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  • Fever, Acute, in Adults
  • Fever, Chronic (FUO)
  • Fever in Infants and Children
  • Floaters
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  • Halitosis
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  • Hematospermia
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  • Itching
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  • Jaundice in Adults
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  • Joint Pain, Monarticular
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  • 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
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  • Pelvic Pain During Early Pregnancy
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Stable fly bites

Other Arthropod Bites

Stab wounds

Abdominal Trauma: Penetrating trauma

Stains

Microscopy
Bacteria and Antibacterial Drugs: Staining

Stance

  • evaluation of

  • Approach to the Neurologic Patient: Gait, stance, and coordination

    Stanozolol

    Hereditary and Acquired Angioedema: Treatment

    Staphylococcal infection

    Staphylococcal Infections
    Antibiotic Treatment of Staphylococcal Infections in AdultsTables

  • abscess

  • Abscesses
    Staphylococcal Infections : Direct invasion

  • antibiotic-resistant

  • Susceptibility Testing: Nucleic acid–based methods
    Staphylococcal Infections : Antibiotic resistance
    Antibiotic Treatment of Staphylococcal Infections in AdultsTables

  • bacteremic

  • Bacteremia: Etiology
    Staphylococcal Infections : Diseases Caused by Staphylococci

  • biofilm in

  • Factors Facilitating Microbial Invasion: Biofilm

  • bone

  • Osteomyelitis: Etiology
    Staphylococcal Infections : Direct invasion

  • chickenpox and

  • Chickenpox: Complications

  • cutaneous

  • Cellulitis
    Differentiating Cellulitis and Deep Venous ThrombosisTables
    Furuncles and Carbuncles
    Impetigo and Ecthyma
    Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
    Differentiating Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)Tables
    Staphylococcal Infections : Direct invasion

  • endocardial

  • Infective Endocarditis: Microorganisms
    Antibiotic Regimens for Endocarditis Tables
    Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed AntibioticsTables
    Staphylococcal Infections : Direct invasion

  • eyelid

  • Chalazion and Hordeolum (Stye): Hordeolum

  • fingertip

  • Felon

  • food poisoning and

  • Staphylococcal Infections : Toxin-mediated disease
    Staphylococcal Infections : Prevention

  • gastrointestinal

  • Gastroenteritis: Bacteria
    Gastroenteritis: Symptoms and Signs

  • hair follicle

  • Folliculitis

  • hyper-IgE syndrome and

  • Hyper-IgE Syndrome

  • joint

  • Infections of Joints and Bones: Etiology

  • lung (pneumonia)

  • Community-Acquired Pneumonia in ChildrenTables
    Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: Pathogens
    Nursing Home–Acquired Pneumonia
    Staphylococcal Infections : Direct invasion

  • methicillin-resistant

  • Staphylococcal Infections : Antibiotic resistance
    Antibiotic Treatment of Staphylococcal Infections in AdultsTables

  • nasal

  • Nose and Paranasal Sinus Disorders

  • neonatal

  • Staphylococcal Infections : Direct invasion
    Neonatal Hospital-Acquired Infection: Etiology
    Neonatal Sepsis: Late onset

  • ocular

  • Endophthalmitis

  • palmar

  • Palm Abscess

  • periungual

  • Paronychia

  • rifampin in

  • Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed AntibioticsTables

  • toxins in

  • Staphylococcal Infections : Toxin-mediated disease

  • vancomycin-resistant

  • Antibiotic Treatment of Staphylococcal Infections in AdultsTables

    Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

    Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
    Differentiating Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)Tables
    Staphylococcal Infections : Toxin-mediated disease

    Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome

    Staphylococcal Infections : Toxin-mediated disease
    Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)

    Staples

  • for wound closure

  • Lacerations: Materials and methods

    Startle disease

    Examples of Disorders Associated With Defects in NeurotransmissionTables

    Starvation

    see also Undernutrition
    Protein-Energy Undernutrition: Primary PEU
    Protein-Energy Undernutrition: Treatment
    Causes of Metabolic AlkalosisTables

    Stasis dermatitis

    Stasis Dermatitis

    Statins

    Lipid–Lowering DrugsTables
    Dyslipidemia: Elevated LDL cholesterol
    Dyslipidemia: Elevated TGs

