Laboratory Evaluation of Rheumatic Diseases Marina Magrey, Abby Abelson The diagnosis of rheumatologic diseases is based on clinical information, blood and imaging tests, and in some cases on histology. Blood…
Tuberculosis Octavian C. Ioachimescu, J. Walton Tomford Man must want to achieve more than he is able to achieve. … If we do not reach for the impossible, we shall…
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Gurjit Kaur DEFINITION AND ETIOLOGY Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that causes marked social impairment in approximately 5 of 100…
Eating Disorders Kathleen N. Franco DEFINITION AND ETOLOGY Eating disorders are syndromes characterized by severe disturbances in eating behavior and by distress or excessive concern about body shape or weight….
Septic Arthritis Abby Abelson DEFINITION Septic arthritis is infection, usually bacterial, in the joint cavity. Since septic arthritis can lead to rapid joint destruction, immediate accurate diagnosis is essential. The…
Peripheral Neuropathy Robert W. Shields, Jr. DEFINITION AND ETIOLOGY Peripheral neuropathy, in the broadest sense, refers to a range of clinical syndromes affecting a variety of peripheral nerve cells and…
Preventing Toxic Drug Interactions and Exposures Donald A. Moffa, Jr. As practicing physicians, we are charged with caring for our patients with compassion and rigor. Our prescribing privilege is a…
Endometrial, Ovarian, and Cervical Cancer Kristine Zanotti CARCINOMA OF THE ENDOMETRIUM Definition Endometrial cancer arises from the glandular tissue within the uterine lining. Prevalence Endometrial cancer is the most common…
Gout and Pseudogout Feyrouz Al-Ashkar Crystal-induced arthropathies are a group of disorders that involve deposition of crystals into joints and soft tissues, resulting in articular and periarticular inflammation and injury….
Low Back Pain Kerry H. Levin DEFINITION Low back pain can best be described in terms of specific accompanying features. Low back pain is acute if it has a duration…
