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Yersinia pseudotuberculosis causes food-borne infection characterized by self-limited mesenteric lymphadenitis that mimi ...
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Urinary tract infections are the most common bacterial infection in women, and result in roughly eight million emergency ...
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Several thousand HIV positive pregnant women give birth in the US annually. With proper management, these women can achi ...
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Sea urchin envenomation occurs when a sea urchin spine penetrates the soft tissue of the victim. Frequently spines break ...
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Kuru disease is an infectious, acquired, non-immunogenic, fatal neurodegenerative prion disease. It progresses rapidly w ...
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Bot fly is a term referring to any member of the Oestridae family of flies. To reproduce, these flies rely on myiasis, t ...
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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 |
| Abdominal Abscess | Abdominal abscesses contain cellular debris, enzymes, and liquid and can be from an infectious or non-infectious source. They are a common and serious ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acalculous Cholecystitis | Acalculous cholecystitis is a hypokinetic condition of gallbladder emptying. It often presents as an acute ailment (acute cholecystitis), but it can a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acanthamoeba Keratitis | Acanthamoeba is a rare and frequently misdiagnosed cause of corneal infection. Acanthamoeba keratitis most often occurs in contact lens wearers. This ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acinetobacter | Acinetobacter is a gram-negative, nonmotile organism that is often found in soil and water and is known to colonize intravenous fluids. In general, Ac ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ackee Fruit Toxicity | Ingestion of unripe Ackee fruit may result in the metabolic syndrome known as "Jamaican vomiting sickness." Clinical manifestations may include profus ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acne Conglobata | Acne conglobata is a rare but severe form of acne. It usually presents with deep burrowing abscesses that interconnect with each other. Scar formation ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | 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 |
| Acne Vulgaris | Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disorder of pilosebaceous unit, which runs a chronic course and it is self-limiting. Acne vulgaris is triggered by pr ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 20 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acneiform Eruptions | Acneiform eruptions are a group of disorders characterized by papules and pustules resembling acne vulgaris. Acneiform eruptions demonstrate an acute ... Read the Article | 1 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome | Human immunodeficiency virus is transmitted sexually, via blood transfusions, sharing intravenous needles, and from the mother to a child during the b ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Antiretroviral Therapy | Human immunodeficiency virus infection is a significant health problem worldwide. Advances in treatment have made this disease not only manageable but ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acrodermatitis Chronica Atrophicans | Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans (ACA) is a late and chronic manifestation of Lyme borreliosis. If untreated, ACA progresses from an early inflamma ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acrodermatitis Papular | Papular acrodermatitis of childhood (Gianotti-Crosti syndrome) is a benign rash that occurs in childhood associated with multiple viral illnesses and ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Actinic Cheilitis | Actinic cheilitis is a precancerous lesion that forms most commonly on the lower lip. Similar to actinic keratosis, actinic cheilitis can undergo mali ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Actinomycosis | Actinomyces are gram-positive filamentous non-acid fast anaerobic to microaerophilic bacteria that typically colonize the human mouth, urogenital trac ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Active Tuberculosis | Active tuberculosis is a condition in which Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes infection; typically in the lungs, although many systems can be involved ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Abdomen | An acute abdomen is a condition that demands urgent attention and treatment. The acute abdomen may be caused by an infection, inflammation, vascular o ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Bronchitis | Acute bronchitis is the inflammation of the lining of the bronchi. It is a common presentation in emergency departments, urgent care centers, and in p ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Cystitis | Urinary tract infections are the most common bacterial infection in women, and result in roughly eight million emergency department or clinic visits a ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis | Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis also referred to as post-infectious encephalomyelitis, is an acute, rapidly progressive autoimmune process that i ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Diverticulitis | Acute diverticulitis is inflammation of a diverticulum, a sac-like protrusion from the colon wall, due to micro-perforation. Diverticulitis presents i ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 18 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Interstitial Pneumonia | Acute interstitial pneumonia is a form of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia with an acute onset and a rapidly progressive course that frequently leads ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Kidney Injury | Acute kidney injury, previously known as acute renal failure, denotes a sudden and often reversible reduction in the kidney function, as measured by ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 20 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Mastitis | Mastitis can be broken down into lactational and non-lactational causes. While non-lactational causes of mastitis are less common, lactational mastiti ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis | Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) is a rapidly destructive, non-communicable microbial disease of the gingiva in the context of an impair ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Otitis Media | Acute otitis media (AOM) is defined as an infection of the middle ear and is the second most common pediatric diagnosis in the emergency department fo ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | 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 Pyelonephritis | Acute pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection causing inflammation of the kidneys. Pyelonephritis occurs as a complication of an ascending urinary tra ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Renal Colic | Acute renal colic is severe pain resulting from the presence of a stone in the urinary system. The stone can be present anywhere along the path betwee ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Renal Tubular Necrosis | The most common intrinsic cause of acute kidney injury is acute tubular necrosis. Acute tubular necrosis is most common in hospitalized patients and c ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Retinal Necrosis | Acute retinal necrosis is characterized by peripheral necrotizing retinitis usually due to infection with varicella-zoster virus or herpes simplex vir ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Scrotum Pain | Acute scrotum pain is an umbrella term that includes a wide variety of unique disease processes. Patients may describe the rapid onset of symptoms wit ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Sinusitis | Rhinosinusitis is among the most common conditions encountered in the primary care clinic. It can result from viral, bacterial, or fungal infections, ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acyclovir | Acyclovir is a medication used in the management and treatment of infections caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is FDA approved to treat gen ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Addisonian Crisis | An Addisonian crisis, or adrenal crisis, is a potentially life-threatening condition that results from an acute insufficiency of adrenal hormones (glu ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Adenoid Hypertrophy | Adenoid hypertrophy is an obstructive condition due to enlarged adenoids. This can occur with or without an acute or chronic infection of the adenoids ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Adenoiditis | Adenoiditis occurs when there is inflammation of the adenoid tissue resulting from infection, allergies, or irritation from stomach acid. Adenoiditis ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Adenopathy | Lymphadenopathy is a common abnormal finding during the course of the physical exam in general medical practice. Adenopathy can be caused by neoplasm, ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Adenoviruses | The adenoviruses are DNA viruses common in animals and humans, occurring frequently in both adults and children. There are more than 100 serologically ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Adrenal Crisis | Adrenal crisis is an acute life-threatening condition precipitated by an internal or external process in the setting of known or unknown adrenal insuf ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | 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 Insufficiency | Adrenal glands produce hormones which are necessary for normal body functioning, deficiency of these hormones is called adrenal insufficiency. Adrenal ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | 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 |