  • in acute coronary syndromes

  • Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS): Other drugs

  • in atherosclerosis

  • Atherosclerosis: Other drugs

  • in coronary artery disease

  • Drugs for Coronary Artery Disease Tables

  • in chronic kidney disease

  • Chronic Kidney Disease: Nutrition

  • after myocardial infarction

  • Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS): Drugs

  • toxicity of

  • Dyslipidemia: Monitoring treatment

    Status asthmaticus

    Asthma and Related Disorders: Classification
    Ventilatory Failure: Status asthmaticus (SA)

    Status epilepticus

    Seizure Disorders: Status epilepticus
    Seizure Disorders: Acute seizures and status epilepticus

  • nonconvulsive

  • Delirium: Testing

    Stavudine

    Antiretroviral Drugs Tables

  • in children

  • Dosage and Administration of Antiretroviral Drugs for Childrena Tables

    Steatocystoma

    Epidermal Cysts

    Steatohepatitis

    Alcoholic Liver Disease: Pathology

  • nonalcoholic

  • Fatty Liver: Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

    Steatonecrosis

    Fatty Liver: Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

    Steatorrhea

  • celiac sprue and

  • Celiac Disease: Symptoms and Signs

  • chronic pancreatitis and

  • Chronic Pancreatitis: Symptoms and Signs

  • liver disease and

  • Evaluation of the Patient With a Liver Disorder: History

  • malabsorption and

  • Malabsorption Syndromes: Symptoms and Signs
    Malabsorption Syndromes: Confirming malabsorption

  • postgastrectomy

  • Peptic Ulcer Disease: Surgery

    Steatosis

    Fatty Liver

  • in alcoholic liver disease

  • Alcoholic Liver Disease: Pathology

    Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome

    Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

    Stein-Leventhal syndrome

    Adrenal Virilism: Diagnosis
    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

    Stem cell transplantation

    Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

  • in acute lymphocytic leukemia

  • Acute Leukemia: Relapse

  • in aplastic anemia

  • Aplastic Anemia: Treatment

  • corneal

  • Corneal Transplantation: Corneal Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation

  • hepatic veno-occlusive disease and

  • Hepatic Vein Disorders: Veno-Occlusive Disease

  • in immunodeficiency

  • Approach to the Patient With Suspected Immunodeficiency: Replacement of missing immune components

  • in multiple myeloma

  • Multiple Myeloma: Treatment of malignant cells

  • in non-Hodgkin lymphoma

  • Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas: Lymphoma relapse

  • in severe combined immunodeficiency

  • Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID): Treatment

  • in sickle cell disease

  • Sickle Cell Disease: Treatment

  • in thalassemia

  • Thalassemias: Treatment

    Stenosis

  • anal

  • Organic Causes of Constipation in Infants and ChildrenTables

  • aortic

  • see also Aortic valve, stenosis
    Aortic Stenosis

  • bronchial

  • posttransplantation

  • Lung Transplantation: Complications

  • cervical

  • Cervical Stenosis

  • infertility and

  • Abnormal Cervical Mucus: Diagnosis

  • duodenal

  • Duodenal Obstruction: Duodenal stenosis

  • mitral

  • see also Mitral valve, stenosis
    Mitral Stenosis
    Distinguishing Murmurs of Tricuspid and Mitral StenosisTables

  • pulmonic

  • see also Pulmonic valve, stenosis
    Pulmonic Stenosis

  • pyloric

  • electrolyte loss and

  • Estimated Electrolyte Deficits by CauseTables

  • hypertrophic

  • Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

  • renal artery

  • Renal Artery Stenosis and Occlusion: Chronic progressive stenosis

  • Aldosteronism and

  • Secondary Aldosteronism

  • spinal

  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
    Peripheral Arterial Disease: Diagnosis

  • subglottic

  • Airway Establishment and Control: Complications of Tracheal Intubation

  • tricuspid

  • Tricuspid Stenosis
    Distinguishing Murmurs of Tricuspid and Mitral StenosisTables

