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971e98b0447312b44e06bdcc58d7752b295efebc | wikidoc | ATP-binding cassette transporter | ATP-binding cassette transporter
ATP-binding cassette transporters (ABC-transporter) are members of a a superfamily which is one of the largest, and most ancient families with representatives in all extant phyla from prokaryotes to humans. . These are transmembrane proteins that function in the transport of a wide var... | ATP-binding cassette transporter
ATP-binding cassette transporters (ABC-transporter) are members of a a superfamily which is one of the largest, and most ancient families with representatives in all extant phyla from prokaryotes to humans. [1]. These are transmembrane proteins that function in the transport of a wide... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ABC-Transporter_Genes | |
6eaa913eb9571508d6553807bd512ed0b98b3686 | wikidoc | Automated external defibrillator | Automated external defibrillator
An Automated External Defibrillator or AED is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the potentially life threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia in a patient, and is able to treat them by application of electrical ther... | Automated external defibrillator
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
An Automated External Defibrillator or AED is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the potentially life threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia in a patient,[1] and ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/AED | |
9abce171dc26dbbf92617d21b9fa2094433c771d | wikidoc | AIDS defining clinical condition | AIDS defining clinical condition
# Overview
AIDS is defined as an the presence of either of the following in a patient with HIV infection: a CD4+ T-cell count below 200 cells/µl, a CD4+ T-cell percentage of total lymphocytes of less than 15%, any of the 27 specified AIDS-defining illnesses.
# Definition
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editors-in-Chief: Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS [2]
# Overview
AIDS is defined as an the presence of either of the following in a patient with HIV infection: a CD4+ T-cell count below 200 cells/µl, a CD4+ T-cell percentage of total l... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/AIDS_case_definition | |
096f939b2e3e0268753dacf463109ae14b0eb1b4 | wikidoc | AIDS epidemiology & demographics | AIDS epidemiology & demographics
For AIDS Patient Information click here
# Overview
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (H... | AIDS epidemiology & demographics
For AIDS Patient Information click here
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from the specific damage to the immune ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/AIDS_epidemiology_%26_demographics | |
f2969cdfa6efa8a6b2cebe852c8841833e7138d4 | wikidoc | PCI complications: renal failure | PCI complications: renal failure
# Overview
Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in approximately 7% of patients undergoing PCI, of whom 3% develop AKI that requires dialysis. Increased occurrence of AKI among patients undergoing PCI is associated with the presence of STEMI, preexisting baseline renal failure and cardioge... | PCI complications: renal failure
Editors-In-Chief: Alexandra Almonacid M.D., Jeffrey J.Popma M.D.
# Overview
Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in approximately 7% of patients undergoing PCI, of whom 3% develop AKI that requires dialysis. Increased occurrence of AKI among patients undergoing PCI is associated with the ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/AKI_and_PCI | |
27849a70bd3f660e381aaacb6c298373c5f3c7de | wikidoc | Abacavir lamivudine microbiology | Abacavir lamivudine microbiology
# Microbiology
## Antiviral Activity
Abacavir: The antiviral activity of abacavir against HIV-1 was evaluated against a T-cell tropic laboratory strain HIV-1IIIB in lymphoblastic cell lines, a monocyte/macrophage tropic laboratory strain HIV-1BaL in primary monocytes/macrophages, and ... | Abacavir lamivudine microbiology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
# Microbiology
## Antiviral Activity
Abacavir: The antiviral activity of abacavir against HIV-1 was evaluated against a T-cell tropic laboratory strain HIV-1IIIB in lymphoblastic ce... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Abacavir_lamivudine_microbiology | |
c8ebdecea2a2056a13a6f4c13ca8630d80b044f1 | wikidoc | Abortion resident survival guide | Abortion resident survival guide
Synonyms and keywords: Approach to miscarriage; Approach to pregnancy termination, Abortion workup, Abortion management
# Overview
Abortion refers to pregnancy loss occurring before 20 weeks of gestation. Without external intervention is known as Spontaneous abortion. An example of a l... | Abortion resident survival guide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ifeoma Anaya, M.D.[2]
Synonyms and keywords: Approach to miscarriage; Approach to pregnancy termination, Abortion workup, Abortion management
# Overview
Abortion refers to pregnancy loss occurring befor... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Abortion_resident_survival_guide | |
1310e00f6248763b8c7d8650a86dfece37233c9a | wikidoc | Common variable immunodeficiency | Common variable immunodeficiency
Synonyms and keywords: CVID; common variable hypogammaglobulinaemia; non-familial hypogammaglobulinaemia; acquired hypogammaglobulinemia; immunodeficiency, common variable; late-onset immunoglobulin deficiency
# Overview
Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a primary immunodefici... | Common variable immunodeficiency
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Shyam Patel [2]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Mohsen Basiri M.D. Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [3]
Synonyms and keywords: CVID; common variable hypogammaglobulinaemia; non-familial hypogammaglobulinaemia; acquired hypogammaglobulinemia; i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acquired_hypogammaglobulinemia | |
75e70abf115f94d5dc6c96656adbbf795080e808 | wikidoc | Infantile papular acrodermatitis | Infantile papular acrodermatitis
Synonyms and keywords: Gianotti–Crosti syndrome; papular acrodermatitis of childhood; papulovesicular acrolocated syndrome; acrodermatitis papulosa infantum
# Overview
Infantile papular acrodermatitis is a reaction of the skin to a viral infection. Hepatitis B and Epstein-Barr virus a... | Infantile papular acrodermatitis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]; Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [3]
Synonyms and keywords: Gianotti–Crosti syndrome; papular acrodermatitis of childhood; papulovesicular acrolocated syndrome; acrodermatit... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acrodermatitis_papulosa_infantum | |
25e84ac74de804a38d1fdd6d0afa85f18f2ad5a1 | wikidoc | Acute brachial neuritis | Acute brachial neuritis overview
# Overview
Acute brachial neuritis (also known as Parsonage-Turner syndrome) is a rare syndrome of unknown etiology affecting mainly the lower motor neurons of the brachial plexus and/or individual nerves or nerve branches. Acute brachial neuritis usually is characterized by the acute ... | Acute brachial neuritis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
# Overview
Acute brachial neuritis (also known as Parsonage-Turner syndrome) is a rare syndrome of unknown etiology affecting mainly the lower motor neurons of the brachial plexus and/or individual nerves... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acute_brachial_neuritis_overview | |
0ce4f584e5e33312b172944b4cb0cdb5b1a7aafd | wikidoc | African trypanosomiasis | African trypanosomiasis overview
# Overview
Sleeping sickness or African trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease of people and animals caused by protozoa of the genus Trypanosoma and transmitted by the tsetse fly. The disease is endemic to certain regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, covering about 36 countries and 60 millio... | African trypanosomiasis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Pilar Almonacid, Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
# Overview
Sleeping sickness or African trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease of people and animals caused by protozoa of the genus Trypanosoma and transmitted... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/African_trypanosomiasis_overview | |
de125a7a17e9384c1cfed190f5fdf6c1854b01c5 | wikidoc | Amprenavir (patient information) | Amprenavir (patient information)
# IMPORTANT WARNING
Amprenavir liquid should not be used by infants or children younger than 4 years of age, pregnant women, patients with liver or kidney failure, or patients taking disulfiram (Antabuse) or metronidazole (Flagyl). Amprenavir liquid should only be used when you cannot ... | Amprenavir (patient information)
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# IMPORTANT WARNING
Amprenavir liquid should not be used by infants or children younger than 4 years of age, pregnant women, patients with liver or kidney failure, or patients taking disulfiram (Antabuse) or metronidazole (Flagyl). Amprenavir liquid should only be... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Agenerase | |
b55f18b1335222abd97e53a789bf127ef8d1c127 | wikidoc | Anagrelide (patient information) | Anagrelide (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Anagrelide is used to decrease the number of platelets (a type of blood cell that is needed to control bleeding) in the blood of patients who have a myeloproliferative disorder (condition in which the body makes too many of one or more types of blood... | Anagrelide (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Anagrelide is used to decrease the number of platelets (a type of blood cell that is needed to control bleeding) in the blood of patients who have a myeloproliferative disorder ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Agrylin | |
04b013ae1ad073503212b88f9ee36c00063479cb | wikidoc | Al-Huda Islamic Charitable Trust | Al-Huda Islamic Charitable Trust
The Al-Huda Islamic Charitable Trust - (HICT) of Canterbury was established in Christchurch in July 1998. HICT is a charitable non-profitable organisation that offers variety of educational and cultural services to New Zealand Cantabrians.
