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Diabetes insipidus

Polyuria: Testing

  • central

  • Principles of Endocrinology: Antidiuretic hormone (ADH, vasopressin)
    Central Diabetes Insipidus
    Common Causes of PolyuriaTables
    Some Causes of PolyuriaTables

  • dipsogenic

  • Common Causes of PolyuriaTables

  • Hand-Schüller-Christian disease and

  • Langerhans' Cell Histiocytosis: Hand-Schüller-Christian disease

  • nephrogenic

  • Principles of Endocrinology: Antidiuretic hormone (ADH, vasopressin)
    Common Causes of PolyuriaTables
    Some Causes of PolyuriaTables
    Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus

    Diabetes mellitus

    Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism
    Diagnostic Criteria for Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Glucose RegulationTables

  • in adolescents

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Adolescents

  • atherosclerosis and

  • Atherosclerosis: Risk Factors
    Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Macrovascular disease

  • cardiomyopathy in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Cardiomyopathy

  • in children

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Children

  • chronic pancreatitis and

  • Chronic Pancreatitis: Treatment

  • complications of

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Complications
    Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Complications

  • cutaneous manifestations of

  • Skin Manifestations of Internal Disease: Endocrinopathies

  • cystic fibrosis related

  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF): Other

  • dental procedures in

  • Systemic Disorders and the Mouth: Endocrine disorders

  • dermatologic disease in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Other complications

  • driving and

  • Medical Assessment of the Older Driver: Diabetes mellitus

  • drug interactions with

  • Drug-Disease Interactions in the ElderlyTables

  • dyslipidemia in

  • Dyslipidemia: Secondary causes
    Dyslipidemia: Secondary causes

  • fasting plasma glucose in

  • Diagnostic Criteria for Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Glucose RegulationTables
    Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Diagnosis

  • flexor tendon disorders in

  • Digital Flexor Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis (Trigger Finger)

  • foot care in

  • Peripheral Arterial Disease: Treatment
    Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Adjunctive treatments

  • foot evaluation in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Diabetic neuropathy
    Diabetic foot screening. Figures
    Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Screening for complications

  • fructosamine monitoring in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Monitoring

  • gestational

  • see also Diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy
    Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care: Laboratory testing
    Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes): Postpartum
    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Diabetes
    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: DiabetesTables
    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: DiabetesTables

  • gingivitis in

  • Gingivitis: Symptoms and Signs

  • glucose monitoring in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Monitoring

  • glucose tolerance test in

  • Diagnostic Criteria for Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Glucose RegulationTables
    Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Diagnosis

  • HbA1c in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Diagnosis
    Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Monitoring
    Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes): Management of complications

  • HLA phenotype in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Type 1

  • hospitalization for

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Hospitalization

  • hyaline arteriolosclerosis in

  • Nonatheromatous Arteriosclerosis

  • hyperglycemia in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Complications of insulin treatment
    Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): Pathophysiology

  • hypernatremia in

  • Hypernatremia: Hypovolemic hypernatremia
    Hypernatremia: Treatment

  • hypertension and

  • Antihypertensives for High-Risk PatientsTables
    Hypertension: Diuretics

  • hypoglycemia in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Complications of insulin treatment
    Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Hospitalization

  • hypokalemia in

  • Hypokalemia: Treatment
    Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Complications of insulin treatment
    Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): Pathophysiology

  • infection in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Infection

  • insulin for

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Insulin
    Onset, Peak, and Duration of Action of Human Insulin Preparations*Tables

  • ketoacidosis in

  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

  • electrolyte loss and

  • Estimated Electrolyte Deficits by CauseTables

  • hyperkalemia in

  • Overview of Disorders of Potassium Concentration: K shifts

  • hypokalemia in

  • Hypokalemia: Treatment

  • macrovascular disease in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Macrovascular disease

  • microalbuminuria in

  • Approach to the Genitourinary Patient: Other urine tests

  • mucormycosis in

  • Sinusitis: Mucormycosis

  • neonatal

  • Neonatal Hyperglycemia
    Neonatal Hyperglycemia: Treatment

  • nephropathy in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Diabetic nephropathy
    Diabetic Nephropathy
    Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes): Management of complications

  • neurogenic arthropathy in

  • Neurogenic Arthropathy: Symptoms and Signs

  • neuropathy in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Diabetic neuropathy
    Diabetic foot screening. Figures
    Autonomic Neuropathies