| Aflatoxin Toxicity | Aflatoxins are metabolites produced by toxigenic strains of molds, mainly Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus which grow in soil, hay, decaying vege ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| African Trypanosomiasis | African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness is transmitted via the bite of the tsetse fly and is predominantly seen in subsaharan Africa. ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Agammaglobulinemia | Agammaglobulinemia or hypogammaglobulinemia is a rare inherited immunodeficiency disorder, characterized by low or absent B cells with absent immunogl ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | 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 |
| Albendazole | Albendazole has FDA approval for the treatment of cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum resulting from the larval form of the dog ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Albumin Colloid | Albumin is the most abundant protein in the blood and accounts for about 50 percent of all plasma proteins. It gets synthesized by the liver and secre ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Alcohol Sanitizer | Compliance with hand hygiene recommendations is critical to reducing colonization and infection, specifically among healthcare workers (HCW). This wil ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Alcoholic Pancreatitis | Pancreatitis is defined as inflammation of the pancreas, leading to damage and dysfunction of the retroperitoneal organ. It can be classified as Acute ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | 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 |
| Allergic Conjunctivitis | Allergic conjunctivitis is encountered in up to 40 percent of the population, but only a small proportion of affected individuals seek medical help. I ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Allergic Interstitial Nephritis | Allergic interstitial nephritis (AIN) is the most common form of acute interstitial nephritis. It is most often caused by exposure to a drug. AIN is o ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| Amebiasis | Amebiasis or amoebic dysentery is a parasitic intestinal infection caused by any of the amoebas of the Entamoeba group. It may be asymptomatic or pres ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Amebic Colitis | Amebic colitis is the result of invasive infection of the colonic mucosa by Entamoeba histolytica (E. histolytica). Losch first reported disease due t ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Amebic Liver Abscess | Amebic liver abscess is the most common extra-intestinal manifestation of the protozoan, Entamoeba histolytica. The life cycle involves consumption of ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Amebic Meningoencephalitis | Amebic encephalitis is a rare but lethal central nervous system infection caused by free-living amoebae found in freshwater, lakes, and rivers. There ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Amikacin | Amikacin is an antimicrobial with activity against more resistant gram-negative bacilli such as Acinetobacter baumanii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Aminoglycosides | While aminoglycosides are an older class of medication, they continue to be clinically valuable. Aminoglycosides have a broad spectrum of activity cov ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Amoxicillin Clavulanate | Amoxicillin-clavulanate is a mainstay antibiotic in emergency departments and primary care offices throughout the country. It is a combination of two ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Amphotericin B | Amphotericin B deoxycholate belongs to the polyene class of antifungals. It is also known by the name conventional amphotericin B and has been used fo ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ampicillin | Ampicillin is a medication used in the management and treatment of certain bacterial infections. It is in the penicillin class of medications. This ac ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ampicillin/Sulbactam | Ampicillin/sulbactam combination shows synergy to cover strains of bacteria resistant to ampicillin, thus providing broader coverage. This combo adds ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anaerobic Infections | Anaerobic bacteria are part of the normal flora of human skin and mucosal membranes. The site of anaerobic infection is commonly the site of normal co ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anaplasma Phagocytophilum | Anaplasma phagocytophilum is a gram-negative intracellular bacteria that causes an acute febrile illness known as anaplasmosis or human granulocytic a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ancylostoma | Ancylostoma duodenale, the human hookworm, is the most common parasitic infection in countries with poor access to adequate water, sanitation, and hyg ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Angiostrongylus Cantonensis | Angiostrongylus cantonensis is a metastrongyloid nematode that is one of the most common pathogens to cause eosinophilic meningitis. Commonly referred ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Angiotensin II | Angiotensin is a peptide endocrine hormone and an important part of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, an inter-related endocrine system import ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | 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 |
| Animal Bites | Animal bites account for approximately one percent of all emergency visits in the U.S. yearly and can range from superficial injuries to disfiguring a ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ankle Arthrocentesis | Acute arthritis, particularly monoarthropathy, is a common acute presentation. In regards to the ankle, there is not always a clear etiology for the m ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Antacids | Antacids are a group of drugs that have been on the market for many years. They were initially first-line defense against peptic ulcer disease; howeve ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Antalgic Gait In Children | Antalgic gait is common in pediatric patients. The differential diagnosis is broad and includes both benign and more serious etiologies. A careful his ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anthrax | Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by an encapsulated, spore-forming, gram-variable bacteria called Bacillus anthracis. This commonly presents wi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anthrax Infection | Anthrax is a spore-forming rod that is readily found in soil in tropical environments. Anthrax has many features that make it an optimal biologic weap ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Antibiotic Resistance | Antibiotics are powerful drugs that are used to combat once fatal diseases. As with any powerful medication, antibiotics carry a wide range of adverse ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Antibody Deficiency Disorder | Antibody deficiency disorders may present soon after birth with recurrent infections. Normal individuals have 5 classes of immunoglobulins and several ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Antifungal Antibiotics | Fungi are unicellular or multi-cellular eukaryotic organisms that exist in all environments worldwide. While most fungi do not play a significant role ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Antifungal Ergosterol Synthesis Inhibitors | The ergosterol inhibitor class of medications ("conazoles") is used in the management and treatment of fungal infections. These drugs inhibit ergoster ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Antimalarial Medications | When treating patients suspected of having malaria, it is essential that treatment does not initiate until the diagnosis of malaria has been establish ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis | Anti NMDAR encephalitis is a relatively common autoimmune encephalitis characterized by complex neuropsychiatric features and the presence of Immunogl ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis In Children | Anti NMDA receptor encephalitis is commonly confused with schizophrenia. Most of the available data on this illness is through published case reports. ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Antitubercular Medications | Antitubercular medications: rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol are FDA approved for the treatment of mycobacterium tuberculosis. Antitu ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Aortic Valve Disease | Aortic valve disease consists of both regurgitations comprising retrograde flow throw the aortic valve and stenosis or narrowing of the orifice limiti ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Aortic Valve Endocarditis | Infective endocarditis occurs globally and is defined by the infection of the endocardial surface of the native valve, prosthetic heart valve, or an i ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Aphthous Stomatitis | Aphthous stomatitis is a common ailment, idiopathic in nature, with recurrent painful aphthous ulcers (commonly termed “canker sores”) on the non-kera ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Appendicitis | Appendicitis is the inflammation of the vermiform appendix. It typically presents acutely, within 24 hours of onset, but can also present as a more ch ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 21 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Arbovirus Encephalitides | Arboviruses refer to a diverse group of viruses that are transmitted via mosquitos, ticks, or sandflies and are capable of causing a wide range of dis ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Arcanobacterium Haemolyticum | Arcanobacterium haemolyticum is a rare infectious pathogen that principally causes pharyngitis in adolescents and soft-tissue infections in immunocomp ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Argyll Robertson Pupil | Argyll Robertson pupil describes the physical exam finding of bilaterally small pupils that do not constrict when exposed to bright light but do const ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Arthritis | Arthritis is defined as an acute or chronic joint inflammation in the joint. Arthritis may attribute to a wide variety of symptoms