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Angioedema is characterized by one or more areas of well-demarcated, non-pitting edema of deep subcutaneous tissues. It ...
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Acne fulminans or acne maligna is a rare skin disorder presenting as an acute, painful, ulcerating, and hemorrhagic clin ...
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Dyspnea, also called shortness of breath, is a patient's perceived difficulty to breathe. Sensations and intensity can v ...
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| Abacavir | Abacavir is an approved nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used to treat human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) infection in combination with ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Abciximab | Abciximab is widely used in interventional cardiology for the treatment of unstable angina and as an adjunct therapy following percutaneous coronary i ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Abetalipoproteinemia | Abetalipoproteinemia is a rare autosomal recessive disorder marked by low or absent levels of plasma cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins and very-lo ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Achlorhydria | Achlorhydria is a condition in which the stomach does not produce hydrochloric acid, one of the components of gastric acid. Hydrochloric acid plays an ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acne Fulminans | Acne fulminans or acne maligna is a rare skin disorder presenting as an acute, painful, ulcerating, and hemorrhagic clinical form of acne. It may or m ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acquired Angioedema | Angioedema is characterized by one or more areas of well-demarcated, non-pitting edema of deep subcutaneous tissues. It is primarily known to involve ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acquired Hemophilia | Acquired hemophilia is an uncommon but severe bleeding disorder. It is caused by the development of autoantibodies directed against one of the antihem ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Anemia | Acute anemia occurs when there is an abrupt drop in red blood cells, usually due to acute hemorrhage or hemolysis. This activity reviews the presentat ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Chest Syndrome | Acute chest syndrome occurs due to vaso-occlusion within the pulmonary vasculature of patients with sickle cell disease. This results in deoxygenation ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis | Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, also known as Sweet syndrome, consists of erythematous plaques and papules along with constitutional symptoms s ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Hepatic Porphyria | Hepatic porphyrias are genetic disorders caused by the defect in an enzyme involved in heme synthesis and accumulation of heme precursors. Hepatic por ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Intermittent Porphyria | Acute intermittent porphyria is a rare autosomal dominant disease, characterized by a deficiency of hydroxymethylbilane synthase (HMBS). It presents w ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia | Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a malignancy of B or T lymphoblasts characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal, immature lymphocytes ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Myeloid Leukemia | Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common leukemia among the adult population and accounts for about 80% of all cases. It is characterized by cl ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute On Chronic Liver Failure | Acute on chronic liver failure is a clinical syndrome of sudden hepatic decompensation observed in patients with pre-existing chronic liver disease. A ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Porphyria | Acute porphyrias are a group of rare disorders characterized by an enzymatic defect in the heme biosynthetic pathway. Patients present with acute, deb ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia | Acute promyelocytic leukemia is a distinguished subset of acute myeloid leukemia which is characterized by fusion gene transcript PML-RAR-alpha and hi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Pulmonary Embolism | Acute pulmonary embolism is a common clinical condition with a variable clinical presentation, making its diagnosis challenging. This activity outline ... Read the Article | 2 | 30 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Stroke | Acute strokes, also known as cerebrovascular accidents, are broadly classified as either ischemic or hemorrhagic. Acute strokes result in loss of bloo ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 26 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Addison Disease | Though Addison disease is a relatively rare condition, it can have devastating consequences if not diagnosed and managed appropriately. Often the insi ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 17 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Adrenal Hemorrhage | Adrenal hemorrhage represents a rare disease of variable etiologies. The disease often presents in a wide variety of clinical settings and presents a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Adrenal Metastasis | Adrenal metastases are the most common malignant lesions involving the adrenal gland and the second most common tumor of the adrenal gland after benig ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Adult T Cell Leukemia | Adult T- cell leukemia (ATL) is a rare and aggressive peripheral T-cell neoplasm associated with human T-cell leukemia virus type -1 (HTLV-1) infectio ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Adverse Effects Of Radiation Therapy | Radiotherapy causes DNA break and subsequent cell death. This affects the cancer cells more severely than the normal cells. However, with the growing ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Agranulocytosis | Agranulocytosis is a condition in which the absolute neutrophil count (ANC) is less than 100 neutrophils per microlitre of the blood. Agranulocytosis ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ala Dehydratase Deficiency Porphyria | ALA dehydratase porphyria is an extremely rare type of acute porphyria that follows a chronic course punctuated by acute attacks. To avoid multiple re ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| ALK Negative Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma | ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALK(-) ALCL) is an uncommon CD30-positive T-cell lymphoma that presents a major diagnostic challenge. It ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis | Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a common fungal infection in uncontrolled asthmatics, cystic fibrosis patients, and immunocompromise ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Allopurinol | Allopurinol is a urate-lowering medication that is FDA approved for the management of gout, prevention of tumor lysis syndrome, and prevention of recu ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 14 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Alpha Thalassemia | Hemoglobin H disease (alpha-thalassemia) can be found in patients that live in areas with a high incidence of malaria. Symptoms at presentation, such ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Aluminum Hydroxide | Aluminum hydroxide is a medication used in the management and treatment of acid indigestion. It is in the antacid class of drugs. This activity outlin ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Aminocaproic Acid | Aminocaproic acid, an antifibrinolytic agent, is a medication used in the management and treatment of acute bleeding disorders. This activity outlines ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Amniotic Fluid Embolism | Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare entity, but one which has very high mortality and morbidity rates. This article will explain the clinical pres ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Amyloidosis | Amyloidosis is a heterogeneous acquired or hereditary disease that results from the abnormal deposition of beta-sheet fibrillar protein aggregates in ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anemia | Anemia is a reduction in hemoglobin (Hb) or hematocrit (HCT) or RBC count. It is a presentation of an underlying condition and can be subdivided into ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anemia Of Chronic Renal Disease | Anemia of chronic renal disease, also known as anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD), is a form of normocytic, normochromic, hypoproliferative anemia ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anesthetic Gases | Anesthetic gases (nitrous oxide, halothane, isoflurane, desflurane, sevoflurane), also known as inhaled anesthetics, are administered as primary thera ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Angioedema | Angioedema is non-pitting edema that involves subcutaneous and/or submucosal layers of tissue that affects the face, lips, neck, and extremities, oral ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia With Eosinophilia | Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE), also known as epithelioid hemangioma, is an uncommon, benign vasoproliferative disorder. The patho ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEI) | ACE inhibitors are medications used in the treatment and management of hypertension, which is a significant risk factor for coronary disease heart fai ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 24 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Angular Chelitis | Angular cheilitis describes an inflammatory skin process of variable etiology occurring at the labial commissure, the angle of the mouth. It is usuall ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anifrolumab | Anifrolumab is a novel investigational agent used in the management and treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is a fully humanized IgG1k ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anorexia Nervosa | Anorexia nervosa is defined by a restriction of energy intake relative to requirements, which leads to significantly low body weight. Patients with th ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anterior Mediastinal Mass | The most common anterior mediastinal masses in the adult population are thymoma, teratoma, thyroid goiter, and lymphoma. This activity describes the e ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anthracycline Medications (Doxorubicin) | Doxorubicin is an anthracycline class medication used in the management and treatment of various types of malignancies and tumors. This activity will ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anticoagulation | This activity reviews the general principles in anticoagulation therapy, with highlights on the different types, indications, and perioperative impact ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anticoagulation Safety | One class of drugs that has been implicated in serious adverse drugs reactions for many decades are the oral anticoagulants, especially warfarin. Ther ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Antiparasitic Drugs | Antiparasitic drugs are a group of medications used in the management and treatment of infections by parasites, including protozoa, helminths, and ect ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Antiphospholipid Syndrome | Antiphospholipid antibodies are autoantibodies that are directed against phospholipid-binding proteins. Antiphospholipid syndrome (APLS) is characteri ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Antiplatelet Drug Toxicity | Antiplatelet medications are primarily used for the management and prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) related events. Currently, there are fou ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Antiplatelet Medications | Over time, numerous antiplatelet agents have been developed with a multitude of indications. Antiplatelet medications divide into oral and parenteral ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Apixaban | Apixaban is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC) that was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2012 for use in patients with non-valv ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Aplastic Anemia | Aplastic anemia refers to the syndrome of chronic primary hematopoietic failure from injury leading to diminished or absent hematopoietic precursors i ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Argatroban | Argatroban is a medication used in the management of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia(HIT), which is a rare, life-threatening complication of heparin ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Argyria | Argyria is a dermatologic condition that is acquired by exposure to or ingestion of silver, and it presents with the insidious onset of gray or blue m ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Arterial Lines | Arterial catheterization is a procedure that is common to the intensive care and the operating room settings. It involves placement of a catheter into ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 3 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ascites | Ascites is the pathologic accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity. It is the most common complication of cirrhosis and occurs in about 50% ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Asplenia | Asplenia means the absence of a spleen. Asplenia can occur in a variety of clinical settings, and it can refer to an anatomic absence of the spleen or ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Asteatotic Eczema | This activity outlines the evaluation and treatment of asteatotic eczema and reviews the role of the healthcare team in managing patients with this co ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Asthma In Pregnancy | Bronchial asthma (BA) is considered the most common chronic disease in pregnancy, complicating 4% to 8% of pregnancies. Bronchial asthma exacerbation ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ataxia