  • nonketotic hyperosmolar syndrome in

  • Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (NKHS)

  • ophthalmologic disease in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Other complications

  • pneumonia with

  • Pneumonia in Immunocompromised PatientsTables

  • in pregnancy

  • see also Diabetes mellitus, gestational
    Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Miscellaneous types
    Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes)
    Management of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus* During PregnancyTables
    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Diabetes
    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: DiabetesTables
    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: DiabetesTables
    Large-for-Gestational-Age(LGA) Infant: Infants of diabetic mothers

  • large infants and

  • Physiology of Pregnancy: Endocrine

  • prevention of

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Prevention
    Lifestyle Measures That Help Prevent Common Chronic DiseasesTables
    Prevention of Disease in the Elderly: Diabetes

  • radiculopathy in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Diabetic neuropathy

  • retinopathy in

  • Diabetic Retinopathy
    Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Diabetic retinopathy
    Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes): Management of complications

  • rheumatologic disease in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Other complications

  • risk factors for

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Screening for disease

  • surgery and

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Surgery
    Perioperative Management: Diabetes

  • treatment of

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Treatment

  • adjunctive

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Adjunctive treatments

  • diet in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Diet

  • in elderly

  • Effect of Aging on Drug ResponseTables
    Drug-Disease Interactions in the ElderlyTables
    High-Risk Drugs in the Elderly (Based on the Beers Criteria)Tables
    Drug Categories of Concern in the Elderly: Antihyperglycemics

  • exercise in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Exercise

  • insulin in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Insulin
    Onset, Peak, and Duration of Action of Human Insulin Preparations*Tables

  • oral antihyperglycemics in

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

  • patient education in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Patient education

  • type 1

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Type 1
    General Characteristics of Types 1 and 2 Diabetes MellitusTables
    Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) System

  • type 2

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Type 2
    General Characteristics of Types 1 and 2 Diabetes MellitusTables

  • undernutrition in

  • Undernutrition: Disorders and medical procedures

  • urine ketones in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Monitoring

    Diagnostic peritoneal lavage

    Approach to the Trauma Patient: Testing
    Abdominal Trauma: Penetrating trauma

    Dialysis

    Renal Replacement Therapy
    Indications and Contraindications to Common Renal Replacement TherapiesTables
    Hemodialysis

  • in acute kidney injury

  • Acute Kidney Injury: Emergency treatment

  • b2-microglobulin amyloidosis in

  • Amyloidosis: A β 2-microglobulin (dialysis-related) amyloidosis

  • cardiac arrest and

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in Adults: Other drugs

  • complications of

  • Hemodialysis: Dialysis complications
    Complications of Renal Replacement TherapyTables

  • continuous

  • Continuous Hemofiltration and Hemodialysis

  • creatinine clearance and

  • Chronic Kidney Disease: Dialysis

  • cysts with

  • Acquired Renal Cysts: Multiple cysts

  • drug administration and

  • Chronic Kidney Disease: Drugs

  • erythropoiesis during

  • Hypoproliferative Anemias: Anemia of renal disease

  • in hypercalcemia

  • Hypercalcemia: Severe hypercalcemia

  • in hyperkalemia

  • Hyperkalemia: Moderate to severe hyperkalemia

  • in hypermagnesemia

  • Hypermagnesemia: Treatment

  • intermittent

  • Hemodialysis
    Complications of Renal Replacement TherapyTables

  • medical aspects of

  • Medical Aspects of Long-Term Renal Replacement Therapy

  • in metabolic alkalosis

  • Metabolic Alkalosis: Treatment

  • peritoneal

  • Indications and Contraindications to Common Renal Replacement TherapiesTables
    Complications of Renal Replacement TherapyTables
    Peritoneal Dialysis

  • pleural effusion and

  • Causes of Pleural Effusion Tables

  • in poisoning

  • Poisoning: Dialysis
    Aspirin and Other Salicylate Poisoning: Treatment

  • vascular access for

  • Hemodialysis: Vascular access

    Diamond-Blackfan anemia

    Aplastic Anemia: Etiology
    Perinatal Hematologic Disorders: Decreased RBC production

    Diaper rash

    Fungal Skin Infections: Treatment

    Diaphragm (contraceptive)

    Comparison of Common Contraceptive MethodsTables
    Contraception: Diaphragm

  • abscess of

  • Causes of Pleural Effusion Tables

  • paralysis of

  • Some Causes of Acute* DyspneaTables

  • spasms of (hiccups)

