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  • 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
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  • Urticaria
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  • Vaginal Bleeding During Early Pregnancy
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Mobility

  • assessment of

  • Performance-Oriented Assessment of MobilityTables

    Mobitz heart block

    Atrioventricular Block: Second-degree AV block
    Mobitz type I 2nd-degree atrioventricular block. Figures
    Mobitz type II 2nd-degree atrioventricular block. Figures

  • myocardial infarction and

  • Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS): Conduction defects

    Mobius' syndrome

    Muscle Abnormalities
    Strabismus: Etiology

    Modafinil

    Treatment of Pain: Adverse effects

  • in narcolepsy

  • Narcolepsy: Treatment

    Moexipril

    Oral ACE Inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers for HypertensionTables

    Moisturizers

    Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Moisturizing agents

    Molar pregnancy

    Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
    WHO Scoring System in Metastatic Gestational Trophoblastic DiseaseTables

  • human chorionic gonadotropin in

  • Hyperthyroidism: Etiology

  • hyperthyroidism in

  • Hyperthyroidism: Etiology

    Molars

    see also Teeth

    Molds

    Overview of Dermatophytoses
    Aspergillosis
    Miscellaneous Opportunistic Fungi

    Moles

    Moles
    Classification of MolesTables
    Characteristics of Atypical vs Typical MolesTables

    Molindone

    Conventional AntipsychoticsTables

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Molluscum contagiosum

    Molluscum Contagiosum
    Some Exanthematous VirusesTables
    Common Manifestations of HIV Infection by Organ SystemTables

    Mollusk stings

    Marine Bites and Stings: Mollusks

    Molybdenum

    Trace MineralsTables
    Guidelines for Daily Intake of MineralsTables
    Molybdenum Deficiency and Toxicity

    Molybdenum cofactor defect

    Disorders of Amino Acid and Organic Acid MetabolismTables

    Mometasone

  • in asthma

  • Drug Treatment of Chronic Asthma*Tables

    Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis

    Nonatheromatous Arteriosclerosis
    Peripheral Arterial Disease: Diagnosis

    Mondor disease

    Superficial Venous Thrombosis

    Monge disease

    Altitude Diseases: Other manifestations

    Moniliasis

    see Candidiasis

    Monkey bites

    Human and Mammal Bites: Infection
    Human and Mammal Bites: AntimicrobialsTables

    Monkeypox

    Pox Viruses

    Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

    Depressive Disorders: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
    Antidepressants Tables

  • dietary supplement interactions with

  • Some Possible Dietary Supplement–Drug Interactions*Tables

  • in Parkinson disease

  • Parkinson Disease: Selective MAO-B inhibitors

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

  • tyramine interaction with

  • Nutrient-Drug Interactions
    Depressive Disorders: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

    Monoclonal antibodies

    Some Immunotherapeutic Agents in Clinical Use* Tables
    Immunotherapeutics: Monoclonal antibodies

  • in cancer

  • Immunotherapy of Cancer: Passive Humoral Immunotherapy
    Commonly Used Antineoplastic DrugsTables
    Modalities of Cancer Therapy: Monoclonal antibodies

  • in chronic lymphocytic leukemia

  • Chronic Leukemia: Monoclonal antibody therapy

  • in diabetes mellitus

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Type 1

  • respiratory syncytial virus

  • Immune Globulins and Antitoxins* Available in the USTables
    Passive Immunization: Human immune globulin (IG)
    Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Human Metapneumovirus Infections: Prevention

  • in transplantation

  • Transplantation: Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)
    Transplantation: Future therapiesTables

    Monoclonal gammopathies

    Plasma Cell Disorders
    Classification of Plasma Cell DisordersTables
    Overview of Nephrotic Syndrome: Secondary causes

  • of undetermined significance

  • Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)

    Monocytes

    Components of the Immune System: Antigen-Presenting Cells

  • defects in

  • Immunodeficiency Disorders: Primary immunodeficiencies

    Mononeuritis multiplex

    Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN): Symptoms and Signs
    Some Causes of NumbnessTables
    Peripheral Neuropathy: Multiple Mononeuropathy

    Mononeuropathy

    Peripheral Neuropathy: Mononeuropathies

  • diabetic

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Diabetic neuropathy

    Mononucleosis

  • cytomegalovirus

  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection
    Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection: Diagnosis

  • infectious

  • Tonsillopharyngitis: Diagnosis
    Some Respiratory VirusesTables
    Infectious Mononucleosis

  • hepatic inflammation in

  • Selected Diseases or Organisms Associated With Liver InflammationTables

  • oral involvement in

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

  • rubella vs

  • Rubella: Diagnosis

  • splenic rupture and

  • Splenic Injury: Etiology

  • toxoplasmosis vs

  • Toxoplasmosis: Acute toxoplasmosis

  • X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome and

  • X-linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome

    Monosodium glutamate poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Monosodium urate crystals