Telangiectasia | Ataxia telangiectasia (Louis-Bar Syndrome) is a rare autosomal recessive condition characterized by cutaneous telangiectasias, cerebellar atrophy with ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Atopic Dermatitis | Atopic dermatitis (AD), which is a specific form of eczema, is the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease. Atopic dermatitis has a complex etio ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Atrial Fibrillation | Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia. It is the leading cardiac cause of stroke. Risk factors for atrial fibrillation inc ... Read the Article | 2 | 31 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Atrophic Gastritis | Gastric atrophy (GA) and intestinal metaplasia of the gastric mucosa (GIM) are collectively known as chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG). These early con ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Autoimmune And Chronic Neutropenia | Neutropenia is a decreased number of neutrophils less than 1500/microliter and can be idiopathic, congenital, autoimmune, and cyclic types. Those last ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Autotransfusion | Autotransfusion has not always been a safe procedure. The first known documented procedure of autotransfusion was performed in 1818 by Dr. James Blund ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Avascular Necrosis | Osteonecrosis is a degenerative bone condition characterized by death of cellular components of bone secondary to an interruption of the subchondral b ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 21 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Azathioprine | Azathioprine (AZA) is a medication used in the management and treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the prevention of kidney transplant r ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Basilar Artery Thrombosis | The basilar artery is formed by the convergence of the vertebral arteries at the junction of the pons and medulla. It provides oxygen-rich blood to th ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Basophilia | Basophils are typically the least numerous myeloid cells seen in a peripheral blood smear. Their numerous dark azurophilic granules easily distinguish ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 3 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bedbug Bites | There are as many as 90 species of "bugs" (bed bugs are true bugs with specialized elongated mouthparts) within the family Cimicidae; however, few bit ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Behcet Disease | Behcet disease, also known as an oculo-orogenital syndrome, is a chronic remitting and relapsing inflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent oral ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Benign Florid Vascular Proliferation Mimicking Vascular Neoplasm | Florid vascular proliferation (FVP) is a benign pseudo-neoplastic reactive proliferation of small vessels in the colon, which can mimic other benign o ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bernard Soulier Syndrome | Bernard-Soulier syndrome is a rare inherited blood clotting disorder that is characterized by unusually giant platelet cells, thrombocytopenia, and pr ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Beta Thalassemia | Thalassemias are a common cause of microcytic anemia and are due to impaired synthesis of the globin protein component of hemoglobin. Beta-thalassemia ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Biliopancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch | The biliopancreatic diversion was first described by Scorpinaro in 1979. This procedure combined a horizontal gastric resection with the closure of a ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Biotin | Biotin is an alternative medication used in the management and treatment of pathological hair conditions. It is in the vitamin class of drugs. This ac ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bisphosphonate Toxicity | In the second half of the 20th century, bisphosphonates have emerged as a novel treatment for bone metabolism disorders. Currently, bisphosphonates ar ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bivalirudin | Bivalirudin is a medication used in the management and treatment of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention for acute myocardial infarc ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bleeding Disorders | Hereditary bleeding disorders occur due to the absence or deficiency of specific clotting proteins. The three most common hereditary bleeding disorder ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bleomycin | Bleomycin has approval for adult use in the treatment of squamous cell cancer of head and neck regions, Hodgkin's lymphoma, testicular carcinoma. It i ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Blood Donation | Blood donation is a vital part of worldwide healthcare. It allows for blood transfusion as a life-sustaining and life-saving procedure. Over one hundr ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Blood Gas Temperature Correction | Blood gas temperature correction is an important process to implement when assessing blood gas laboratory values. The laws of physics concerning gas s ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Blood Product Safety | Transfusion of blood products is one of the most commonly performed clinical procedures in healthcare today. Blood product safety has been an improvin ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Blood Transfusion | Blood transfusions are a relatively common medical procedure and while typically safe, there are multiple complications that practitioners need to be ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 18 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome | Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome is also known as Bean syndrome. It is a rare syndrome of venous malformations that arise in the skin and gastrointesti ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bone Marrow Aspiration And Biopsy | Bone marrow aspiration and biopsies are often performed both in the inpatient and outpatient settings for the diagnosis of a multitude of hematologic ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bone Marrow Edema Syndrome | Bone marrow edema syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion that is characterized by pain and increased interstitial fluid within bone marrow without an ob ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bone Marrow Failure | Bone marrow failure (BMF) refers to the decreased production of one or more major hematopoietic lineages which leads to diminished or absent hematopoi ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bone Marrow Transplantation In Sickle Cell Disease | Since the Sickle Cell Anemia Act, there has been progress in the screening and treatment of sickle cell disease. For instance, in most parts of the Un ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bortezomib | Bortezomib is FDA-approved for use in the initial treatment of multiple myeloma in combination with cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone. It is also FDA ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bronchiolitis Obliterans | Bronchiolitis obliterans is also known as obliterative bronchiolitis or constrictive bronchiolitis. When it occurs after lung transplantation or hemat ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bronchoalveolar Lavage | Bronchoalveolar Lavage or BAL is a minimally invasive procedure that involves instillation of sterile normal saline into a subsegment of the lung, fol ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bronchoscopy | A bronchoscopy is an essential tool for clinicians and health care providers treating patients with lung diseases. Since its introduction to clinical ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Burkitt Lymphoma | Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is an aggressive non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma. The disease is associated with Epstein Barr virus (EBV), human immunodeficiency vi ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Busulfan | Busulfan is a medication used in the management and treatment of allogeneic hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation specifically for patients wi ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Calcineurin Inhibitors | Calcineurin inhibitors (CNI) are composed of three drugs (cyclosporine, tacrolimus, and pimecrolimus). They are primarily used as immunosuppressive dr ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cancer-associated Thrombosis | Cancer-associated thrombosis is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality for cancer patients. It commonly occurs in patients with clinical ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Candidiasis | Candidiasis is an opportunistic infection due to Candida, which can affect the oral cavity, vagina, penis, or other parts of the body. Untreated Candi ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cardiac Tamponade | Cardiac tamponade is a medical emergency that takes place when abnormal amounts of fluid accumulate in the pericardial sac compressing the heart and l ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 16 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Caroli Disease | Caroli disease is a rare inherited disorder involving segmental dilatation of large, intrahepatic bile ducts which appear as cysts on imaging and hist ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Caspofungin | Caspofungin is a drug in the echinocandins class of medications, used in the management and treatment of several medical conditions. These conditions ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cauda Equina And Conus Medullaris Syndromes | Cauda equina and conus medullaris syndromes have overlap in anatomy and clinical presentation. The cauda equina is a group of nerves and nerve roots s ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis | Cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) is a rare, life-threatening disorder that can complicate facial infection, sinusitis, orbital cellulitis, pharyngitis ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Celiac Disease | Celiac disease, also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is an autoimmune disease of the small intestine. Celiac disease is a condition in which th ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 24 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Central Nervous System Lymphoma | Lymphoma of the central nervous system, both primary and secondary, represents a rare subset of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. According to the World Health Or ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Central Retinal Vein Occlusion | Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is the second most common retinal vascular disease and is a common loss of vision in older patients. There are two types ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cerebral Contusion | Traumatic brain injury includes several types of insults to the parenchyma of the brain. One of the most severe forms of damage is a hemorrhagic cereb ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cheilitis Granulomatosa | Cheilitis granulomatosa (CG) is a rare granulomatous disorder characterized by a recurrent firm swelling of one or both lips. This is called the cheil ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy | Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are recombinant receptors for antigens which redirect the specificity and function of T lymphocytes and/or other imm ... Read the Article | 1 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chloramphenicol | Chloramphenicol is a medication used in the management and treatment of superficial eye infections such as bacterial conjunctivitis, and otitis extern ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cholangitis | Acute cholangitis, also known as ascending cholangitis, is a life-threatening condition that is caused by an ascending bacterial infection of the bili ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cholesterol Emboli | Cholesterol embolization syndrome occurs when atheromatous plaques in large arteries release cholesterol emboli and atheromatous debris into the circu ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cholestyramine Resin | Cholestyramine is used for the treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia. The reduction in LDL cholesterol by the resin is dose-dependent. A dose of 8 ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chronic Granulomatous Disease | Chronic granulomatous diseases (CGD) are a group of recurrent life-threatening infections due to a hereditary defect in forming reactive oxygen specie ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 16 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chronic Inflammation | Chronic inflammation is also referred to as slow, long-term inflammation lasting several months to years. Generally, the extent and effects of chronic ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chronic Iron Deficiency | Chronic iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world and a significant common cause of anemia worldwide. It is mainly caused by ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia | Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a chronic lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by monoclonal B cell proliferation. It is the most common adult l ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia | Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), BCR-ABL1-positive, is classified as a myeloproliferative neoplasm predominantly composed of proliferating granulocytes ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chronic Thrombo-Embolic Pulmonary Hypertension | Chronic pulmonary embolism (also known as chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension) is a potentially life-threatening condition and is associated ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cinchonism | Cinchonism is a collection of symptoms described as hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, flushing, and blurry vision stemming from the ingestion of quin ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Clozapine | Clozapine is an FDA-approved atypical antipsychotic medication for treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Clozapine is not the first-line drug of choice d ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Common Variable Hypogammaglobulinemia | Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is the most common primary immunodeficiency which can present in a variety of clinical manifestations. It req ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Common Variable Immunodeficiency | Common variable immunodeficiency is a disorder characterized by defective B cell function leading to impaired immunoglobulin production. It can presen ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Complement Deficiency | The immune system is the body’s defense mechanism against infections and is made of two pathways - the innate and adaptive pathway. The innate pathway ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Complicated Urinary Tract Infections | Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common presenting causes of sepsis in hospitals, and urinary tract infections have a wide variety o ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cooley Anemia | Thalassemia major or Cooley anemia is one of the common monogenic hereditary hemoglobin disorders. It results from the absence of a beta-globin chain ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Coronary Flow Effects of Arterial Spasm or Microembolization | Two conditions that can lead to angina symptoms include coronary artery spasm and microembolization. Coronary artery spasm can cause partial or comple ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Coxiella Burnetii | Coxiella burnetii is the causative agent of Q fever, which is a zoonotic disease. Q fever can present as a febrile illness, pneumonia, or hepatitis. I ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Crohn Disease | Crohn disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are two conditions commonly referred to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They are immunologically m ... Read the Article | 2 | 34 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cryglobulinemic Vasculitis | Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis is an immune complex-mediated inflammation of blood vessels. It is usually seen as part of other diseases and is the most ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cryoglobulinemia | Cryoglobulins are proteins that precipitate from an individual’s serum or plasma at temperatures lower than 37°C. They can be a mixture of immunoglobu ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cultural Religious Competence In Clinical Practice | The diversity of religion within our world's population brings challenges for health care providers and systems to deliver culturally competent medica ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cupping Therapy | Cupping therapy can generally be described as a technique that uses cups placed over the skin to create negative pressure through suction. Cupping th ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cutanea Tarda Porphyria | Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is a part of a spectrum of diseases that arise as a result of abnormal enzymes in the biosynthesis of heme. It is caused ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cyanocobalamin | Cyanocobalamin is a medication used in the management and treatment of vitamin B12 deficiencies. This activity reviews the indications, action, and co ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cyclic Neutropenia | Cyclic neutropenia is a very rare hematological condition characterized by regular fluctuations in blood neutrophil counts, leading to periodic neutro ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cyclophosphamide | Cyclophosphamide is a medication primarily used in the management and treatment of neoplasms, including multiple myeloma, sarcoma, and breast cancer. ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cytarabine | Cytarabine is a medication used in the management and treatment of leukemias and lymphomas. It belongs to the anthracycline group of medications. This ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cytomegalovirus | Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a wide-spread virus, with manifestations ranging from asymptomatic to severe end-organ dysfunction in immunocompromised patie ... Read the Article | 1 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cytomegalovirus Colitis | The management of cytomegalovirus colitis is complex, and new approaches have been introduced. To achieve satisfactory outcomes, the basic and clinica ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dapsone | Dapsone is indicated for a variety of conditions, both dermatologic and non-dermatologic. The FDA-approved indications are leprosy and dermatitis herp ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Deep Vein Thrombosis | A deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms within the deep veins, usually of the leg, but can occur in the veins of the arms and the mese ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Deep Venous Thrombosis Of The Lower Extremity | A deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms within the deep veins usually of the leg but can occur in the veins of the arms and the mesent ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis | Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation or presence of a thrombus in the deep veins. DVT occurs mostly in the lower extremities and to a lesser ex ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Deep Venous Thrombosis Ultrasound Evaluation | Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a common condition for which clinical diagnosis is typically unreliable due to the infrequency of the classic findings ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Deferoxamine | Deferoxamine is a medication used in Iron and aluminum toxicity. It is in the chelator class of drugs. This activity reviews the indications, mechanis ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Delayed Hypersensitivity Reactions | Coombs and Gel classified type IV hypersensitivity reaction (HR) as a delayed hypersensitivity reaction (DHR), which takes more than 12 hours to devel ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dexrazoxane | Dexrazoxane is a medication used in the management and treatment of anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity and extravasation injuries. It is in the clas ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dextran | Dextran is a medication used in the management and treatment of various clinical conditions, including during hemorrhage, shock, surgical procedures, ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Diamond Blackfan Anemia | Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA) is a congenital type of anemia with pure red cell aplasia causing congenital bone abnormalities and most commonly presen ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma | Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common lymphoma, accounting for about 25% to 30% of all the non-Hodgkin lymphomas. It typically pres ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Diltiazem | Diltiazem is an oral and parenteral non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is used in many clinical scenarios as an antihypertensive, anti-ar ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Diphyllobothrium Latum | Diphyllobothriasis is a zoonotic infection that suffers from a lack of awareness in the medical field but has seen a recent resurgence in cases global ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation | Disseminated intravascular coagulation can be defined is a widespread hypercoagulable state that can lead to both microvascular and macrovascular clot ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 16 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Docetaxel | Docetaxel is an antineoplastic agent used in the management of multiple metastatic and non-resectable tumor types. It is a newer agent from the taxane ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Doxorubicin | Doxorubicin is an antibiotic derived from the Streptomyces peucetius bacterium. It has widespread use as a chemotherapeutic agent since the 1960s. Dox ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dronabinol | Dronabinol is synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol ('THC'), which obtained FDA approval in 1985 for the treatment of HIV/AIDs-induced anorexia and chemother ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Drug Metabolism | Most drugs undergo chemical alteration by various bodily systems as a way to create compounds that are more easily excreted from the body. These chemi ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dyskeratosis Congenita | Dyskeratosis congenita, also known as Zinsser-Engman-Cole syndrome, is an uncommon genodermatosis classically associated with the triad of oral leukop ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dyspnea on Exertion | Dyspnea, also called shortness of breath, is a patient's perceived difficulty to breathe. Sensations and intensity can vary and are subjective. It is ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| EBV Positive Mucocutaneous Ulcer | Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) positive B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders (LPDs) are a spectrum of diseases that range from self-limiting, localized cond ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Elbow Arthrocentesis | Elbow arthrocentesis is a procedure performed to aspirate the contents of a joint cavity to evaluate and treat elbow effusion. This activity reviews t ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Emicizumab | Emicizumab is a medication used in the management and treatment of hemophilia A. It belongs to the bispecific monoclonal antibody class of medications ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Endovascular Papillary Angioendothelioma | Endovascular papillary angioendothelioma (EPA), also known as Dabska tumor (DT) and papillary intralymphatic angioendothelioma (PILA), represents a bo ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Enoxaparin | Enoxaparin is low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and was first approved for medical use in 1993 and is derived from heparin. It has approval for the ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli | Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) is a bacterial infection resulting in bloody dysentery and an increased risk of hemolytic uremic syndrome (H ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Eosinophilia | Eosinophils are a kind of blood granulocytes that express cytoplasmic granules that contain basic proteins and bind with acidic dyes like “eosin.” The ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Epoetin Alfa | Epoetin alfa is a medication used in the management of anemia secondary to bone marrow failure. It is one of the erythropoiesis-stimulating class of d ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Eptifibatide | Eptifibatide is a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa class platelet inhibitor drug used to reduce ischemic cardiac events in specific patient populations. This act ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Erythema Infectiosum | Erythema infectiosum, also known as fifth disease, is a common viral exanthem caused by parvovirus B19. It is commonly seen in children between five a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 14 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Erythroblastosis Fetalis | Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) is also known as alloimmune HDFN or erythroblastosis fetalis. It is caused by the destruction of neo ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Erythromelalgia | Erythromelalgia is a rarely occurring disease entity characterized by a triad of erythema, warmth, and recurrent burning pain, most notably affecting ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Erythromycin | Erythromycin has traditionally; it has been used for various respiratory infections (i.e., community-acquired pneumonia, Legionnaires disease), prophy ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Erythropoietic Protoporphyria | Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is an inherited porphyria resulting in the accumulation of protoporphyrins in red blood cells that causes acute, p ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Erythropoietin | Erythropoietin (EPO) is a glycoprotein hormone, naturally produced by the peritubular cells of the kidney, that stimulates red blood cell production. ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Esophageal Varices | Esophageal varices are dilated submucosal distal esophageal veins connecting the portal and systemic circulations. They form due to portal hypertensio ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 18 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Essential Thrombocytosis | Essential thrombocytosis is also known as essential thrombocythemia (ET) and was formerly known as hemorrhagic thrombocythemia and is one of the myelo ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Etoposide | Etoposide is a medication used in the management and treatment of various cancers such as testicular, prostate, bladder, stomach, and lung cancer. It ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Evans Syndrome | Evans syndrome is an autoimmune condition that presents with two or more cytopenias, which commonly include autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) and imm ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ewing Sarcoma | Ewing sarcoma is the second most common primary malignant bone tumor, mostly affecting adolescents in the second decade of their life, and it is a hig ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Exchange Transfusion | Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is a procedure employed to "cleanse" the blood of various pathologic entities including antibodies, immune complexes ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Exfoliative Dermatitis | Erythroderma is a clinical finding characterized by diffuse erythema and scaling of 90% of the body surface area. It results from a myriad of underlyi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Extranodal NK-Cell Lymphoma | Extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type, is a rare subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Patients commonly present with a nasal mass, nasal obstruction, ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Factor V Leiden Deficiency | Factor V Leiden (FVL) is a point mutation of factor V resulting in an elimination of cleavage site in factor V and factor Va. This genetic defect lead ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 3 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Factor XIII Deficiency | Factor XIII deficiency is a rare bleeding disorder that is challenging to recognize clinically. The lab tests such as the prothrombin time, INR, and a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Fanconi Anemia | Fanconi anemia is a rare genetic disorder, involving all three blood cell lines. It is the most common cause of inherited bone marrow failure characte ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Febrile Neutropenia | Neutropenic fever is defined as a single oral temperature of greater than or equal to 101 F, or a temperature greater than or equal to 100.4 F for at ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Felty Syndrome | Felty syndrome (FS) is a rare extra-articular manifestation of seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) characterized by RA, neutropenia, and splenomega ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Femoral Head Avascular Necrosis | Avascular necrosis of the femoral head is a type of osteonecrosis due to disruption of blood supply to the proximal femur. There are approximately 100 ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Fibrinogen | Fibrinogen is a 340kDa hexameric plasma glycoprotein synthesized by the liver and is the major structural component of a clot. The type of fibrinogen ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Filgrastim | Filgrastim is a medication used for the management and treatment of neutropenia in patients with myelosuppression from chemotherapy or radiation, whic ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Flucytosine | Flucytosine is a medication used in the management and treatment of systemic and severe candida and cryptococcus infections. It is in the antimetaboli ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Fluorouracil | 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a medication used for the treatment of various neoplasms. It is in the chemotherapy class of medications. This activity outli ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Folic Acid | Folic acid has FDA-approval for the treatment of megaloblastic and macrocytic anemias due to folic deficiency. Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Follicular Lymphoma | Follicular lymphoma (FL) is the second most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and accounts for up 30% of all lymphomas. FL is a generally lazy ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) | Fresh frozen plasma is indicated for the deficiency of coagulation factors with abnormal coagulation tests in the presence of active bleeding. Fresh f ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Functional Asplenism | As the largest lymphoid organ in the body, the spleen has a crucial function in the immune system. It is responsible for the production and maturatio ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Galactokinase Deficiency | Galactokinase deficiency or galactosemia type II is a rare inborn error of galactose metabolism. Galactosemia type II is rarer and more insidious than ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gallstones (Cholelithiasis) | Gallstones or cholelithiasis are stones that form in the gallbladder composed of cholesterol, bilirubin, and bile. These stones are asymptomatic in mo ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gastric Cancer | Gastric cancer is the fifth most frequently diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The only potentially curative tre ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gastritis | The current classification of gastritis is based on time course (acute versus chronic), histological features, anatomic distribution, and underlying p ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gastrojejunostomy | Gastrojejunostomy is a procedure that connects the stomach to the jejunum. It is typically performed in either an open or laparoscopic manner. This ac ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gaucher Disease | Gaucher disease is an autosomal recessive inborn error of metabolism due to the toxic accumulation of glucocerebroside lipids in various organs. It re ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 14 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gender Dysphoria | Gender dysphoria (previously gender identity disorder), according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental disorders are defined as a “marked in ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ginkgo Biloba | Ginkgo biloba is one of the most commonly used herbal supplements used in the world. This activity reviews the potential indications, action, and cont ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Glanzmann Thrombasthenia | Glanzmann thrombasthenia is a congenital bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of the platelet integrin alpha IIb beta3. This integrin is the plate ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Glucosamine Sulfate | Glucosamine sulfate is an oral supplement used in the management and treatment of osteoarthritis. This activity outlines the indications, hypothesized ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency | Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase is an enzyme found in the cytoplasm of all cells in the body. It is a housekeeping enzyme that plays a vital role in ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors | Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa (GP IIb/IIIa) inhibitors prevent platelet aggregation by blocking glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptors on their platelet's plasma mem ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Graft Versus Host Disease | Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) occurs due to the presence of immunocompetent T lymphocytes in the graft attacking the immunodeficient recipient tiss ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Haemophilus Influenza Type B Vaccine | The Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine is a vaccine used in the prevention of invasive H. influenzae infections (usually caused by H. influen ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hairy Cell Leukemia | Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is a rare, chronic B-cell malignancy that involves the spleen, bone marrow, and peripheral blood. Patients often have non-sp ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hairy Leukoplakia | Hairy leukoplakia (HL) was first described in 1984 and is a disease of the mucosa. It is associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), also known as human ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hamartoma | A hamartoma is a local malformation made up of an abnormal mixture of cells and tissue. Although most hamartomas are benign, they cause morbidity by v ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Heart Transplantation Patient Selection | Heart failure (HF) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and worldwide, and falls second only to pancreatic cancer as the p ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Heart-Lung Transplantation | A heart-lung transplant is performed for unsalvagable dual cardiac and pulmonary failure. An organ transplant is an established life-saving therapy fo ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| HELLP Syndrome | The syndrome of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets, otherwise referred to as HELLP syndrome, has historically been classified as a co ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hemarthrosis | Hemarthrosis is a condition of articular bleeding, that is into the joint cavity. This can occur after an injury or, more commonly, in bleeding disord ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation | Bone marrow transplant, also known as hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HPSCT) involves the administration of healthy hematopoietic stem cells to pa ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hemochromatosis | Hemochromatosis is a disorder that causes excess iron deposition and, in turn, multiple organ dysfunction. Organs affected by hemochromatosis include ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 23 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hemoglobin C Disease | Hemoglobin C is a common hemoglobin variant that has a single amino acid substitution (lysine substituted for the glutamate) in the sixth position of ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hemolytic Anemia | Hemolytic anemia is a class of anemia that is caused by the destruction of red blood cells, increased hemoglobin catabolism, decreased levels of hemog ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hemolytic Diseases Of The Newborn | Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn is a red blood cell mismatch between mothers and their fetus that can cause significant morbidity and morta ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction | Hemolytic transfusion reactions are one possible complication from transfusions. Hemolysis is the rupture of red blood cells, and can occur intravascu ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome | Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is thrombotic microangiopathy characterized by the presence of the triad of symptoms: thrombocytopenia, acute renal im ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hemophilia | Hemophilia A and B are the most common severe hereditary hemorrhagic disorders. Hemophilia A and B result from factor VIII and factor IX protein defic ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hemophilia A | Hemophilia encompasses a group of inherited disorders that alter blood coagulation. Classical hemophilia, also known as hemophilia A, is a hereditary ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hemophilia B | Hemophilia B is an inherited disease, mainly caused by the deficiency of factor IX. It mostly affects males, but carrier females may show some signs o ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hemorrhagic Disease Of Newborn | Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is a life-threatening condition that is caused due to insufficient vitamin K levels in the newborns as a result of ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hemorrhagic Fever Renal Syndrome | Hemorrhagic fever renal syndrome (HFRS) is an acute zoonotic disease transmitted through aerosolized excrement of rodents (mice, rats, shrews, and vol ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Henoch Schonlein Purpura | Henoch-Schonlein purpura is an IgA-mediated immune vasculitis involving the small vessels of the joints, kidneys, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, skin, a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia | Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a severe complication that can occur in patients exposed to any form or amount of heparin products. A fall i ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 19 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hepatic Lymphoma | Primary hepatic lymphoma (PHL) is a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) which primarily involves the liver. This is in contrast to predominant lym ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hepatitis | The term hepatitis means inflammation of the liver — hepatitis most commonly results from viruses. But drugs, alcohol, toxins, and certain diseases, i ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hepatitis C | Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major public health problem affecting 185 million people worldwide. The percentage of people who are seropositive for ant ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 24 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hereditary Elliptocytosis | Hereditary elliptocytosis is a group of inherited heterogenous red blood cell (RBC) membrane disorders characterized by elliptical-shaped RBCs. The pr ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hereditary Spherocytosis | Hereditary spherocytosis, a type of congenital hemolytic anemia, is the most prevalent cause of hemolytic anemia due to an abnormal red cell membrane. ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 20 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Heyde Syndrome | Heyde syndrome is a multisystem disorder characterized by the triad of aortic stenosis (AS), gastrointestinal bleeding, and acquired von Willebrand sy ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hip Osteonecrosis | Osteonecrosis of the hip, commonly known as avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip, is the death of the femoral head as a result of vascular disruption. ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hodgkin Lymphoma | Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a rare monoclonal lymphoid neoplasm characterized by the following four features: HL usually presents in young adults, common ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hookworm | Hookworm infection is one of the common parasitic infestations in developing countries. They are mainly causing iron deficiency anemia in exposed pati ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Human T Cell Lymphotropic Virus | Human T Cell lymphotropic viruses (HTLV) are a family of retroviruses. Currently, four types of this virus have been identified which are known to inf ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hydroa Vacciniforme | Hydroa vacciniforme is a rare photosensitivity disorder of childhood. Hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoma is a more aggressive and fatal variant of hydr ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hydrops Fetalis | Hydrops fetalis, also known as fetal hydrops, is not a disease but rather a symptom of an underlying health problem that affects the fetus. If left un ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hydroxyurea Toxicity | Hydroxyurea is an antineoplastic agent used alone or in combination with other chemotherapeutic drugs or radiation in the treatment of resistant leuke ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hypercoagulability | Hypercoagulability or thrombophilia is the increased tendency of blood to thrombose. A normal and healthy response to bleeding for maintaining hemosta ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hyperkalemia | Hyperkalemia is defined as a serum or plasma potassium level above the upper limits of normal, usually greater than 5.0 mEq/L to 5.5 mEq/L. While mild ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 14 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hyperphosphatemia | This article summarises the basics of Hyperphosphatemia, including its pathophysiology, evaluation, and management. Though this condition is seen more ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hyperviscosity Syndrome | Hyperviscosity syndrome (HVS) is an oncologic emergency that classically presents with the triad of neurological deficits, visual changes, and mucosal ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hypocalcemia | Disorders of calcium metabolism are frequently encountered. Though hypocalcemia is encountered as frequently as hypercalcemia, it can be potentially l ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 14 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hypogammaglobulinemia | Hypogammaglobulinemia is a disorder caused by low serum immunoglobulin or antibody levels. Immunoglobulins are the main components of the humoral immu ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hypophosphatemia | Given its widespread role in nearly every molecular, cellular function, aberrations in serum phosphate levels can be highly impactful. Hypophosphatemi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ifosfamide | Ifosfamide is a cytotoxic medication used in the management and treatment of various cancers such as lymphomas, sarcomas, and lung cancers. It is in t ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| IgA Deficiency | Immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency is a common primary immunodeficiency characterized by undetectable serum IgA, a concomitant lack of secretory IgA, a ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| IgA Nephropathy | IgA nephropathy is a common forms of glomerulonephritis caused by the deposition of IgA type immunoglobulins in the glomerular basement membrane. Immu ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| IgG4 Related Disease | Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is also known as IgG4-related systemic disease, hyper-IgG4 disease, IgG4-related autoimmune disease, IgG4- ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Imatinib | Imatinib is a medication used in the management and treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and other malignancies ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura | Immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) is defined as a low platelet count, usually, less than 100,000 in the presence of a generalized petechial rash, ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Immunoglobulin | Immunoglobulins (Ig) or antibodies are glycoproteins that are produced by plasma cells. B cells are instructed by specific immunogens, for, example, b ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Immunotherapy | Immunotherapy is used to upregulate or downregulate the immune system to achieve a therapeutic effect in immunological mediated disorders including im ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Inferior Vena Cava Filter | Inferior vena cava filters (IVC filters) are indicated as a treatment to prevent pulmonary embolism in a select group of patients that have venous thr ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Inferior Vena Cava Syndrome | Inferior vena cava syndrome (IVCS) is caused by physical invasion or compression by a pathological process or by thrombosis within the vein itself. Th ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Interferon | Interferons are currently used clinically to treat viral infections such as hepatitis C, cancers including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and autoimmune dise ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Internal Jugular Vein Thrombosis | Internal jugular vein thrombosis occurs when a thrombus develops in the lumen of the internal jugular vein (IJV). Hereditary and acquired risk factors ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Intracranial Hypertension | Intracranial hypertension is a spectrum of neurological disorders where cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure within the skull is elevated. Normal CSF pr ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 14 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) | Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a pooled antibody and a biological agent used in the management of various immunodeficiency states and a plethora ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Iron | Iron is a mineral essential to the human body. It is administered for the treatment of iron deficiency. It is available in many formulations that belo ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Iron Deficiency Anemia | Iron deficiency anemia is the most common cause of anemia worldwide, which results in microcytic and hypochromic red cells on the peripheral smear. Th ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Iron Dextran | Iron dextran is an injectable medication used in the management of iron deficiency anemia, particularly in patients who are unable to tolerate iron by ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Iron Supplementation | Iron is a medication used in the management and treatment of iron deficiency anemia. This activity illustrates the indications, action, and contraind ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| ITP-Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura | Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune pathology characterized by a low platelet count, purpura and hemorrhagic episodes caused by ant ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Kikuchi Disease | Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease is a rare benign self-limiting inflammatory lymphadenitis that develops in young patients, initially described in Asian popul ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis | Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is an idiopathic condition characterized by proliferation of abnormal Langerhans (antigen-presenting) cells. The d ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lead Toxicity | Lead became a common occupational toxin with the birth of the Industrial Revolution, by the end of the 19-century childhood lead poisoning secondary t ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Leucovorin | Leucovorin is a medication used in the treatment of methotrexate toxicity and chemotherapy regimens. Leucovorin is a folate analog. This activity revi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Leukemia | Leukemia is a heterogeneous group of hematologic malignancies that arise from dysfunctional proliferation of developing leukocytes. It is classified a ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Leukemia Cutis | Leukemia cutis is skin involvement in patients with peripheral leukemia; it is relatively rare and typically signifies an advanced disease stage. This ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Leukocytosis | Leukocytosis has a variety of etiologies with which clinicians of all backgrounds should be familiar. This activity outlines the evaluation of leukocy ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Littoral Cell Splenic Angioma | Littoral cell angioma (LCA) is a rare splenic tumor. Both benign and malignant cases have been reported. This activity reviews the clinical presentati ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Livedoid Vasculopathy | Livedoid vasculopathy is a rare vasculopathy that is typically characterized by bilateral lower limb lesions. Increased thrombotic activity and decrea ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Liver Transplantation | Cirrhosis and decompensated liver disease were the ninth leading cause of death for males in 2016 in the United States. Liver transplantation (LT) is ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lobectomy | The anatomic resection of an entire lobe of a lung is called a lobectomy. It is usually done with the help of the video scope and with less than 8 cm ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Loeffler Endocarditis | Loeffler endocarditis is restrictive cardiomyopathy, defined as an impaired relaxation of the heart with impaired diastolic filling. Diffuse eosinophi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) | Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs), for example, dalteparin, enoxaparin, among others, are anticoagulants. These drugs are used in the prophylaxis ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lupus Pernio | Lupus pernio is a rare cutaneous manifestation of sarcoidosis. Lupus pernio is a predictive factor for Systemic sarcoidosis with thoracic and extra-th ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Luspatercept | Luspatercept is a medication used in the management and treatment of anemia in myelodysplastic syndromes, primary myelofibrosis, and beta-thalassemia. ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lyme Disease | Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, which is spread by ticks. Lyme disease is divided into three stages: early local ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 21 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lymphoblastic Lymphoma | Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)/lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL) is a clonal hematopoietic stem cell disorder of B or T cell origin. The World Health O ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lymphocyte Depleted Hodgkin Lymphoma | Lymphocyte-depleted classic Hodgkin lymphoma is the rarest subtype of classic Hodgkin lymphoma, accounting for 1% to 1.5% of classic Hodgkin lymphoma ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lymphocytosis | Lymphocytosis, defined by an increase in absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) to more than 4000 lymphocytes/microL in adult patients, is a common hematolog ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lymphohistiocytosis | Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a life-threatening, hyper-inflammatory disorder affecting both newborns and adults alike. The disease is c ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma | Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, also known as Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, is a low-grade B cell lymphoproliferative neoplasm characterized by small lym ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lymphoproliferative Disorders | Lymphoproliferative disorders (LPD) comprise a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled production of lymphocytes that cause mono ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lysosomal Storage Disease | Lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) are inborn errors of metabolism characterized by the accumulation of substrates in excess in various organs' cells d ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lytic Bone Lesions | Bone tumors are mostly benign. Most important determinants in imaging of bone tumors are morphology on plain radiograph (well defined lytic, ill-defin ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Macrocytic Anemia | Macrocytic anemia refers to macrocytosis (mean corpuscular volume (MCV) greater than 100 fL) in the setting of anemia (hemoglobin less than 12 g/dL or ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Macrocytosis | Macrocytosis refers to the finding of enlarged red blood cells (RBCs). The measurement of RBC size is reported in the complete blood count (CBC) as me ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Malignant Atrophic Papulosis | Malignant atrophic papulosis is a rare vasculopathy affecting the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and central nervous system. The systemic form has an a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Malignant Effusion | Pleural effusion is a frequent complication of advanced malignancy with significant associated morbidity and mortality. Recent advances in the managem ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Management of Antithrombotics Around Gastrointestinal Procedures | Antiplatelets and anticoagulants are used to reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism in patients at high risk. However, when these patients need ga ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mantle Cell Lymphoma | Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare subtype of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs) defined by a confirmatory translocation of the CCND1 gene. The va ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mastocytoma | A mastocytoma is a tumor of mast cells, which are derived from myeloid stem cells and located in connective tissues, predominantly in the skin and muc ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| May Hegglin Anomaly | May-Hegglin anomaly (MHA) is a rare autosomal dominant disease characterized by neutrophils with abnormal cytoplasmic inclusions, large platelets, and ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| May-Thurner Syndrome | May-Thurner syndrome (MTS), described in 1957 by Dr. May and Dr. Thurner, as a left common iliac vein (LCIV) thrombosis secondary to compression by an ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mean Corpuscular Volume | Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is a measure used to determine anemia etiologies. This activity illustrates the categories of anemia with varying MCVs, ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mediastinal Nonseminoma | Germ cell tumors are cancers that arise from the reproductive cells of the testis or ovaries. Germ cell tumors can arise along the track of the migrat ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Megaloblastic Anemia | Megaloblastic anemia (MA) encompasses a heterogeneous group of anemias characterized by the presence in the bone marrow of large red blood cell precur ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Meningococcal Vaccine | Meningococcal disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This activity will describe how to deal with this disease as a serious ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Menorrhagia | Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is the name given to describe any deviation from the normal menstrual cycle. The average cycle lasts 29 days with a ra ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mercaptopurine | Mercaptopurine is a medication used in the management and treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It is in the class of medications known as purine ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mesna | Mesna is a medication used in the management and treatment of hemorrhagic cystitis associated with chemotherapy. This activity outlines the indication ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Methemoglobinemia | Methemoglobinemia is a condition with life-threatening potential in which diminution of the oxygen-carrying capacity of circulating hemoglobin occurs ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Methotrexate | Methotrexate (MTX) is an anti-metabolite most commonly used in chemotherapy and also as an immunosuppressant in auto-immune diseases. This activity d ... Read the Article | 1 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Methyldopa | Methyldopa is a medication used in the management and treatment of hypertension. It is in the centrally acting anti-hypertensive class of drugs. This ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Methylene Blue | Methylene blue is a medication used in the management and treatment of methemoglobinemia, a condition in which hemoglobin decreases its ability to car ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia | Microcytic, hypochromic anemia, as the name suggests, is the type of anemia in which the circulating RBCs are smaller than the usual size of RBCs (mic ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Milk Thistle | Herbal products have become increasingly popular, especially among those with chronic disease. Milk thistle has been used for hundreds of years by her ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mitomycin | Mitomycin is a medication used in the treatment of anal carcinoma, bladder carcinoma, breast carcinoma, head and neck malignancies, and some other gas ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Monoclonal Gammopathy Of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) | Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is an asymptomatic preneoplastic plasma cell disorder that is characterized by serum M-prot ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mucormycosis | Mucormycosis results from a variety of fungi that may be typically innocuous environmental fungi and primarily affects immunocompromised patients. Fo ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mucosa-associated Lymphoma Tissue | Mucosa-associated lymphoma tissue (MALT) lymphoma is non-Hodgkin lymphoma. They can arise from a variety of tissues. This activity reviews the etiolog ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Multiple Myeloma | Multiple myeloma (MM) is a clonal plasma cell proliferative disorder characterized by the abnormal increase of monoclonal paraprotein leading to evide ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 23 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mycobacterium Avium Intracellulare | Mycobacterium avium complex consists of multiple nontuberculosis mycobacterial species (NTM), which cannot be distinguished in the microbiology labora ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mycobacterium Chelonae | Mycobacterium chelonae is a nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM), which is classified as rapidly growing mycobacterium (RGM), class IV in the Runyon cla ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mycobacterium Kansasii | Mycobacterium kansasii is a slow-growing, non-tuberculosis mycobacterium (NTM) that, like other mycobacterial species, tends to cause six clinical pat ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Myelodysplastic Syndrome | Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is a heterogeneous group of hematologic neoplasms classically described as a clonal disorder of hematopoietic stem cell ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Myeloma Kidney | Multiple Myeloma (MM) is a plasma cell disorder characterized by clonal proliferation of malignant plasma cells producing monoclonal proteins and caus ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Myeloperoxidase Deficiency | Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is a hemoprotein expressed in azurophilic granules of neutrophils and in the lysosomes of monocytes. The enzyme has strong antib ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Myelophthisic Anemia | Myelophthisic anemia is categorized under the normocytic type of anemia. Myelophthisic anemia is anemia characterized by the presence of immature eryt ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Myeloproliferative Neoplasms | Hematopoietic pluripotent stem cells have self-renewal capability and give rise to either myeloid or the lymphoid lineage which further differentiates ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Natalizumab | Natalizumab is an FDA-approved, monoclonal antibody approved for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease. The drug was originally appr ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Neonatal Anesthesia | Neonatal anesthesia requires a unique knowledge of neonatal physiology, which is different than the physiology of older infants, children, or adults. ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nephrolithiasis | Nephrolithiasis is the term employed for kidney stones, also known as renal calculi, and they are crystal concretions formed typically in the kidney. ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Neurofibroma | Neurofibromas are the most common peripheral nerve sheath tumor and are often found either by patients or during routine skin exams. These lesions app ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Neutropenia | Neutrophils play an essential role in immune defenses because they ingest, kill, and digest invading microorganisms, including fungi and bacteria. Fai ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Neutropenic Enterocolitis | Neutropenic colitis is a life-threatening condition usually seen in patients who are severely myelosuppressed. Although the exact pathogenesis is not ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Neutropenic Enterocolitis (Typhlitis) | Neutropenic enterocolitis is a severe inflammatory condition of the intestines, occurring mainly in the neutropenic, immune-compromised patients. This ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Neutrophilic Eccrine Hidradenitis | Neutrophilic eccrine hidradenitis is an uncommon disease affecting the eccrine glands, leading to eccrine unit necrosis. It is most commonly seen in a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| New Onset Diabetes After Transplant | New-onset diabetes mellitus after transplantation (NODAT) is the development of diabetes mellitus after solid organ transplantation. NODAT frequently ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nicotinic Acid Deficiency | Dietary deficiency of niacin results in pellagra. It is characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and eventually death if not treated by giving ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nitrogen Dioxide Toxicity | Nitrogen dioxide and other oxides of nitrogen are found in a variety of occupational settings. This activity reviews the evaluation, treatment, and m ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nocturnal Enuresis | Enuresis refers to the involuntary loss of urine during sleep that occurs at least twice a week in children older than 5 years of age (or the developm ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma | Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a group of malignant neoplasms originating from the lymphoid tissues, mainly the lymph nodes. These tumors may result due to c ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ocrelizumab | Ocrelizumab is a medication used in the management and treatment of primary progressive and relapsing multiple sclerosis. It is in the anti-CD20 monoc ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ocular Pemphigoid | Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid (OCP) is a form of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) that features chronic, relapsing-remitting bilateral conjunctivitis. ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Omalizumab | Omalizumab is a recombinant humanized IgG1 monoclonal anti-IgE antibody used in the treatment of allergic asthma and chronic urticaria. This activity ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Omentum Tumors | The omentum is made up of cells that are mesothelial in origin. The omentum exhibits angiogenic, fibrotic, stem cells, and immune activities responsib ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ommaya Reservoir | Ommaya reservoir is a ventricular access device with an intraventricular catheter system for the purpose of chronic access to the intrathecal space. O ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Omphalitis | Omphalitis is an infection of the umbilicus and/or surrounding tissues, occurring primarily in the neonatal period. It is a true medical emergency tha ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency | Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency is the most common of the urea cycle disorders. It is an X-linked genetic disorder that prevents the breakdown a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Paget Schroetter Syndrome | Paget Schroetter syndrome (PSS) is effort-induced thrombosis of the axillary and subclavian veins associated with compression of the subclavian vein a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pancytopenia | Pancytopenia is defined as a decrease of all three hematologic cell lines. The condition is not a disease in itself, but a common pathway caused by a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Paraneoplastic Pemphigus | Paraneoplastic pemphigus (PNP) is a rare autoimmune disease that is almost always associated with confirmed or occult malignancy. Patients typically p ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Paraproteinemic Keratopathy | Ocular manifestations of monoclonal gammopathy may include corneal, retinal, vascular, or inflammatory changes that may lead to vision loss. This arti ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria | Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare disease that presents clinically with a variety of nonspecific symptoms. It causes complications m ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Parvoviruses | Parvovirus B19 is a virus that only infects humans. It is known to cause Fifth Disease, also known as erythema infectiosum or slapped cheek syndrome, ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Patient Controlled Analgesia | Patient-controlled analgesia is used to treat acute, chronic, postoperative, and labor pain. A variety of medications can be used for patient-controll ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pegfilgrastim | Pegfilgrastim is a pegylated granulocyte colony-stimulating factor that is FDA-approved to decrease the risk of patients developing febrile neutropeni ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube | Parenteral and enteral feedings are considered in patients with insufficient oral intake or contraindications to anything by mouth. Nutritional suppor ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Perioperative Anticoagulation Management | Management of perioperative anticoagulation requires an interprofessional approach to determine the duration and discontinuation of temporary interrup ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma | Peripheral T cell lymphoma (PTCL) is a relatively rare, heterogeneous neoplasm involving T lymphocytes categorized under non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). A ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Peritoneovenous Shunt | Peritoneovenous shunt placement is performed as a long- term treatment for chronic refractory ascites. The shunt used most commonly is the Denver shun ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pernicious Anemia | Pernicious anemia (PA) is megaloblastic anemia resulting from a deficiency of cobalamin (vitamin B12), which in turn is caused by a lack of intrinsic ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 23 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Phenol Toxicity | Phenol is a historical disinfectant with continued use in industry, laboratories, and some health care settings. Phenol is a protoplasmic poison that ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Phlegmasia Alba And Cerulea Dolens | Phlegmasia alba dolens (PAD) and phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) are uncommon conditions that result from acute, massive venous thromboembolism. These ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Phytonadione (Vitamin K1) | Phytonadione (vitamin K1) is a medication used in the treatment and management of vitamin k deficiency, which is a significant risk factor for intracr ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Plasmablastic Lymphoma | Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is