Al-Huda is an Arabic word means "guidance".
HIC... | Al-Huda Islamic Charitable Trust
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The Al-Huda Islamic Charitable Trust - (HICT) of Canterbury was established in Christchurch in July 1998. HICT is a charitable non-profitable organisation that offers variety of educational and cultural services to New Zealand Ca... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Al-Huda_Islamic_Charitable_Trust | |
58d7d70d8ceabd3bcf6908d8ccc3f7c98d760b7c | wikidoc | Alcoholic liver disease | Alcoholic liver disease overview
# Overview
Alcohol has existed as early as the Neolithic period, there are many warnings against excessive alcohol consumption in greek literature as well. Alcoholic liver disease is one of the most common preventable causes of death in Western countries. The main cause of alcoholic li... | Alcoholic liver disease overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: M. Khurram Afzal, MD [2]
# Overview
Alcohol has existed as early as the Neolithic period, there are many warnings against excessive alcohol consumption in greek literature as well. Alcoholic liver disea... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Alcoholic_liver_disease_overview | |
d6acc061d70f1b6774b05874f7b534e8805ee028 | wikidoc | Alendronate detailed information | Alendronate detailed information
Alendronate (Fosamax, Merck) is a bisphosphonate drug used for osteoporosis and several other bone diseases. It is marketed alone as well as in combination with vitamin D (2,800 U and 5600 U, under the name Fosamax+D).
# Pharmacokinetics
As with all potent bisphosphonates, the systemic... | Alendronate detailed information
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Alendronate (Fosamax, Merck) is a bisphosphonate drug used for osteoporosis and several other bone diseases. It is marketed alone as well as in combination with vitamin D (2,800 U and 5600 U, under the name Fosamax+D).
# Pharmacokinet... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Alendronate_detailed_information | |
c22d99aba650433d9f7aa714be090b3c6c52cde8 | wikidoc | Alfentanil (patient information) | Alfentanil (patient information)
# About your treatment
- Your doctor has ordered alfentanil, a strong analgesic (painkiller), to relieve your pain. The drug will be added to an intravenous fluid that will drip through a needle or catheter placed in your vein.
- You probably will receive alfentanil continuously for ar... | Alfentanil (patient information)
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- Your doctor has ordered alfentanil, a strong analgesic (painkiller), to relieve your pain. The drug will be added to an intravenous fluid that will drip through a needle or catheter placed in your vein.
- You probably will receive alfent... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Alfentanil_(patient_information) | |
c54f61229cb410ec469db7c8b021a640bbb5d211 | wikidoc | Alirocumab (patient information) | Alirocumab (patient information)
# What is Alirocumab?
alirocumab is an injectable prescription medicine called a PCSK9 inhibitor. alirocumab is used
along with diet and maximally tolerated statin therapy in adults with heterozygous familial
hypercholesterolemia (an inherited condition that causes high levels of LDL) ... | Alirocumab (patient information)
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# What is Alirocumab?
alirocumab is an injectable prescription medicine called a PCSK9 inhibitor. alirocumab is used
along with diet and maximally tolerated statin therapy in adults with heterozygous familial
hypercholesterolemia (an inherited condition that cause... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Alirocumab_(patient_information) | |
35a525d82c7cacc0be36b03ede047d52529fea88 | wikidoc | Allergic conjunctivitis | Allergic conjunctivitis overview
# Overview
Allergic conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the white part of the eye) due to allergy. Symptoms consist of redness (mainly due to vasodilation of the peripheral small blood vessels), oedema of the conjunctiva, itching and increased lacr... | Allergic conjunctivitis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujaya Chattopadhyay, M.D.[2]
# Overview
Allergic conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the white part of the eye) due to allergy. Symptoms consist of redness (mainly ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Allergic_conjunctivitis_overview | |
a90537158f2f449163858ad2437b7ed08ebd0826 | wikidoc | Clemastine (patient information) | Clemastine (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Clemastine, an antihistamine, is used to relieve hay fever and allergy symptoms, including itchy skin; hives; sneezing; runny nose; and red, itchy, tearing eyes.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist fo... | Clemastine (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Why this medication is prescribed
Clemastine, an antihistamine, is used to relieve hay fever and allergy symptoms, including itchy skin; hives; sneezing; runny nose; and red, itchy, tearing eyes.
This medication... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Allerhist-1 | |
063104065e6acda4bbf565bfc854c264f133ccf8 | wikidoc | Allopurinol detailed information | Allopurinol detailed information
Allopurinol is a drug used primarily to treat conditions arising from excess uric acid, most notably chronic gout. Allopurinol does not alleviate acute attacks of gout, but is useful in preventing recurrence. Allopurinol has been used in the United States since 1964.
# Mechanism
Allopu... | Allopurinol detailed information
Allopurinol is a drug used primarily to treat conditions arising from excess uric acid, most notably chronic gout. Allopurinol does not alleviate acute attacks of gout, but is useful in preventing recurrence. Allopurinol has been used in the United States since 1964.
# Mechanism
Allop... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Allopurinol_detailed_information | |
03a5c045dee06835e67d158d791094811cc2a138 | wikidoc | Alprazolam (patient information) | Alprazolam (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks. Alprazolam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.
# How this medication should be used
Alprazolam comes as a tabl... | Alprazolam (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks. Alprazolam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.
# How this medication should be used
Alpr... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Alprazolam_(patient_information) | |
c1ba6287001f9c1104191d0bcf488e2c97929beb | wikidoc | Amantadine (patient information) | Amantadine (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease and conditions similar to those of Parkinson's disease. It also is used to prevent and treat respiratory infections caused by influenza A virus.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; a... | Amantadine (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Why this medication is prescribed
Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease and conditions similar to those of Parkinson's disease. It also is used to prevent and treat respiratory infections caused by inf... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amantadine_(patient_information) | |
af96c6019a789891d4ba996befadb06e6c24d282 | wikidoc | Amantadine clinical pharmacology | Amantadine clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Pharmacodynamics
Antiviral Activity: Amantadine inhibits the replication of influenza A virus isolates from each of the subtypes, i.e., H1N1, H2N2 and H3N2. It has very little or no activity against influenza B virus isolates. A quantitative relationship bet... | Amantadine clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Pharmacodynamics
Antiviral Activity: Amantadine inhibits the replication of influenza A virus isolates from each of the subtypes, i.e., H1N1, H2N2 and H3N2. It has very little or no activity against influen... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amantadine_clinical_pharmacology | |
b47f20eb90719cd036b531494806457a9209bc85 | wikidoc | Amantadine indications and usage | Amantadine indications and usage
# Indications And Usage
Amantadine Hydrochloride Capsules, USP are indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of signs and symptoms of infection caused by various strains of influenza A virus. Amantadine Hydrochloride Capsules, USP are also indicated in the treatment of parkinsonism a... | Amantadine indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Indications And Usage
Amantadine Hydrochloride Capsules, USP are indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of signs and symptoms of infection caused by various strains of influenza A virus. Amantadine Hydrochloride Capsules, USP a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amantadine_indications_and_usage | |
b232448dc7e4c030578a3ba34e9628d7aa13abf4 | wikidoc | American Brain Tumor Association | American Brain Tumor Association
# Overview
The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA), founded in 1973, is a not-for-profit organization that "exists to eliminate brain tumors and to meet the needs of brain tumor patients and their families". The organization is headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois.