that include pain, ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 19 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Arthrocentesis | Arthrocentesis is a procedure that is performed to obtain synovial fluid from within a joint capsule, both for diagnostic and for therapeutic purposes ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ascariasis | Ascaris lumbricoides, the causative agent of ascariasis, is the most common parasitic worm in humans. Ascariasis can be asymptomatic causing only maln ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Aseptic Meningitis | Aseptic meningitis is an umbrella term for all of the causes of inflammation of the brain meninges that have negative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) bacter ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Aspergilloma | An aspergilloma is a fungus ball or mycetoma composed of Aspergillus hyphae along with cellular debris and mucus. It is a noninvasive type of chronic ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Aspergillosis | Aspergillosis is a disease caused by the fungus Aspergillus. It mostly occurs in the form of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA), aspergilloma or al ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Aspergillus Fumigatus | Aspergillus is a ubiquitous saprophyte in nature found in air, soil and organic matter. Humans normally inhale the spore form of the fungi. However, t ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Aspiration Pneumonia | The infectious pulmonary process that occurs after abnormal entry of fluids into the lower respiratory tract is termed aspiration pneumonia. The aspir ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 18 | 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 |
| Asthma | Asthma is a chronic disease of the air passages characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Symptoms of asthma include shortness of br ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 17 | 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 |
| Atazanavir | Atazanavir is FDA approved for the treatment of HIV-1 infection, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, for patients who are 3-months-old or ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Atracurium | Atracurium is indicated as an addition to general anesthesia to facilitate endotracheal intubation and provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surge ... 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 |
| Atrial Myxoma | Myxomas are the most common primary cardiac tumor. It is estimated that more than 75% of myxomas originate in the left atrium either at the mitral ann ... Read the Article | 1 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Atrioventricular Block | Atrioventricular (AV) conduction is evaluated by assessing the relationship between the P waves and QRS complexes. Normally, there is a P wave that pr ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| Atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini | Atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini is a rare, cutaneous condition that causes dermal atrophy. Pasini described it in 1923 under the name of ”progressi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Atypical Mycobacterial Disease | Atypical mycobacteria or nontuberculous mycobacteria are organisms that cause a variety of diseases such as skin and soft tissue infection, lymphadeni ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Auto-brewery Syndrome | Auto-brewery syndrome or gut fermentation syndrome is a condition in which ethanol is produced through endogenous fermentation by fungi or bacteria in ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Avian Influenza | Avian influenza is a deadly disease caused by infection from an influenza virus native to birds. While often not fatal in birds, it can carry a high m ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Azithromycin | Azithromycin is an antibiotic medication used in the treatment and management of bacterial infections, including community-acquired pneumonia and sexu ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Azotemia | Azotemia is a biochemical abnormality, defined as elevation, or buildup of, nitrogenous products (BUN-usually ranging 7 to 21 mg/dL), creatinine in th ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Babesiosis | Babesiosis is an infection caused by the parasitic protozoa Babesia. This parasite is carried and transferred by ticks and primarily infects erythrocy ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacillary Angiomatosis | Bacillary angiomatosis (epithelioid angiomatosis) is an uncommon disease characterized by neovascular proliferation in the skin or the internal organs ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacillus Calmette Guerin | Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) is the live attenuated vaccine form of Mycobacterium bovis used to prevent tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infecti ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacillus Cereus | Bacillus cereus is a facultatively anaerobic, toxin-producing gram-positive bacteria that can be found in soil vegetation and even food. This may caus ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacteremia | Bacteremia, in the strictest sense, refers to viable bacteria in the blood. Asymptomatic bacteremia can occur in normal daily activities such as condu ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacterial Acute Prostatitis | Bacterial prostatitis (BP) is an infection of the prostate gland occurring in a bimodal distribution in younger and older men. It can be acute (ABP) o ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacterial Conjunctivitis | Conjunctivitis, also informally known as "pink eye," makes up the majority of ophthalmologic disorders seen at primary care clinics. Patients present ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacterial Endocarditis | Bacterial endocarditis refers to infection of the endocardial surface of the heart. It usually involves heart valves, but it can occur on the endocard ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacterial Endophthalmitis | The word "endophthalmitis" can be broken down in greek to "interior-eye-inflammation" and is used to describe an infection of the vitreous or the aque ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacterial Gastroenteritis | Gastroenteritis is a diarrheal disease characterized by an increase in bowel movement frequency with or without fever, vomiting, and abdominal pain. T ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacterial Meningitis | Bacterial meningitis is an infection of the meninges that results in inflammation. It is a serious and life-threatening condition that requires prompt ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 21 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacterial Pharyngitis | Pharyngitis, more commonly described as sore throat, represents inflammation or irritation of the posterior oropharynx. While the majority of cases ar ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacterial Pneumonia | The word "pneumonia" originates from the ancient Greek word "pneumon," which means "lung," so the word "pneumonia" becomes "lung disease." Medically i ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 26 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacterial Sepsis | Bacterial sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to an infection injures its tissues and organs. Sepsis is caused ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacterial Tracheitis | Bacterial tracheitis, also known as bacterial croup, acute laryngotracheobronchitis, or membranous croup, is a potentially lethal infection of the sub ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacterial Vaginosis | Bacterial vaginosis is a condition caused by an overgrowth of normal vaginal flora. Most commonly, this presents clinically with increased vaginal dis ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacteriostatic Antibiotics | The term "bacteriostatic antibiotics" is used to describe medications whose mechanism of action stalls bacterial cellular activity without directly ca ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacteroides Fragilis | The human colon possesses the largest population of bacteria in the body, and the majority of these organisms are anaerobes; of these, about 25 percen ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bacteruria | Bacteruria is the presence of bacteria in the urine and can be classified as symptomatic or asymptomatic. A patient with asymptomatic bacteruria is de ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Balanitis | Balanitis is an inflammation of the glans penis. Men with balanitis often present with penile pain and erythema. This activity explains the risk facto ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Balanoposthitis | Balanoposthitis is a common disease process involving the glans penis and prepuce. It affects up to 12% to 20% of pediatric and adult males. This acti ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bancroftian Filariasis | Bancroftian filariasis is a leading cause of disability worldwide and a significant public health problem. The chronic sequelae of the disease are cri ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Barosinusitis | Barosinusitis is an uncommon entity that is rarely described within the otolaryngology literature. It is generally affiliated with pilots and scuba di ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bartonellosis | Bartonellosis is the term used to describe any infectious disease produced by the bacteria Bartonella. These include trench fever, Oroya fever, Carrio ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | 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 |
