Superficial Fungal Infections
Superficial Fungal Infections Thomas E. R. Brown and Linda D. Dresser KEY CONCEPTS Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a fungal infection of the vagina that can be classified as…
Diarrhea, Constipation, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Diarrhea, Constipation, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patricia H. Fabel and Kayce M. Shealy KEY CONCEPTS Diarrhea is caused by many viral and bacterial organisms. It is most often…
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis Jacquelyn L. Bainbridge, Augusto Miravalle, and John R. Corboy KEY CONCEPTS The etiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) is unknown, but it appears to be autoimmune in…
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myelodysplastic Syndromes Julianna A. Merten, Kristen B. McCullough, and Mrinal M. Patnaik KEY CONCEPTS Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) primarily affect elderly adults, with median age at diagnosis of 76…
Ovarian Cancer
KEY CONCEPTS Ovarian cancer is denoted “the silent killer” because of the nonspecific signs and symptoms that contribute to the delay in diagnosis. The few patients who present with…
Anxiety Disorders I: Generalized Anxiety, Panic, and Social Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders I: Generalized Anxiety, Panic, and Social Anxiety Disorders Sarah T. Melton and Cynthia K. Kirkwood KEY CONCEPTS The long-term goal in treatment of generalized anxiety disorder…
Acne Vulgaris
Acne Vulgaris Debra Sibbald KEY CONCEPTS Acne is a highly prevalent disorder affecting many adolescents and adults. It is an extremely complex disease with an etiology originating…
Enteral Nutrition
Enteral Nutrition Vanessa J. Kumpf and Katherine Hammond Chessman KEY CONCEPTS The GI tract defends the host from toxins and antigens by both immunologic and nonimmunologic mechanisms, collectively…
Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis Rebecca M. Law and Po Gin Kwa KEY CONCEPTS Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin disorder involving inflammation associated with intense pruritus, a hallmark symptom. Management…