  • Hiccups
    Some Causes of Intractable HiccupsTables

    Diaphragm (contraceptive)

    Contraception: Diaphragm

    Diaphragmatic hernia

    Hiatus Hernia

  • congenital

  • Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Diaphyseal dysplasia

    Craniotubular Hyperostoses: Diaphyseal dysplasia (Camurati-Engelmann disease)

    DIAPPERS

    Urinary Incontinence in Adults: Transient incontinence

    Diarrhea

    see also Dysentery
    see also Gastroenteritis
    Diarrhea

  • acute

  • Diarrhea: Testing

  • bloody

  • Diarrhea: Treatment
    Gastroenteritis: Stool testing

  • Campylobacter in

  • Campylobacter and Related Infections

  • cancer-related

  • Paraneoplastic Syndromes: GI paraneoplastic syndromes

  • carcinoid syndrome and

  • Carcinoid Syndrome: Treatment

  • causes of

  • Some Causes of Diarrhea*Tables

  • in children

  • Diarrhea in Children
    Some Causes of DiarrheaTables

  • chronic

  • Diarrhea: Testing

  • Clostridium difficile in

  • Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed AntibioticsTables
    Clostridium difficile–Induced Diarrhea

  • Clostridium perfringens in

  • Clostridium perfringens Food Poisoning

  • Crohn disease and

  • Crohn Disease: Symptoms and Signs

  • Cryptosporidium in

  • Cryptosporidiosis

  • Cyclospora cayetanensis in

  • Cystoisosporiasis and Cyclosporiasis

  • decreased absorption time and

  • Diarrhea: Reduced contact time/surface area

  • diet and

  • Dietary Factors That May Worsen DiarrheaTables

  • electrolyte loss and

  • Estimated Electrolyte Deficits by CauseTables

  • Escherichia coli in

  • Escherichia coli Infections
    Escherichia coli Infections: E. coli O157H7 Infection

  • in infant

  • Approach to the Patient With Suspected Immunodeficiency
    Diarrhea in Children
    Some Causes of DiarrheaTables

  • irritable bowel syndrome and

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Physiologic factors

  • Isospora belli in

  • Cystoisosporiasis and Cyclosporiasis

  • magnesium hydroxide-related

  • Drug Treatment of Gastric Acidity: Antacids
    Drug Treatment of Gastric Acidity: Antacids

  • malabsorption-related

  • Diarrhea: Reduced contact time/surface area
    Malabsorption Syndromes: Symptoms and Signs

  • MEN 1 syndrome and

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

  • osmotic

  • Diarrhea: Osmotic load
    Diarrhea: Testing

  • pellagra and

  • Niacin: Symptoms and Signs

  • peptic ulcer surgery and

  • Peptic Ulcer Disease: Surgery

  • protein-energy undernutrition and

  • Protein-Energy Undernutrition: Treatment
    Protein-Energy Undernutrition: Complications of treatment

  • radiation-induced

  • Management of Adverse Effects of Cancer Therapy: Gastrointestinal Effects

  • secretory

  • Diarrhea: Increased secretions
    Diarrhea: Testing

  • short bowel syndrome and

  • Short Bowel Syndrome: Treatment

  • sorbitol and

  • Complications of Enteral Tube NutritionTables

  • traveler's

  • Traveler's Diarrhea
    Rifamycins: Rifaximin
    Foreign Travel: Traveler's diarrhea

  • tropical sprue and

  • Tropical Sprue: Symptoms and Signs

  • tumor-related

  • Diarrhea: Increased secretions

  • typhoid fever and

  • Salmonella Infections: Symptoms and Signs

  • ulcerative colitis and

  • Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms and Signs

  • Vibrio in

  • Cholera

  • vipoma and

  • Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors: Symptoms and Signs

    Diascopy

    Diagnostic Tests for Skin Disorders: Diascopy

    Diastolic knock

    Cardiovascular Examination: Diastolic heart sounds

    Diastrophic dysplasia

    Types of Osteochondrodysplastic DwarfismTables

    Diathermy

    Indications for Nondrug Pain TreatmentsTables
    Rehabilitative Measures for Treatment of Pain and Inflammation: Heat