The two found... | American Brain Tumor Association
# Overview
The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA), founded in 1973, is a not-for-profit organization that "exists to eliminate brain tumors and to meet the needs of brain tumor patients and their families". The organization is headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois.
The two found... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/American_Brain_Tumor_Association | |
0970406a99d56df4fafa40445e515d14460063c1 | wikidoc | American Health Care Association | American Health Care Association
Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Michelle Lew
# Overview
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations, together representing more than 10,000 non-profit and for-profit assisted living, nursing facility, developmentally-disabled... | American Health Care Association
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Michelle Lew
# Overview
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations, together representing more than 10,000 non-profit and for-profit assiste... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/American_Health_Care_Association | |
60b7cd7250793dc9ed1968dbad40ee9d1f4a2fcd | wikidoc | American Sleep Apnea Association | American Sleep Apnea Association
# Background
The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1990 by persons with sleep apnea and concerned health care providers and researchers.
# ASAA Mission
The ASAA's mission is reducing injury, disability, and death from sleep apnea and enhan... | American Sleep Apnea Association
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Background
The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1990 by persons with sleep apnea and concerned health care providers and researchers.
# ASAA Mission
The ASAA's mission is reducing inju... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/American_Sleep_Apnea_Association | |
d698ab5017ab210160b3a581d35900e6c0e58ad4 | wikidoc | American Synesthesia Association | American Synesthesia Association
The American Synesthesia Association (ASA) is a not-for-profit academic and public society whose mission is to foster and promote the education and the advancement of knowledge of the phenomena of synesthesia, a neurological condition in which stimulation in one sensory modality leads t... | American Synesthesia Association
The American Synesthesia Association (ASA) is a not-for-profit[1] academic and public society whose mission is to foster and promote the education and the advancement of knowledge of the phenomena of synesthesia, a neurological condition in which stimulation in one sensory modality lea... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/American_Synesthesia_Association | |
dae6226c0ab7679f1e3aba37d377c269e038d487 | wikidoc | Aminosalicylic acid how supplied | Aminosalicylic acid how supplied
# How Supplied
Carton of 30 PASER packets (NDC 49938-107-04).
Each packet contains four grams aminosalicylic acid.
PASER granules are supplied in packets containing 4 grams of aminosalicylic acid for administration three times a day by suspension in an acidic drink or food with a pH le... | Aminosalicylic acid 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
Carton of 30 PASER packets (NDC 49938-107-04).
Each packet contains four grams aminosalicylic acid.
PASER granules are supplied in packets containing 4 grams ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aminosalicylic_acid_how_supplied | |
d4e9962cd6a80651135a7af13a81b2fb1c12e705 | wikidoc | Amiodarone (patient information) | Amiodarone (patient information)
Read the Medication Guide that comes with Amiodarone HCl tablets before you start taking them and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or your treatment.
# What i... | Amiodarone (patient information)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Read the Medication Guide that comes with Amiodarone HCl tablets before you start taking them and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking with your doctor about... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amiodarone_(patient_information) | |
fc16083ee3328341f30713bc9a8a976aa783ba79 | wikidoc | Amlodipine (patient information) | Amlodipine (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Amlodipine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Amlodipine is in a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so... | Amlodipine (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Amlodipine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Amlodipine is in a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxin... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amlodipine_(patient_information) | |
c4d159520f9f1080a25d704c53623143117147eb | wikidoc | Amoxicillin detailed information | Amoxicillin detailed information
# Overview
Amoxicillin (INN) or amoxycillin (former BAN) is a moderate-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. It is usually the drug of choice within the class because it is better absorbed, following oral administration, t... | Amoxicillin detailed information
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Amoxicillin (INN) or amoxycillin (former BAN) is a moderate-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. It is usually the drug of choice within the class because it ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amoxicillin_detailed_information | |
885a85c4efbfc59860b744864e6c8375c624ce2e | wikidoc | Amphetamine detailed information | Amphetamine detailed information
Amphetamine is a prescription CNS stimulant commonly used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children. It is also used to treat symptoms of traumatic brain injury and the daytime drowsiness symptoms of narcolepsy and chronic fatigue syndrome. Initiall... | Amphetamine detailed information
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]
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Amphetamine is a prescription CNS stimulant commonly used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children. It is also used to treat symptoms of traumatic brain injury and the daytime... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amphetamine_detailed_information | |
f946f959080dfeb42aa772c60d5608bb0d8d4421 | wikidoc | Amphotericin B adverse reactions | Amphotericin B adverse reactions
# Adverse Reactions
The total safety data base is composed of 921 patients treated with ABELCET® (5 patients were enrolled twice and counted as separate patients), of whom 775 were treated with 5 mg/kg/day. Of these 775 patients, 194 patients were treated in four comparative studies; 2... | Amphotericin B adverse reactions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
# Adverse Reactions
The total safety data base is composed of 921 patients treated with ABELCET® (5 patients were enrolled twice and counted as separate patients), of whom 775 were... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amphotericin_B_adverse_reactions | |
525d2f05b72236eea6998c02cf7d1fdc171c29b9 | wikidoc | Amphotericin B drug interactions | Amphotericin B drug interactions
# Drug Interactions
No formal clinical studies of drug interactions have been conducted with ABELCET®. However, when administered concomitantly, the following drugs are known to interact with amphotericin B; therefore, the following drugs may interact with ABELCET®:
Antineoplastic agen... | Amphotericin B drug interactions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
# Drug Interactions
No formal clinical studies of drug interactions have been conducted with ABELCET®. However, when administered concomitantly, the following drugs are known to in... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amphotericin_B_drug_interactions | |
bd6c6e0e8e97682418ffaf5fd0302942b42d2a20 | wikidoc | Ampicillin indications and usage | Ampicillin indications and usage
# Indications and Usage
Ampicillin for Injection, USP is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the following conditions:
- Respiratory tract Infections caused by S. pneumoniae (formerly D. pneumoniae). Staphylococcus aureu... | Ampicillin indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
# Indications and Usage
Ampicillin for Injection, USP is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the following co... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ampicillin_indications_and_usage | |
39282e860098b47499a599667309abb9a4474e3d | wikidoc | Ampicillin sulbactam precautions | Ampicillin sulbactam precautions
# Precautions
A high percentage of patients with mononucleosis who receive ampicillin develop a skin rash. Thus, ampicillin class antibiotics should not be administered to patients with mononucleosis. In patients treated with ampicillin/sulbactam the possibility of superinfections with... | Ampicillin sulbactam precautions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Precautions
A high percentage of patients with mononucleosis who receive ampicillin develop a skin rash. Thus, ampicillin class antibiotics should not be administered to patients with mononucleosis. In patients treated with ampicill... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ampicillin_sulbactam_precautions | |
080a74e0d21a9d2755c525216213df21cbbabea0 | wikidoc | Andersen-Tawil syndrome | Andersen-Tawil syndrome overview
# Overview
# Historical Perspective
Andersen-Tawil syndrome (ATS) is a very rare syndrome which is characterized by periodic paralysis, arrhythmias and long QT interval. Ellen Andersen was the first to describe the Andersen-Tawil syndrome (ATS) in 1971.
