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  • Abdominal Pain, Acute
  • Abdominal pain, Chronic
  • Alopecia
  • Amenorrhea
  • Amnesia
  • Anosmia
  • Bleeding, Excessive
  • Breast Lumps
  • Chest Pain
  • Constipation in Adults
  • Constipation in Children
  • Cough in Adults
  • Cough in Children
  • Crying
  • Diarrhea in Adults
  • Diarrhea in Children
  • Diplopia
  • Dizziness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Dyspepsia
  • Dysphagia
  • Dyspnea
  • Dysuria
  • Earache
  • Ear Discharge
  • Edema
  • Edema During Late Pregnancy
  • Epistaxis
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Eyelid Swelling
  • Eye Pain
  • Fever
  • Fever, Acute, in Adults
  • Fever, Chronic (FUO)
  • Fever in Infants and Children
  • Floaters
  • Gas
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Halitosis
  • Headache
  • Hearing Loss
  • Hearing Loss: Sudden Deafness
  • Hematospermia
  • Hematuria
  • Hemoptysis
  • Hiccups
  • Hirsutism
  • Insomnia and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
  • Itching
  • Itching, Anal
  • Jaundice in Adults
  • Jaundice in Neonates
  • Joint Pain, Monarticular
  • Joint Pain, Polyarticular
  • Knee pain
  • Lump in Throat
  • Nasal Congestion and Rhinorrhea
  • Nausea and Vomiting During Early pPregnancy
  • Nausea and Vomiting in Adults
  • Nausea and Vomiting in Infants and Children
  • Neck and Back Pain
  • Neck Mass
  • Nipple Discharge
  • Orthostatis Hypotension
  • Pain
  • Pain, Chronic
  • Palpitations
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Pelvic Pain During Early Pregnancy
  • Polyuria
  • Priapism
  • Red Eye
  • Scrotal Pain
  • Sore Throat
  • Stomatitis
  • Stridor
  • Syncope
  • Tearing
  • Tinnitus
  • Toothache
  • Tremor
  • Urinary Frequency
  • Urinary Incontinence in Adults
  • Urinary Incontinence in Children
  • Urinary Retention
  • Urticaria
  • Vaginal Bleeding
  • Vaginal Bleeding During Early Pregnancy
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Asacol

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): 5-Aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA, mesalamine)
Crohn Disease: Mild to moderate disease

Asbestosis

Asbestos-Related Disorders: Asbestosis
Pleural Fibrosis and Calcification: Asbestos-related

  • cancer and

  • Common Chemical CarcinogensTables

  • pleural effusion with

  • Causes of Pleural Effusion Tables

  • silicosis vs

  • Silicosis: Imaging

    Asboe-Hansen sign

    Pemphigus Vulgaris: Diagnosis

    Ascariasis

    Collecting and Handling Specimens for Microscopic Diagnosis of Parasitic InfectionsTables
    Ascariasis

  • bile duct disease in

  • Causes of Bile Duct ObstructionTables

  • hepatic inflammation in

  • Selected Diseases or Organisms Associated With Liver InflammationTables

  • Löffler syndrome and

  • Löffler Syndrome

    Ascending arousal system

    Coma and Impaired Consciousness: Pathophysiology

    Aschoff bodies

    Rheumatic Fever: Joints

    Ascites

    Interpretation of Some Physical FindingsTables
    Ascites

  • cirrhosis and

  • Child-Turcotte-Pugh Scoring SystemTables

  • paracentesis for

  • GI Procedures for the Generalist: Abdominal Paracentesis
    Ascites: Treatment

  • pleural effusion and

  • Causes of Pleural Effusion Tables

  • portal hypertension and

  • Portal Hypertension: Pathophysiology

    Ascorbic acid

    see Vitamin C

    Aseptic meningitis

    Syndromes Caused by EnterovirusesTables
    Enteroviruses: Aseptic meningitis

    Aseptic necrosis

    Osteonecrosis
    Nontraumatic Risk Factors for OsteonecrosisTables

    Asherman's syndrome

    Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB): Bleeding

    Ashman phenomenon

    Atrial Fibrillation (AF): Diagnosis

    Askin tumor

    Chest Wall Tumors

    Asociality

    Schizophrenia: Symptom categories

    Asparaginase

    Commonly Used Antineoplastic DrugsTables

    Aspartame

  • during pregnancy

  • Drugs in Pregnancy: Social and Illicit Drugs

    Aspartate

    Neurotransmission: Glutamate and aspartate

    Aspartate transaminase (AST)

    The Asymptomatic Patient With Abnormal Laboratory Test Results: Aminotransferases
    Common Patterns of Laboratory Test AbnormalitiesTables
    Common Patterns of Laboratory Test AbnormalitiesTables
    Laboratory Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder: Aminotransferases

  • in acute viral hepatitis

  • Acute Viral Hepatitis: Initial diagnosis

  • in alcoholic liver disease

  • Alcoholic Liver Disease: Diagnosis
    Acute Viral Hepatitis: Initial diagnosis