  • gas-related hazard with

  • Gas-Related Complaints: Excessive flatus

    Diazepam

  • in alcohol withdrawal

  • Alcohol: Withdrawal

  • in anxiety

  • BenzodiazepinesTables

  • drug interactions of

  • Some Drugs With Potentially Serious Drug-Drug Interactions*Tables

  • in elderly

  • Effect of Aging on Drug Metabolism* and EliminationTables
    Effect of Aging on Drug ResponseTables
    High-Risk Drugs in the Elderly (Based on the Beers Criteria)Tables
    Drug Categories of Concern in the Elderly: Anxiolytics and hypnotics

  • metabolism of

  • Comparison of pharmacokinetic outcomes for diazepam in a younger man (A) and an older man (B). Figures

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

  • in tetanus

  • Tetanus: Management of muscle spasm

  • in vertigo

  • Dizziness and Vertigo: Treatment

    Diazinon poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Diazoxide

  • in insulinoma

  • Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors: Treatment

    Dibenzodiazepine

    Second-Generation Antipsychotics*Tables

    Dibenzothiazepine

    Second-Generation Antipsychotics*Tables

    Dibenzoxazepines

    Conventional AntipsychoticsTables

    DIC

    see Disseminated intravascular coagulation

    Dichloralphenazone

  • in elderly

  • Drug-Related Problems in the Elderly: Drug-drug interactions

    Dichlorethane (DDD) poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Dichloroacetate

    Metabolic Acidosis: Treatment

    Dichlorvos poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Diclofenac

    NSAID Treatment of Rheumatoid ArthritisTables
    Nonopioid AnalgesicsTables

    Dicloxacillin

    Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed AntibioticsTables
    PenicillinsTables

    Dicofol poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Dicumarol

  • during breastfeeding

  • Some Drugs Contraindicated for Breastfeeding MothersTables

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables
    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Dicyclomine

    Drugs Used to Treat Incontinence Tables

  • in elderly

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

    Didanosine

    Antiretroviral Drugs Tables

  • in children

  • Dosage and Administration of Antiretroviral Drugs for Childrena Tables

    Dieldrin poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Dienochlor poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Diet

    see also Feeding
    see also Food(s)
    see also Malnutrition
    see also Nutrition
    see also Undernutrition

  • in acute kidney injury

  • Acute Kidney Injury: General measures

  • after myocardial infarction

  • Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS): General Treatment

  • in atherosclerosis

  • Atherosclerosis: Diet

  • cancer risk and

  • Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cancer: Dietary substances

  • in chronic kidney disease

  • Chronic Kidney Disease: Nutrition

  • colorectal cancer and

  • Colorectal Cancer: Etiology

  • coronary artery disease and

  • Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors

  • in cystic fibrosis

  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF): GI

  • in dermatitis herpetiformis

  • Dermatitis Herpetiformis: Treatment

  • in diabetes mellitus

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Type 1
    Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Diet

  • in diabetic nephropathy

  • Diabetic Nephropathy: Treatment

  • in dialysis

  • Medical Aspects of Long-Term Renal Replacement Therapy: Diet

  • diarrhea and

  • Dietary Factors That May Worsen DiarrheaTables

  • in dyslipidemia

  • Dyslipidemia: Elevated LDL cholesterol

  • in elderly

  • Nutritional Recommendations for Prevention of FrailtyTables

  • elimination

  • Food Allergy: Diagnosis
    Allowable Foods in Elimination Diets*Tables

  • fad

  • Undernutrition: Fad diets

  • fiber in

  • Nutrition: General Considerations: Fiber
    Constipation: Diet and behavior

  • food groups and

  • Nutritional Requirements
    Nutritional RequirementsTables

  • gluten-free

  • Celiac Disease: Treatment

  • in homocystinuria

  • Amino Acid and Organic Acid Metabolism Disorders: Classic homocystinuria

  • in hypertension

  • Hypertension: Lifestyle modifications

  • in intestinal lymphangiectasia

  • Intestinal Lymphangiectasia: Treatment

  • iron in

  • Iron Deficiency Anemia: Iron absorption

  • in irritable bowel syndrome

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Diet

  • lactose-free

  • Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorders: Treatment

  • in lactose intolerance

  • Carbohydrate Intolerance: Treatment

  • lung cancer and

  • Lung Carcinoma: Prevention

  • macronutrients in

  • Nutrition: General Considerations: Macronutrients
    Nutrition: General Considerations: MacromineralsTables
    Nutrition: General Considerations: MacromineralsTables
    Nutritional Support: Predicting Nutritional Requirements
    Estimated Adult Daily Protein RequirementTables