# Classification
Andersen–Tawi... | Andersen-Tawil syndrome overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2]
# Overview
# Historical Perspective
Andersen-Tawil syndrome (ATS) is a very rare syndrome which is characterized by periodic paralysis, arrhythmias and long QT interval.... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Andersen-Tawil_syndrome_overview | |
1b40afdb2e0d9b2e732751c9d258157e5e112f94 | wikidoc | Angioedema (patient information) | Angioedema (patient information)
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# Overview
Angioedema is a swelling, similar to hives, but the swelling is beneath the skin rather than on the surface. Hives are often called welts. They are a surface swelling. It is also possible to have angioedema without hives.
# Wh... | Angioedema (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
Angioedema is a swelling, similar to hives, but the swelling is beneath the skin rather than on the surface. Hives are o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Angioedema_(patient_information) | |
9ce194098feb2aabd9b06572c3aeaf4d712b1390 | wikidoc | Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex | Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex
# 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... | Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gerald Chi
# 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 inten... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Anti-inhibitor_coagulant_complex | |
7cf5c9c8ec53b1d116def0d442cea493b7568462 | wikidoc | Aortic stenosis surgery | Aortic stenosis surgery overview
# Overview
Surgical intervention may be a necessary component of treatment for symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. Aortic valve replacement is the mainstay of treatment of symptomatic aortic stenosis, as it improves both the symptoms and life expectancy in aortic stenosis patients, in ... | Aortic stenosis surgery overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Mohammed A. Sbeih, M.D. [2]; Claudia P. Hochberg, M.D. [3]; Abdul-Rahman Arabi, M.D. [4]; Keri Shafer, M.D. [5]; Priyamvada Singh, MBBS [6]; Usama Talib, BSc, MD [7] Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aortic_stenosis_surgery_overview | |
22b5624f67aaf99c25ce4dd5726f4d77cf62d7a0 | wikidoc | Ear pain resident survival guide | Ear pain resident survival guide
Synonyms and keywords:
# Overview
Ear pain or otalgia maybe it is a pain that originates outside the ear or the pain that originates from the ear, and the etiology can be difficult to establish because of the complex innervation of the ear. Branches of the fifth, seventh, ninth, and te... | Ear pain resident survival guide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Samah Obaiah, MD[2]
Synonyms and keywords:
# Overview
Ear pain or otalgia maybe it is a pain that originates outside the ear or the pain that originates from the ear, and the etiology can be difficult to... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Approach_to_ear_pain | |
bd82d63af00fd1fe19931972a3270a8896f7d56e | wikidoc | Tipranavir (patient information) | Tipranavir (patient information)
# IMPORTANT WARNING:
Tipranavir taken with ritonavir (Norvir) may cause bleeding in the brain. This condition may be life-threatening. Tell your doctor if you have recently had surgery or if you have recently been injured in any way. Also tell your doctor if you have a bleeding disorde... | Tipranavir (patient information)
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# IMPORTANT WARNING:
Tipranavir taken with ritonavir (Norvir) may cause bleeding in the brain. This condition may be life-threatening. Tell your doctor if you have recently had surgery or if you have recently been injured in any way. Also tell your doctor if you h... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aptivus | |
1ed05063ca321c84814f9c9c9cb6368d8d25075c | wikidoc | Ara Darzi, Baron Darzi of Denham | Ara Darzi, Baron Darzi of Denham
Ara Darzi, Baron Darzi of Denham, KBE (born May 7, 1960), is one of the world's leading surgeons, specialising in the field of minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery, having pioneered many new techniques and technologies.
Lord Darzi is of Armenian origin, however he spent much of... | Ara Darzi, Baron Darzi of Denham
Ara Darzi, Baron Darzi of Denham, KBE (born May 7, 1960), is one of the world's leading surgeons, specialising in the field of minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery, having pioneered many new techniques and technologies.
Lord Darzi is of Armenian origin, however he spent much o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ara_Darzi,_Baron_Darzi_of_Denham | |
24351d6c4a8afcb13fd02ef21c2070ee819d29b1 | wikidoc | Aralkylamine N-acetyltransferase | Aralkylamine N-acetyltransferase
Aralkylamine N-acetyltransferase (AANAT) (EC 2.3.1.87), also known as arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase or serotonin N-acetyltransferase (SNAT), is an enzyme that is involved in the day/night rhythmic production of melatonin, by modification of serotonin. It is in humans encoded by the... | Aralkylamine N-acetyltransferase
Aralkylamine N-acetyltransferase (AANAT) (EC 2.3.1.87), also known as arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase or serotonin N-acetyltransferase (SNAT), is an enzyme that is involved in the day/night rhythmic production of melatonin, by modification of serotonin. It is in humans encoded by th... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aralkylamine_N-acetyltransferase | |
37c186e5def03d9de7fd25be275d3268611d1b76 | wikidoc | Arthralgia (patient information) | Arthralgia (patient information)
For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click here
# Overview
Joint pain can affect one or more joints.
# What causes Arthralgia?
Joint pain can be caused by many types of injuries or conditions. No matter what causes it, joint pain can be very bothersome. Some things that can cause join... | Arthralgia (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]
# Overview
Joint pain can affect one or more joints.
# What causes Arthralgia?
Joint pain can be caused by many types of injuri... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Arthralgia_(patient_information) | |
49fbf397272911bde38a92c9aefae6a862d2fc8a | wikidoc | Artificial induction of immunity | Artificial induction of immunity
Immunity against infections that can cause serious illness is generally beneficial. Since Pasteur provided support for a germ theory of infectious disease, we have increasingly induced immunity against a widening range of diseases to prevent the associated risks from the wild infections... | Artificial induction of immunity
Immunity against infections that can cause serious illness is generally beneficial. Since Pasteur provided support for a germ theory of infectious disease, we have increasingly induced immunity against a widening range of diseases to prevent the associated risks from the wild infection... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Artificial_induction_of_immunity | |
5243ce93f9cf94ca32761825e3639da189fb4b82 | wikidoc | Aspirin (delayed release tablet) | Aspirin (delayed release tablet)
# 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... | Aspirin (delayed release tablet)
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. Wik... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aspirin_(delayed_release_tablet) | |
607f13491a12cfb62baacb42c8a85e6eea4b9f35 | wikidoc | Assisted reproductive technology | Assisted reproductive technology
# Overview
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a general term referring to methods used to achieve pregnancy by artificial or partially artificial means. It is reproductive technology used in infertility treatment, which is the only application routinely used today of reproductiv... | Assisted reproductive technology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a general term referring to methods used to achieve pregnancy by artificial or partially artificial means. It is reproductive technology used in infertility treatment, which is the ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Assisted_Reproductive_Technology | |
991e1eb56f100cf28ed3f200f711279a1423da15 | wikidoc | Asystole resident survival guide | Asystole resident survival guide
# Overview
Asystole is a state of no cardiac electrical activity, hence no contractions of the myocardium and no cardiac output or blood flow. Asystole is also known as a cardiac arrest rhythm in which there is no distinct electrical activity on ECG. A (flat line) is another acronym ... | Asystole resident survival guide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahmoud Sakr, M.D. [2]
# Overview
Asystole is a state of no cardiac electrical activity, hence no contractions of the myocardium and no cardiac output or blood flow. Asystole is also known as a cardiac... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Asystole_resident_survival_guide | |
e4e614761d0c81ee69728b66ae31f8ede1f5e54e | wikidoc | Atazanavir (patient information) | Atazanavir (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Atazanavir is used in combination with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in patients with or without acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Atazanavir is in a class of medications called HIV protease inhibitors. It wor... | Atazanavir (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Why this medication is prescribed
Atazanavir is used in combination with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in patients with or without acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Ataza... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Atazanavir_(patient_information) | |
63e9271eaeb27f8651e04d2c62b5c7c5376cc245 | wikidoc | Atazanavir clinical pharmacology | Atazanavir clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Pharmacodynamics
Effects on Electrocardiogram:
Concentration- and dose-dependent prolongation of the PR interval in the electrocardiogram has been observed in healthy volunteers receiving atazanavir. In a placebo-controlled study (AI424-076), the mean (±SD) ... | Atazanavir clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Pharmacodynamics
Effects on Electrocardiogram:
Concentration- and dose-dependent prolongation of the PR interval in the electrocardiogram has been ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Atazanavir_clinical_pharmacology | |
833a3b2f39191b4d433e03abe60b52aaf2cc5063 | wikidoc | Atazanavir indications and usage | Atazanavir indications and usage
# Indications and Usage
REYATAZ® (atazanavir sulfate) is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. This indication is based on analyses of plasma HIV-1 RNA levels and CD4+ cell counts from controlled studies of 96 weeks duration in ... | Atazanavir indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
# Indications and Usage
REYATAZ® (atazanavir sulfate) is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. This indication is bas... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Atazanavir_indications_and_usage | |
91918e8d885384b39c3b580cc33635dd82edc587 | wikidoc | Atovaquone (patient information) | Atovaquone (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Atovaquone is used to treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP).