| Bell Palsy | Bell palsy is the most common peripheral paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve with an onset that is rapid and unilateral. This is an idiopathic cond ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 18 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Benign Breast Calcifications | Benign breast calcifications are common. If benign breast calcifications are not appropriately identified, unnecessary intervention and use of finite ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Benzathine Penicillin | Benzathine penicillin is formulated from two penicillin G molecules reacting with diphenylethylene diamine. It is active against gram-positive bacteri ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Beta Lactam Antibiotics | Beta-lactam antibiotics are used in the management and treatment of bacterial infections. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, advers ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Beta Lactamase Inhibitors | Beta-lactamase inhibitors are drugs that are co-administered with beta-lactam antibiotics to prevent antibiotic resistance by inhibiting serine beta-l ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bezold Abscess | Bezold's abscess is a rare deep neck abscess and is an intratemporal complication of a coalescent mastoiditis via direct extension into the peri-masto ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Biologic Warfare Agent Toxicity | Biological warfare agents include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and biological toxins. Some agents are frequently lethal while others are intended to caus ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Biologic, Chemical, and Radiation Terrorism Review | Terrorism is the intentional use of indiscriminate violence to create fear and terror as a means to achieve an ideological, financial, religious, or p ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bismuth Subsalicylate | Bismuth subsalicylate is a medication that is used in the management and treatment of gastrointestinal discomfort and traveler's diarrhea. It is in th ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Black Piedra | Piedra is a superficial fungal infection of hair shafts, which presents with small nodules stuck-on to the shaft. Black piedra, caused by Piedraia hor ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bladder Cancer | Bladder cancer is any neoplasm that arises from the urinary bladder. It is the most common urinary tract neoplasm with urothelial carcinoma (UC) being ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Blastomycosis | Blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis. It presents as a pulmonary infection after the inhalation of spores, and it ma ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Blepharitis | Blepharitis is an ophthalmologic condition where there is inflammation of the eyelid margins. The diagnosis is clinical and based on irritation of the ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Blepharoconjunctivitis | Blepharoconjunctivitis is an ocular condition involving the inflammation of the eyelid and conjunctiva. It is a common chronic condition that can lead ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Blistering Distal Dactylitis | Blistering distal dactylitis (BDD) is a bacterial infection of the fingers presenting as multiple fluid-filled lesions. This condition is common in ch ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | 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 |
| Body Fluid Exposures | Health care workers have serious concerns about exposures to bodily fluids. Accidental exposures to bodily fluids present a wide variety of issues to ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Body Piercing Infections | Body piercings have become increasingly popular and are a socially acceptable form of body modification. Common site of piercings are the ears, mouth, ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Borrelia Burgdorferi | Borrelia burgdorferi is a pathogenic spirochete responsible for Lyme disease via a tick vector. This spirochete causes a characteristic annular rash, ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Botfly | Bot fly is a term referring to any member of the Oestridae family of flies. To reproduce, these flies rely on myiasis, the infestation of host skin fo ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Botulism | Botulism is a rare, potentially fatal syndrome of diffuse, flaccid paralysis caused by botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) which is elaborated by the bacteriu ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 17 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Botulism Antitoxin | Botulinum antitoxin, also known as botulism antitoxin, is comprised of antibodies or antibody antigen-binding fragments that block the neurotoxin prod ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Boutonneuse Fever | Boutonneuse fever is a disease caused by the rickettsia genus and is of the spotted fever group classification. This disease classically causes fever, ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bowenoid Papulosis | Bowenoid papulosis is an uncommon sexually transmitted condition that occurs in both males and females. It is characterized by multiple well-demarcate ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Brachial Neuritis | Brachial neuritis, also called neuralgic amyotrophy, has two major clinical symptoms, pain and muscle weakness from atrophy. It is a multifocal, immun ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Brain Abscess | Brain abscess is a localized zone of necrosis with a surrounding membrane within the brain parenchyma, usually resulting from an infectious or traumat ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 17 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Brain Metastasis | Brain metastases are a common complication of cancer and the most common type of brain tumor. Anywhere from 10% to 26% of patients who die from their ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Branchial Cleft Cysts | Branchial cleft cysts are congenital epithelial cysts that comprise approximately one-third of congenital neck masses. They are benign lesions and can ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Breast Abscess | Breast abscesses are a common problem, especially in lactating women. Most breast abscesses are benign, however when a non-lactating patient presents ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Breast Augmentation | Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure where the breast size is enhanced. Augmentation can be from the placement of an implant, or less commonly, ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bronchiectasis | Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease characterized by persistent and lifelong widening of the bronchial airways and weakening of the function muco ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bronchiolitis | Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in young individuals. The viral infection involves the lower respiratory tract and can present with signs of ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Brucellosis | Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by Brucella species. It is known by many other names, including remitting fever, undulant fever, Mediterra ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bullous Myringitis | Bullous myringitis (BM) is a relatively common infectious condition characterized by bullae or vesicles on the tympanic membrane without affecting the ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Byssinosis | Following its relatively recent birth in the 1700s from the pioneering work of Dr. Bernardino Ramazzini, occupational medicine has grown to encompass ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease | Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD) is a crystal deposition arthropathy involving the synovial and periarticular tissues. Its clinical pre ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Campylobacter | Campylobacter is a bacterial species that represent one of the most common causes of diarrheal illness worldwide. This infection is associated with th ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Candida Auris | Candida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen that is associated with nosocomial infections and is considered a serious global health threat. It has nu ... 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 |
| Cannaboinoid Antiemetic Therapy | There are currently three cannabinoids available on the pharmaceutical market. Dronabinol and nabilone are both synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriacea | Gram-negative bacterial resistance to antibiotics has decreased the physician’s ability to combat infection. Carbapenems are the most potent beta-lact ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Carcinomatous Meningitis | Carcinomatous meningitis is the dissemination of malignant cells from the primary tumor sites to leptomeningeal layers of the CNS. It occurs in the ad ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cardiac Abscess | A cardiac abscess is a suppurative infection of the myocardium, endocardium, native or prosthetic valve tissue. Similar to other abscesses, it develop ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cardiac Calcifications | Cardiac calcifications carry different diagnostic and prognostic significance depending on their location. They can involve the coronary arteries, car ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cardiac Manifestations Of Coronavirus | Coronaviruses are a large family of single positive-stranded, enveloped RNA viruses that can infect many animal species and humans. Human coronaviruse ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cardiorenal Syndrome | The cardiorenal syndrome includes multiple subtypes based on underlying pathology and chronicity. Each subtype involves unique pathophysiology, and th ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Cat Scratch Disease | Cat scratch disease is an illness caused by an intracellular gram-negative rod known as Bartonella henselae. It affects the lymph nodes draining the a ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 Syndromes | Cavernous sinus syndrome (CSS) is any disease process that affects the cavernous sinus. It presents as proptosis, chemosis, ophthalmoplegia, Horner sy ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| Cefepime | Cefepime is a cephalosporin in the beta-lactam class of antibiotics used in the management and treatment of gram-negative and gram-positive bacterial ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cefotaxime | Cefotaxime(CTX) is a medication used in the management and treatment of cervicitis/urethritis and pneumonia. Cefotaxime (CTX) is a beta-lactam antibio ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 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 |