  • murmur in

  • Cardiovascular Examination: Diastolic murmurs

  • ureteral

  • Ureteral Anomalies: Stenosis

  • urethral

  • Penile and Urethral Anomalies: Urethral meatal stenosis

    Stensen duct

  • blockage of

  • Salivary Stones

    Stensen's duct

    Dental Anatomy and Development: Mouth

    Steppage gait

    Approach to the Neurologic Patient: Gait, stance, and coordination

    Stereognosis

    Approach to the Neurologic Patient: Sensation

    Stereotactic radiation therapy

    Modalities of Cancer Therapy: Types of radiation therapy

    Sterilization

    Sterilization

    Sternoclavicular joint

  • injury to

  • Examination for Some Commonly Missed InjuriesTables

    Sternocleidomastoid muscle

    Approach to the Neurologic Patient: Cranial nerves

    Sternotomy

  • mediastinitis with

  • Mediastinitis: Median sternotomy

    Steroids

    see also Corticosteroids, and specific steroids

  • anabolic

  • Anabolic Steroids
    Adverse Effects of Anabolic SteroidsTables

  • in protein-energy undernutrition

  • Protein-Energy Undernutrition: Adults

    Stevens-Johnson syndrome

    Stomatitis: Interpretation of findings
    Types of Drug Reactions and Typical Causative AgentsTables
    Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

    Stewart-Treves syndrome

    Lymphedema: Complications

    Stibophen poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Stiff baby syndrome

    Examples of Disorders Associated With Defects in NeurotransmissionTables

    Stiffness

    Approach to the Patient With Joint Disease: History
    Distinguishing Inflammatory vs Noninflammatory Features in Joint Disease by FeaturesTables
    Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Symptoms and Signs

    Stiff-person syndrome

    Disorders of Neuromuscular Transmission: Stiff-person syndrome

    Stillbirth

    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Prior stillbirth
    Stillbirth
    Common Causes of StillbirthTables

    Still disease

    Some Causes of FUOTables
    Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Classification

    Stingray injury

    Marine Bites and Stings: Stingrays

    Stings

    see Bites and stings

    Stockings

  • elastic

  • in chronic venous insufficiency

  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Postphlebitic Syndrome: Treatment

  • in deep venous thrombosis prevention

  • Peripheral Venous Disorders: Prevention

  • in orthostatic hypotension

  • Orthostatic Hypotension: Treatment

  • in pulmonary embolism prevention

  • Risk of Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism in Surgical PatientsTables
    Pulmonary Embolism: Devices

  • pneumatic

  • in peripheral arterial disease

  • Peripheral Arterial Disease: External compression therapy

    Stomach

    see also Gastritis
    see also Gastrointestinal tract

  • bezoars in

  • Peptic Ulcer Disease: Surgery
    Bezoars and Foreign Bodies

  • bypass surgery on

  • Bariatric Surgery
    Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.Figures

  • cancer of

  • Stomach Cancer

  • Helicobacter pylori infection and

  • Helicobacter pylori Infection : Pathophysiology
    Peptic Ulcer Disease: Stomach cancer

  • postgastrectomy

  • Gastritis: Postgastrectomy Gastritis

  • ulcer vs

  • Peptic Ulcer Disease: Diagnosis

  • caustic injury to

  • Caustic Ingestion

  • decompression of

  • GI Procedures for the Generalist: Nasogastric or Intestinal Intubation

  • diverticular disease of

  • Diverticular Disease of the Stomach and Small Bowel

  • drug absorption in

  • Drug Absorption: Oral Administration

  • emptying of

  • measurement of

  • Nuclear Scans

  • foreign bodies in

  • Foreign Bodies in the GI Tract: Gastric and intestinal foreign bodies

  • gastric acid output of

  • Diagnostic and Therapeutic GI Procedures: Gastric Analysis
    Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease

  • Helicobacter pylori infection of

  • Helicobacter pylori Infection

  • inflammation of

  • Gastritis

  • leather bottle

  • Stomach Cancer: Pathophysiology

  • manometry of

  • Manometry: Gastroduodenal manometry

  • obstruction of

  • Peptic Ulcer Disease: Gastric outlet obstruction

  • perforation of

  • Peptic Ulcer Disease: Penetration (confined perforation)