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
# How this medication should be used
Atovaquone comes as a liquid to take b... | Atovaquone (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Atovaquone is used to treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP).
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
# How this medication should be used
Atovaquone comes... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Atovaquone_(patient_information) | |
02274e8ae550a7f99b3d8cd60ea825d8609728bd | wikidoc | Atovaquone clinical pharmacology | Atovaquone clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
### Pharmacokinetics
Atovaquone is a highly lipophilic compound with low aqueous solubility. The bioavailability of atovaquone is highly dependent on formulation and diet. The suspension formulation provides an approximately 2-fold increase in atovaquone bioava... | Atovaquone clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Clinical Pharmacology
### Pharmacokinetics
Atovaquone is a highly lipophilic compound with low aqueous solubility. The bioavailability of atovaquone is highly dependent on formulation and diet. The suspension formulation provides a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Atovaquone_clinical_pharmacology | |
adc30ee1f9e6521427409d2d8bbc1d94d3c37768 | wikidoc | Atovaquone indications and usage | Atovaquone indications and usage
# Indications and Usage
MEPRON Suspension is indicated for the prevention of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia in patients who are intolerant to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX).
MEPRON Suspension is also indicated for the acute oral treatment of mild-to-moderate PCP in patients w... | Atovaquone indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Indications and Usage
MEPRON Suspension is indicated for the prevention of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia in patients who are intolerant to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX).
MEPRON Suspension is also indicated for the acute ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Atovaquone_indications_and_usage | |
bd4fa233413ed9e6896e68336087c28356f3fe18 | wikidoc | Atovaquone proguanil description | Atovaquone proguanil description
# Description
MALARONE (atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride) Tablets (adult strength) and MALARONE (atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride) Pediatric Tablets, for oral administration, contain a fixed‑dose combination of the antimalarial agents atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride.... | Atovaquone proguanil 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
MALARONE (atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride) Tablets (adult strength) and MALARONE (atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride) Pediatric Tablets, for oral ad... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Atovaquone_proguanil_description | |
48acb41f52298da4b8025b4a5f948f57d4e8eb9d | wikidoc | Autoimmune disease and the heart | Autoimmune disease and the heart
# Overview
The cardiovascular manifestations of underlying autoimmune diseases may go unrecognized and this may contribute to excess morbidity and mortality in these patients. Below is a list of autoimmune diseases which may have cardiovascular manifestations.
# List of Autoimmune Di... | Autoimmune disease and the heart
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor in Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
# Overview
The cardiovascular manifestations of underlying autoimmune diseases may go unrecognized and this may contribute to excess morbidity and mortality in these patients. ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Autoimmune_Disease_and_the_Heart | |
3ed3f18092f2e156f9b1ba9b43920c0d876b07fd | wikidoc | Autoimmune pancreatitis | Autoimmune pancreatitis overview
# Overview
In 1995, Yoshida proposed the term "autoimmune pancreatitis" for the first time. Autoimmune pancreatitis is also known as primary inflammatory pancreatitis, lymphoplasmacytic sclerosing pancreatitis, pseudotumorous pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis with irregular narrowing ... | Autoimmune pancreatitis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Iqra Qamar M.D.[2]
# Overview
In 1995, Yoshida proposed the term "autoimmune pancreatitis" for the first time. Autoimmune pancreatitis is also known as primary inflammatory pancreatitis, lymphoplasmacyti... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Autoimmune_pancreatitis_overview | |
05c34ddeec764277c254250cadd1578f906f17d2 | wikidoc | Azelastine (patient information) | Azelastine (patient information)
# Why is this medication prescribed?
Azelastine, an antihistamine, is used to treat hay fever and allergy symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, and itchy nose.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
# How should t... | Azelastine (patient information)
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# Why is this medication prescribed?
Azelastine, an antihistamine, is used to treat hay fever and allergy symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, and itchy nose.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more inform... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Azelastine_(patient_information) | |
235153c6c93568cf0b51f363caf6e702c870bf76 | wikidoc | Azilsartan (patient information) | Azilsartan (patient information)
IMPORTANT WARNING:
# Why is this medication prescribed?
Azilsartan is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Azilsartan is in a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of certain natural... | Azilsartan (patient information)
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## Why is this medication prescribed?
Azilsartan is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Azilsartan is in a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the ac... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Azilsartan_(patient_information) | |
ac891f0d50a2ec92c844348a5a014a4972c30b56 | wikidoc | Bay Area Laboratory Co-operative | Bay Area Laboratory Co-operative
The Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, also known as BALCO, was an American company led by founder and owner Victor Conte. In 2003, journalists Lance Williams and Mark Fainaru-Wada investigated the company's role in a drug sports scandal later referred to as the BALCO Affair. BALCO mar... | Bay Area Laboratory Co-operative
The Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, also known as BALCO, was an American company led by founder and owner Victor Conte. In 2003, journalists Lance Williams and Mark Fainaru-Wada investigated the company's role in a drug sports scandal later referred to as the BALCO Affair. BALCO ma... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/BALCO | |
50a26672014b6356189e78763a1c8ff06d3b54fa | wikidoc | Carmustine (patient information) | Carmustine (patient information)
# IMPORTANT WARNING
Carmustine can cause a decrease in the number of blood cells in your bone marrow. Carmustine also can cause lung damage, even years after treatment. The lung damage can cause death, especially in patients treated with carmustine as children.
If you experience the fo... | Carmustine (patient information)
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# IMPORTANT WARNING
Carmustine can cause a decrease in the number of blood cells in your bone marrow. Carmustine also can cause lung damage, even years after treatment. The lung damage can cause death, especially in patients treated with carmustine as children.
If... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/BCNU | |
f5618e592a2bac0b529d108b3c8a6ee3b7b338d2 | wikidoc | Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery | Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
# Overview
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or in Latin Medicinæ Baccalaureus et Baccalaureus Chirurgiæ (abbreviated MB BChir, MB BCh, MB ChB, BM BS, MB BS etc.), are the two degrees awarded after a course of undergraduate study in medicine and surgery at a university in t... | Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
# Overview
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or in Latin Medicinæ Baccalaureus et Baccalaureus Chirurgiæ (abbreviated MB BChir, MB BCh, MB ChB, BM BS, MB BS etc.), are the two degrees awarded after a course of undergraduate study in medicine and surgery at a university in t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bachelor_of_Medicine | |
a8d8ef748cdbca2d697b9572cd78940757dcb0d7 | wikidoc | Baker-Venkataraman rearrangement | Baker-Venkataraman rearrangement
The Baker-Venkataraman rearrangement is the chemical reaction of 2-acetoxyacetophenones with base to form 1,3-diketones.
This rearrangement reaction proceeds via enolate formation followed by acyl transfer.
The Baker-Venkataraman rearrangement is often used to synthesize chromones and f... | Baker-Venkataraman rearrangement
The Baker-Venkataraman rearrangement is the chemical reaction of 2-acetoxyacetophenones with base to form 1,3-diketones.[1][2]
This rearrangement reaction proceeds via enolate formation followed by acyl transfer.
The Baker-Venkataraman rearrangement is often used to synthesize chromone... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Baker-Venkataraman_rearrangement | |
f0a70f5a4a04448a407adb713699c38b509ff88f | wikidoc | Benazepril (patient information) | Benazepril (patient information)
# IMPORTANT WARNING
Do not take benazepril if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking benazepril, call your doctor immediately. Benazepril may harm the fetus.
# Why this medication is prescribed
Benazepril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat h... | Benazepril (patient information)
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# IMPORTANT WARNING
Do not take benazepril if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking benazepril, call your doctor immediately. Benazepril may harm the fetus.
# Why this medication is prescribed
Benazepril is used alone or in combination with other ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Benazepril_(patient_information) | |
57fc30cd4438a43e44dd4772f4e6063e52124afa | wikidoc | Central nervous system infection | Central nervous system infection
# Overview
Central nervous system infections are those infections of the central nervous system (CNS).
There are four main causes of infections of the nervous system: bacterial, viral, fungal and protozoal.
Bacterial infections can be pyogenic infections (e.g., meningitis; brain absces... | Central nervous system infection
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Central nervous system infections are those infections of the central nervous system (CNS).
There are four main causes of infections of the nervous system: bacterial, viral, fungal and protozoal.
Bacterial infections can be... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Benign_astrocytoma | |
7e862eba395d30713cfa97bbbc4235d16ebe5ea6 | wikidoc | Bertrand's paradox (probability) | Bertrand's paradox (probability)
Bertrand's paradox is a problem within the classical interpretation of probability theory. Consider an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle. Suppose a chord of the circle is chosen at random. What is the probability that the chord is longer than a side of the triangle?
This proble... | Bertrand's paradox (probability)
Bertrand's paradox is a problem within the classical interpretation of probability theory. Consider an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle. Suppose a chord of the circle is chosen at random. What is the probability that the chord is longer than a side of the triangle?
This probl... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bertrand%27s_paradox_(probability) | |
04e2d7f92fd5aec0cdcda5d8b30ca9687a0e9c5c | wikidoc | Beta-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase | Beta-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase
In enzymology, β-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase (EC 1.13.11.63) is an enzyme with systematic name beta-carotene:oxygen 15,15'-dioxygenase (bond-cleaving). In human it is encoded by the BCO1 gene. This enzyme catalyses the following chemical reaction
This is a cleavage reaction which cleave... | Beta-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase
In enzymology, β-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase (EC 1.13.11.63) is an enzyme with systematic name beta-carotene:oxygen 15,15'-dioxygenase (bond-cleaving).[1][2] In human it is encoded by the BCO1 gene. This enzyme catalyses the following chemical reaction
This is a cleavage reaction which... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Beta-carotene_15,15%27-dioxygenase | |
361ca4e189171ad4155c80717515d17c583cde96 | wikidoc | Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate | Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate
Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) is a metabolite of the amino acid leucine and is synthesized in the human body. It plays a part in protein synthesis and was discovered by Dr. Steve Nissen in scientific studies to purportedly increase muscle mass and decrease muscle breakdown. It... | Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate
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Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) is a metabolite of the amino acid leucine and is synthesized in the human body. It plays a part in protein synthesis and was discovered by Dr. Steve Nissen in scientific studies to purportedly increase muscle mass and decreas... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Beta-hydroxy_beta-methylbutyrate | |
5fa38bbc8eb2e72759912c481d6384e1d9969915 | wikidoc | Betamethasone valerate (aerosol) | Betamethasone valerate (aerosol)
# 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... | Betamethasone valerate (aerosol)
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# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiD... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Betamethasone_valerate_(aerosol) | |
42970e97eb76ee2aecb159faeeb3ba311101faa8 | wikidoc | Betamethasone valerate (topical) | Betamethasone valerate (topical)
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The educational... | Betamethasone valerate (topical)
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# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiD... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Betamethasone_valerate_(topical) | |
fa3aed34657e387447f3aae19d37b7f543a5e130 | wikidoc | Isosorbide dinitrate/hydralazine | Isosorbide dinitrate/hydralazine
Isosorbide dinitrate/hydralazine is a fixed dose combination drug treatment specifically indicated for African Americans with congestive heart failure. It is a combination of hydralazine (an antihypertensive) and isosorbide dinitrate (a vasodilator). It is the first race-based prescript... | Isosorbide dinitrate/hydralazine
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Isosorbide dinitrate/hydralazine is a fixed dose combination drug treatment specifically indicated for African Americans with congestive heart failure. It is a combination of hydralazine (an antihypertensive) and isosorbide dinitrate (... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/BiDil | |
e32b84eb65d13a7c03e93e309243453827feee1d | wikidoc | Bioelectrical impedance analysis | Bioelectrical impedance analysis
Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a commonly used method for estimating body composition. Since the advent of the first commercially available devices in the mid-1980s the method has become popular owing to its ease of use, portability of the equipment and its relatively low cos... | Bioelectrical impedance analysis
Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a commonly used method for estimating body composition. Since the advent of the first commercially available devices in the mid-1980s the method has become popular owing to its ease of use, portability of the equipment and its relatively low co... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bioelectrical_impedance_analysis | |
4d52c7d86fd7d8cde3a9ae87efa2255a13bc0bd3 | wikidoc | Biopsy principles in orthopedics | Biopsy principles in orthopedics
Synonyms and keywords: Bone biopsy, Soft tissue biopsy, Biopsy in musculoskeletal system
# Overview
Biopsy is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of bone and soft tissue tumors. The tumor is then staged based on Enneking system for for benign and malignant bone tumors.