  • in chronic viral hepatitis

  • Chronic Hepatitis: Diagnosis

    Aspartylglucosaminuria

    Lysosomal Storage DisordersTables

    Asperger syndrome

    Autism Spectrum DisordersTables

    Aspergilloma

    Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA): Pathophysiology
    Aspergillosis: Pathophysiology
    Aspergillosis: Treatment

    Aspergillosis

    Aspergillosis

  • bronchopulmonary

  • Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)
    Diagnostic Criteria for Allergic Bronchopulmonary AspergillosisTables
    Stages of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis*Tables
    Aspergillosis: Symptoms and Signs

  • in cystic fibrosis

  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF): Respiratory

  • invasive

  • Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA): Pathophysiology

  • paranasal sinus

  • Sinusitis: Aspergillosis and candidiasis
    Aspergillosis: Symptoms and Signs

  • pneumonia

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Related Disorders: Evaluation of exacerbations

  • voriconazole in

  • Antifungal Drugs: Voriconazole

    Aspergillus niger infection

    External Otitis: Symptoms and Signs

    Asphyxia

  • in neonate

  • Perinatal Physiology: Cardiovascular function
    Neonatal Resuscitation
    Small-for-Gestational-Age (SGA) Infant: Complications

    Aspiration

  • achalasia and

  • Motility Disorders: Prognosis

  • of blood

  • GI Bleeding: Airway

  • of breast cyst

  • Breast Lumps: Testing

  • chest compressions and

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in Adults: Complications of chest compression

  • endometrial

  • Approach to the Gynecologic Patient: Endometrial aspiration

  • infant foods and

  • Nutrition in Infants: Solid Foods

  • joint

  • Approach to the Patient With Joint Disease: Arthrocentesis
    Arthrocentesis of the shoulder.Figures
    Arthrocentesis of the elbow.Figures
    Arthrocentesis of the knee.Figures

  • meconium

  • Small-for-Gestational-Age (SGA) Infant: Complications
    Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

  • near drowning and

  • Drowning: Hypoxia
    Drowning: Fluid aspiration

  • pneumonia and

  • Aspiration Pneumonitis and Pneumonia: Aspiration pneumonia
    Approach to the Dental Patient: Geriatrics Essentials

  • pneumonitis and

  • Aspiration Pneumonitis and Pneumonia

  • pulmonary

  • Transthoracic Needle Biopsy
    Normal Values for Cardiac Index and Related MeasurementsTables

  • transbronchial

  • Bronchoscopy: Procedure

    Aspirin

    Nonopioid AnalgesicsTables

  • after myocardial infarction

  • Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS): Drugs

  • asthma and

  • Asthma and Related Disorders: Triggers
    Asthma and Related Disorders: Control of triggering factors
    Asthma and Related Disorders: Aspirin-sensitive asthma

  • in atherosclerosis

  • Atherosclerosis: Antiplatelet drugs

  • in atrial fibrillation

  • Atrial Fibrillation (AF): Prevention of thromboembolism

  • in atrial flutter

  • Atrial Flutter: Treatment

  • in coronary artery disease

  • Angina Pectoris: Drugs
    Drugs for Coronary Artery Disease Tables
    Chemoprevention and Immunization For Elderly PatientsTables

  • dental procedures and

  • Systemic Disorders and the Mouth: Drugs

  • during breastfeeding

  • Some Drugs Contraindicated for Breastfeeding MothersTables

  • in elderly

  • Effect of Aging on Drug ResponseTables
    Drug-Disease Interactions in the ElderlyTables

  • ginkgo interactions with

  • Some Possible Dietary Supplement–Drug Interactions*Tables

  • ginseng interactions with

  • Some Possible Dietary Supplement–Drug Interactions*Tables

  • in Kawasaki disease

  • Kawasaki Disease (KD): Treatment

  • mucosal burn and

  • Some Disorders of the Oral Region by Predominant Site of InvolvementTables

  • in myocardial infarction

  • Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS): Antiplatelet drugs

  • nephrotoxicity of

  • Analgesic Nephropathy

  • niacin deficiency and

  • Potential Vitamin-Drug InteractionsTables

  • ototoxicity of

  • Drug-Induced Ototoxicity

  • in pain

  • Treatment of Pain: Nonopioid Analgesics

  • in peripheral arterial disease

  • Peripheral Arterial Disease: Treatment

  • platelet dysfunction and

  • Acquired Platelet Dysfunction

  • poisoning with

  • Aspirin and Other Salicylate Poisoning

  • in polycythemia vera

  • Polycythemia Vera: Aspirin

  • in pregnancy

  • Some Drugs With Adverse Effects During PregnancyTables

  • Reye's syndrome and

  • Reye's Syndrome

  • in rheumatic fever

  • Rheumatic Fever: Treatment

  • sensitivity to

  • Allergic Rhinitis: Diagnosis
    Allergic Rhinitis: Treatment

  • in stroke

  • Ischemic Stroke: Acute

  • in stroke prevention

  • Ischemic Stroke: Long term

    Asplenia

  • chemoprophylaxis in

  • Pneumococcal Infections: Prophylactic antibiotics

  • congenital

  • Characteristic Clinical Findings in Some Primary Immunodeficiency DisordersTables

