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Abacavir

Drugs For HIV InfectionTables

Abatacept

Autoimmune Disorders: Treatment

  • in rheumatoid arthritis

  • Drugs Used to Treat Rheumatoid ArthritisTables
    Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Immunosuppressive Drugs

    Abdomen

    Biology of the Digestive System
    Digestive SystemFigures

  • abscess of

  • Abdominal Abscesses
    Actinomycosis: Abdominal

  • birth defects of

  • Abdominal Wall Defects (Omphalocele and Gastroschisis)

  • examination of

  • in aortic aneurysm

  • Aneurysms: Diagnosis

  • in ascites

  • Ascites: Symptoms

  • in digestive system disorders

  • Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders: Medical History and Physical Examination

  • in gynecologic disorders

  • Gynecologic Examination

  • in heart disease

  • Diagnosis of Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders

  • in high blood pressure

  • High Blood Pressure: Diagnosis

  • in newborn

  • Physical Examination of the Newborn

  • in superior mesenteric artery disease

  • Occlusive Peripheral Arterial Disease: Superior Mesenteric Artery

  • fluid in (ascites)

  • Ascites

  • removal of (paracentesis)

  • Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders: Paracentesis
    Ascites: Diagnosis

  • injury to

  • Abdominal Injuries

  • pain in

  • Acute Abdominal Pain
    Abdominal Pain in Newborns, Infants, and Young ChildrenTables
    History in People With Acute Abdominal PainTables
    Causes of Abdominal Pain by LocationFigures
    Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders: Medical History and Physical Examination

  • in appendicitis

  • Appendicitis: Symptoms
    Appendicitis in Children: Symptoms and Diagnosis

  • chronic

  • Chronic and Recurring Abdominal Pain
    Physical Causes and Features of Chronic Abdominal PainTables

  • in Crohn's disease

  • Crohn's Disease: Symptoms

  • in familial Mediterranean fever

  • Familial Mediterranean Fever: Symptoms

  • in infants

  • Feeding Problems: Vomiting

  • injury-related

  • Abdominal Injuries: Symptoms

  • in intestinal obstruction

  • Intestinal Obstruction: Symptoms and Diagnosis

  • in intussusception

  • Intussusception: Symptoms

  • in ischemic colitis

  • Ischemic Colitis: Symptoms and Diagnosis

  • in pancreatic cancer

  • Pancreatic Cancer: Treatment

  • in pancreatitis

  • Acute Pancreatitis: Symptoms
    Chronic Pancreatitis: Symptoms

  • in peptic ulcers

  • Peptic Ulcer: Symptoms
    What Are the Complications of Peptic Ulcers?Sidebar

  • recurring

  • Chronic and Recurring Abdominal Pain
    Physical Causes and Features of Chronic Abdominal PainTables

  • in ruptured spleen

  • Spleen Injury: Symptoms

  • in splenic enlargement

  • Enlarged Spleen: Symptoms

  • radiation injury to

  • Radiation Injury: Local Radiation Injury

  • stretch marks on, during pregnancy

  • Physical Changes During Pregnancy: Skin

    Abdominal aorta, aneurysm of

    Aneurysms: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
    Where Do Aortic Aneurysms Occur?Figures

    Abdominal cavity

    Biology of the Digestive System

    Abdominal compartment syndrome

    Abdominal Injuries: Complications

    Abdominal wall

  • hernia of

  • Abdominal Wall Hernias

    Abducens nerve

    Testing Cranial NervesTables
    Palsies of Cranial Nerves That Control Eye Movement: Sixth Cranial Nerve (Abducens Nerve) Palsy

    Abetalipoproteinemia

    Hypolipoproteinemia

    ABO incompatibility

    What Is Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn?Sidebar

    Abortion

    Abortion
    Understanding the Language of LossSidebar

  • for adolescent

  • Contraception and Adolescent Pregnancy

  • spontaneous

  • see Miscarriage

    Abrasions

    Wounds

    Abraxane

    Chemotherapy DrugsTables

    Abruptio placentae

    Vaginal Bleeding During Late Pregnancy: Causes
    Some Causes and Features of Vaginal Bleeding During Late PregnancyTables
    Placental Abruption (Abruptio Placentae)
    Problems With the PlacentaFigures

    Abscess

  • abdominal

  • Abdominal Abscesses
    Actinomycosis: Abdominal

  • anus and rectum

  • Anorectal Abscess

  • Bartholin gland

  • Nearby Infections: Vulvitis and BartholinitisSidebar

  • brain

  • Abscess of the Brain

  • coma with

  • Some Causes of Stupor and ComaTables

  • with ear infection

  • Middle Ear Infections in Young Children: Complications

  • headache with

  • Some Causes and Features of HeadachesTables

  • in meningitis

  • Meningitis in Children: Symptoms and Diagnosis

  • breast

  • Staphylococcus aureus Infections: Symptoms
    Breast Infection and Abscess

  • chest

  • Actinomycosis: Thoracic

  • face

  • Actinomycosis: Cervicofacial

  • fallopian tube

  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): Symptoms

  • hand

  • Hand and Finger Infections: Hand Abscess

  • jaw

  • Actinomycosis: Cervicofacial

  • lacrimal sac

  • Dacryocystitis

  • lung

  • Pneumonia: Complications
    Abscess in the Lungs
    Staphylococcus aureus Infections: Symptoms

  • parapharyngeal

  • Tonsillar Cellulitis and Abscess

  • pelvic

  • Actinomycosis: Pelvic

  • periapical

  • Toothache: Causes

  • pilonidal

  • Pilonidal Disease

  • retroperitoneal

  • Abdominal Abscesses: Causes and Symptoms

  • skin

  • Staphylococcus aureus Infections: Symptoms
    Folliculitis and Skin Abscesses

  • in acne

  • Acne: Symptoms

  • sweat gland

  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa

  • throat (retropharyngeal)

  • Sore Throat: Abscess
    Some Causes and Features of Sore ThroatTables
    Retropharyngeal Abscess

  • tonsillar

  • Sore Throat: Abscess
    Tonsillar Cellulitis and Abscess

  • tooth

  • Periapical Abscess

  • urethral

  • Urethritis: Complications
    Gynecologic Cysts: Skene's Duct Cyst

    Absence (petit mal) seizures

    Seizure Disorders: Generalized Seizures
    Brain Activity During a SeizureFigures

    Abuse

  • child

  • Gonorrhea: Symptoms
    Child Neglect and Abuse

  • foster care for

  • Foster Care

  • information resources on


  • domestic

  • Domestic Violence
    Children Who Witness Domestic ViolenceSidebar

  • information resources on


  • drug

  • see Drugs, abuse of

  • elder

  • Elder Mistreatment
    When to Suspect MistreatmentSidebar

  • financial

  • Types of Elder Mistreatment: Abuse

  • psychologic

  • Domestic Violence
    Types of Elder Mistreatment: Abuse

  • sexual

  • Domestic Violence
    Rape
    Child Neglect and Abuse: Sexual Abuse
    Child Neglect and Abuse: Sexual Abuse
    Child Neglect and Abuse: Sexual Abuse

  • vaginal discharge and

  • Vaginal Discharge: What the doctor doesTables

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