  • micronutrients in

  • Nutrition: General Considerations: Micronutrients

  • nutritional pyramid for

  • Nutritional Requirements

  • nutritional requirements for

  • Nutrition: General Considerations: MacromineralsTables
    Nutritional Requirements
    Nutritional Support: Predicting Nutritional Requirements
    Estimated Adult Daily Protein RequirementTables

  • in phenylketonuria

  • Amino Acid and Organic Acid Metabolism Disorders: Treatment

  • in porphyria

  • Acute Porphyrias: Prevention

  • in portosystemic encephalopathy

  • Portosystemic Encephalopathy: Treatment

  • in pregnancy

  • Undernutrition: Pregnancy and breastfeeding
    Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care: Diet and supplements

  • in protein-energy undernutrition

  • Protein-Energy Undernutrition: Treatment

  • in rheumatoid arthritis

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Rest and nutrition

  • in secondary immunodeficiency

  • Immunodeficiency Disorders: Secondary immunodeficiencies

  • therapeutic

  • Types of Alternative MedicineTables
    Biologically Based Practices: Diet Therapy

  • in ulcerative colitis

  • Ulcerative Colitis: General management

  • in urea cycle disorders

  • Amino Acid and Organic Acid Metabolism Disorders: Treatment

  • vegetarian

  • Undernutrition: Vegetarian diets

  • in vitamin A deficiency

  • Vitamin A: Prevention

  • in weight loss

  • Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome: Diet

    Dietary supplements

    Dietary Supplements
    Some Possible Dietary Supplement–Drug Interactions*Tables

  • anal itching with

  • Some Causes of Pruritus AniTables

  • in elderly

  • Drug-Related Problems in the Elderly: Drug-drug interactions

    Dieterle stain

    Microscopy: Warthin-Starry stain and Dieterle stain

    Diethylcarbamazine

    Filarial Nematode Infections: Treatment
    Filarial Nematode Infections: Treatment

    Diethylene glycol poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Diethylstilbestrol (DES)

  • cancer and

  • Common Chemical CarcinogensTables
    Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cancer: Drugs and chemicals

    Diethyltoluamide (DEET)

    Tick Bite PreventionSidebars
    Tick Bite PreventionSidebars
    Tick Bite PreventionSidebars

    Dieulafoy lesion

    Vascular GI Lesions

    Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage syndrome

    Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage and Pulmonary-Renal Syndrome

    Diffuse axonal injury

    Common Types of Traumatic Brain InjuryTables
    Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Diffuse axonal injury

    Diffuse esophageal spasm

    Motility Disorders: Symptomatic Diffuse Esophageal Spasm

    Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis

    Anklyosing Spondylitis: Diagnosis

    Diffuse mesangial sclerosis

    Congenital Nephrotic Syndromes: Diffuse mesangial sclerosis

    Diffuse parenchymal lung diseases

    Causes of Interstitial Lung DiseaseTables

    Diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide

    Measurement of Gas Exchange: Diffusing Capacity for Carbon Monoxide
    Asthma and Related Disorders: Other tests
    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Related Disorders: Pulmonary function tests

    Diflunisal

    Nonopioid AnalgesicsTables

    DiGeorge syndrome

    Hypocalcemia: Hypoparathyroidism
    Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders Tables
    Characteristic Clinical Findings in Some Primary Immunodeficiency DisordersTables
    DiGeorge Syndrome
    Neonatal Hypocalcemia: Etiology
    Examples of Contiguous Gene Deletion SyndromesTables

    Digital flexor tenosynovitis

    Digital Flexor Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis (Trigger Finger)

    Digital subtraction angiography

    Cardiac Catheterization: Angiography
    Angiography: Digital subtraction angiography

