucoma (high pressure in the eyes that may damage nerves and cause vision loss) and ocular hypertension (pressure in the eyes that is higher ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Brimonidine_(patient_information) | |
b88479bba73198f04eb79bda2bea35ccfbddf889 | wikidoc | Buccal branch of the facial nerve | Buccal branch of the facial nerve
The Buccal Branches of the facial nerve (infraorbital branches), of larger size than the rest of the branches, pass horizontally forward to be distributed below the orbit and around the mouth.
The superficial branches run beneath the skin and above the superficial muscles of the face, ... | Buccal branch of the facial nerve
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The Buccal Branches of the facial nerve (infraorbital branches), of larger size than the rest of the branches, pass horizontally forward to be distributed below the orbit and around the mouth.
The superficial br... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Buccal_branch | |
d6f4c8a06286531bee6511ae5db56bdd49433162 | wikidoc | cAMP responsive element modulator | cAMP responsive element modulator
cAMP responsive element modulator is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CREM gene, and it belongs to the cAMP-responsive element binding protein family. It has multiple isoforms, which act either as repressors or activators. CREB family is important for in regulating transcript... | cAMP responsive element modulator
cAMP responsive element modulator is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CREM gene,[1][2][3] and it belongs to the cAMP-responsive element binding protein family. It has multiple isoforms, which act either as repressors or activators.[4] CREB family is important for in regulati... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CAMP_responsive_element_modulator | |
bb28042c43416b40ca8891115982db22e335dc1c | wikidoc | Cholesterylester transfer protein | Cholesterylester transfer protein
Cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), also called plasma lipid transfer protein, is a plasma protein that facilitates the transport of cholesteryl esters and triglycerides between the lipoproteins. It collects triglycerides from very-low-density (VLDL) or low-density lipoproteins ... | Cholesterylester transfer protein
Cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), also called plasma lipid transfer protein, is a plasma protein that facilitates the transport of cholesteryl esters and triglycerides between the lipoproteins. It collects triglycerides from very-low-density (VLDL) or low-density lipoproteins... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CETP | |
a85c9fc56629890241241cdf64a693c82e0418f5 | wikidoc | CLONIDINE patch adverse reactions | CLONIDINE patch adverse reactions
# Adverse Reactions
### Clinical trial experience with Clonidine Transdermal System
Most systemic adverse effects during Clonidine Transdermal System therapy have been mild and have tended to diminish with continued therapy. In a 3-month multiclinic trial of Clonidine Transdermal Sys... | CLONIDINE patch adverse reactions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Pratik Bahekar, MBBS [2]
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# Adverse Reactions
### Clinical trial experience with Clonidine Transdermal System
Most systemic adverse effects during Clonidine Transde... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CLONIDINE_patch_adverse_reactions | |
32d059c1a30b95f6fae41d5c6ee7c33f9a044732 | wikidoc | CLONIDINE patch drug interactions | CLONIDINE patch drug interactions
# Interactions
Clonidine may potentiate the CNS-depressive effects of alcohol, barbiturates or other sedating drugs. If a patient receiving clonidine is also taking tricyclic antidepressants, the hypotensive effect of clonidine may be reduced, necessitating an increase in the clonidin... | CLONIDINE patch drug interactions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Pratik Bahekar, MBBS [2]
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# Interactions
Clonidine may potentiate the CNS-depressive effects of alcohol, barbiturates or other sedating drugs. If a patient receiving... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CLONIDINE_patch_drug_interactions | |
0a59589c05d7f2b22919b1dd9d44a6629d25660e | wikidoc | Calcium channel blockers overdose | Calcium channel blockers overdose
# Overview
Calcium channel blockers are a class of medication used to treat high blood pressure.
Calcium channel blocker overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
# Prognosis
Taking too much of thi... | Calcium channel blockers overdose
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Calcium channel blockers are a class of medication used to treat high blood pressure.
Calcium channel blocker overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Calcium_channel_blockers_overdose | |
5f5072c4fe81dbd96c224e9431c08f461a2f6530 | wikidoc | Candesartan (patient information) | Candesartan (patient information)
# IMPORTANT WARNING
Do not take candesartan if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking candesartan, call your doctor immediately.
# Why this medication is prescribed
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure. It blocks the action of certain chem... | Candesartan (patient information)
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# IMPORTANT WARNING
Do not take candesartan if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking candesartan, call your doctor immediately.
# Why this medication is prescribed
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure. It blocks the ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Candesartan_(patient_information) | |
ca83862f9451ee1bea8d9efdaf10c71a16551a99 | wikidoc | Mepenzolate (patient information) | Mepenzolate (patient information)
Mepenzolate slows the activity of the stomach and intestinal tract, thus relieving cramping and reducing acid secretion. It is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers.
# HOW TO USE ?
Mepenzolate is usually taken 3 to 4 times daily with meals and at bedtime, or take as directed by your ... | Mepenzolate (patient information)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Mepenzolate slows the activity of the stomach and intestinal tract, thus relieving cramping and reducing acid secretion. It is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers.