an uncommon but aggressive subtype of diffuse, large, B-cell lymphoma. The diagnosis of PBL is difficult because its f ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 3 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Plasmapheresis | Plasmapheresis is a therapeutic intervention that involves extracorporeal removal, return, or exchange of blood plasma or components. The underlying m ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Plasmodium Ovale Malaria | Malaria is a mosquito-borne infection caused by the parasite Plasmodia. It is present in most of the tropical areas all over the world. It manifests i ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Plasmodium Vivax Malaria | Malaria is a significant global health problem with a substantial disease burden worldwide. In 2017 there were approximately 219 million cases of mala ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Platelet Transfusion | Platelet transfusion is a lifesaving procedure that is carried out to prevent bleeding or stop ongoing bleeding in patients with low platelet count or ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Plummer Vinson Syndrome | Plummer-Vinson syndrome (PVS) is a rare condition characterized by the classic triad of dysphagia, iron-deficiency anemia, and esophageal webbing. Plu ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia | Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP), now referred to as Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia is a fungal infection that most commonly affects the immunoc ... Read the Article | 2.25 | 39 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Poikilocytosis | Poikilocytosis is the term for abnormally shaped red blood cells in the blood. Poikilocytes may be flat, elongated, teardrop-shaped, crescent-shaped, ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Poland Syndrome | Poland syndrome consists of anatomic anomalies that include the absence of the sternocostal head of the pectoralis major muscle with other varied mani ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Polyarteritis Nodosa | Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) is a systemic necrotizing vasculitis first described in 1866 by Adolph Kussmaul and Rudolph Maier. It typically affects med ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Polycythemia | Polycythemia, also called erythrocytosis, refers to an increase in red blood cell mass, noted on laboratory evaluation as increased hemoglobin and hem ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Polycythemia Vera | Polycythemia vera is a myeloproliferative disorder associated with a JAK2 kinase mutation that causes the neoplastic proliferation of the hematopoieti ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Portal Hypertension | Portal hypertension is increased pressure within the portal venous system. It is determined by increased portal pressure gradient (the difference in p ... Read the Article | 1 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Portal Vein Obstruction | Portal vein obstruction most commonly results from thrombosis or, to a lesser extent, from malignancy. It also occurs as a complication of several met ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Portal Vein Thrombosis | Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a narrowing or blockage of the portal vein by a blood clot. Thrombosis can develop in the main body of the portal vein ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Post Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders | Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is a well-known, life-threatening complication of organ transplantation, predominantly occurring a ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Prasugrel | Prasugrel is a medication used in the management and treatment of acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous intervention. Prasugrel is a thienop ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Propylthiouracil (PTU) | Propylthiouracil is an anti-thyroid drug used in the management of Graves disease and hyperthyroidism. This activity will highlight the mechanism of a ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Protamine | Protamine is a medication used to reverse and neutralize the anticoagulant effects of heparin. Protamine is the specific antagonist that neutralizes ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Protein C Deficiency | Protein C deficiency is a rare but serious condition that can be congenital or acquired. Patients with this condition have a higher propensity to deve ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Protein S Deficiency | Protein S deficiency is a rare but serious condition that can be congenital or acquired. Patients with this condition have higher propensity to develo ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Prothrombin Complex Concentrate | Prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) comes from the process of ion-exchange chromatography from the cryoprecipitate supernatant of large plasma pools ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pseudohyponatremia | Pseudohyponatremia is an uncommon laboratory artifact finding that can lead to severe morbidity and mortality if not recognized promptly. This activit ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pseudomembranous Colitis | Pseudomembranous colitis, a severe inflammation of the inner lining of the large intestine, manifests as an antibiotic-associated colonic inflammatory ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pulmonary Edema | Pulmonary edema is defined as an abnormal accumulation of extravascular fluid in the lung parenchyma. Two main types are cardiogenic and noncardiogen ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pulmonary Eosinophilia | Pulmonary eosinophilia (PE) is defined as infiltration of eosinophils into the lung compartments constituting airways, interstitium, and alveoli. Vari ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pulmonary Infarction | Pulmonary infarction (PI) is usually a complication of another primary disease state, most commonly a pulmonary embolism (PE). The broad differential ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pure Red Cell Aplasia | Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is a rare disorder which designates anemia secondary to failure of erythropoiesis. It is characterized by normocytic, nor ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency | Pyruvate kinase deficiency (PKD) is the most common enzyme-related glycolytic defect that results in red cell hemolysis. Invariably, PKD results in he ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Quinidine | Quinidine is one of the oldest known antiarrhythmics; an interprofessional approach is necessary when using this drug, including specialties such as c ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Radial Dysplasia | Radial club hand encompasses a spectrum of complex congenital malformations of the radial side of the forearm. These are uncommon and can range from a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Radiation Effects On The Fetus | Cancer management during ongoing pregnancy poses a clinical challenge in itself, especially when administering radiotherapy; if indicated, it can seve ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Radiation Induced Coronary Artery Disease | Radiation-induced coronary artery disease (RICAD) is the second most common cause of morbidity and mortality in mainly oncology patients treated with ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Radiation Syndrome | Prolonged or significant exposure to ionizing radiation can result in acute radiation syndrome (ARS). The National Council on Radiation Protection and ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Raloxifene | Raloxifene is a medication used in the treatment of post-menopausal osteoporosis and the risk reduction of invasive breast cancer in post-menopausal w ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis | Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis is the cause of rapid loss of renal function. It is a rare syndrome but has a high rate of renal failure and mo ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Recurrent Pregnancy Loss | The definition of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) in the United States is two or more consecutive failed clinical pregnancies documented by ultrasound ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Refractory Anemia With Ring Sideroblasts | Refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts (RARS) is a type of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that is characterized by anemia and the presence of at lea ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Renal Tubular Acidosis | Kidneys play a pivotal role in maintaining the acid-base balance of body along with lungs, and they do so by reabsorbing filtered bicarbonate and remo ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Renal Vein Thrombosis | Renal vein thrombosis (RVT), the presence of thrombus in the major renal veins or its tributaries, is a rare clinical entity. It can present acutely o ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Retinopathy Hemoglobinopathies | The World Health Organization estimates that about 7 percent of the world’s population are carriers of hemoglobinopathies and about 300,000 to 400,000 ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Retroperitoneal Hematoma | Retroperitoneal hematoma describes a heterogeneous condition that may arise spontaneously, as a result of trauma or iatrogenically. It is associated w ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rh Incompatibility | Rhesus (Rh) incompatibility refers to the discordant pairing of maternal and fetal Rh type. It is associated with the development of maternal Rh sensi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rh-Hemolytic Disease | Rh-hemolytic disease develops due to the conception of an Rh-negative female with an Rh-positive fetus and can cause a broad range of symptoms in the ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rhino-orbital Cerebral Mucormycosis | Rhino-orbital cerebral mucormycosis in an uncommon infection caused by the angiotropic fungus belonging to the order Mucorales and has high morbidity ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rho(D) Immune Globulin | Rh(D) Immune Globulin is a medication used in the management and treatment of Rh-negative pregnancies and ITP. It is in the immune globulin biologic c ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rifampin | Rifampin is a medication used in the management and treatment of various mycobacterial and gram-positive bacterial infections. It belongs to the antim ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rivaroxaban | Rivaroxaban is used for treatment and management venous thromboembolism as a postoperative thromboprophylaxis for patients undergoing orthopedic surge ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Roseola Infantum | Roseola infantum is a common disease of childhood that is seen globally and is caused by infection with human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), or, less frequent ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 16 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Scleredema | Scleredema of Buschke is a rare connective tissue disorder. Its pathogenesis is poorly understood. It belongs to the spectrum of scleroderma-like diso ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Scleroderma And Primary Myocardial Disease | Systemic scleroderma is a connective tissue disease that can affect internal organs. Cardiac manifestations of the disease can be a result of the prim ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Scleroderma And Renal Crisis | Scleroderma renal crisis is a life-threatening complication of scleroderma. It typically presents with the abrupt onset of severe hypertension accompa ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Secondary Polycythemia | Secondary polycythemia is a rare disease that involves the overproduction of red blood cells. The overproduction of the red cells can be due to a numb ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Secondary Thrombocytosis | Reactive thrombocytosis, defined as an abnormally high platelet count in the absence of chronic myeloproliferative disease, secondary to an infection, ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Septic Emboli | Septic embolism is an obstruction of a blood vessel, typically by an infected thrombus that has traveled through the bloodstream from a distant infect ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Septic Shock | Sepsis syndromes span a clinical continuum with variable prognosis. Septic shock, the most severe complication of sepsis, carries a high mortality. Se ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 16 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Septic Thrombophlebitis | Suppurative (septic) thrombophlebitis describes thrombosis in a vein that occurs in the setting of inflammation and infection. This condition is chara ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Serum Sickness | Serum sickness is a rare but important cause of fever, arthritis, and rash in both children and adults. This activity reviews the differences between ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Severe Combined Immunodeficiency | Severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID) is an inherited primary immunodeficiency disorder that presents by six months of age with opportunisti ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome | Schwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS) is an autosomal recessive disorder that is the second most common cause of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency after c ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sickle Cell Anemia | Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder of erythrocytes caused by an abnormality in hemoglobin. Hemoglobin in most healthy individuals is present ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 19 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sickle Cell Crisis | Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders affecting about 1 in 500 