    Digital tendinitis

    Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis: Diagnosis

    Digitoxin

    Heart Failure: Digitalis preparations

  • antidote for

  • Common Specific AntidotesTables

    Digoxin

  • antibiotic interaction with

  • Common Effects of Antibiotics on Other DrugsTables

  • antidote for

  • Common Specific AntidotesTables

  • in arrhythmias

  • Antiarrhythmic Drugs (Vaughan Williams Classification) Tables

  • calcium gluconate interaction with

  • Hyperkalemia: Moderate to severe hyperkalemia

  • in children

  • Oral Digoxin Dosage in Children*Tables

  • in cor pulmonale

  • Cor Pulmonale: Treatment

  • dietary supplement interactions with

  • Some Possible Dietary Supplement–Drug Interactions*Tables

  • drug interactions of

  • Some Drugs With Potentially Serious Drug-Drug Interactions*Tables

  • in elderly

  • Effect of Aging on Drug Metabolism* and EliminationTables
    Drug-Disease Interactions in the ElderlyTables
    High-Risk Drugs in the Elderly (Based on the Beers Criteria)Tables
    Drug Categories of Concern in the Elderly: Digoxin

  • in heart failure

  • Heart Failure: Digitalis preparations

  • toxicity of

  • Heart Failure: Digitalis preparations

    Digoxin-specific Fab fragments

    Common Specific AntidotesTables

    Dihydrocarostyril

    Second-Generation Antipsychotics*Tables

    Dihydroergotamine

    Drugs for Migraine and Cluster Headaches*Tables
    Migraine: Severe attacks
    Drugs for Migraine and Cluster Headaches*Tables

    Dihydroindolones

    Conventional AntipsychoticsTables

    Dihydropteridine reductase deficiency

    Disorders of Amino Acid and Organic Acid MetabolismTables

    Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency

    Disorders of Purine and Pyrimidine MetabolismTables

    Dihydropyrimidinuria

    Disorders of Purine and Pyrimidine MetabolismTables

    Dihydrotachysterol

    Hypocalcemia: Treatment

    Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

    Male Reproductive Endocrinology and Related Disorders: Physiology

    1,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol (1,25(OH)2D)

    see also Vitamin D
    Vitamin D

  • blood levels of

  • Vitamin D: Diagnosis

  • receptor for

  • Vitamin D: Resistance to effects of vitamin D

  • resistance to

  • Vitamin D: Abnormal metabolism

    l-Dihydroxyphenylserine

    Orthostatic Hypotension: Treatment

    Dilan poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Dilation and curettage (D & C)

    Induced Abortion: Instrumental evacuation

    Dilation and evacuation (D & E)

    Induced Abortion: Instrumental evacuation

    Diloxanide furoate

    Amebiasis: Treatment

    Diltiazem

  • in arrhythmias

  • Antiarrhythmic Drugs (Vaughan Williams Classification) Tables

  • in diabetic nephropathy

  • Diabetic Nephropathy: Treatment

  • drug interactions of

  • Some Drugs With Potentially Serious Drug-Drug Interactions*Tables

  • in elderly

  • Effect of Aging on Drug Metabolism* and EliminationTables
    Effect of Aging on Drug ResponseTables
    Drug-Disease Interactions in the ElderlyTables

  • in hypertension

  • Oral Calcium Channel Blockers for HypertensionTables

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Dimenhydrinate

    Some Drugs for VomitingTables
    Motion Sickness: Antihistamines

    Dimercaprol

    Guidelines for Chelation TherapyTables

  • in copper toxicity

  • Copper Deficiency and Toxicity: Treatment

  • in lead poisoning

  • Lead Poisoning: Treatment

    Dimethoate poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Dimethyl sulfoxide

    Interstitial Cystitis: Treatment

    Dinitro-0-cresol poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Dinitrobenzene poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Dinoprostone

    Induced Abortion: Medical induction

    Dinoprost tromethamine

    Induced Abortion: Medical induction

    2,4-Dionoyl-CoA reductase deficiency

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

    Dipetalonema perstans infection

    Collecting and Handling Specimens for Microscopic Diagnosis of Parasitic InfectionsTables

    Diphenhydramine

    Oral H1 BlockersTables

  • in dying patient

  • Symptom Control in the Dying: Dyspnea

  • in elderly

  • Effect of Aging on Drug ResponseTables
    High-Risk Drugs in the Elderly (Based on the Beers Criteria)Tables
    High-Risk Drugs in the Elderly (Based on the Beers Criteria)Tables

  • in motion sickness

  • Motion Sickness: Antihistamines

  • in Parkinson disease

  • Parkinson Disease: Anticholinergic drugs

  • in pruritus

  • Some Therapeutic Approaches to ItchingTables

  • topical

  • Allergic, Autoimmune, and Other Hypersensitivity Disorders: H1 blockers

    Diphenoxylate

    Diarrhea: Treatment
    Gastroenteritis: Treatment
    Traveler's Diarrhea: Treatment

