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  • Breast Lumps
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  • Constipation in Adults
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  • Cough in Adults
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  • Earache
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Neck and Back Pain
  • Neck Mass
  • Nipple Discharge
  • Orthostatis Hypotension
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  • Pain, Chronic
  • Palpitations
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  • Pelvic Pain During Early Pregnancy
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Bicalutamide

Commonly Used Antineoplastic DrugsTables

Bicarbonate

see Sodium bicarbonate

Biceps reflex

Approach to the Neurologic Patient: Reflexes

Bichromate poisoning

Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

Bicipital tendinitis

Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis: Diagnosis

BiCNU (carmustine)

Commonly Used Antineoplastic DrugsTables

BiCROS hearing aid

Hearing Loss: Hearing aids

Bidrin poisoning

Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

Bifascicular block

Bundle Branch and Fascicular Block

Bifenthrin poisoning

Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

D-Bifunctional protein deficiency

Disorders of Fatty Acid, Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid, and Glycerol MetabolismTables

Biguanides

Characteristics of Oral Antihyperglycemics Tables
Combination Oral Antihyperglycemics by ClassTables
Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Oral antihyperglycemic drugs

  • in elderly

  • Drug Categories of Concern in the Elderly: Antihyperglycemics

    Bile

    Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

  • drug excretion in

  • Drug Excretion: Biliary excretion

  • leakage of

  • Abdominal Trauma: Complications

    Bile acid sequestrants

    Lipid–Lowering DrugsTables
    Dyslipidemia: Elevated LDL cholesterol

    Bile ducts

    see also Biliary tract
    Overview of Bilirubin MetabolismSidebars
    Approach to the Patient With Liver Disease
    Approach to the Patient With Liver DiseaseFigures
    Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

  • calculi in

  • Choledocholithiasis and Cholangitis

  • cholangiography of

  • Imaging Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder: Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC)

  • cirrhosis of

  • Approach to the Patient With Liver Disease: Pathophysiology
    Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)

  • fibrosing inflammation of

  • Sclerosing Cholangitis

  • obstruction of

  • see also Cholestasis
    Choledocholithiasis and Cholangitis
    Causes of Bile Duct ObstructionTables

  • posttransplantation stricture of

  • Liver Transplantation: Complications

  • tumors of

  • Primary Liver Cancer: Cholangiocarcinoma
    Tumors of the Gallbladder and Bile Ducts
    Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cancer: Infections

  • ultrasonography of

  • Imaging Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder: Ultrasonography

    Bile salts (bile acids)

    Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

  • therapeutic

  • Cholelithiasis: Stone dissolution

    Bilevel positive airway pressure (BIPAP)

  • in mechanical ventilation

  • Overview of Mechanical Ventilation: Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV)

    Bilevel positive airway pressure ventilation

    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Related Disorders: Ventilatory assistance

    Bilharziasis

    see also Schistosomiasis
    Schistosomiasis
    Simplified Schistosoma life cycle.Figures

    Biliary atresia

    Neonatal Cholestasis: Etiology
    Neonatal Cholestasis: Diagnosis

    Biliary colic

    Cholelithiasis: Symptoms and Signs

  • acalculous

  • Acalculous Biliary Pain

    Biliary sludge

    Imaging Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder: Ultrasonography
    Cholelithiasis: Pathophysiology

    Biliary tract

    see also Bile ducts

  • air in

  • Imaging Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder: Plain x-ray of the abdomen

  • carcinoma of

  • Primary Liver Cancer: Cholangiocarcinoma

  • congenital disorders of

  • Neonatal Cholestasis
    Diagnostic Evaluation for Neonatal CholestasisTables

  • fluke infection of

  • Clonorchiasis: Symptoms and Signs

  • imaging studies of

  • Imaging Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder

    Biliopancreatic diversion

    Bariatric Surgery: Biliopancreatic diversion with a duodenal switch

    Bilirubin

    see also Jaundice

  • blood levels of

  • in anemia

  • Evaluation of Anemia: Testing

  • in cholestasis

  • Laboratory Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder: Bilirubin

  • in cirrhosis

  • Child-Turcotte-Pugh Scoring SystemTables

  • conjugated (direct-reacting)

  • Overview of Bilirubin MetabolismSidebars
    Jaundice: Mechanisms of hyperbilirubinemia
    Mechanisms and Some Causes of Jaundice in AdultsTables
    Laboratory Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder: Bilirubin

  • excess of

  • see Hyperbilirubinemia
    Jaundice: Mechanisms of hyperbilirubinemia

  • fetal

  • Perinatal Physiology: Bilirubin metabolism

  • metabolism of

  • Overview of Bilirubin MetabolismSidebars
    Metabolic, Electrolyte, and Toxic Disorders in Neonates: Pathophysiology

  • unconjugated (indirect-reacting)

  • Overview of Bilirubin MetabolismSidebars
    Jaundice: Mechanisms of hyperbilirubinemia
    Mechanisms and Some Causes of Jaundice in AdultsTables
    Laboratory Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder: Bilirubin