  • in neonate

  • Miscellaneous Surgical Emergencies in Neonates: Gastric perforation

  • polyps of

  • Stomach Cancer: Etiology

  • resection of

  • Stomach Cancer: Treatment

  • rupture of

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

  • sepsis of

  • Gastritis: Infectious (septic) gastritis

  • ulcers of

  • see also Peptic ulcer disease
    Peptic Ulcer Disease

  • varices of

  • Varices
    Portal Hypertension: Pathophysiology

  • watermelon

  • Vascular GI Lesions

    Stomatitis

    Systemic Disorders and the Mouth: Drugs
    Stomatitis
    Some Causes of StomatitisTables

  • aphthous

  • Some Disorders of the Oral Region by Predominant Site of InvolvementTables
    Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis

  • gangrenous

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

  • herpetic

  • Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections: Mucocutaneous infection
    Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections: Mucocutaneous infection
    Herpangina: Diagnosis

  • neutropenia and

  • Neutropenia: Acute neutropenia

  • nicotine

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

  • pellagra and

  • Niacin: Symptoms and Signs

  • riboflavin deficiency and

  • Riboflavin: Symptoms and Signs

    Stomatocytosis

    Stomatocytosis and Anemia Caused by Hypophosphatemia

    Stones

  • bile duct

  • Choledocholithiasis and Cholangitis

  • gallbladder

  • see also Gallstones
    Cholelithiasis

  • kidney

  • Urinary Calculi
    Composition of Urinary CalculiTables

  • salivary gland

  • Salivary Stones

  • urinary

  • Urinary Calculi
    Composition of Urinary CalculiTables
    Cystinuria

    Stool

    see also Constipation
    see also Diarrhea
    see also Feces
    Symptoms of GI Disorders
    Diarrhea

  • black

  • GI Bleeding

  • blood in

  • GI Bleeding
    Colorectal Cancer: Screening tests

  • examination of

  • Diarrhea: Testing
    GI Bleeding: Physical examination

  • in gastroenteritis

  • Gastroenteritis: Stool testing

  • in parasite infection

  • Collecting and Handling Specimens for Microscopic Diagnosis of Parasitic InfectionsTables
    Approach to Parasitic Infections: GI tract parasites

  • in protein-energy undernutrition

  • Protein-Energy Undernutrition: Diagnosis

  • in ulcerative colitis

  • Ulcerative Colitis: Initial presentation

  • fatty

  • see also Steatorrhea
    Malabsorption Syndromes: Symptoms and Signs
    Malabsorption Syndromes: Confirming malabsorption

  • inappropriate deposition of (encopresis)

  • Stool Incontinence in Children

  • osmotic gap of

  • Diarrhea: Testing

  • in ulcerative colitis

  • Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms and Signs

    Strabismus

    Eye Defects and Conditions in Children: Etiology
    Strabismus
    Ocular deviations in strabismus.Figures

    Strachan syndrome

    Toxic Amblyopia: Etiology

    Straight leg raising

    Neck and Back Pain: Physical examination
    Sciatica: Symptoms and Signs

    Strains

    Sprains, Strains, and Tendon Tears

  • hamstring

  • Hamstring Strain

  • sports-related

  • Approach to Sports Injuries: Sprains and strains

    Stramonium poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Stranger anxiety

    Separation and Stranger Anxiety: Stranger anxiety

    Strawberry mark

    Vascular Lesions of the Skin: Infantile Hemangioma

    Strawberry tongue

    Streptococcal Infections: Diseases Caused by Streptococci

    Straw itch mite bites

    Mite Bites

    Strength testing

    Approach to the Neurologic Patient: Muscle strength
    Weakness: Physical examination

    Strength training

    Physical Therapy (PT): Range of motion
    Exercise: Strength training
    Exercise in the Elderly: Exercise program
    Gait Disorders in the Elderly: Strength training

    Streptobacillus moniliformis infection

    Rat-Bite Fever

    Streptococcal infection

    see also specific sites
    Pneumococcal Infections
    Streptococcal Infections
    Classification of StreptococciTables

  • chickenpox and

  • Chickenpox: Complications

  • cutaneous

  • Cellulitis
    Differentiating Cellulitis and Deep Venous ThrombosisTables
    Erysipelas
    Impetigo and Ecthyma
    Necrotizing Subcutaneous Infection: Etiology
    Streptococcal Infections: Diseases Caused by Streptococci
    Streptococcal Infections: Skin infection