| Cellulitis | Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection, with over 14 million cases occurring in the United States annually. This activity educates the learne ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Centipede Envenomation | Centipede bites are uncommon but can be clinically significant in regards to patient discomfort, morbidity, and mortality. Prompt diagnosis and treat ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections | A central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is defined as a laboratory-confirmed bloodstream infection not related to an infection at ano ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Central Line Management | Central venous access is required for many hospitalized patient. Placement of central line catheters is done for many reasons, including inadequate pe ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Central Line Placement | A central line is a large-bore central venous catheter that is typically placed using a sterile technique unless a patient is unstable, in which case ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Cephalexin | Cephalexin is an FDA approved antibiotic. Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin utilized in the treatment of urinary tract infections, respir ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cephalosporins | Cephalosporins are beta-lactam antimicrobials used to manage a wide range of infections from gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The five genera ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cetuximab | Cetuximab is an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor with the following FDA-approved indications: colorectal cancer, metastatic, KRAS wil ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chagas Disease | Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is a zoonotic disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. This is a vector-borne illness spread by the ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chalazion | Chalazia (plural of chalazion), are the most common inflammatory lesions of the eyelid. They are typically slowly enlarging, non-tender eyelid nodules ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chancroid | Chancroid is an exceedingly rare sexually transmitted infection, both in the United States and globally. Knowledge regarding its true prevalence is ma ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chemical Decontamination | Contending with a mass casualty incident involving a chemical exposure seems daunting; fortunately, these are rare events. It is quite possible that ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chigger Bites | Chigger is the common name for species of the Trombiculid family of mites. Bites from the larva of these mites can cause local pruritus and irritation ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chikungunya Fever | Chikungunya virus is an alphavirus that is arthropod-borne and transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. This virus causes a rash, an acute febrile illness, an ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chlamydia | Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for the greatest number of sexually transmitted infections and the majority of infection-related of blindness wor ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chlamydia Pneumonia | Three species of Chlamydia namely, C. pneumoniae, C. psittaci, and C. trachomatis are known to cause respiratory infections in humans. They are one of ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | 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 |
| Chloroquine | Chloroquine is a medication used in the management and treatment of malaria and inflammatory diseases. It is in the sulfonamides class of drugs. This ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chloroquine And Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity | Chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine, a less toxic metabolite of chloroquine, can cause pathologic ocular damage unless strict prescribing and screening ... 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 |
| Cholelithiasis | Cholelithiasis or gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small organ located just ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cholera | Cholera is an acute secretory diarrheal illness caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. It is estimated to cause upwards of four million cases per yea ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | 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 |
| Chorioretinitis | Chorioretinitis is a type of uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye. It is a vision-threatening condition that is associated with many sys ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chromhidrosis | Chromhidrosis is a rare condition with a characteristic presentation of the secretion of colored sweat. This condition can further subdivide into apoc ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chromoblastomycosis | Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic granulomatous infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by several different dematiaceous fungi and result ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chronic Bronchitis | Chronic bronchitis is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that is defined as a productive cough of more than 3 months occurring wit ... 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 Liver Disease | Chronic liver disease is a progressive deterioration of liver functions. Liver functions include the production of clotting factors and other proteins ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | 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 Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | Chronic obstructive lung disease is a lung disease characterized by lung airflow limitation and can be from exposure to harmful substances. It is a co ... Read the Article | 2 | 31 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chronic Pain | Over one-quarter of United States citizens suffer from chronic pain. It is among the most common complaints seen in an outpatient clinic. The failure ... Read the Article | 2.5 | 41 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chronic Sinusitis | Chronic sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus or nasal passages occurring for more than 12 weeks at a time. It may present as chronic sinusitis wi ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chronic Suppurative Otitis | Chronic suppurative otitis media continues to be an important disease in the pediatric population and a significant cause of hearing problems leading ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chylothorax | A chylothorax is the accumulation of chyle in the pleural space. This is most commonly seen following traumatic disruption of the thoracic duct, and i ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ciguatera Toxicity | Ciguatera toxicity is a food-borne illness caused by eating fish contaminated with Ciguatoxin. This toxin is a potent neurotoxin, and it is produced b ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ciliary Dysfunction | The majority of newborns with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), formerly known as immotile cilia syndrome, develop neonatal respiratory distress with ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cimetidine | Cimetidine is a drug with the indication of peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and for dermatological conditions including warts, ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| Ciprofloxacin | Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic agent in the fluoroquinolone class used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections and pneumonia. C ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Circumcision | Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the prepuce, or foreskin, that covers the glans of the penis. Over the past decades, cultural changes and ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Clindamycin | Clindamycin is a medication used for the treatment of numerous infections, including but not limited to septicemia, intra-abdominal infections, lower ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Clonorchis Sinensis | Clonorchis sinensis is also known as the Chinese liver fluke. These are most commonly found in Eastern Asia but are also commonly found in Russia. The ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Clostridium Difficile | Clostridium difficile is a gram-positive bacterium that is the cause most implicated in antibiotic-associated diarrhea. The emergence of a newer hyper ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Clostridium Perfringens | Clostridium perfringens is an anaerobic Gram-positive spore-forming bacillus that is associated with acute gastrointestinal infection ranging in sever ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Coccidioidomycosis | The dimorphic fungus coccidioides causes coccidioidomycosis, also known as San Joaquin Valley fever, which is endemic to the arid regions of the Weste ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Colitis | Colitis is an increasingly common condition in which the mucosal lining of the colon becomes acutely or chronically inflamed. Patients with colitis ma ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Colon Cancer | Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common diagnosis and second deadliest malignancy for both sexes combined. The incidence of new cases and mor ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Colon Diverticulitis | Diverticulitis has increased in incidence over the past few decades and represents a significant healthcare burden in western countries. In the United ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 17 | 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 |
