Genitourinary System Disorders
Genitourinary System Disorders Charles R. Kiefer INTRODUCTION This chapter includes the latest information on the diseases and disorders of the genitourinary (GU) tracts. Each entry is organized with a brief…
Endocrine Diseases
Endocrine Diseases Hongbo Yu INTRODUCTION This chapter focuses on six common groups of endocrine disorders based on organ systems: diabetes mellitus, disorders of the thyroid gland, disorders of the adrenal…
Gynecologic and Obstetric Disorders
Gynecologic and Obstetric Disorders Juliana G. Szakacs INTRODUCTION The 11th edition is updated to include the latest recommendations for cervical cancer screening and diagnostic testing for diseases of the female…
Digestive Diseases
Digestive Diseases L. Michael Snyder Michael J. Mitchell INTRODUCTION This chapter focuses on several common gastrointestinal (GI) clinical presentations: abdominal pain (acute and chronic); ascites; diarrhea (acute and chronic); GI…
Central Nervous System Disorders
Central Nervous System Disorders Juliana G. Szakacs Edward I. Ginns INTRODUCTION In the 11th edition, this chapter has been updated to include recent advances in genetic and molecular studies and…
Cardiovascular Disorders
Cardiovascular Disorders Mohammed Waseem Akhter Craig S. Smith INTRODUCTION This chapter focuses on the common presenting symptoms and conditions of cardiovascular disorders and the differential diagnoses to be considered in…
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Diseases M. Rabie Al-Turkmani INTRODUCTION This chapter provides the latest information on the diagnosis of systemic autoimmune diseases. Each entry is organized with a brief definition of the disease,…
Infectious Disease Assays
Infectious Disease Assays Michael J. Mitchell Marzena M. Galdzicka L. V. Rao INTRODUCTION This chapter presents the most commonly ordered tests for infectious disease diagnosis. The test methods in this…
Laboratory Tests
Laboratory Tests L. V. Rao Hongbo Yu INTRODUCTION This chapter presents the most commonly ordered serum, plasma, and whole blood laboratory tests arranged in alphabetical order. Each entry is titled…
FALTs: Factors Affecting Laboratory Tests
FALTs: Factors Affecting Laboratory Tests L. V. Rao INTRODUCTION Laboratory testing is an integral part of modern medical practice. Although clinical laboratory testing accounts for only 2.3% of annual health…