African American children and 1 in 36,000 Hispanic ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sickle Cell Disease | Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a multisystem disorder and the most common genetic disease in the United States, affecting 1 in 500 African Americans. Ab ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sickle Cell Nephropathy | Sickle cell disease (SCD), is an autosomal recessive hemoglobin disorder that results from the replacement of glutamate for valine at the sixth amino ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 3 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sickle Cell Trait | Sickle cell trait (SCT) is a benign condition in which the affected individual has only one abnormal hemoglobin beta gene allele. This is in contrast ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sideroblastic Anemia | Sideroblastic anemia is a type of anemia that results from abnormal utilization of iron during erythropoiesis. There are different forms of siderobla ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Silver Sulfadiazine | Silver sulfadiazine is a medication used in the prevention, management, and treatment of burn wound infections. It is a heavy metal topical agent with ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Small Bowel Cancer | Small Bowel Cancer encompasses a series of malignant lesions that may be identified throughout the small intestine (SI). The small bowel lies between ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block | The sphenopalatine ganglion is an extracranial parasympathetic ganglion found within the pterygopalatine fossa of the skull. Since it was first descri ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Spinal Metastasis | Spinal metastases are the most common tumors of the spine. These are more commonly found as bone metastasis and may present with symptoms of spinal ca ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Splanchnic Venous Thrombosis | Blood clotting within the splanchnic veinous systems leads to splanchnic vein thrombosis. It includes thrombosis in the splenic vein, mesenteric vein, ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Splenic Abscess | Splenic abscesses are relatively uncommon conditions that usually result from bacteremia. The diagnosis of a splenic abscess is a clinical challenge. ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Splenic Infarcts | Splenic infarction occurs when the blood supply to the spleen is compromised resulting in tissue ischemia and eventual necrosis. It may be the result ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Splenic Sequestration Crisis | Young children with sickle cell anemia are at risk for acute splenic sequestration crises. These occur when an excessive amount of blood becomes trapp ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Splenomegaly | Splenomegaly is defined as enlargement of the spleen measured by size or weight. The spleen plays a significant role in hematopoiesis and immunosurvei ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Steatorrhea | The management of steatorrhea is complex and new approaches have been introduced. To achieve satisfactory outcomes, the basic and clinical aspects of ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Stevens Johnson Syndrome | Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are acute, rare and potentially fatal skin reactions involving loss of skin and in some cases ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Stroke Anticoagulation | Anticoagulation is a class of medications used in the management and prevention of stroke. This activity outlines the role, indications, action, and c ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Subclavian Vein Thrombosis | Subclavian vein thrombosis occurs due to either a primary etiology or a secondary etiology. It requires a thorough history and physical exam for diagn ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Superficial Thrombophlebitis | Superficial thrombophlebitis, increasingly known as superficial venous thrombosis, is no longer considered a benign entity. It is often associated wit ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sweet Syndrome | Sweet syndrome, also called acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, is a rare disorder that typically presents with acute-onset tender plaques or nodul ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome | Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is an exaggerated defense response of the body to a noxious stressor (infection, trauma, surgery, acute ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Systemic Mastocytosis | Systemic mastocytosis is an aggressive disorder characterized by the release of numerous vasoactive cell mediators due to excessive activity of mast c ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| T Cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia | T-PLL (T Prolymphocytic leukemia) is mature and aggressive T-cell leukemias characterized by the proliferation of small to medium-sized prolymphocytes ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Thalassemia | Thalassemia is a heterogeneous group of blood disorders affecting the hemoglobin genes and resulting in ineffective erythropoiesis. The decreased prod ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Thalidomide | Thalidomide is a medication used in the management and treatment of advanced leprosy and multiple myeloma as well as various other solid and hematolog ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Thrombin | Thrombin is a topical hemostatic agent used to control and minimize blood loss during surgical procedures, is utilized in conjunction or as an alterna ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Thrombocytopenia | Thrombocytopenia is a platelet count below the lower limit of normal, i.e., 150000/microliter (for adults). This activity reviews the etiology, evalua ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy | Thrombocytopenia, defined as a platelet count of under 150 x 10^9/L, is the second most common hematological abnormality in pregnancy. This CME activi ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Thromboembolic Event | Venous thromboembolic (VTE) disease is the most feared complication of hospitalizations and is associated with a high degree of morbidity and mortalit ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Thrombosis | Thrombosis is a blood clot within blood vessels that limits the flow of blood. Acute venous and arterial thromboses are the most common cause of death ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura | Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a type of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia that is classically characterized by the pentad of fever, hem ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Evaluation and Management | Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare and life-threatening condition. The majority of cases are related to a severe deficiency of enzyme ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Thyroid Lymphoma | Thyroid lymphoma is classified as primary and secondary thyroid lymphoma. Primary thyroid lymphoma affects the thyroid gland first, followed by spread ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tissue and Organ Donation | Tissue/organ donation is a complex and multidisciplinary process that begins with the meticulous procedure of determining death. This is followed by a ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tissue Plasminogen Activator | Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is classified as a serine protease (enzymes that cleave peptide bonds in proteins). It is thus one of the essential ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 14 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Transfusion Iron Overload | Transfusion iron overload is associated with numerous blood transfusions. Excess iron from multiple blood transfusions deposit in different organs thr ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Transfusion Reactions | Transfusion reactions are adverse events associated with the transfusion of whole blood or one of its components. They range in severity from minor to ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Transfusion Transmitted Disease | Transfusion transmitted diseases (TTD) comprise several pathologies that are transmitted by blood transfusions. The various etiologic agents are mainl ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Transfusion-related Acute Lung Injury | Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is a clinical syndrome in which there is an acute, noncardiogenic pulmonary edema associated with hypox ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tretinoin | Tretinoin is a valuable medication in the treatment of mild, moderate, and severe acne that can be used topically or systemically. Tretinoin also used ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Type I Hypersensitivity Reaction | Type I hypersensitivity is also known as an immediate reaction and involves immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated release of antibodies against the soluble ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Type II Hypersensitivity Reaction | Type II hypersensitivity reaction is a form of immune-mediated reaction in which antibodies are directed against cellular or extracellular matrix anti ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors | Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) is a group of pharmacologic agents that disrupt the signal transduction pathways of protein kinases by several modes ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Upper Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis | Researchers have extensively studied deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremities. With the increased use of central venous catheters, cardiac ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Uremia | Uremia is a clinical condition associated with worsening renal function. It is characterized by fluid, electrolyte, hormonal, and metabolic abnormalit ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Varicose Veins Radiofrequency Ablation Therapy | Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive technique for the treatment of superficial venous insufficiency causing varicose veins and chronic ven ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Venous Sinus Thrombosis | Venous sinus thromboses are venous blood clots of the major veins of the brain. They can be provoked or unprovoked, and the signs and symptoms thereof ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Vinca Alkaloid Toxicity | Vinca alkaloids, which belong to a class of cell cycle phase M specific anti-tubulin agents are one of the first plant alkaloids to be developed for u ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Viral Arthritis | Acute-onset polyarticular arthritis is the most common presentation of viral arthritis. The most commonly implicated viruses are parvovirus, the alpha ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) | Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential vitamin and medication used in the management and treatment of pernicious anemia, ileal resection, treatment o ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 16 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Vitamin B12 Deficiency | Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that is derived from animal products such as red meat, dairy, and eggs. Intrinsic fac ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 28 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Vitamin C Deficiency | Vitamin C deficiency, also known as scurvy, is a disease primarily associated with socioeconomic status and access to food. Signs and symptoms are oft ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 16 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Vitamin K Deficiency | Vitamin K refers to a group of fat-soluble compounds involved in coagulation, bone development, and cardiovascular health. Vitamin K deficiency can co ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 14 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Von Willebrand Disease | Von Willebrand disease is a bleeding disorder caused by the qualitative or quantitative deficiency of the pro-von Willebrand factor. Affected people m ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Warfarin | Warfarin is a medication used in the prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and thromboembolic events. It is in the anticoagulant class of dru ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 25 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Warfarin Drug Interactions | Warfarin has FDA approval for the prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and its complications, such as a pulmonary embolus. It is also indica ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Warfarin Toxicity | Warfarin is a vitamin K antagonist used as an anticoagulant used for treatment and prevention of a variety of coagulopathic and thromboembolic disorde ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome | Waterhouse Friderichsen syndrome is a rare but life-threatening disorder associated with bilateral adrenal hemorrhage. In many cases, it is caused by ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Whipple Disease | The gram-positive bacterium, Tropheryma Whipplei causes Whipple's disease. Whipple disease is a systemic disorder which not only involves malabsorptio ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Wilms Tumor | Wilms tumor, or nephroblastoma, is the most common pediatric renal cancer, the most common pediatric abdominal cancer, and the fourth most common pedi ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome | Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is a rare X-linked disorder which classically includes the characteristic triad of immunodeficiency, thrombocytopenia, ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| X-linked Agammaglobulinemia | X-linked agammaglobulinemia or XLA is a primary immunodeficiency disorder that prevents affected individuals from making antibodies and requires them ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |