The Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 21 The Musculoskeletal System Salvatore Mangione, MD “As to my health, thanks be to God, as long as I sit still I am without any pain, but if I…
The Neurologic System
Chapter 19 The Neurologic System Enrica Arnaudo, MD, and , Michael D. Kim, DO “From the brain and the brain only arise our pleasures, joys, laughter and jests, as well…
Nose and Mouth
Chapter 6 Nose and Mouth Salvatore Mangione, MD “How do you know that I’ve told a lie?” Pinocchio asked the Fairy. “Lies, my dear boy, are quickly discovered; because they…
Vital Signs
Chapter 2 Vital Signs Salvatore Mangione, MD “Immediately below a completely compressed artery (with obliteration of the lumen) no sounds are heard. As soon as the first drop of blood…
Respiratory Disorders
11 Respiratory Disorders Acute breathlessness Case history (1) You are called by the nurses to see a 63-year-old man who has become breathless. As you walk over to the ward…
Cardiology
10 Cardiology Syncope Simple faints are a common and benign condition. However, anyone witnessing a faint will know that patients can look awful and it is not surprising that they…
Kidney and Urinary Tract Disease
9 Kidney and Urinary Tract Disease Presentation of kidney and urinary tract disease • Patients’ complaints are directly related to the urinary tract or urine output, e.g. frequency, dysuria, burning micturition,…
Rheumatology
8 Rheumatology Osteoarthritis (OA) Case history A 75-year-old woman attends the A&E department with pain in the left groin. The pain has been present for several months but she has…
Haematology and Oncology
6 Haematology and Oncology Microcytic and macrocytic anaemia Definition of anaemia Anaemia is present when the level of haemoglobin in the blood is below the normal range. The normal range…