  • in children

  • Drugs Manifesting Unusual Toxicity in ChildrenTables

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Diphenylbutylpiperidines

    Conventional AntipsychoticsTables

    Diphenylhydantoin

    see Phenytoin

    2,3-Diphosphoglycerate (DPG) deficiency

    Complications of Transfusion: Altered oxygen affinity

    Diphosphonates

    see Bisphosphonates

    Diphtheria

    Tonsillopharyngitis: Diagnosis
    Selective Media for Isolation of Common BacteriaTables
    Diphtheria

  • antitoxin for

  • Immune Globulins and Antitoxins* Available in the USTables
    Diphtheria: Treatment

  • vaccine against

  • Vaccines Available in the USTables
    Common Vaccinations for AdultsTables
    Routine Vaccinations: Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
    Diphtheria: Vaccination

    Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine

    Vaccines Available in the USTables
    Diphtheria: Vaccination
    Recommended Immunization Schedule for Ages 0–6 yrTables
    Recommended Immunization Schedule for Ages 7–18 yrTables
    Catch-up Immunization Schedule for Ages 4 mo–18 yrTables

    Diphtheria-tetanus vaccine

    Common Vaccinations for AdultsTables
    Routine Vaccinations: Tetanus-Diphtheria
    Diphtheria: Vaccination

    Diphyllobothriasis

    Diphyllobothriasis

    Dipivefrin

    Drugs Used to Treat GlaucomaTables

    Diplopia

    Diplopia
    Some Causes of Binocular DiplopiaTables
    Neuro-ophthalmologic and Cranial Nerve Disorders: Diagnosis

    Dipylidium caninum infection

    Dipylidium Caninum Infection

    Dipyridamole

  • in elderly

  • Drug-Disease Interactions in the ElderlyTables
    High-Risk Drugs in the Elderly (Based on the Beers Criteria)Tables

  • stress test with

  • Stress Testing: Pharmacologic stress testing

  • in stroke prevention

  • Ischemic Stroke: Long term

    Diquat poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Direct antiglobulin test

    Perinatal Hematologic Disorders: Testing

    Direct thrombin inhibitors

    Peripheral Venous Disorders: Anticoagulants

    Dirithromycin

    Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed AntibioticsTables
    Macrolides
    MacrolidesTables
    Some Clinical Uses of MacrolidesTables

    Dirofilariasis

    Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Etiology
    Filarial Nematode Infections: Dirofilariasis

    Disaccharidase deficiencies

    Carbohydrate Intolerance

    Discharge planning

    Hospital Care and the Elderly: Discharge Planning and Transfers

    Disclosure

    Confidentiality and HIPAA: Confidential communications

    Discoid lupus erythematosus

    Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE)

    Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs

    Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Traditional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
    Other Drugs Used to Treat Rheumatoid ArthritisTables
    Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Treatment

    Disk

  • herniation (rupture, prolapse) of

  • Herniated Nucleus Pulposus

    Disk diffusion test

    Susceptibility Testing: Qualitative methods

    Diskectomy

    Sciatica: Treatment

    Dislocation

  • joint

  • Fractures, Dislocations, and Sprains
    Examination for Some Commonly Missed InjuriesTables
    Dislocations
    Traction-countertraction technique for reducing anterior shoulder dislocations.Figures

  • mandible

  • Mandibular Dislocation
    Mandibular reduction.Figures

    Disomy

    Unusual Aspects of Inheritance: Uniparental disomy

    Disopyramide

    Antiarrhythmic Drugs (Vaughan Williams Classification) Tables

  • in elderly

  • Drug-Disease Interactions in the ElderlyTables
    High-Risk Drugs in the Elderly (Based on the Beers Criteria)Tables

    Dissection

  • aortic

  • Aortic Dissection
    Conditions Contributing to Aortic DissectionTables
    Approach to the Neurologic Patient: Cerebrovascular examination

    Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

    Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

  • acute myelocytic leukemia and

  • Acute Leukemia: Induction therapy

  • infection and

  • Manifestations of Infection: Hematologic

    Dissociative amnesia

    Dissociative Amnesia

    Dissociative disorders

    Dissociative Disorders

    Dissociative fugue

    Dissociative Fugue

    Dissociative identity disorder

    Dissociative Identity Disorder

    Distention

  • abdominal

  • Gas-Related Complaints: Distention (bloating)
    Some Causes of Gas-Related ComplaintsTables