  • endocardial

  • Infective Endocarditis: Microorganisms
    Infective Endocarditis: Classification
    Antibiotic Regimens for Endocarditis Tables
    Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed AntibioticsTables
    Pneumococcal Infections: Diseases Caused by Pneumococci

  • fingertip

  • Felon

  • glomerular

  • Streptococcal Infections: Delayed complications
    Causes of GlomerulonephritisTables
    Postinfectious Glomerulonephritis

  • lung (pneumonia)

  • Community-Acquired Pneumonia
    Community-Acquired Pneumonia in ChildrenTables
    Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults Tables
    Nursing Home–Acquired Pneumonia
    Pneumococcal Infections: Diseases Caused by Pneumococci

  • lymphatic channel

  • Lymphangitis

  • maternal

  • Neonatal Sepsis: Prevention
    Indications for intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent perinatal group B streptococcal disease.Figures

  • meningeal

  • Pneumococcal Infections: Diseases Caused by Pneumococci
    Neonatal Bacterial Meningitis: Symptoms and Signs
    Neonatal Bacterial Meningitis: Organism-specific antibiotic therapy

  • in neonatal sepsis

  • Neonatal Sepsis: Early onset
    Neonatal Sepsis: Symptoms and Signs
    Indications for intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent perinatal group B streptococcal disease.Figures

  • obsessive-compulsive disorders and

  • Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • otic

  • Pneumococcal Infections: Diseases Caused by Pneumococci

  • palmar

  • Palm Abscess

  • peritoneal

  • Pneumococcal Infections: Diseases Caused by Pneumococci

  • periungual

  • Paronychia

  • pharyngeal

  • Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed AntibioticsTables
    Streptococcal Infections: Diseases Caused by Streptococci
    Streptococcal Infections: Pharyngitis

  • prophylaxis against

  • Rheumatic Fever: Antibiotic prophylaxis
    Recommended Prophylaxis Against Recurrent Group A Streptococcal InfectionTables

  • rheumatic fever with

  • Rheumatic Fever
    Modified Jones Criteria for a First Episode of Acute Rheumatic Fever*Tables
    Recommended Prophylaxis Against Recurrent Group A Streptococcal InfectionTables

  • tonsillopharyngeal

  • Tonsillopharyngitis: Etiology
    Tonsillopharyngitis: Diagnosis

  • uterine

  • Preterm Labor

  • vaccine against

  • Common Vaccinations for AdultsTables
    Routine Vaccinations: Pneumococcal Disease
    Pneumococcal Infections: Vaccines

    Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome

    Streptococcal Infections: Diseases Caused by Streptococci
    Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)

    Streptogramins

    Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed AntibioticsTables
    Lincosamides, Oxazolidinones, and Streptogramins: Streptogramins

    Streptokinase

    Hemostasis: Fibrinolysis

  • in myocardial infarction

  • Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS): Fibrinolytics
    IV Fibrinolytic Drugs Available in the USTables

  • in pulmonary embolism

  • Pulmonary Embolism: Clot elimination

    Streptomycin

    Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed AntibioticsTables
    Aminoglycosides
    AminoglycosidesTables

  • in elderly

  • Effect of Aging on Drug Metabolism* and EliminationTables

  • ototoxicity of

  • Drug-Induced Ototoxicity

  • in perinatal tuberculosis

  • Perinatal Tuberculosis (TB): Neonates with active TB

  • in pregnancy

  • Some Drugs With Adverse Effects During PregnancyTables

  • in tuberculosis

  • Tuberculosis (TB): Second-line drugs

    Stress

    Stress Disorders
    Diagnosis of Acute Stress DisorderTables

  • caregiver

  • Dementia: Caregiver assistance

  • in children and adolescents

  • Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)

  • depersonalization disorder and

  • Depersonalization Disorder

  • depression and

  • Depressive Disorders: Etiology

  • in dying patient and family

  • Symptom Control in the Dying: Stress

  • family, in childhood illness

  • Pediatric Cancers

  • gastritis with

  • Gastritis: Erosive Gastritis

  • schizophrenia and

  • Schizophrenia: Environmental stressors

  • sleep disorders and

  • Insomnia and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS): Adjustment insomnia