| Community-Acquired Pneumonia | Community-acquired pneumonia is a leading cause of hospitalization, mortality, and incurs significant health care costs. As disease presentation varie ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 21 | 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 |
| Condyloma Acuminata | Condyloma acuminata is a manifestation of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The condition is characterized by skin-colored, fleshy papules in the ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection | Primary cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in pregnancy is associated with the highest risk of trans-placental transmission. Universal screening for pre ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Congenital Herpes Simplex | Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in newborn infants can show up as the following: Disseminated disease involving multiple organs, most prominentl ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Congenital Rubella | Rubella, also known as German Measles, is a viral illness characterized by maculopapular rash, lymphadenopathy, and fever. It is a highly contagious b ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Congenital Syphilis | Congenital syphilis (CS) is caused by transmission of the spirochete Treponema pallidum from mother to fetus, resulting in diverse clinical presentati ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy | Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is one of the renal replacement methods that include intermittent hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Th ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Coronary CT Angiography | Chest pain is often the herald of cardiovascular disease and is one of the most common diagnostic challenges encountered by practicing clinicians. Car ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Corticosteroid Adverse Effects | Corticosteroids are hormone mediators produced by the cortex of adrenal glands that further categorize into glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and a ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Corynebacterium Diphtheriae | Pharyngitis is defined as the inflammation of pharyngeal tissue. Based on etiology, it can be divided into infectious and non-infectious sources. Vira ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Costochondritis | Costochondritis is a benign cause of chest wall pain that results from inflammation of the costal cartilage, the cartilage that connect the ribs to th ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cough | Cough is one of the most common medical complaints accounting for as many as 30 million clinical visits per year. Up to 40% of these complaints result ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | 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 |
| Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease | Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, fatal degenerative brain disorder caused by prion proteins. It belongs to a group of transmissible spongifo ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | 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 |
| Cryptococcal Meningitis | Cryptococcosis is an opportunistic infection that causes more than 100,000 HIV-related deaths each year. Although the infection is usually HIV-related ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 19 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cryptococcus | Cryptococcus is an invasive fungus, transmitted through the inhalation of spores and causes cryptococcosis, an infection commonly associated with immu ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia | Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP) known formerly as bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP) is a form of idiopathic diffuse intersti ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cryptosporidiosis | Cryptosporidium is the second major cause of moderate to severe diarrhea in children younger than two and an important cause of mortality worldwide. I ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Crystalloid Fluids | Crystalloid fluids are a subset of intravenous solutions that find frequent use in the clinical setting. Crystalloid fluids are the first-line choice ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cultural Competence in the Care of LGBTQ Patients | The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community consists of a cross cultural broad range of community members and inclu ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 18 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cultural Competence in the Care of Muslim Patients and Their Families | Delivering high-quality care to patients of the Muslim faith requires knowledge of the differences in cultural and spiritual values. Important differe ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 17 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reaction | Cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADR), also known as toxidermia, are skin manifestations resulting from systemic drug administration. These reaction ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cutaneous Cryptococcus | Cryptococcus is an encapsulated fungus and an opportunistic pathogen. These commonly infect the central nervous system but can present with a variety ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 3 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cutaneous Larva Migrans | Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM), also having been termed for the clinical sign of creeping eruption, is an infectious syndrome caused by multiple types ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cutaneous Melanoacanthoma | Cutaneous melanoacanthoma is a rare benign epithelial lesion that typically presents as a solitary black plaque or nodule, usually on either the head ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cutaneous Tuberculosis | Tuberculosis is an infection caused by Mycobacteria, most commonly Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This infection usually involves the lungs. When it invo ... 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 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | Until relatively modern times, cystic fibrosis was poorly understood. In 1949, Lowe et al. postulated that cystic fibrosis must be caused by a geneti ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 20 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cystoscopy | Cystourethroscopy is one of the most common procedures performed by a urologic surgeon. It allows for direct visualization of the urethra, urethral sp ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | 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 |
| Cytomegalovirus Esophagitis | Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the Herpesviridae family, which has the largest genome of any herpes virus. It is spread through bodily fluids su ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dacryocystitis | Dacryocystitis is characterized as an inflammatory state of the nasolacrimal sac. It is typically caused by an obstruction within the nasolacrimal duc ... 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 |
| Daptomycin | Daptomycin is a cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic derived from the organism Streptomyces roseosporus. Daptomycin is used for the treatment of various bact ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Decubitus Ulcer | Decubitus ulcers are skin or soft tissue injuries that form due to prolonged pressure exerted over specific areas of the body. They should receive pro ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 16 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Deep Neck Infections | Deep neck infections are a serious but treatable group of infections affecting the deep cervical space and characterized by rapid progression and life ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dengue Fever | Dengue is a mosquito-transmitted virus and the leading cause of arthropod-borne viral disease in the world. It is also known as breakbone fever due to ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dental Abscess | Dental infections, while relatively straightforward regarding diagnosis and access, can be challenging to manage acutely. Dental abscesses or periapic ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dental Infections | Dental infections originate in the tooth or its supporting structures and can spread to the surrounding tissue. Dental infections were, historically, ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Desquamative Interstitial Pneumonia | Desquamative interstitial pneumonia (DIP) is a pathology characterized by extensive alveolar infiltration of macrophages followed by interstitial infl ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Diabetic Foot Infections | There are approximately 29 million people with diabetes in the United States, and approximately 25% of people older than age of 65 have diabetes. The ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Diabetic Foot Ulcer | Diabetic foot ulcers are among the most common complications of patients who have diabetes mellitus which is not well controlled. It is usually the re ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dialysis Catheter | Dialysis catheters are artificial indwelling transcutaneous conduits used to access the intravascular space or intraperitoneal space for renal replace ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Diaper Dermatitis | Diaper dermatitis is an inflammatory reaction of the skin of the perineal and perianal areas (diaper area). It is the most common skin disorder seen i ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Didanosine | Didanosine is a medication used in the management and treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is in the nucleoside reverse transcriptase i ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| DiGeorge Syndrome | DiGeorge syndrome (DGS) is a congenital disorder with a broad phenotypic presentation, which results predominantly from the microdeletion of chromosom ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Digit Amputation | Digital amputation is often associated with traumatic injuries but is also seen within the elective surgery setting, such as in the case of cancer res ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dilated Cardiomyopathy | Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease of the heart muscle characterized by enlargement and dilation of one or both of the ventricles along with im ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Diphenoxylate and Atropine | Diphenoxylate/atropine combination is a medication used in the management and treatment of diarrhea. It is in the antimotility class of drugs. This ac ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Diphtheria | Diphtheria is a toxin-mediated infection caused by Corynebacterium species, primarily Corynebacterium diphtheria. It causes skin and mucosal infection ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | 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 |
| Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARD) | Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are a class of drugs indicated for the treatment of several inflammatory arthritides including rheumato ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Diskitis | Discitis is a serious but uncommon medical diagnosis. It is an infection of the intervertebral disc space. The role of the intervertebral discs is to ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | 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 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Doxycycline hyclate is a medication used in the management and treatment of a variety of infections. It is in the tetracyclines class of drugs. This a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dracunculiasis | Dracunculiasis, also known as Guinea-worm disease is a parasitic disease caused by the nematode Dracunculus medinensis. The infection is transmitted t ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 Induced Esophagitis | Drugs can be damaging to the esophageal wall by having a direct toxic effect on the esophageal mucosa. They may produce a caustic effect by creating a ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Drug Induced Hepatotoxicity | Drug-induced hepatotoxicity is an acute or chronic liver injury secondary to drugs or herbal compounds. It is difficult to diagnose because the presen ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Drug Interactions In Palliative Care | Drug-drug interactions (DDI) are a significant cause of adverse drug events (ADE) in palliative care. This activity will highlight the mechanism of ac ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 14 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Drug-Induced Lupus Erythematosus | Drug-induced lupus erythematosus (DIL) is an autoimmune phenomenon where the patient develops symptoms similar to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Duodenal Ulcer | Duodenal ulcers occur when there is a disruption to the surface of the mucosa of the duodenum. These ulcers are part of peptic ulcer disease, which in ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | 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 |
| Dysuria | Dysuria is a symptom of pain and/or burning, stinging, or itching of the urethra or urethral meatus with urination. It is one of the most common sympt ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Eastern Equine Encephalitis | Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is one of the most severe arboviral encephalitis affecting America. Currently considered an emerging disease showing ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ebola Virus | The Ebola virus is a contagious, lethal virus causing hemorrhagic fever. A recent epidemic in Western Africa lasted three years and affected several c ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Ecchinococcus | Echinococcus is a parasite that leads to cyst formation in different viscera of the human body particularly the liver and lungs. These cysts can ruptu ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Echinococcus Granulosus | Echinococcosis (Echinococcus granulosis) is a zoonotic larval infection that infects humans globally. Patients with this condition may be asymptomatic ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ecthyma Gangrenosum | Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a cutaneous infection that most commonly occurs in immunocompromised individuals with fulminant bacteremia. EG was first d ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Eczema Herpeticum | Eczema herpeticum (EH) is a disseminated cutaneous infection with herpes simplex virus that develops in a patient with atopic dermatitis. EH typically ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| EEG Abnormal Waveforms | Abnormal waveforms seen on an electroencephalogram (EEG) recording include epileptiform and non-epileptiform abnormalities. In order to identify abnor ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| EEG Triphasic Waves | Triphasic waves are abnormal electroencephalogram (EEG) waveforms seen with a multitude of clinical conditions including encephalopathy and structural ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Efavirenz | Efavirenz is a medication used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. This activity outl ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Egophony | In the era of technological advances, a thorough examination of the respiratory system retains its importance in diagnosing disorders of the respirato ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ehrlichiosis | The genus Ehrlichia consists of several species of obligate intracellular gram-negative bacteria that infect humans and a variety of other mammals via ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Eisenmenger Syndrome | Eisenmenger syndrome (ES) is a constellation of symptoms that arise from a congenital heart defect and result in large anatomic shunts. Due to anatomi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | 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 |
| Empyema | Empyema is defined as a collection of pus in the pleural cavity, gram-positive, or culture from the pleural fluid. Empyema is usually associated with ... Read the Article | 1 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Emtricitabine | The nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) emtricitabine is used in combination with other antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the treatment of ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Endocarditis | Infective endocarditis is a substantial cause of morbidity and mortality in children and adolescents despite new advantages in management and prophyla ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Endocarditis Antibiotic Regimens | Infective endocarditis is an uncommon infection with a high mortality rate. It requires prompt identification and carefully selected antibiotic therap ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Endometritis | Endometritis is inflammation of the uterine lining. It can affect all layers of the uterus. The uterus is typically aseptic. However, the travel of mi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Endomyocardial Biopsy | The role and utility of endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) in the work-up of cardiovascular diseases remains controversial and the practice varies widely in ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Entamoeba Histolytica | Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan that causes intestinal amebiasis as well as extra-intestinal manifestations. Although 90 percent of E. histolytic ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Enterobacter Infections | Enterobacter species are responsible for causing many nosocomial infections, and less commonly community-acquired infections, including urinary tract ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Enterovirus | Enteroviruses are a class of viruses comprising over 300 serotypes. These ubiquitous viruses cause a wide spectrum of diseases with heterogeneous pres ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Epidemiology Of Prevention Of Communicable Diseases | Communicable diseases are illnesses caused by viruses or bacteria that people spread to one another through contact with contaminated surfaces, bodily ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 2 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Epidermal Inclusion Cyst | Epidermal inclusion cysts are the most common cutaneous cysts and can occur anywhere on the body. These cysts typically present as fluctuant nodules u ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis | Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is a genetic dermatologic condition in which patients show a decreased immunologic ability to defend against and ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Epididymitis | Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis, a tubular structure on the testis where sperm mature. Epididymitis is a relatively common condition ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Epidural | This activity reviews epidural analgesia and anesthesia and highlights used medications, indications, contraindications, uses, and techniques. It ment ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Epidural Abscess | An epidural abscess is an infection within the epidural space anywhere in the brain or spinal cord. Epidural abscesses occur as a result of infections ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Epiglottitis | Epiglottitis is an inflammatory condition of the epiglottis and/or nearby structures including the arytenoids, aryepiglottic folds, and vallecula. Epi ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Epstein Barr Virus | Epstein Barr virus (EBV) is a herpesvirus in which over 90% of the population worldwide has been infected. EBV infection can range from asymptomatic t ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Erysipelas | Erysipelas is a skin infection involving the dermis layer of the skin, but it may also extend to the superficial cutaneous lymphatics. It is character ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | 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 |
