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Adalimumab

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Anticytokine drugs
Other Drugs Used to Treat Rheumatoid ArthritisTables
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Other agents
Some Immunotherapeutic Agents in Clinical Use* Tables

Adam (methylenedioxymethamphetamine)

Amphetamines: Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy, MDMA)

ADAM33 gene

Asthma and Related Disorders: Etiology

ADAMTS13

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) and Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (HUS): Adults

Adapalene

How various drugs work in treating acne.Figures
Drugs Used to Treat AcneTables
Acne and Related Disorders: Mild acne

Addiction

see also Drug dependence (abuse, addiction, habituation)
Treatment of Pain: Opioid Analgesics
Drug Use and Dependence: Definitions

Addison disease

Principles of Endocrinology: Other hormones
Addison Disease
Test Results That Suggest Addison DiseaseTables

  • adrenal crisis in

  • Addison Disease: Adrenal crisis
    Addison Disease: Adrenal crisis

  • cutaneous manifestations of

  • Skin Manifestations of Internal Disease: Endocrinopathies
    Addison Disease: Symptoms and Signs

    Addison's disease

    see also Adrenal insufficiency
    Oral Findings in Systemic DisordersTables

    Adefovir

    Comparison of Drugs Commonly Used to Treat Chronic Viral Hepatitis BTables
    Chronic Hepatitis: HBV

    Adenine phosphoribosyltransferase deficiency

    Disorders of Purine and Pyrimidine MetabolismTables
    Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism Disorders: Adenine phosphoribosyltransferase deficiency

    Adenitis

  • Yersinia

  • Plague and Other Yersinia Infections: Other Yersinia Infections

    Adenocarcinoma

  • anorectal

  • Anorectal Cancer

  • cervical

  • Cancer-Associated VirusesTables
    Screening Procedures in Average-Risk Asymptomatic People As Recommended by the American Cancer Society*Tables
    Cervical Cancer

  • colorectal

  • Colorectal Cancer
    Staging Colorectal Cancer*Tables

  • endometrial

  • Endometrial Cancer
    Staging of Endometrial Carcinoma*Tables

  • esophageal

  • Esophageal Cancer
    Staging Esophageal Cancer*Tables

  • fallopian tube

  • Fallopian Tube Cancer

  • gastric

  • Gastritis: Postgastrectomy Gastritis
    Stomach Cancer

  • lung

  • Features of Lung CancerTables

  • ovarian

  • Ovarian Cancer
    Types of Ovarian CancersTables
    Surgical Staging of Ovarian Carcinoma*Tables
    Postoperative Treatment of Ovarian Cancer by Stage and TypeTables

  • pancreatic

  • Pancreatic Cancer

  • prostatic

  • Prostate Cancer

  • renal

  • Renal Cell Carcinoma

  • small-bowel

  • Small-Bowel Tumors

    Adenoid cystic carcinoma

    Airway Tumors
    Salivary Gland Tumors: Malignant salivary gland tumors

    Adenoidectomy

    Adenoid Disorders: Treatment

    Adenoids

    Approach to the Patient With Nasal and Pharyngeal Symptoms: Throat

  • hypertrophy of

  • Adenoid Disorders

    Adenolymphangitis

    Filarial Nematode Infections: Symptoms and Signs

    Adenoma

  • adrenal

  • see also Cushing's syndrome (disease)
    Cushing Syndrome: Treatment
    Primary Aldosteronism
    Differential Diagnosis of AldosteronismTables
    Nonfunctional Adrenal Masses

  • in MEN 1 syndrome

  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 1 (MEN 1): Other manifestations

  • virilism and

  • Adrenal Virilism

  • bile duct

  • Benign Liver Tumors: Other benign tumors

  • hepatic

  • Benign Liver Tumors: Hepatocellular adenoma

  • oral contraceptives and

  • Contraception: Adverse effects

  • in MEN syndromes

  • Conditions Associated With MEN SyndromesTables
    Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 1 (MEN 1)
    Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 1 (MEN 1): Other manifestations
    Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 2A (MEN 2A)
    Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 2B (MEN 2B)

  • pancreatic

  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 1 (MEN 1): Pancreas

  • parathyroid

  • Hypercalcemia: Pathophysiology
    Hypercalcemia: Hyperparathyroidism

  • in MEN syndromes

  • Conditions Associated With MEN SyndromesTables
    Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 1 (MEN 1): Parathyroid
    Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 2A (MEN 2A): Parathyroid

  • pituitary

  • Common Localizing Manifestations of Brain Tumors Tables
    Pituitary Tumors

  • ACTH-secreting

  • Cushing Syndrome: Etiology
    Cushing Syndrome: Diagnosis
    Cushing Syndrome: Treatment

  • growth hormone-secreting

  • Gigantism and Acromegaly

  • in MEN-I syndrome

  • Conditions Associated With MEN SyndromesTables
    Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 1 (MEN 1): Pituitary

