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 Sarah T. Melton and Cynthia K. Kirkwood   KEY CONCEPTS   The long-term goal in treatment of generalized anxiety disorder…

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 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…

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Susanne Liewer and Janelle Perkins   KEY CONCEPTS   Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a process that involves IV infusion of hematopoietic stem cells from…

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…

KEY CONCEPTS   Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States. The overall 5-year survival rate for all types of…

KEY CONCEPTS   Unrecognized pregnancy is the most common cause of amenorrhea. A urine pregnancy test should be one of the first steps in evaluating this disorder.   For hypoestrogenic…

KEY CONCEPTS   Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic disease characterized by symmetrical inflammation of joints, yet may involve other organ systems.   Control of inflammation is the key to…

Intraabdominal Infections Keith M. Olsen, Alan E. Gross, and Joseph T. DiPiro   KEY CONCEPTS   Most intraabdominal infections are “secondary” infections that are polymicrobial and are caused by a…