Basicmedical Key

Infection INTRODUCTION Despite improved treatments and prevention, including potent antibiotics, complex immunizations, and modern sanitation, infection still causes much serious illness, even in highly industrialized countries. In developing countries, infection…

Malignant Neoplasms INTRODUCTION Mainly a disease of older adults, cancer is second to cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in the United States (more than 560,000 deaths annually)….

Skin Disorders INTRODUCTION Skin is the body’s front-line protective barrier between internal structures and the external environment. It’s tough, resilient, and virtually impermeable to aqueous solutions, bacteria, or toxic compounds….

Trauma Trauma is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Emergency trauma care basics include triage; assessing and maintaining airway, breathing, and circulation (the ABCs); protecting…

Obstetric and Gynecologic Disorders INTRODUCTION Medical care of the obstetric or gynecologic patient reflects a growing interest in improving the quality of health care for women. Skills are needed to…

Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders INTRODUCTION Metabolism is the physiologic process that allows cells to transform food into energy and continually rebuild body cells. Metabolism has two phases: catabolism and anabolism….

Genetic Disorders INTRODUCTION Genetic diseases result from single-gene (mendelian) alterations, chromosomal abnormalities, or multifactorial errors. Over 6,000 such abnormalities have been identified in humans, ranging from mild differences (as in…

Eye Disorders INTRODUCTION Vision, the most complex sense, has been the focus of significant medical and surgical innovations. Disorders that affect the eye can lead to vision loss or impairment;…

Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders INTRODUCTION Ear, nose, and throat disorders rarely prove fatal (except for those resulting from neoplasms, epiglottitis, and neck trauma), but they may cause serious social,…

Sexual Disorders INTRODUCTION Sexuality is an integral human function that’s inevitably affected by many interrelated factors. Its expression reflects the interaction of the biological, psychological, and sociologic ingredients that affect…