## Biopsy
... | Biopsy principles in orthopedics
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rohan A. Bhimani, M.B.B.S., D.N.B., M.Ch.[2]
Synonyms and keywords: Bone biopsy, Soft tissue biopsy, Biopsy in musculoskeletal system
# Overview
Biopsy is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of bo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Biopsy_in_musculoskeletal_system | |
4f601215aacda350c9b93f27656bd59366a95f3c | wikidoc | Bishop Auckland General Hospital | Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Bishop Aukland General Hospital is a small but very modern NHS district general. Much of its catchment area is rural. It was opened in 2002 and then had around 286 beds but its bed number varies all the time. There has been much controversy over the recent 'decline of services' in this ... | Bishop Auckland General Hospital
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Bishop Aukland General Hospital is a small but very modern NHS district general. Much of its catchment area is rural. It was opened in 2002 and then had around 286 beds but its bed number varies all the time. There has been much controversy over the recent 'de... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bishop_Auckland_General_Hospital | |
c690f63874942748ce1557c3d66bbf1d53643b19 | wikidoc | Bisoprolol (patient information) | Bisoprolol (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Bisoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Bisoprolol is in a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by slowing the heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have... | Bisoprolol (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Bisoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Bisoprolol is in a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by slowing the heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bisoprolol_(patient_information) | |
c7a9a4bd009cdde7808b84e06ecc309e942bbb2b | wikidoc | Bloating resident survival guide | Bloating resident survival guide
Synonyms and keywords:Approach to abdominal bloating, Approach to abdominal belching, Approach to flatulence, Use of FODMAPs.
# Overview
Bloating is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints that is attributed by the patient as the subjective sensation of incorrectly perceived... | Bloating resident survival guide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Usman Ali Akbar, M.B.B.S.[2]
Synonyms and keywords:Approach to abdominal bloating, Approach to abdominal belching, Approach to flatulence, Use of FODMAPs.
# Overview
Bloating is one of the most common ga... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bloating_resident_survival_guide | |
6d2c429be9db14b93ec10a2bf71829363a5e800f | wikidoc | Reference ranges for blood tests | Reference ranges for blood tests
A reference range is a set of values used by a health professional to interpret a set of medical test results. The range is usually defined as the set of values 95% of the normal population falls within.
The reference range will vary, depending on the age, sex and race of a population,... | Reference ranges for blood tests
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
A reference range is a set of values used by a health professional to interpret a set of medical test results. The range is usually defined as the set of values 95% of the normal population falls within.
The reference range will vary, ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Blood_values | |
7f10bbdc80a9af71d99b37c3b13d8fcfe0b9f743 | wikidoc | Boceprevir clinical pharmacology | Boceprevir clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Pharmacodynamics
Evaluation of Effect of VICTRELIS on QTc Interval
The effect of boceprevir 800 mg and 1200 mg on QTc interval was evaluated in a randomized, multiple-dose, placebo-, and active-controlled (moxifloxacin 400 mg) 4-way crossover thorough QT stu... | Boceprevir clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Pharmacodynamics
Evaluation of Effect of VICTRELIS on QTc Interval
The effect of boceprevir 800 mg and 1200 mg on QTc interval was evaluated in a randomized, multiple-dose, placebo-, and active-controlled (... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Boceprevir_clinical_pharmacology | |
1f8c484f39325a8c6b9928ffc9df1d0b70b1a8c0 | wikidoc | Boceprevir indications and usage | Boceprevir indications and usage
# Indications And Usage
VICTRELIS® (boceprevir) is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 infection, in combination with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin, in adult patients (18 years and older) with compensated liver disease, including cirrhosis, who are previous... | Boceprevir indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Indications And Usage
VICTRELIS® (boceprevir) is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 infection, in combination with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin, in adult patients (18 years and older) with compensated ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Boceprevir_indications_and_usage | |
c0c942bcced80dbca1395e59465858dbdec45da4 | wikidoc | Bortezomib (patient information) | Bortezomib (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Bortezomib is used to treat people with multiple myeloma (a type of cancer of the bone marrow) who have already been treated with at least one other medication. Bortezomib is also used to treat people with mantle cell lymphoma (a fast-growing cancer ... | Bortezomib (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Why this medication is prescribed
Bortezomib is used to treat people with multiple myeloma (a type of cancer of the bone marrow) who have already been treated with at least one other medication. Bortezomib is al... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bortezomib_(patient_information) | |
a25f869ae902c43f0f9d685a32d8dea6e72bde6c | wikidoc | Botanical identity of Soma-Haoma | Botanical identity of Soma-Haoma
Since the late 1700s, when Anquetil-Duperron and others made portions of the Avesta available to western scholarship, several scholars have sought a representative botanical equivalent of the haoma as described in the texts and as used in living Zoroastrian practice. Most of the proposa... | Botanical identity of Soma-Haoma
Since the late 1700s, when Anquetil-Duperron and others made portions of the Avesta available to western scholarship, several scholars have sought a representative botanical equivalent of the haoma as described in the texts and as used in living Zoroastrian practice. Most of the propos... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Botanical_identity_of_Soma-Haoma | |
5ed4ee047de338b130e0fe8025b5a60831b9aa09 | wikidoc | Bourbon virus infection | Bourbon virus infection overview
# Overview
Bourbon virus infection is caused by Bourbon virus, a type of Thogotovirus, which belongs to Orthomyxoviridae family. A tick bite is usually responsible for Bourbon virus infection. The virus is transmitted by arthropods like tics and replicates in both arthropods and verteb... | Bourbon virus infection overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2], Usama Talib, BSc, MD [3], Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [4], Aravind Reddy Kothagadi M.B.B.S[5]
# Overview
Bourbon virus infection is caused by Bourbon virus, a type of Thogoto... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bourbon_virus_infection_overview | |
b397e5eabe50102f4a4600ca8382c1b39a971396 | wikidoc | Severe combined immunodeficiency | Severe combined immunodeficiency
Synonyms and Keywords: Combined Immunodeficiencies; SCID; Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Severe Combined; Alymphocytosis; Severe Mixed Immunodeficiency Syndrome
# Overview
Severe combined immunodeficiency syndromes (SCID) are a heterogeneous group of diseases owing to numerous molecular de... | Severe combined immunodeficiency
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Mohsen Basiri M.D. Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [2]
Synonyms and Keywords: Combined Immunodeficiencies; SCID; Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Severe Combined; Alymphocytosis; Severe Mixed ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Boy_in_the_Bubble_Syndrome | |
99286a38e641686b0e998f2eda288e4628c62e14 | wikidoc | Bromodomain-containing protein 3 | Bromodomain-containing protein 3
Bromodomain-containing protein 3 (BRD3) also known as RING3-like protein (RING3L) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BRD3 gene. This gene was identified based on its homology to the gene encoding the RING3 (BRD2) protein, a serine/threonine kinase. The gene localizes to 9q34,... | Bromodomain-containing protein 3
Bromodomain-containing protein 3 (BRD3) also known as RING3-like protein (RING3L) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BRD3 gene.[1][2][3] This gene was identified based on its homology to the gene encoding the RING3 (BRD2) protein, a serine/threonine kinase. The gene localize... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bromodomain-containing_protein_3 | |
095bc410ae9bbb58414b2c190e42c47900df9ff9 | wikidoc | Bumetanide (patient information) | Bumetanide (patient information)
# IMPORTANT WARNING
Bumetanide is a strong diuretic ('water pill'). It is important that you take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
# Why this medication is prescribed
Bumetanide, a 'water pill,' is used to reduce the swelling and fluid retention caused by various medical probl... | Bumetanide (patient information)
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# IMPORTANT WARNING
Bumetanide is a strong diuretic ('water pill'). It is important that you take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
# Why this medication is prescribed
Bumetanide, a 'water pill,' is used to reduce the swelling and fluid retention caused by... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bumetanide_(patient_information) | |
7811b976e99ba01a94289b3053eefb29022255fd | wikidoc | Chiropractic - Treatment Methods | Chiropractic - Treatment Methods
Spinal manipulation, the most common modality in chiropractic care, is a passive manual maneuver during which a three-joint complex is taken past the normal physiological range of movement without exceeding the anatomical boundary limit. The medicinal use of spinal manipulation can be t... | Chiropractic - Treatment Methods
Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Stephen J. Press [1]
Spinal manipulation, the most common modality in chiropractic care,[1] is a passive manual maneuver during which a three-joint complex is taken past the normal physiological range of movement without exceeding the anatomical boundary limit.[2] ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CMT_Techniques | |
3ce4bec531cdfd8be9f2b705138334c88d2fa292 | wikidoc | Cytochrome c oxidase subunit III | Cytochrome c oxidase subunit III
Cytochrome c oxidase subunit 3 (COX3) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the MT-CO3 gene. Cytochrome c oxidase subunit III is one of main transmembrane subunits of cytochrome c oxidase. Variants of MT-CO3 have been associated with isolated myopathy, severe encephalomyopathy, Lebe... | Cytochrome c oxidase subunit III
Cytochrome c oxidase subunit 3 (COX3) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the MT-CO3 gene.[2] Cytochrome c oxidase subunit III is one of main transmembrane subunits of cytochrome c oxidase. Variants of MT-CO3 have been associated with isolated myopathy, severe encephalomyopathy, ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/COX3 | |
ae62e13715be150421b4d6d08b2cb9c9c24af040 | wikidoc | Carnitine palmitoyltransferase I | Carnitine palmitoyltransferase I
Carnitine palmitoyltransferase I (CPT1) also known as carnitine acyltransferase I, CPTI, CAT1, CoA:carnitine acyl transferase (CCAT), or palmitoylCoA transferase I, is a mitochondrial enzyme responsible for the formation of acyl carnitines by catalyzing the transfer of the acyl group of... | Carnitine palmitoyltransferase I
Carnitine palmitoyltransferase I (CPT1) also known as carnitine acyltransferase I, CPTI, CAT1, CoA:carnitine acyl transferase (CCAT), or palmitoylCoA transferase I, is a mitochondrial enzyme responsible for the formation of acyl carnitines by catalyzing the transfer of the acyl group o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CPT1A | |
3fcd94cacda3c895c2b2d41eb57c303e061767b6 | wikidoc | Cadherin related family member 3 | Cadherin related family member 3
Cadherin related family member 3 (CDHR3), also known as CDH28 or its abbreviation CDHR3, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CDHR3 gene.