# HOW TO USE ?
Mepenzolate is usually taken 3 to 4 times daily wit... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cantil | |
d3dcb023c9ceb2c3b5b92046bed82c9b9d3b741b | wikidoc | Captopril and Hydrochlorothiazide | Captopril and Hydrochlorothiazide
Synonyms / Brand Names: Captopril and Hydrochlorothiazide
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc Drug Project is a constellation of drug information for healthcare providers and patients vigorously vetted on the basis of FDA package insert, MedlinePlus, Practice Guidelines, Scientific Statements, and s... | Captopril and Hydrochlorothiazide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
Synonyms / Brand Names: Captopril and Hydrochlorothiazide
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc Drug Project is a constellation of drug information for healthcare providers and patients vigorously... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Captopril_and_Hydrochlorothiazide | |
a3ecf682824345ccd383864a7127863302f48b37 | wikidoc | Carboplatin (patient information) | Carboplatin (patient information)
# IMPORTANT WARNING
Carboplatin can cause a decrease in the number of blood cells in your bone marrow. Your doctor will order tests before, during, and after your treatment to see if your blood cells are affected by this drug.
# About your treatment
Your doctor has ordered the drug c... | Carboplatin (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# IMPORTANT WARNING
Carboplatin can cause a decrease in the number of blood cells in your bone marrow. Your doctor will order tests before, during, and after your treatment to see if your blood cells are affected... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carboplatin_(patient_information) | |
10b3553f1f4e8bb7e69363bb64071353db358cbd | wikidoc | Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy | Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Atif Mohammad, MD
# Introduction
Cardiac resynchronization therapy is a relatively new mode of therapeutic modality currently being used particularly in patients with advanced heart failure.Bi-ventricular pacing or pacing one of the ventricles with bundle br... | Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Associate Editors-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D[2] and Bhaskar Purushottam, M.D. [3]
Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Atif Mohammad, MD
# Introduction
Cardiac resynchronization therapy is a relatively new mode of therapeutic modality ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cardiac_Resynchronization_Therapy | |
d82569272a9bf7fffbf0e103a047788aa0b41baa | wikidoc | Cardiac diseases in AIDS | Cardiac diseases in AIDS overview
# Overview
HIV/AIDS is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide due to its increasing incidence. Introduction of HAART for the treatment of patients infected with HIV has improved their survival. As a result, as mortality has decreased, a higher number of patients is found to have ... | Cardiac diseases in AIDS overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]
# Overview
HIV/AIDS is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide due to its increasing incidence. Introduction of HAART for the treatment of patients infected with HIV ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cardiac_diseases_in_AIDS_overview | |
808b2b6d432d167fda0c41fe47526a26f6f822b0 | wikidoc | Cardiovascular effects of cocaine | Cardiovascular effects of cocaine
# Overview
- Cocaine (benzoylmethylecgonine) is a naturally occurring alkaloid obtained from the leaves of Erythroxylon cocca, trees that are indigenous to Peru, Columbia and Bolivia. The natives of the South American Andes have used cocaine for at least 5000 years, and have a word f... | Cardiovascular effects of cocaine
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
# Overview
- Cocaine (benzoylmethylecgonine) is a naturally occurring alkaloid obtained from the leaves of Erythroxylon cocca, trees that are indigenous to Peru, Columbia and B... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cardiovascular_Effects_of_Cocaine | |
a718cd18f4211073558fecc488f0abfb9c1301f3 | wikidoc | Carisoprodol detailed information | Carisoprodol detailed information
Carisoprodol is a centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxant whose active metabolite is meprobamate. Although several case reports have shown that carisoprodol has abuse potential, it continues to be widely prescribed (except in the United Kingdom where use of benzodiazepines is preferr... | Carisoprodol detailed information
Carisoprodol is a centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxant whose active metabolite is meprobamate. Although several case reports have shown that carisoprodol has abuse potential[1], it continues to be widely prescribed (except in the United Kingdom where use of benzodiazepines is pre... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carisoprodol_detailed_information | |
9448209933ace1e631f02ce8db8a4e7e4740dd4e | wikidoc | Carnitine palmitoyltransferase II | Carnitine palmitoyltransferase II
Carnitine O-palmitoyltransferase 2, mitochondrial is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the CPT2 gene.
# Function
Carnitine palmitoyltransferase II precursor (CPT2) is a mitochondrial membrane protein which is transported to the mitochondrial inner membrane. CPT2 together with car... | Carnitine palmitoyltransferase II
Carnitine O-palmitoyltransferase 2, mitochondrial is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the CPT2 gene.[1][2]
# Function
Carnitine palmitoyltransferase II precursor (CPT2) is a mitochondrial membrane protein which is transported to the mitochondrial inner membrane. CPT2 together w... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carnitine_palmitoyltransferase_II | |
1bda27c21d0ffbe0b65cfc82a0eff5d9de88cbd1 | wikidoc | Caspofungin clinical pharmacology | Caspofungin clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Mechanism of Action
Caspofungin is an antifungal drug.
## Pharmacokinetics
Adult and pediatric pharmacokinetic parameters are presented in Table 8.
- Distribution
Plasma concentrations of caspofungin decline in a polyphasic manner following single 1-hour I... | Caspofungin clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Mechanism of Action
Caspofungin is an antifungal drug.