  • urinary

  • Laboratory Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder: Bilirubin
    Approach to the Genitourinary Patient: Urinalysis

    Bilirubinuria

    Laboratory Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder: Bilirubin
    Approach to the Genitourinary Patient: Urinalysis

    Billroth procedures

    Peptic Ulcer Disease: Surgery

    Biloma

    Abdominal Trauma: Complications
    Hepatic Injury: Complications

    Bimatoprost

    Drugs Used to Treat GlaucomaTables

    Binasal field defect

    Types of Field Defects Tables

    Binge eating disorder

    Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome: Eating disorders
    Binge Eating Disorder

    Binswanger disease

    Vascular Dementia

    Bioavailability

    Formulas Defining Basic Pharmacokinetic ParametersTables
    Drug Bioavailability
    Representative plasma concentration–time relationship after a single oral dose of a hypothetical drug.Figures

    Bioelectrical impedance analysis

    Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome: Body composition analysis

    Biofeedback

    Types of Alternative MedicineTables
    Mind-Body Medicine: Biofeedback

  • in fecal incontinence

  • Fecal Incontinence: Treatment

  • in functional abdominal pain

  • Chronic and Recurrent Abdominal Pain: Treatment

    Biofilm

    Factors Facilitating Microbial Invasion: Biofilm

    Bioimpedance

  • thoracic

  • Monitoring and Testing the Critical Care Patient: Thoracic bioimpedance

    Biological warfare

    Biological Warfare and Terrorism

    Biologic response modifiers

    see also Immunotherapy

  • in cancer

  • Commonly Used Antineoplastic DrugsTables
    Modalities of Cancer Therapy: Biologic response modifiers

  • in rheumatoid arthritis

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Biologic agents

    Biologic therapy

    Types of Alternative MedicineTables
    Biologically Based Practices

    Biopsy

    see at specific organs

    Biopterin synthesis deficiency

    Disorders of Amino Acid and Organic Acid MetabolismTables

    Bioterrorism

    Biological Warfare and Terrorism

    Biotin

    Biotin and Pantothenic Acid

  • drug interactions with

  • Potential Vitamin-Drug InteractionsTables

    Biotinidase deficiency

    Disorders of Amino Acid and Organic Acid MetabolismTables

    Biot respiration

    Coma and Impaired Consciousness: Respiratory patterns

    Biot's respiration

    Approach to the Pulmonary Patient: Inspection

    Bipolar disorders

    Bipolar Disorders

  • in children and adolescents

  • Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents
    Selected Drugs for Bipolar Disorder*Tables

  • physical disorders and

  • Some Causes of Symptoms in Depression and ManiaTables

  • pregnancy and

  • Bipolar Disorders: Precautions during pregnancy

    Bird fancier's lung

    Examples of Hypersensitivity PneumonitisTables

    Bird flu

    Influenza: Avian Influenza

    Bird mite bites

    Mite Bites

    Birth

    see also Labor and delivery
    Management of Normal Labor
    Management of Normal Delivery
    Sequence of events in delivery for vertex presentations. Figures

  • Apgar score at

  • Approach to the Care of Normal Infants and Children: The First Few Hours
    Neonatal Resuscitation: Assessment
    Apgar ScoreTables

  • asphyxia at

  • Neonatal Resuscitation

  • breech

  • Approach to the Care of Normal Infants and Children: Head and neck

  • cardiopulmonary resuscitation at

  • Neonatal Resuscitation
    Problems That May Require ResuscitationTables
    Clinical Staging of Posthypoxic EncephalopathyTables
    Algorithm for resuscitation of neonates. Figures

  • cephalhematoma at

  • Approach to the Care of Normal Infants and Children: Head and neck
    Birth Injuries: Head Injuries
    Perinatal Hematologic Disorders: Blood loss

  • congenital anomalies at

  • see Birth defects
    see Congenital anomalies
    see Congenital heart disease

  • control of

  • see Contraception

  • first breath at

  • Perinatal Physiology: Pulmonary function

  • fractures at

  • Birth Injuries: Fractures

  • gestational age estimate at

  • Perinatal Problems
    Level of intrauterine growth based on birth weight and gestational age of liveborn, single, white infants. Figures
    Level of intrauterine growth based on gestational age, body length (A), and head circumference (B) at birth. Figures

  • head molding at

  • Approach to the Care of Normal Infants and Children: Head and neck

  • initial care after

  • Approach to the Care of Normal Infants and Children: The First Few Hours

  • injury at

  • Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Prior birth injury
    Birth Injuries

  • intracranial hemorrhage at

  • Birth Injuries: Intracranial Hemorrhage

  • neonatal death at

  • Caring for Sick Children and Their Families

  • oxygen therapy at

  • Neonatal Resuscitation: Resuscitation

  • parent-infant interactions after

  • Approach to the Care of Normal Infants and Children: The First Few Hours
    Caring for Sick Children and Their Families