    Distichiasis

    Trichiasis

    Distributive shock

    Shock and Fluid Resuscitation: Distributive shock
    Shock and Fluid Resuscitation: Symptoms and Signs
    Shock and Fluid Resuscitation: Distributive shock
    Inotropic and Vasoactive CatecholaminesTables

    Disulfiram

    Alcohol: Maintenance

    Disulfoton poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Diuretics

  • intracranial pressure and

  • Coma and Impaired Consciousness: ICP control

    Diuresis

  • alkaline

  • in poisoning

  • Poisoning: Alkaline diuresis
    Aspirin and Other Salicylate Poisoning: Treatment

    Diuresis renography

    Obstructive Uropathy: Evaluation of hydronephrosis without apparent obstruction

    Diuretics

    see also specific drugs, drug classes, and diseases

  • chronic kidney disease and

  • Chronic Kidney Disease: Heart failure

  • in edema

  • Edema: Treatment

  • in elderly

  • Effect of Aging on Drug Metabolism* and EliminationTables
    Effect of Aging on Drug ResponseTables
    Drug-Disease Interactions in the ElderlyTables
    Drug-Disease Interactions in the ElderlyTables
    Drug Categories of Concern in the Elderly: Diuretics

  • in heart failure

  • Heart Failure: Diuretics

  • hypernatremia and

  • Hypernatremia: Hypovolemic hypernatremia

  • in hypertension

  • Choice of Antihypertensive Drug Class Tables
    Antihypertensives for High-Risk PatientsTables
    Hypertension: Diuretics
    Oral Diuretics for HypertensionTables

  • hypokalemia and

  • Hypokalemia: Drugs
    Hypokalemia: Prevention

  • hyponatremia and

  • Electrolyte Disorders: Mild hyponatremia

  • hypovolemic hyponatremia with

  • Electrolyte Disorders: Hypovolemic hyponatremia

  • licorice interactions with

  • Some Possible Dietary Supplement–Drug Interactions*Tables

  • metabolic alkalosis and

  • Causes of Metabolic AlkalosisTables

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

  • polyuria and

  • Some Causes of PolyuriaTables

  • in pregnancy

  • Some Drugs With Adverse Effects During PregnancyTables
    Hypertension in Pregnancy: Drugs

    Divalproex

    Drugs for Migraine and Cluster Headaches*Tables
    Drugs for Migraine and Cluster Headaches*Tables
    Selected Drugs for Bipolar Disorder*Tables

  • in seizures

  • Drug Treatment of Seizures: Divalproex

    Diverticulitis

    Diverticulitis
    Some Clues to Diagnosis of Pelvic PainTables

  • abscess in

  • Anorectal Abscess

  • Meckel's

  • Meckel's Diverticulum: Pathophysiology

  • obstruction and

  • Intestinal Obstruction: Specific measures

    Diverticulosis

    Diverticulosis

    Diverticulum

  • bladder

  • Bladder Anomalies: Bladder diverticulum

  • bleeding from

  • GI Bleeding: Hemostasis

  • duodenal

  • Diverticular Disease of the Stomach and Small Bowel

  • esophageal

  • Esophageal Diverticula

  • inflammation of

  • see Diverticulitis

  • jejunal

  • Diverticular Disease of the Stomach and Small Bowel

  • Meckel

  • Nuclear Scans

  • Meckel's

  • Meckel's Diverticulum

  • urethral

  • Urethral Stricture
    Penile and Urethral Anomalies: Urethral valves

  • Zenker's

  • Esophageal Diverticula

    Diving

  • contraindications to

  • Barotrauma: Prevention
    Diving Precautions and Prevention of Diving Injuries: Contraindications to diving
    Specific Medical Contraindications to DivingTables

  • injury with

  • Injury During Diving or Work in Compressed Air
    Comparison of Gas Embolism and Decompression SicknessTables
    Hyperbaric O2 Therapy*Tables

    Diving reflex

    Hypothermia: Pathophysiology
    Drowning: Hypothermia

    Dix-Hallpike maneuver

    NystagmusSidebars

    Dizziness

    see Vertigo

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