## Pharmacokinetics
Adult and pediatric pharmacokinetic parameters are presented in Table 8.
- ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Caspofungin_clinical_pharmacology | |
b527ff2ba085efc7ea96e7731426a91bf294d5fa | wikidoc | Caspofungin indications and usage | Caspofungin indications and usage
# Indications and Usage
CANCIDAS® is indicated in adults and pediatric patients (3 months and older) for:
- Empirical therapy for presumed fungal infections in febrile, neutropenic patients
- Treatment of candidemia and the following Candida infections: intra-abdominal abscesses, peri... | Caspofungin indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
# Indications and Usage
CANCIDAS® is indicated in adults and pediatric patients (3 months and older) for:
- Empirical therapy for presumed fungal infections in febrile, neutropeni... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Caspofungin_indications_and_usage | |
add43d1f15079dce467ba8bd6a9bd45daf926ccf | wikidoc | Cassia Stocco dos Santos syndrome | Cassia Stocco dos Santos syndrome
# Overview
Cassia Stocco dos Santos syndrome is autosomal recessive disease with characteristic features of anophthalmia, megalocornea, cardiopathy and skeletal anomalies with the age of onset of infancy and neonates and the prevalence rate of <1 / 1 000 000.
# Pathophysiology
Cassia... | Cassia Stocco dos Santos syndrome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jyostna Chouturi, M.B.B.S [2]
# Overview
Cassia Stocco dos Santos syndrome is autosomal recessive disease with characteristic features of anophthalmia, megalocornea, cardiopathy and skeletal anomalies ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cassia_Stocco_dos_Santos_syndrome | |
9994d695d87c60604389334d6a574ce610f9c07a | wikidoc | Cefaclor warnings and precautions | Cefaclor warnings and precautions
# Warnings and Precautions
## Warnings
BEFORE THERAPY WITH CEFACLOR IS INSTITUTED, CAREFUL INQUIRY SHOULD BE MADE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PATIENT HAS HAD PREVIOUS HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS TO CEFACLOR, CEPHALOSPORINS, PENICILLINS, OR OTHER DRUGS. IF THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE GIVEN TO P... | Cefaclor warnings and precautions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
# Warnings and Precautions
## Warnings
BEFORE THERAPY WITH CEFACLOR IS INSTITUTED, CAREFUL INQUIRY SHOULD BE MADE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PATIENT HAS HAD PREVIOUS HYPERSENSITIVITY... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefaclor_warnings_and_precautions | |
a4c0a5e4189d3bb17f7e344a72cbb7708b6448ba | wikidoc | Cefamandole clinical pharmacology | Cefamandole clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
After intramuscular administration of a 500-mg dose of cefamandol (cefamandole) to normal volunteers, the mean peak serum concentration was 13 µg/mL. After a 1-g dose, the mean peak concentration was 25 µg/mL. These peaks occurred at 30 to 120 minutes. Followin... | Cefamandole clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Clinical Pharmacology
After intramuscular administration of a 500-mg dose of cefamandol (cefamandole) to normal volunteers, the mean peak serum concentration was 13 µg/mL. After a 1-g dose, the mean peak concentration was 25 µg/mL.... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefamandole_clinical_pharmacology | |
443407df1e4c705f05ab5e48a60aa06d72116ac3 | wikidoc | Cefamandole indications and usage | Cefamandole indications and usage
# Indications and Usage
Mandol (cefamandole) is indicated for the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the diseases listed below:
- Lower respiratory infections, including pneumonia, caused by S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, K... | Cefamandole indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Indications and Usage
Mandol (cefamandole) is indicated for the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the diseases listed below:
- Lower respiratory infections, including ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefamandole_indications_and_usage | |
e0160bd3653606538358bec00bd450a10cd1c1ad | wikidoc | Cefixime warnings and precautions | Cefixime warnings and precautions
# Warnings and Precautions
### Hypersensitivity Reactions
Anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions (including shock and fatalities) have been reported with the use of cefixime.
Before therapy with Suprax is instituted, careful inquiry should be made to determine whether the patient has h... | Cefixime warnings and precautions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
# Warnings and Precautions
### Hypersensitivity Reactions
Anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions (including shock and fatalities) have been reported with the use of cefixime.
Befor... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefixime_warnings_and_precautions | |
4219665cf7b6d3f79ee1967343abb7af5042a5b1 | wikidoc | Cefpodoxime (patient information) | Cefpodoxime (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Cefpodoxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia; bronchitis; gonorrhea; and ear, skin, throat, and urinary tract infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral inf... | Cefpodoxime (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Cefpodoxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia; bronchitis; gonorrhea; and ear, skin, throat, and urinary tract infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds, f... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefpodoxime_(patient_information) | |
a44f28113b8d0adbca8ee89cc9a8afb8431e559b | wikidoc | Cefpodoxime clinical pharmacology | Cefpodoxime clinical pharmacology
# Absorption and Excretion
Cefpodoxime proxetil is a prodrug that is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and de-esterified to its active metabolite, cefpodoxime. Following oral administration of 100 mg of cefpodoxime proxetil to fasting subjects, approximately 50% of the administ... | Cefpodoxime clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
## Absorption and Excretion
Cefpodoxime proxetil is a prodrug that is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and de-esterified to its active metabolite, cefpodoxime. Followi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefpodoxime_clinical_pharmacology | |
db29102d15308a87ceeff49d4982e91503d3396f | wikidoc | Cefpodoxime indications and usage | Cefpodoxime indications and usage
Cefpodoxime proxetil is indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below.