  • physical examination after

  • Approach to the Care of Normal Infants and Children: Physical Examination
    Assessment of gestational age—new Ballard score.Figures

  • problems during

  • Perinatal Problems

  • silver nitrate at

  • Approach to the Care of Normal Infants and Children: The First Few Hours
    Neonatal Conjunctivitis: Prevention

  • suctioning after

  • Meconium Aspiration Syndrome: Treatment

  • trauma during

  • Birth Injuries

    Birth defects

    see also Congenital anomalies
    Congenital Cardiovascular Anomalies

  • risk factors for

  • Prenatal Genetic Counseling and Evaluation: Risk factors

  • screening for

  • see also Genetic disorders, screening for
    Genetic Evaluation

    Birthing centers

    Management of Normal Labor: Birthing options

    Birthmarks

    Vascular Lesions of the Skin: Infantile Hemangioma

    Bisacodyl

    Agents Used to Treat ConstipationTables
    Constipation: Types of laxatives
    Treatment of ConstipationTables

  • in elderly

  • High-Risk Drugs in the Elderly (Based on the Beers Criteria)Tables

    Bishydroxycoumarin poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Bismuth

  • hyperpigmentation and

  • Hyperpigmentation Effects of Some Drugs and ChemicalsTables

  • nephrotoxicity of

  • Heavy Metal Nephropathy: Other heavy metals

  • poisoning with

  • Oral Findings in Systemic DisordersTables
    Guidelines for Chelation TherapyTables
    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Bisoprolol

  • in arrhythmias

  • Antiarrhythmic Drugs (Vaughan Williams Classification) Tables

  • in hypertension

  • Oral β -Blockers for HypertensionTables

    Bisphosphonates

  • in hypercalcemia

  • Hypercalcemia: Moderate hypercalcemia

  • in multiple myeloma

  • Multiple Myeloma: Treatment of complications

  • in neonatal hypercalcemia

  • Neonatal Hypercalcemia: Treatment

  • in osteogenesis imperfecta

  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Treatment

  • osteonecrosis of the jaw and

  • Osteonecrosis of the JawSidebars
    Systemic Disorders and the Mouth: Drugs
    Postextraction Problems: Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ)

  • in osteoporosis

  • Osteoporosis: Preserving bone mass

  • in Paget disease

  • Paget Disease of Bone: Drug therapy
    Drug Therapy for Paget DiseaseTables

    Bite cells

    RBC Morphologic Changes in Hemolytic AnemiasTables
    Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency: Diagnosis

    Bites and stings

    Bites and Stings

  • bee

  • Insect Stings

  • centipede

  • Centipede and Millipede Bites

  • Cnidaria

  • Marine Bites and Stings: Cnidaria (Coelenterates, such as jellyfish and sea anemones)

  • coelenterate

  • Marine Bites and Stings: Cnidaria (Coelenterates, such as jellyfish and sea anemones)

  • desensitization for

  • Allergic, Autoimmune, and Other Hypersensitivity Disorders: Immunotherapy

  • fire ant

  • Insect Stings
    Insect Stings: Symptoms and Signs

  • to hand

  • Infected Bite Wounds of the Hand

  • human

  • Human and Mammal Bites
    Human and Mammal Bites: AntimicrobialsTables

  • insect

  • Insect Stings

  • joint infection with

  • Infections of Joints and Bones: Infectious arthritis secondary to bite wounds

  • mammal

  • Human and Mammal Bites
    Human and Mammal Bites: AntimicrobialsTables

  • marine

  • Marine Bites and Stings

  • millipede

  • Centipede and Millipede Bites

  • mite

  • Mite Bites

  • mollusk

  • Marine Bites and Stings: Mollusks

  • rabies and

  • Rabies
    Rabies Postexposure ProphylaxisTables

  • reptile

  • Other Reptile Bites

  • scorpion

  • Scorpion Stings

  • sea urchin

  • Marine Bites and Stings: Sea Urchins

  • snake

  • Examples of Disorders Associated With Defects in NeurotransmissionTables
    Snakebites
    Significant Venomous Snakes by RegionTables
    Identifying pit vipersFigures
    Severity of Pit Viper EnvenomationTables

  • disseminated intravascular coagulation and

  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC): Etiology

  • spider

  • Spider Bites

  • stingray

  • Marine Bites and Stings: Stingrays

  • tick

  • see also Tick bites
    Tick Bite PreventionSidebars
    Tick Bite PreventionSidebars
    Tick Bite PreventionSidebars
    Tick Bites

    Bithionol

    Paragonimiasis: Treatment

    Bitolterol

    Drug Treatment of Chronic Asthma*Tables

    Bitot spots

    Vitamin A: Symptoms and Signs
    Keratomalacia

    Bivalirudin

    Drugs for Coronary Artery Disease Tables
    Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS): Anticoagulant drugs

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

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