    Gout

    Montelukast

  • in allergic rhinitis

  • Allergic Rhinitis: Treatment

  • in asthma

  • Drug Treatment of Chronic Asthma*Tables

    Mood disorders

    see also specific disorders
    Mood Disorders

  • in children and adolescents

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

  • psychosis and

  • Schizoaffective Disorder

  • suicide and

  • Mood Disorders
    Depressive Disorders: Diagnosis
    Suicidal Behavior: Prevention
    Suicidal Behavior in Children and Adolescents

  • vitamin B12 deficiency and

  • Vitamin B12: Symptoms and Signs

    Moraxella catarrhalis infection

    Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults Tables
    Nursing Home–Acquired Pneumonia
    Moraxella catarrhalis Infection

    Morgagni hernia

    Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Morganella infection

    Proteeae Infections

    Moro reflex

    Approach to the Care of Normal Infants and Children: Neurologic system
    Premature Infant: Symptoms and Signs

    Morphine

    see also Opioids
    Opioid Analgesics Tables
    Equianalgesic Doses of Opioid Analgesics*Tables

  • in coronary artery disease

  • Drugs for Coronary Artery Disease Tables

  • in dying patient

  • Symptom Control in the Dying: Dyspnea

  • in elderly

  • Effect of Aging on Drug Metabolism* and EliminationTables
    Effect of Aging on Drug ResponseTables

  • in labor and delivery

  • Management of Normal Labor: Analgesia

  • intraspinal

  • Treatment of Pain: Route of administration

  • in myocardial infarction

  • Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS): Drugs

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

  • in shock

  • Shock and Fluid Resuscitation: General management

  • in tetanus

  • Tetanus: Management of autonomic dysfunction

    Morquio's syndrome

    Lysosomal Storage DisordersTables

    Morton neuroma

    Metatarsalgia: Interdigital Neuralgia

    Mosaicism

    Chromosomal Anomalies
    Unusual Aspects of Inheritance: Mosaicism

    Mosquito bite

    Other Arthropod Bites

  • malaria and

  • see Malaria

  • prevention of

  • Yellow Fever: Prevention

  • viral disease transmission by

  • Arbovirus, Arenavirus, and Filovirus DiseasesTables
    Arboviridae, Arenaviridae, and Filoviridae: Prevention

  • in yellow fever

  • Yellow Fever

    Moth repellent poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Motility studies

  • gastrointestinal

  • Other Testing Procedures

    Motion sickness

    Motion Sickness
    Air Travel: Motion sickness

    Motor neuron disorders

    Approach to the Neurologic Patient: Reflexes
    Causes of Peripheral Nervous System DisordersTables
    Clinical Clues to Causes of Peripheral Nervous System* DisordersTables
    Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Other Motor Neuron Diseases
    Distinguishing Upper From Lower Motor Neuron LesionsTables

  • weakness and

  • Weakness
    Some Causes of Muscle WeaknessTables

    Motor system

  • development of

  • Developmental Milestones*Tables
    Childhood Development: Motor Development

  • examination of

  • Approach to the Neurologic Patient: Motor system
    Weakness: Physical examination

    Motor unit disorders

    Peripheral Nervous System and Motor Unit Disorders
    Thoracic Outlet Compression Syndromes: Key Points

    Mountain sickness

    Altitude Diseases: Acute mountain sickness (AMS)
    Altitude Diseases: Other manifestations

    Mouth

    see also Teeth
    Dental Anatomy and Development: Mouth

  • aging-related changes in

  • Approach to the Dental Patient: Geriatrics Essentials
    Evaluation of the Elderly Patient: Mouth

  • appliances for, in sleep apnea

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Oral appliances

  • burn injury to

  • Electrical and Lightning Injuries: Symptoms and Signs
    Caustic Ingestion

  • cancer of

  • Tumors of the Head and Neck
    Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Oral Growths: Oral cancer

  • in cancer patient

  • Systemic Disorders and the Mouth: Cancer
    Management of Adverse Effects of Cancer Therapy: Gastrointestinal Effects

  • in cardiovascular disorders

  • Systemic Disorders and the Mouth: Cardiovascular disorders

  • in compromised host

  • Oral Findings in Systemic DisordersTables
    Systemic Disorders and the Mouth: Immunosuppression

  • dermatitis around

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Anti-inflammatory agents
    Perioral Dermatitis

  • drug-induced lesions of

  • Types of Drug Reactions and Typical Causative AgentsTables

  • dryness of (xerostomia)

  • Some Disorders of the Oral Region by Predominant Site of InvolvementTables
    Xerostomia
    Some Causes of XerostomiaTables