Recommended dosages, durations of therapy, and applicable patient populations vary among these... | Cefpodoxime indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
Cefpodoxime proxetil is indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the condition... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefpodoxime_indications_and_usage | |
f28c31b5da2848b42c36d9561e60d5b37c455fe4 | wikidoc | Ceftaroline clinical pharmacology | Ceftaroline clinical pharmacology
Ceftaroline fosamil is the water-soluble prodrug of the bioactive ceftaroline.
Mechanism of Action
Ceftaroline is an antibacterial drug.
Pharmacodynamics
As with other beta-lactam antimicrobial agents, the time that unbound plasma concentration of ceftaroline exceeds the minimum inhibi... | Ceftaroline clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
Ceftaroline fosamil is the water-soluble prodrug of the bioactive ceftaroline[seeClinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Mechanism of Action
Ceftaroline is an antibacterial drug[seeClin... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ceftaroline_clinical_pharmacology | |
d50f1c29e65a615602d71a98f37b62680108dd61 | wikidoc | Ceftaroline indications and usage | Ceftaroline indications and usage
Teflaro® (ceftaroline fosamil) is indicated for the treatment of patients with the following infections caused by susceptible isolates of the designated microorganisms.
1. Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections
Teflaro is indicated for the treatment of acute bacterial skin ... | Ceftaroline indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
Teflaro® (ceftaroline fosamil) is indicated for the treatment of patients with the following infections caused by susceptible isolates of the designated microorganisms.
1. Acut... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ceftaroline_indications_and_usage | |
f4a1abbe5bab51da4a49a5909d0165212ceeaba7 | wikidoc | Ceftazidime clinical pharmacology | Ceftazidime clinical pharmacology
After IV administration of 500 mg and 1 g doses of ceftazidime over 5 minutes to normal adult male volunteers, mean peak serum concentrations of 45 and 90 mcg/mL, respectively, were achieved. After IV infusion of 500 mg, 1 g, and 2 g doses of ceftazidime over 20 to 30 minutes to normal... | Ceftazidime clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
After IV administration of 500 mg and 1 g doses of ceftazidime over 5 minutes to normal adult male volunteers, mean peak serum concentrations of 45 and 90 mcg/mL, respectively,... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ceftazidime_clinical_pharmacology | |
0d538a149d5ff850db6e56449df78a9739b0a2cc | wikidoc | Ceftazidime indications and usage | Ceftazidime indications and usage
1. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, including pneumonia, caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other Pseudomonas spp.; Haemophilus influenzae, including ampicillin-resistant strains; Klebsiella spp.; Enterobacter spp.; Proteus mirabilis; Escherichia coli; Serratia spp.; Citrobacter s... | Ceftazidime indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
1. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, including pneumonia, caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other Pseudomonas spp.; Haemophilus influenzae, including ampicillin-resistant ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ceftazidime_indications_and_usage | |
6e4f92d1e8c8b02813e52d4b73aa3ac96ac0780a | wikidoc | Ceftizoxime clinical pharmacology | Ceftizoxime clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
Following IV administration of 1, 2, and 3 gram doses of Cefizox to normal volunteers, the following serum levels were obtained.
A serum halflife of approximately 1.7 hours was observed after IV administration.
Cefizox is 30% protein bound.
Cefizox is not meta... | Ceftizoxime clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Clinical Pharmacology
Following IV administration of 1, 2, and 3 gram doses of Cefizox to normal volunteers, the following serum levels were obtained.
A serum halflife of approximately 1.7 hours was observed after IV administratio... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ceftizoxime_clinical_pharmacology | |
a514cc59ba0b551d17323faeccd5c38801e562dd | wikidoc | Ceftizoxime indications and usage | Ceftizoxime indications and usage
# Indications and Usage
Cefizox (ceftizoxime injection) is indicated in the treatment of infections due to susceptible strains of the microorganisms listed below.
### Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Klebsiella spp.
- Proteus mirabilis
- Escherichia coli
- Haemophilus influenzae ... | Ceftizoxime indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Indications and Usage
Cefizox (ceftizoxime injection) is indicated in the treatment of infections due to susceptible strains of the microorganisms listed below.
### Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Klebsiella spp.
- Proteus mi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ceftizoxime_indications_and_usage | |
4cf02d21f02ab061714ff4d47ee2fee948f43ff5 | wikidoc | Ceftriaxone clinical pharmacology | Ceftriaxone clinical pharmacology
Average plasma concentrations of ceftriaxone following a single 30 minute intravenous (IV) infusion of a 0.5, 1 or 2 gm dose in healthy subjects are presented in Table 1.
Multiple IV doses ranging from 0.5 to 2 gm at 12 to 24 hour intervals resulted in 15% to 36% accumulation of ceftri... | Ceftriaxone clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
Average plasma concentrations of ceftriaxone following a single 30 minute intravenous (IV) infusion of a 0.5, 1 or 2 gm dose in healthy subjects are presented in Table 1.
Multi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ceftriaxone_clinical_pharmacology | |
5aa6708e9b13e4de4f9ede7a8ed98c30402cf347 | wikidoc | Ceftriaxone indications and usage | Ceftriaxone indications and usage
Before instituting treatment with Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP appropriate specimens should be obtained for isolation of the causative organism and for determination of its susceptibility to the drug. Therapy may be instituted prior to obtaining results of susceptibility testing.
To ... | Ceftriaxone indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
Before instituting treatment with Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP appropriate specimens should be obtained for isolation of the causative organism and for determination of its s... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ceftriaxone_indications_and_usage | |
a03e265ab64894c6811def4f712a6d2aa00f7b6e | wikidoc | Central nervous system stimulants | Central nervous system stimulants
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# Overview
Central Nervous System (CNS) stimulants cross the blood-brain barrier and influence neurotransmission through different mechanisms with resultant sympathomimetic effects. They mainly act on neurotransmitter systems, particularly dopamine, norepinephri... | Central nervous system stimulants
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chelsea Mae Nobleza, M.D.[2]
Synonyms and keywords:
# Overview
Central Nervous System (CNS) stimulants cross the blood-brain barrier and influence neurotransmission through different mechanisms with re... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Central_nervous_system_stimulants | |
358504fa60b3e57d68ab652d73b6b8bcb684ea93 | wikidoc | Cerivastatin detailed information | Cerivastatin detailed information
# Overview
In pharmacology, cerivastatin (Baycol®, Lipobay®) is a synthetic member of the class of statins, used to lower cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease. It was withdrawn from the market in 2001 because of the high rate of serious side-effects.
Cerivastatin was markete... | Cerivastatin detailed information
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# Overview
In pharmacology, cerivastatin (Baycol®, Lipobay®) is a synthetic member of the class of statins, used to lower cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease. It was withdrawn from th... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cerivastatin_detailed_information | |
c14b189010bf47b45c0adf9851d1bc2250442578 | wikidoc | Childhood disintegrative disorder | Childhood disintegrative disorder
# Overview
Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), also known as Heller's syndrome and disintegrative psychosis, is a rare condition characterized by late onset (>3 years of age) of developmental delays in language, social function, and motor skills. Researchers have not been success... | Childhood disintegrative disorder
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# Overview
Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), also known as Heller's syndrome and disintegrative psychosis, is a rare condition characterized by late onset (>3... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Childhood_disintegrative_disorder | |
bfe6509fa7f035c7743d9ea3b4f21fbf7b689574 | wikidoc | Chloramphenicol adverse reactions | Chloramphenicol adverse reactions
# Blood Dyscrasias
The most serious adverse effect of chloramphenicol is bone marrow depression. Serious and fatal blood dyscrasias (aplastic anemia, hypoplastic anemia, thrombocytopenia and granulocytopenia) are known to occur after the administration of chloramphenicol. An irrever... | Chloramphenicol adverse reactions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
## Blood Dyscrasias
The most serious adverse effect of chloramphenicol is bone marrow depression. Serious and fatal blood dyscrasias (aplastic anemia, hypoplastic anemia, thr... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chloramphenicol_adverse_reactions | |
bac8fd3d8e8231f7c91cefb1e1201b00d63965b3 | wikidoc | Chlorhexidine gluconate (topical) | Chlorhexidine gluconate (topical)
# Disclaimer
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# Disclaimer
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96d54b381cb731572b7ad6eb41e14ed837882dca | wikidoc | Chloroquine phosphate description | Chloroquine phosphate description
# Description
Chloroquine Phosphate, USP, is a 4-aminoquinoline compound for oral administration. It is a white, odorless, bitter tasting, crystalline substance, freely soluble in water.
Chloroquine Phosphate Tablets are an antimalarial and amebicidal drug.
Each tablet, for oral admin... | Chloroquine phosphate description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
# Description
Chloroquine Phosphate, USP, is a 4-aminoquinoline compound for oral administration. It is a white, odorless, bitter tasting, crystalline substance, freely sol... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chloroquine_phosphate_description | |
aee3a63b6def2a62e90c67535f53c0ccd90d5e74 | wikidoc | Chronic fatigue syndrome | Chronic fatigue syndrome overview
# Overview
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is one of several names given to a poorly understood, variably debilitating disorder of uncertain causation. CFS is thought, based on a 1999 study, to affect approximately 4 per 1,000 adults in the United States.