The protein is predominately expressed in respiratory epithelium and the first notion of its clinical implications was from the discovery t... | Cadherin related family member 3
Cadherin related family member 3 (CDHR3), also known as CDH28 or its abbreviation CDHR3, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CDHR3 gene.
[1] The protein is predominately expressed in respiratory epithelium[2] and the first notion of its clinical implications was from the disc... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cadherin_related_family_member_3 | |
e1ea3e46dc7f9bc1adb799e36be05c2bdb679e01 | wikidoc | Calcitriol (patient information) | Calcitriol (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Calcitriol is a form of vitamin D that is used to treat and prevent low levels of calcium in the blood of patients whose kidneys or parathyroid glands (glands in the neck that release natural substances to control the amount of calcium in the blood) ... | Calcitriol (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Calcitriol is a form of vitamin D that is used to treat and prevent low levels of calcium in the blood of patients whose kidneys or parathyroid glands (glands in the neck that release natural substances to control the amount of ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Calcitriol_(patient_information) | |
81a1f5366e1d4a47cedd3e0f203c504857316f31 | wikidoc | Capillary leak syndrome | Capillary leak syndrome overview
# Overview
Capillary leak syndrome is a rare medical condition characterized by self-reversing episodes during which the endothelial cells which line the capillaries are thought to separate for a few days, allowing for a leakage of fluid from the circulatory system to the interstitial ... | Capillary leak syndrome overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: M. Hassan, M.B.B.S
# Overview
Capillary leak syndrome is a rare medical condition characterized by self-reversing episodes during which the endothelial cells which line the capillaries are thought to sep... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Capillary_leak_syndrome_overview | |
994adbd47cce09a4bfbdfa833a9cd302b81324e6 | wikidoc | Capreomycin sulfate microbiology | Capreomycin sulfate microbiology
# Microbiology
Capreomycin is active against strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis found in humans.
## Susceptibility Tests
The in vitro susceptibility of strains of M. tuberculosis to capreomycin varies with the media and techniques employed. In general, the minimum inhibitory concen... | Capreomycin sulfate microbiology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
# Microbiology
Capreomycin is active against strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis found in humans.
## Susceptibility Tests
The in vitro susceptibility of strains of M. tub... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Capreomycin_sulfate_microbiology | |
fea7ffb095c272efab9c1958a828857c2526e23a | wikidoc | Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I | Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I
Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I is a ligase enzyme located in the mitochondria involved in the production of urea. Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I (CPS1 or CPSI) transfers an ammonia molecule from glutamine or glutamate to a molecule of bicarbonate that has been phosphorylated by a ... | Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I
Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I is a ligase enzyme located in the mitochondria involved in the production of urea. Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I (CPS1 or CPSI) transfers an ammonia molecule from glutamine or glutamate to a molecule of bicarbonate that has been phosphorylated by a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carbamoyl_phosphate_synthetase_I | |
0789636a5840f53c12d410edccb45c0baaed14f5 | wikidoc | Cardiac catheterization | Cardiac catheterization overview
# Overview
Cardiac catheterization (heart cath) is the insertion of a catheter into a chamber or vessel of the heart. This is done for both investigational and interventional purposes. Coronary catheterization is a subset of this technique, involving the catheterization of the coronary... | Cardiac catheterization overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Cardiac catheterization (heart cath) is the insertion of a catheter into a chamber or vessel of the heart. This is done for both investigational and interventional purposes. Coronary catheterization is a subset of this tech... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cardiac_catheterization_overview | |
51f4cfba8f22fc981e93bb20c54c3e5e2ac50bef | wikidoc | Cardiopulmonary exercise testing | Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is a relatively noninvasive method of testing that measures respiratory gas exchange (e.g., oxygen uptake (VO2), carbon dioxide output (VCO2), minute ventilation (VE), and anaerobic threshold), in addition to monitoring electrocardiography, blood ... | Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is a relatively noninvasive method of testing that measures respiratory gas exchange (e.g., oxygen uptake (VO2), carbon dioxide output (VCO2), minute ventilation (VE), and anaerobic threshold), i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cardiopulmonary_exercise_testing | |
6a819bd84f7090bdbbbafa5b03a7d7bd8f874e92 | wikidoc | Cardiovascular nursing resources | Cardiovascular nursing resources
# Cardiac Anatomy Overview
The heart is one of the most fascinating and important organs in the body. The heart is a muscular organ which functions by squeezing (contracting) to pump oxygenated blood to the other vital organs of the body via the arteries. As shown in the diagram of th... | Cardiovascular nursing resources
Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Waldeck, BSN, RN
# Cardiac Anatomy Overview
The heart is one of the most fascinating and important organs in the body. The heart is a muscular organ which functions by squeezing (contracting) to pump oxygenated blood to the other vital organs of the body via ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cardiovascular_Nursing_Resources | |
71efe73edf5b5c34cdde8d7d5fc4a0c31699b61e | wikidoc | Carnegie Institution for Science | Carnegie Institution for Science
The Carnegie Institution for Science (also called the Carnegie Institution of Washington (CIW)) is a organization in the United States established to support scientific research.
# Departments
Today the CIW directs its efforts in six main areas: plant molecular biology at the Departmen... | Carnegie Institution for Science
The Carnegie Institution for Science (also called the Carnegie Institution of Washington (CIW)) is a organization in the United States established to support scientific research.
# Departments
Today the CIW directs its efforts in six main areas: plant molecular biology at the Departme... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carnegie_Institution_for_Science |
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