  • prolactin-secreting

  • Galactorrhea

  • removal of

  • Gigantism and Acromegaly: Treatment

  • TSH-secreting

  • Hyperthyroidism: Etiology

  • salivary gland

  • Salivary Gland Tumors: Benign tumors

  • thyroid

  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 1 (MEN 1): Other manifestations
    Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 2B (MEN 2B): Symptoms and Signs

  • villous

  • Causes of Metabolic AlkalosisTables

    Adenomatosis

    Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes
    Conditions Associated With MEN SyndromesTables

    Adenomatous polyposis

  • familial

  • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

    Adenosine

  • in arrhythmias

  • Antiarrhythmic Drugs (Vaughan Williams Classification) Tables

  • in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

  • Drugs for Resuscitation*Tables

  • in elderly

  • Effect of Aging on Drug ResponseTables

  • stress test with

  • Stress Testing: Pharmacologic stress testing

  • in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

  • Reentrant Supraventricular Tachycardias (SVT, PSVT): Treatment

    Adenosine deaminase (ADA)

  • assay of

  • Advanced Laboratory Tests for Immunodeficiency Tables

  • deficiency of

  • Disorders of Purine and Pyrimidine MetabolismTables
    Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism Disorders: Adenosine deaminase deficiency

    Adenosine diphosphate (ADP)

  • platelet deficiency of

  • Results of Aggregation Tests in Hereditary Disorders of Platelet FunctionTables
    Hereditary Intrinsic Platelet Disorders: Disorders of activation

    S-Adenosyl-l-methionine

    S-Adenosyl-l-Methionine

    Adenotonsillectomy

    Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: Treatment

    Adenovirus infection

    Gastroenteritis: Viruses
    Gastroenteritis: Symptoms and Signs
    Community-Acquired Pneumonia in ChildrenTables
    Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Etiology
    Some Respiratory VirusesTables
    Adenovirus Infections

  • conjunctival

  • Viral Conjunctivitis

  • corneal

  • Superficial Punctate Keratitis

    Adenylate kinase deficiency

    Disorders of Purine and Pyrimidine MetabolismTables

    Adenylosuccinase deficiency

    Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism Disorders: Adenylosuccinase deficiency

    Adenylosuccinate lyase deficiency

    Disorders of Purine and Pyrimidine MetabolismTables

    ADH

    see Antidiuretic hormone

    Adhesins

    Factors Facilitating Microbial Invasion: Microbial Adherence

    Adhesives

  • tissue

  • Lacerations: Materials and methods

    Adie pupil

    Some Common Causes of AnisocoriaTables

    Adie's pupil

    Autonomic Nervous System: Physical examination
    Common Pupillary AbnormalitiesTables

    Adipose tissue

  • in diabetes mellitus

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Type 2

    Adjustment sleep disorder

    Some Causes of Insomnia and Excessive Daytime SleepinessTables
    Insomnia and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS): Adjustment insomnia

    Adnexa

    see Fallopian tubes
    see Ovary(ies)

    Adolescents

  • behavioral disorders in

  • Disruptive Behavioral Disorders

  • care of

  • Recommendations for Preventive Care During Adolescencea Tables
    Approach to the Care of Adolescents

  • chronic illness in

  • Children with Chronic Health Conditions: Effects on the children

  • communication with

  • Approach to the Care of Adolescents: Emotional Growth
    Adolescent Development: Emotional Development

  • development of

  • Adolescent Development

  • diabetes mellitus in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Adolescents

  • drug nonadherence in

  • Nonadherence in Children

  • growth of

  • Approach to the Care of Adolescents: Physical Growth
    Physical Growth and Sexual Maturation of Adolescents

  • HIV infection in

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in Infants and Children: Transmission
    Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in Infants and Children: Prevention of adolescent transmission

  • mental disorders in

  • Mental Disorders in Children and Adolescents
    SSRIs for Treating Children ≥ 12 YrTables
    Selected Drugs for Bipolar Disorder*Tables

  • nausea and vomiting in

  • Some Causes of Vomiting in Infants, Children, and AdolescentsTables

  • pregnancy in

  • Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Maternal age

  • sports screening for

  • Sports Injury

  • substance use disorders in

  • Substance Use in Children and Adolescents

  • suicide in

  • Depressive Disorders: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
    Suicidal Behavior in Children and Adolescents

  • vaccines for

  • Recommended Immunization Schedule for Ages 7–18 yrTables
    Catch-up Immunization Schedule for Ages 4 mo–18 yrTables

  • violence and

  • Violence in Children and Adolescents

    Adrenal crisis

    Addison Disease: Adrenal crisis
    Addison Disease: Adrenal crisis

    Adrenalectomy

  • in Cushing syndrome

  • Cushing Syndrome: Treatment

  • Nelson syndrome after

  • Cushing Syndrome: Nelson syndrome

    Adrenal gland

    Adrenal Disorders

  • adenoma of

  • Primary Aldosteronism
    Differential Diagnosis of AldosteronismTables
    Nonfunctional Adrenal Masses

  • in MEN 1 syndrome

  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 1 (MEN 1): Other manifestations