Other names for this syndrome ... | Chronic fatigue syndrome overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is one of several names given to a poorly understood, variably debilitating disorder of uncertain causation. CFS is thought, based on a 1999 study, to affect approximately 4 per 1,000 adults ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chronic_fatigue_syndrome_overview | |
09eaf1cbb5dc888a0bf27e156992a13f3811e812 | wikidoc | Chronic functional abdominal pain | Chronic functional abdominal pain
# Overview
Chronic functional abdominal pain (CFAP) is the ongoing presence of abdominal pain for which there is no known medical explanation. It is quite similar to, but less common than, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and many of the same treatments for IBS can also be of benefit ... | Chronic functional abdominal pain
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Chronic functional abdominal pain (CFAP) is the ongoing presence of abdominal pain for which there is no known medical explanation. It is quite similar to, but less common than, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and many of... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chronic_functional_abdominal_pain | |
9257408314b5f547ac49a77454452e943088b48b | wikidoc | Ciprofloxacin labels and packages | Ciprofloxacin labels and packages
CIPRO is a registered trademark of Bayer Aktiengesellschaft.
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©2013 Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
CIPRO (ciprofloxacin*) 5% and 10% Oral Suspension Manufactured in Italy
CIPRO (ciprofloxacin HCl) Tablets Manufactured in Germany
Cipro® 500 mg 100 Tablets Label
83396726 ND... | Ciprofloxacin labels and packages
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
CIPRO is a registered trademark of Bayer Aktiengesellschaft.
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©2013 Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
CIPRO (ciprofloxacin*) 5% and 10% Oral Suspension Manufactured ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ciprofloxacin_labels_and_packages | |
4e4e4dd3c80b884de649faf9c80bd4be36028d80 | wikidoc | Clindamycin phosphate description | Clindamycin phosphate description
# DESCRIPTION
CLEOCIN T Topical Solution and CLEOCIN T Topical Lotion contain clindamycin phosphate, USP, at a concentration equivalent to 10 mg clindamycin per milliliter. CLEOCIN T Topical Gel contains clindamycin phosphate, USP, at a concentration equivalent to 10 mg clindamycin pe... | Clindamycin phosphate description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
# DESCRIPTION
CLEOCIN T Topical Solution and CLEOCIN T Topical Lotion contain clindamycin phosphate, USP, at a concentration equivalent to 10 mg clindamycin per milliliter. ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clindamycin_phosphate_description | |
cbdc4a1f7d2d7068c4644547b8f5adce6cc5f8e6 | wikidoc | Clindamycin phosphate precautions | Clindamycin phosphate precautions
# PRECAUTIONS
## General
CLEOCIN T Topical Solution contains an alcohol base which will cause burning and irritation of the eye. In the event of accidental contact with sensitive surfaces (eye, abraded skin, mucous membranes), bathe with copious amounts of cool tap water. The solutio... | Clindamycin phosphate precautions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
# PRECAUTIONS
## General
CLEOCIN T Topical Solution contains an alcohol base which will cause burning and irritation of the eye. In the event of accidental contact with sen... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clindamycin_phosphate_precautions | |
2b2a975a51fa79d8f7ff2faa83ea663a9cccc976 | wikidoc | Clopidogrel (patient information) | Clopidogrel (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Clopidogrel is used to prevent strokes and heart attacks in patients at risk for these problems. Clopidogrel is in a class of medications called antiplatelet drugs. It works by helping to prevent harmful blood clots.
How should this medicine be used... | Clopidogrel (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Clopidogrel is used to prevent strokes and heart attacks in patients at risk for these problems. Clopidogrel is in a class of medications called antiplatelet drugs. It works by helping to prevent harmful blood clots.
How should... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clopidogrel_(patient_information) | |
28a0d78f15ac4979fd8ddd388f9323a40262a841 | wikidoc | Clorazepate (patient information) | Clorazepate (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Clorazepate is used to relieve anxiety. It also is used to control agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal as well as seizures.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
# How this me... | Clorazepate (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Clorazepate is used to relieve anxiety. It also is used to control agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal as well as seizures.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more infor... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clorazepate_(patient_information) | |
7049809cf3deba8c81957a241609245bfe2207e3 | wikidoc | Clostridial necrotizing enteritis | Clostridial necrotizing enteritis
Synonyms and keywords: Enteritis necroticans; pigbel
# Overview
Clostridial necrotizing enteritis (CNE) is an often fatal type of food poisoning caused by a β-toxin of Clostridium perfringens, Type C. It occurs in some developing countries, but was also documented in Germany followi... | Clostridial necrotizing enteritis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Enteritis necroticans; pigbel
# Overview
Clostridial necrotizing enteritis (CNE) is an often fatal type of food poisoning caused by a β-toxin of Clostridium perfringens, Type C. It occurs in some developing c... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clostridial_necrotizing_enteritis | |
d52122a1c5b74ef71cc0844199264fee7cbd2d3c | wikidoc | Clostridium (patient information) | Clostridium (patient information)
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# Overview
Clostridium difficile is a type of bacteria that lives in many people’s intestines normally. It’s also present in the environment like in soil, water and animal feces. Most people will never have any problems with C. diff, bu... | Clostridium (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Clostridium difficile is a type of bacteria that lives in many people’s intestines normally. It’s also present in the environment like in soil, water and animal feces. Most ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clostridium(patient_information) | |
2da942a586cd417d0a11222d122b22325b8deee2 | wikidoc | Co-amoxiclav detailed information | Co-amoxiclav detailed information
Co-amoxiclav is the British Approved Name, in the British Pharmacopoeia, for the combination antibiotic containing Amoxicillin (as either trihydate or the sodium salt) and Clavulanic acid (as Potassium clavulanate). This name, unlike co-trimoxazole, has not been widely adopted internat... | Co-amoxiclav detailed information
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Co-amoxiclav is the British Approved Name, in the British Pharmacopoeia, for the combination antibiotic containing Amoxicillin (as either trihydate or the sodium salt) and Clavulanic acid (as Potassium clavulanate). This name, unlike ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Co-amoxiclav_detailed_information | |
e855b0fbc4a7fb68e52ce80be9a4f5ce20618ccd | wikidoc | Coagulation factor XIII A-subunit | Coagulation factor XIII A-subunit
# 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 educationa... | Coagulation factor XIII A-subunit
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# Disclaimer
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35512d6778c3d30dae44447d4007d45a23be8baf | wikidoc | Coiled-coil domain containing 166 | Coiled-coil domain containing 166
Coiled-coil domain containing 166 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CCDC166 gene. Its function is currently unknown. It contains a coiled-coil domain, hence the current origin of its name. It is primarily expressed in the testes.