  • radiation-induced

  • Systemic Disorders and the Mouth: Radiation therapy
    Xerostomia : Radiation

  • in endocrine disorders

  • Systemic Disorders and the Mouth: Endocrine disorders

  • focal epithelial hyperplasia of

  • Wart VariantsTables

  • in hematologic disorders

  • Systemic Disorders and the Mouth: Hematologic disorders

  • infection of

  • anthrax

  • Gram-Positive Bacilli: Symptoms and Signs

  • Candida

  • Infectious Esophageal Disorders: Candida
    Oral Findings in Systemic DisordersTables
    Stomatitis: Interpretation of findings
    Fungal Skin Infections: Symptoms and Signs
    Options for Treatment of Superficial Fungal Infections*Tables
    Management of Adverse Effects of Cancer Therapy: Gastrointestinal Effects

  • fungal

  • Stomatitis: Interpretation of findings

  • viral

  • Stomatitis: Interpretation of findings
    Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections: Mucocutaneous infection

  • inflammation of

  • Stomatitis
    Some Causes of StomatitisTables

  • lesions of

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

  • in Behçuet's syndrome

  • Some Disorders of the Oral Region by Predominant Site of InvolvementTables
    Stomatitis: History

  • HIV infection and

  • Common Manifestations of HIV Infection by Organ SystemTables

  • in Behçet syndrome

  • Behçet Syndrome: Mucocutaneous

  • malabsorption and

  • Symptoms of MalabsorptionTables

  • neutropenia and

  • Neutropenia: Acute neutropenia

  • nutritional deficiency and

  • Symptoms and Signs of Nutritional DeficiencyTables

  • pellagra and

  • Niacin: Symptoms and Signs

  • riboflavin deficiency and

  • Riboflavin: Symptoms and Signs

  • in systemic disease

  • Oral Findings in Systemic DisordersTables
    Some Causes of StomatitisTables

  • lichen planus of

  • Lichen Planus: Oral lichen planus

  • malodor of

  • Halitosis
    Some Causes of HalitosisTables

  • mucosa of

  • Dental Anatomy and Development: Mouth
    Some Disorders of the Oral Region by Predominant Site of InvolvementTables

  • of neonate

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

  • in neurologic disorders

  • Systemic Disorders and the Mouth: Neurologic disorders

  • radiation-induced disorders of

  • Tumors of the Head and Neck: Adverse effects of treatment
    Systemic Disorders and the Mouth: Radiation therapy
    Xerostomia : Radiation
    Management of Adverse Effects of Cancer Therapy: Gastrointestinal Effects

  • taste disorders of

  • Overview of Smell and Taste Abnormalities

  • trench

  • Gingivitis: Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG)

  • ulcers of

  • see also Ulcer(s), oral
    Stomatitis
    Some Causes of StomatitisTables

  • warts in

  • Oral Growths: Benign growths

  • xerostomia of

  • see Mouth, dryness of

    Mouth-to-mouth(-and nose) rescue breathing

    CPR Techniques for Health Care PractitionersTables
    Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in Adults: Airway and Breathing
    Airway Establishment and Control: Airway and Respiratory Devices

    Movement disorders

    see also Tremor
    Movement and Cerebellar Disorders
    Classification of common hyperkinetic disorders.Figures
    Hyperkinetic DisordersTables

  • antipsychotic drugs and

  • Schizophrenia: Conventional antipsychotics

  • athetotic

  • Chorea, Athetosis, and Hemiballismus

  • in cerebellar disorders

  • Cerebellar Disorders
    Signs of Cerebellar DisordersTables

  • in cerebral palsy syndromes

  • Neurologic Disorders in Children: Categories

  • chorea

  • Chorea, Athetosis, and Hemiballismus
    Chorea, Athetosis, and Hemiballismus
    Huntington Disease

  • in corticospinal tract lesions

  • Parkinson Disease: Diagnosis

  • differential diagnosis of

  • Neurologic Disorders in Children: Diagnosis

  • drug-induced

  • Treatment of Acute Adverse Effects of AntipsychoticsTables
    Abnormal Involuntary Movement ScaleTables

  • dystonic

  • Dystonias

  • in fragile X syndrome

  • Fragile X–Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS)

  • hemiballismus

  • Chorea, Athetosis, and Hemiballismus

  • myoclonic

  • Myoclonus
    Causes of MyoclonusTables

  • in Parkinson disease

  • Parkinson Disease

  • in progressive supranuclear palsy

  • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

  • sleep-related

  • Some Causes of Insomnia and Excessive Daytime SleepinessTables
    Periodic Limb Movement Disorder and Restless Legs Syndrome

    Moxibustion

    Manipulative and Body-Based Practices: Moxibustion

    Moxifloxacin

    Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed AntibioticsTables
    Fluoroquinolones
    FluoroquinolonesTables
    Some Clinical Uses of FluoroquinolonesTables
    Some Clinical Uses of FluoroquinolonesTables

  • in tuberculosis

  • Tuberculosis (TB): Second-line drugs

    Moyamoya disease

    Migraine: Diagnosis

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