  • vaccination in

  • Immunization: Risks, Restrictions, and High-Risk Groups

    Asp stings

    Puss Moth Caterpillar (Asp) Stings

    Assist-control ventilation

    Overview of Mechanical Ventilation: Volume-cycled ventilation

  • in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure

  • Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (AHRF, ARDS): Mechanical ventilation in cardiogenic pulmonary edema

  • in ARDS

  • Initial Ventilator Management in ALI/ARDSSidebars

  • in COPD

  • Ventilatory Failure: ACRF

    Assisted living

    Assisted-Living Programs

  • funding for

  • Funding Sources by Type of CareTables

    Assisted reproduction techniques

    Assisted Reproductive Techniques

    Assisted suicide

    Suicidal Behavior: Physician Aid in Dying
    Other Concerns Related to Dying: Legal and ethical concerns

    Assistive devices

    Assistive DevicesTables
    Therapeutic and Assistive Devices
    Correct cane height. Figures
    Fitting crutches.Figures
    Ambulation AidsTables
    Gait Disorders in the Elderly: Assistive devices

    AST

    see Aspartate transaminase

    Astereognosis

    Function and Dysfunction of the Cerebral Lobes: Parietal lobes

    Asterixis

    Interpretation of Some Physical FindingsTables
    Portosystemic Encephalopathy: Symptoms and Signs
    Approach to the Genitourinary Patient: Neurologic examination

    Asthma

    see also Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
    Asthma and Related Disorders

  • in adolescents

  • Asthma and Related Disorders: Infants, children, and adolescents

  • air travel and

  • Air Travel: Decreased O2 tension

  • aspergillosis in

  • Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)
    Diagnostic Criteria for Allergic Bronchopulmonary AspergillosisTables

  • aspirin-sensitive

  • Asthma and Related Disorders: Triggers
    Asthma and Related Disorders: Control of triggering factors
    Asthma and Related Disorders: Aspirin-sensitive asthma

  • breath sounds in

  • Approach to the Pulmonary Patient: Auscultation

  • bronchiolitis vs

  • Bronchiolitis: Diagnosis

  • bronchitis and

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Related Disorders

  • chronic

  • Drug Treatment of Chronic Asthma*Tables
    Asthma and Related Disorders: Treatment of chronic asthma
    Steps of Asthma Management*Tables

  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease vs

  • Factors That May Help Differentiate Asthma and COPDTables

  • classification of

  • Asthma and Related Disorders: Classification
    Classification of Asthma Control*, † Tables

  • COPD vs

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Related Disorders: Diagnosis
    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Related Disorders: Pulmonary function tests

  • cough-variant

  • Some Causes of CoughTables
    Asthma and Related Disorders: Symptoms and Signs
    Some Causes of Cough in ChildrenTables

  • death from

  • Asthma and Related Disorders: Prognosis

  • diving and

  • Barotrauma: Prevention

  • drug-induced

  • Substances With Toxic Pulmonary EffectsTables

  • exacerbations of

  • Asthma and Related Disorders: Evaluation of exacerbations
    Asthma and Related Disorders: Treatment of acute exacerbation
    Drug Treatment of Asthma Exacerbations*Tables

  • exercise-induced

  • Asthma and Related Disorders: Exercise-induced asthma

  • in infants and children

  • Asthma and Related Disorders: Infants, children, and adolescents

  • occupational

  • Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: Pathophysiology
    Occupational Asthma

  • pregnancy and

  • Asthma and Related Disorders: Pregnant women
    Asthma in Pregnancy

  • pulmonary function tests in

  • Airflow, Lung Volumes, and Flow-Volume Loop: Obstructive disorders

  • rhinitis and

  • Allergic Rhinitis

  • status

  • Ventilatory Failure: Status asthmaticus (SA)

  • treatment of

  • Asthma and Related Disorders: Treatment
    Drug Treatment of Chronic Asthma*Tables
    Drug Treatment of Asthma Exacerbations*Tables
    Steps of Asthma Management*Tables

  • triggers of

  • Asthma and Related Disorders: Triggers
    Asthma and Related Disorders: Control of triggering factors

  • ventilatory failure in

  • Ventilatory Failure

    Astigmatic keratotomy

    Refractive Surgery: Radial and Astigmatic Keratotomy

    Astigmatism

    Errors of refraction. Figures
    Refractive Error

  • surgery for

  • Refractive Surgery: Radial and Astigmatic Keratotomy

    Astraphobia

    Phobic Disorders: Specific phobias

    Astringents

    Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Astringents

    Astrocytoma

    Common Localizing Manifestations of Brain Tumors Tables
    Gliomas

  • in children

  • Brain Tumors in Children: Astrocytomas

    Astrovirus infection

    Gastroenteritis: Symptoms and Signs

    Astrovirus infections

    Gastroenteritis: Viruses

    Asymptomatic bacteriuria

    Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections: Asymptomatic bacteruria
    Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections: Asymptomatic bacteriuria

    Asystole

    Adult comprehensive emergency cardiac care.Figures
    Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in Adults: Dysrhythmia Treatment

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