# Gene
The gene currently is known to con... | Coiled-coil domain containing 166
Coiled-coil domain containing 166 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CCDC166 gene. Its function is currently unknown. It contains a coiled-coil domain, hence the current origin of its name. It is primarily expressed in the testes.
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# Gene
The gene currently is known t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coiled-coil_domain_containing_166 | |
0a05408809823c72bf5b8d03b6cbb0ae7a4a78de | wikidoc | Coiled-coil domain containing 42B | Coiled-coil domain containing 42B
Coiled Coil Domain Containing protein 42B, also known as CCDC42B, is a protein encoded by the protein-coding gene CCDC42B.
# Locus
CCDC42B gene is located on the plus strand of chromosome12 at position 24.13 of the long arm. CCDC42B gene starts at 113,587,663 base pairs and end at 113... | Coiled-coil domain containing 42B
Coiled Coil Domain Containing protein 42B, also known as CCDC42B, is a protein encoded by the protein-coding gene CCDC42B.[1]
# Locus
CCDC42B gene is located on the plus strand of chromosome12 at position 24.13 of the long arm. CCDC42B gene starts at 113,587,663 base pairs and end at... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coiled-coil_domain_containing_42B | |
22777c76608d65fbb02897d587eb1a81a5a9c38f | wikidoc | Coiled-coil domain containing 74a | Coiled-coil domain containing 74a
Coiled-coil domain containing 74A is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CCDC74A gene. The protein is most highly expressed in the testis and may play a role in developmental pathways. The gene has undergone duplication in the primate lineage within the last 9 million years, and... | Coiled-coil domain containing 74a
Coiled-coil domain containing 74A is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CCDC74A gene.[1] The protein is most highly expressed in the testis and may play a role in developmental pathways.[2] The gene has undergone duplication in the primate lineage within the last 9 million yea... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coiled-coil_domain_containing_74a | |
968f6e5cb00862c598e628509d351e568673da39 | wikidoc | Colesevelam (patient information) | Colesevelam (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Colesevelam is used with exercise and diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your blood. It works by binding bile acids in your intestines. Bile acids are made whe... | Colesevelam (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Colesevelam is used with exercise and diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your blood. It works by binding bile acids in your intestines. B... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Colesevelam_(patient_information) | |
dc2469fd0f4ffea580e8e9d57a209dc7761d9645 | wikidoc | Colistimethate sodium description | Colistimethate sodium description
# Description
Coly-Mycin® M Parenteral (Colistimethate for Injection, USP) is a sterile parenteral antibiotic product which, when reconstituted (see Reconstitution), is suitable for intramuscular or intravenous administration.
Each vial contains colistimethate sodium or pentasodium co... | Colistimethate sodium description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
# Description
Coly-Mycin® M Parenteral (Colistimethate for Injection, USP) is a sterile parenteral antibiotic product which, when reconstituted (see Reconstitution), is suita... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Colistimethate_sodium_description | |
3c0ce37ba6f868c6c0b0762fe98b7553a7b765e5 | wikidoc | Combined injectable contraceptive | Combined injectable contraceptive
Combined injectable contraceptive (CIC) monthly injection of progesterone and estradiol taken to inhibit fertility. Brand names include Cyclofem, Novafem, Mesigyna, Lunelle.
# History
- October 5, 2000, Pharmacia received FDA approval for Lunelle™ Monthly Contraceptive Injection.
- A... | Combined injectable contraceptive
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Combined injectable contraceptive (CIC) monthly injection of progesterone and estradiol taken to inhibit fertility. Brand names include Cyclofem, Novafem, Mesigyna, Lunelle.