    Stress echocardiography

    Echocardiography: Stress echocardiography

    Stress fracture

    Fractures: Stress fractures

    Stress incontinence

    Urinary Incontinence in Adults: Types
    Urinary Incontinence in Adults: Established incontinence
    Urinary Incontinence in Adults: Physical examination
    Urinary Incontinence in Adults: Kegel exercises
    Drugs Used to Treat Incontinence Tables
    Urinary Incontinence in Adults: Stress incontinence

    Stress testing

    see also Exercise stress testing
    Stress Testing
    Contraindications to Exercise Stress TestingTables

  • in angina pectoris

  • Angina Pectoris: Stress testing

  • bedside

  • Sprains, Strains, and Tendon Tears: Diagnosis

  • pharmacologic

  • Stress Testing: Pharmacologic stress testing

    Stretching exercise

    Exercise: Stretching and flexibility

    Striatonigral degeneration

    Multiple System Atrophy

    Stridor

    Approach to the Pulmonary Patient: Auscultation
    Stridor
    Some Causes of StridorTables
    Epiglottitis: Diagnosis

    String sign

    Approach to the Patient With Joint Disease: Synovial fluid examination

    Stroke

    Stroke (CVA)
    Selected Stroke SyndromesTables

  • acute vision loss and

  • Some Causes of Acute Vision LossTables

  • atrial fibrillation and

  • Atrial Fibrillation (AF): Complications

  • blood pressure in

  • Hypertensive Emergencies

  • chemoprevention of

  • Chemoprevention and Immunization For Elderly PatientsTables

  • complications of

  • Strategies to Prevent and Treat Stroke ComplicationsTables

  • deep venous thrombosis prevention in

  • Pulmonary Embolism: Choice of prevention

  • dementia and

  • Modified Hachinski Ischemic ScoreTables
    Vascular Dementia

  • driving and

  • Medical Assessment of the Older Driver: Neurologic disorders

  • evolving

  • Ischemic Stroke: Symptoms and Signs

  • hemorrhagic

  • Intracerebral Hemorrhage

  • hypertension and

  • Antihypertensives for High-Risk PatientsTables

  • ischemic

  • Selected Stroke SyndromesTables
    Ischemic Stroke
    The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale*Tables
    Exclusion Criteria for Use of Tissue Plasminogen Activator in Stroke*Tables

  • hormone replacement therapy and

  • Menopause: Hormone therapy
    Effects of Oral Hormone Therapy on Yearly Incidence* of Selected Disorders in Postmenopausal WomenTables

  • in neonate

  • Neonatal Seizure Disorders: Etiology

  • oral contraceptives and

  • Contraception: Adverse effects

  • prevention of

  • Lifestyle Measures That Help Prevent Common Chronic DiseasesTables

  • rehabilitation after

  • Stroke Rehabilitation

  • risk factors for

  • Stroke (CVA)

  • seizures and

  • Causes of SeizuresTables

  • severity of

  • The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale*Tables

    Stroke index

    Normal Values for Cardiac Index and Related MeasurementsTables

    Strongyloidiasis

    Approach to Parasitic Infections: Helminths
    Collecting and Handling Specimens for Microscopic Diagnosis of Parasitic InfectionsTables
    Serologic and Molecular Tests for Parasitic InfectionsTables
    Strongyloidiasis

    Struma ovarii

    Hyperthyroidism: Etiology

    Strychnine poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    ST segment

    Interpretation of Abnormal ECGsTables
    ECG waves.Figures
    Electrocardiography (ECG): ST segment
    Electrocardiography (ECG): Continuous ST-segment monitoring

    Stuart-Prower factor (factor X)

    Pathways in blood coagulation.Figures
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    Screening Laboratory Test Results in Inherited Defects in Blood CoagulationTables

    Stump

  • care of

  • Leg Amputation Rehabilitation: Care of the stump and prosthesis

  • conditioning of

  • Leg Amputation Rehabilitation: Stump Conditioning and Prostheses

  • pain in

  • Leg Amputation Rehabilitation: Complications

    Stupor

    see also Coma
    Coma and Impaired Consciousness
    Common Causes of Coma or Impaired ConsciousnessTables
    Findings by Location*Tables
    Interpretation of Pupillary Response and Eye MovementsTables

    Sturge-Weber syndrome

    Sturge-Weber Syndrome

    Stye

    Chalazion and Hordeolum (Stye)

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