  • virilism and

  • Adrenal Virilism

  • carcinoma of

  • Nonfunctional Adrenal Masses

  • congenital hyperplasia of

  • Adrenal Virilism

  • cysts of

  • Nonfunctional Adrenal Masses

  • hemorrhage of

  • Nonfunctional Adrenal Masses

  • hyperfunction of

  • see also Aldosteronism
    see also Cushing's syndrome (disease)
    Adrenal Virilism
    Diagnostic Tests in Cushing SyndromeTables
    Differential Diagnosis of AldosteronismTables

  • hypofunction of

  • see also Addison's disease
    Addison Disease
    Test Results That Suggest Addison DiseaseTables

  • in MEN syndromes

  • Conditions Associated With MEN SyndromesTables
    Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 2A (MEN 2A): Adrenal

  • metastases to

  • Lung Carcinoma: Metastases

  • nonfunctional masses of

  • Nonfunctional Adrenal Masses

  • pheochromocytoma of

  • Thyroid Cancers: Treatment
    Pheochromocytoma

  • in MEN syndromes

  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 2B (MEN 2B): Symptoms and Signs

  • removal of

  • see Adrenalectomy

  • transplantation of

  • Tissue Transplantation: Adrenal autografting

  • tuberculosis of

  • Nonfunctional Adrenal Masses
    Tuberculosis (TB): Other sites

    Adrenal insufficiency

    see also Addison's disease

  • primary

  • Addison Disease
    Test Results That Suggest Addison DiseaseTables

  • secondary

  • Addison Disease: Testing
    Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
    Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency: Key Points

  • sepsis and

  • Sepsis and Septic Shock: Diagnosis

    Adrenal virilism

    Adrenal Virilism

    Adrenarche

    Male Reproductive Endocrinology and Related Disorders: Sexual Differentiation, Adrenarche, and Puberty
    Female Reproductive Endocrinology: Puberty

    β-Adrenergic agonists

  • in asthma

  • Drug Treatment of Chronic Asthma*Tables
    Drug Treatment of Asthma Exacerbations*Tables
    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Related Disorders: Drug therapy

  • in COPD

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Related Disorders: Drug therapy
    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Related Disorders: Drug therapy

  • in elderl

  • Drug-Disease Interactions in the ElderlyTables

  • in hyperkalemia

  • Hyperkalemia: Moderate to severe hyperkalemia

  • in hypertension

  • Adrenergic Modifiers for HypertensionTables
    Hypertension: Adrenergic modifiers

  • in pain

  • Drugs for Neuropathic PainTables

    α-Adrenergic blocking agents

    see Beta-blockers
    Adrenergic Modifiers for HypertensionTables
    Hypertension: Adrenergic modifiers

  • in benign prostatic hypertrophy

  • Benign Prostate Disease: Drug therapy

  • in elderly

  • Drug-Disease Interactions in the ElderlyTables

    Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

    Principles of Endocrinology: Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

  • in adrenal insufficiency

  • Addison Disease: Testing

  • blood levels of

  • Generalized Hypopituitarism: Laboratory testing
    Cushing Syndrome: Diagnosis

  • deficiency of

  • Generalized Hypopituitarism: Symptoms and Signs
    Selective Pituitary Hormone Deficiencies
    Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency

  • during pregnancy

  • Physiology of Pregnancy: Endocrine

  • ectopic

  • Cushing Syndrome: Etiology
    Cushing Syndrome: Diagnosis
    Diagnostic Tests in Cushing SyndromeTables
    Cushing Syndrome: Treatment

  • in gout

  • Gout: Treatment of acute attacks

  • hypersecretion of

  • see Cushing's syndrome (disease)

  • pancreatic tumor secretion of

  • Pancreatic Endocrine TumorsTables

  • stimulation test with

  • Addison Disease: Testing
    Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Diagnosis

    Adrenogenital syndrome

    Adrenal Virilism
    Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

    Adrenoleukodystrophy

    Disorders of Fatty Acid, Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid, and Glycerol MetabolismTables
    Peroxisomal Disorders: Zellweger syndrome (ZS), neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy, and infantile Refsum's disease (IRD)
    Peroxisomal Disorders: X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy

    Adrenomyeloneuropathy

    Peroxisomal Disorders: X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy

    Adult chlamydial conjunctivitis

    Adult Inclusion Conjunctivitis

    Adult respiratory distress syndrome

    see Acute respiratory distress syndrome

    Adult T-cell leukemia-lymphoma

    Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas: Symptoms and Signs

    Advance directive

    Advance Directives

    Advanced sleep phase syndrome

    Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders: Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, altered sleep phase types

    Adverse drug reactions

    see also Hypersensitivity reactions
    Adverse Drug Reactions
    Classification of Adverse Drug ReactionsTables

  • in children

  • Principles of Drug Treatment in Children: Adverse effects and toxicity

  • in elderly

  • Drug-Related Problems in the Elderly
    Preventable Causes of Drug-Related ProblemsTables
    High-Risk Drugs in the Elderly (Based on the Beers Criteria)Tables

    Adynamic ileus

    Ileus

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