# History
- October 5, 2000,... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Combined_injectable_contraceptive | |
d9f7f22f586454b92e415aa2fe182f397feff0dc | wikidoc | Congenital cyanotic heart disease | Congenital cyanotic heart disease
# Overview
Congenital cyanotic heart disease is a group of heart defects that will causes neonatal cyanosis. The patient appears blue (cyanotic), due to deoxygenated blood bypassing the lungs and entering the systemic circulation. This can be caused by right-to-left or bidirectional s... | Congenital cyanotic heart disease
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fahimeh Shojaei, M.D. Eiman Ghaffarpasand, M.D. [2]
# Overview
Congenital cyanotic heart disease is a group of heart defects that will causes neonatal cyanosis. The patient appears blue (cyanotic), due... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Congenital_cyanotic_heart_disease | |
7aac76543e3b019b1253225806b6cab9f279160c | wikidoc | Congenital heart disease | Congenital heart disease overview
# Overview
Congenital heart disease or a congenital heart defect (CHD) is defined as an abnormality in cardio-circulatory anatomy or physiology that exists primarily at birth, even if it is discovered much later. It includes structural defects, congenital arrhythmia, and cardiomyopath... | Congenital heart disease overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Maheep Singh Sangha, M.B.B.S.; Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. [2]
# Overview
Congenital heart disease or a congenital heart defect (CHD)[1][2] is defined as an abnormality in cardio-cir... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Congenital_heart_disease_overview | |
b9f6191972d7425df3aa3c88084b8e6913e77017 | wikidoc | Congestive heart failure | Congestive heart failure overview
# Overview
Heart failure is a complex syndrome whereby there is inadequate output of the heart to meet the metabolic demands of the body. Abnormal function of different anatomic parts of the heart cause heart failure including the pericardium, the myocardium, the endocardium, the hear... | Congestive heart failure overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [2]
# Overview
Heart failure is a complex syndrome whereby there is inadequate output of the heart to meet the metabolic demands of the body. Abnormal function of different... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Congestive_heart_failure_overview | |
0c4a70bc4545f27c84ddf15b34e4ceb1361a81fd | wikidoc | Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene | Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene
# 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 educationa... | Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene
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# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Conjugated_estrogens/bazedoxifene | |
a4499f7434cea9e08972ef72af3f56241cac1223 | wikidoc | Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia | Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia
Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP - also known as lung plague), is a contagious bacterial disease that afflicts the lungs of cattle, buffalo, zebu, and yaks. Sheep, goats, camels, antelope, and wild bovids are resistant to the disease. Humans are also unaffected.
It is caused by ... | Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia
Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP - also known as lung plague), is a contagious bacterial disease that afflicts the lungs of cattle, buffalo, zebu, and yaks. Sheep, goats, camels, antelope, and wild bovids are resistant to the disease. Humans are also unaffected.
It is caused by... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Contagious_bovine_pleuropneumonia | |
a3505ee3d6516898f0ff09930f8350761e8ac833 | wikidoc | Coombs test (patient information) | Coombs test (patient information)
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# Overview
The Coombs' test looks for antibodies that may bind to your red blood cells and cause premature red blood cell destruction (hemolysis).
No special preparation is necessary for this test.
When the needle is inserted to draw blo... | Coombs test (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Mohammed A. Sbeih, M.D. [2]
# Overview
The Coombs' test looks for antibodies that may bind to your red blood cells and cause premature red blood cell destruc... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coombs_test_(patient_information) | |
dfe0e1252fd327839093e6d29bae0b9d451d1acc | wikidoc | Core promoter gene transcriptions | Core promoter gene transcriptions
A core promoter is that portion of the proximal promoter that contains the transcription start sites.
Biochemical definition: the minimal stretch of DNA sequence that is sufficient to direct accurate initiation of transcription. An acceptable range of the length of a core promoter is t... | Core promoter gene transcriptions
Editor-In-Chief: Henry A. Hoff
A core promoter is that portion of the proximal promoter that contains the transcription start sites.
Biochemical definition: the minimal stretch of DNA sequence that is sufficient to direct accurate initiation of transcription. An acceptable range of th... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Core_promoter_gene_transcriptions | |
821ef1ee4cb2bd33750447d3da102518bd706cb2 | wikidoc | Coronary angiographic projections | Coronary angiographic projections
# Common Projection Angles
1.RAO (Right Anterior Oblique) Caudal: The best view for the initial injection of the Left System. Also, the best overall view to assess the blush of the LCx, as it minimizes intra- and inter-arterial overlap. In this view, the system in question appears ang... | Coronary angiographic projections
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
# Common Projection Angles
1.RAO (Right Anterior Oblique) Caudal: The best view for the initial injection of the Left System. Also, the best overall view to assess the blush o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coronary_Angiographic_Projections | |
e8437b42168a763dff452bd4a83d1595bb6b23a5 | wikidoc | Coronary collaterals case studies | Coronary collaterals case studies
# Case Study 1
Shown below are an animated image and a static image depicting RCA bridging collaterals. Outlined in yellow in the image on the right is the collateral vessel; encircled in yellow in the same picture is the site of obstruction in the RCA.
# Case Study 2
Shown below ar... | Coronary collaterals case studies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby, M.D. [2]
# Case Study 1
Shown below are an animated image and a static image depicting RCA bridging collaterals. Outlined in yellow in the image on the right is the collateral vessel; enci... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coronary_collaterals_case_studies |
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