| Erythema Marginatum | Erythema marginatum is reactive inflammatory erythema seen most commonly in association with acute rheumatic fever. Although a rare cutaneous manifest ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Erythema Multiforme | Erythema multiforme (EM) is a cutaneous and mucosal hypersensitivity reaction with characteristic lesions in target triggered by certain antigenic sti ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Erythrasma | Erythrasma is a common skin disorder caused by bacteria. It was first described in 1859 by Burchardt. He thought the etiology was fungal. In 1862, Bur ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Escherichia Coli (E Coli 0157 H7) | Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157: H7, is an enterohemorrhagic bacterial strain that is an important food and a waterborne pathogen that cau ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Esophageal Ulcer | An esophageal ulcer is a distinct break in the margin of the esophageal mucosa. This mucosal damage to the esophagus is often caused by gastroesophage ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Esophagitis | Esophagitis refers to inflammation or injury to the esophageal mucosa. One of the most common causes is gastroesophageal reflux, which can lead to ero ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ethambutol | Ethambutol is a medication used in the management and treatment of tuberculosis. It is a bacteriostatic drug that inhibits cell wall synthesis. This a ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | 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 |
| Famciclovir | Famciclovir is a medication used in the management and treatment of herpes and varicella-zoster infections. It is in the class of nucleoside analog an ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Fanconi Syndrome | Fanconi syndrome, not to be confused with Fanconi anemia, is a defect of the proximal tubule that prevents the absorption of electrolytes and other su ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Fascial Dehiscence | Fascial dehiscence is a significant complication of abdominal surgery, particularly cases done in an emergent setting. Associated bowel obstructions a ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Fascioliasis | Fascioliasis is a parasitic infection primarily of the hepatobiliary system caused by one of 2 digenean flatworms, Fasciola hepatica or Fasciola gigan ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Favus | Favus is a chronic inflammatory dermatophytosis, characterized by the scutula formation. It used to be highly prevalent worldwide. Nowadays, the infec ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Features, Evaluation, and Treatment of Coronavirus | According to the World Health Organization (WHO), viral diseases continue to emerge and represent a serious issue to public health. In the last twenty ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | 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 |
| Felodipine | Felodipine is a medication used in the management and treatment of essential hypertension. It is a member of the dihydropyridine class of calcium chan ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Felon | A felon is an infection that occurs within the closed-space compartments of the fingertip pulp. The swelling leads to intense throbbing pain. The sur ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Fever of Unknown Origin | Fever of unknown origin (FUO) was first described by Dr. Petersdorf and Dr. Beesom in 1961. FUO was defined as a temperature of 101 F (38.3 C) or high ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Filarial Hydrocele | Filarial hydrocele is a scrotal swelling resulting from a parasitic infection with Wuchereria bancrofti, endemic to tropical regions around the world. ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Filariasis | Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical disease that causes significant morbidity in the developing world. This activity reviews the evaluation, ... 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 |
| Filovirus | Filoviruses can cause high morbidity and mortality due to severe disease that commonly involves vomiting, diarrhea, and infrequently hemorrhaging and ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Fine Needle Aspiration | Fine-needle aspiration is a minimally invasive way to obtain a cell sample to confirm a diagnosis or to guide treatment. Fine-needle aspiration is an ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome | Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome is inflammation of the liver capsule with adhesion formation resulting in right upper quadrant pain. It is an uncommon chron ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Flea Bites | Flea bites are common in North America, especially in outdoor or unkempt conditions. Improving the interprofessional team's skills to educate patients ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | 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 |
| Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis | Focal segmental glomerular sclerosis (FSGS) is histologically characterized by segmental scarring that involves a part of the glomerulus and only affe ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 3 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Folinic Acid | Folinic acid is a medication used in the treatment of various cancers in combination with 5-FU. It is also commonly used as an antidote to folic acid ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Folliculitis | Folliculitis is a common skin condition that usually involves infection of the hair follicle. While this condition is typically benign, prompt recogni ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Foscarnet | Foscarnet is a medication used in the management and treatment of CMV, HSV, and VZV viral infections in AIDS and immunocompromised patients. It is in ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Fournier Gangrene | Fournier gangrene is a rapidly progressive, life-threatening infectious process that involves the genital and perineal areas. The disease is one of th ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Frontal Sinus Fractures | Fractures of the frontal sinus are most commonly seen in the emergency department after motor vehicle accidents (MVA's), falls, assaults, falling obje ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Full Thickness Skin Grafts | Skin grafts consist of fully detached pieces of skin taken from one anatomic site and placed in a wound elsewhere. Full-thickness skin grafts include ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| Fungal Endocarditis | Endocarditis is the inflammation of the endocardium, the innermost lining of the heart. Endocarditis may be due to infective or non-infective etiologi ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Fungal Endophthalmitis | Fungal endophthalmitis is a rare disease of ocular inflammation caused by fungal infections from either endogenous or exogenous sources. Because the c ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Fungal Keratitis | Fungal keratitis is an important eye infection, especially in outdoor workers. In most cases, eye trauma, corticosteroid use, or contact lens usage ar ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Fungal Sinusitis | There are several types of fungal sinusitis. The classification depends on the degree of invasion of the sinuses. The overarching categories are non-i ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Fungemia Candidiasis | Candidemia describes the presence of the yeast species Candida in the bloodstream. It is the most common fungal bloodstream infection, and the fourth ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gallbladder Empyema | Empyema of the gallbladder is the most severe complications of acute cholecystitis. It is usually the result of the progression of acute cholecystitis ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gardnerella | Gardnerella vaginalis is an anaerobic bacterium that is the causative agent in bacterial vaginosis (BV). This bacteria normally is part of the vaginal ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gas Gangrene | Gas gangrene is a highly lethal infection of soft tissue, caused by Clostridium species, with Clostridium perfringens being the most common. This is s ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | 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 |
| Gastrointestinal Bleeding | Gastrointestinal bleeding can fall into two broad categories: upper and lower sources of bleeding. The anatomic landmark that separates upper and low ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis | Gastrointestinal (GI) tuberculosis (TB) accounts for 1% to 3 % of all TB cases worldwide. It can occur in the context of active pulmonary disease or a ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gastroparesis | Gastroparesis is an uncommon condition in the community that can be associated with significant morbidity, healthcare burden and could have poor outco ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Generalized Pustular Psoriasis | Generalized pustular psoriasis is a rare and extreme form of psoriasis characterized by the presence of sterile pustules. The incidence peaks between ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 3 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Genital Warts | Genital warts (condyloma acuminatum) are a sexually transmitted infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11. These are spread by ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gentamicin | Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used in the treatment of several gram-negative infections. This activity aims to review the indications, ac ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Giant Condylomata Acuminata Of Buschke And Lowenstein | Giant condylomata acuminata of Bushke-Löwenstein (GCBL) is a rare, slow-growing verrucous tumor of the penis and anogenital region which can grow up t ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Giardia Lamblia Enteritis | Giardia lamblia enteritis is small-intestine gastroenteritis caused by the pathogenic protozoan Giardia lamblia, (Giardia duodenalis or Giardia intest ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gingivitis | Gingivitis is an inflammatory condition of the gingival tissue or the gums most commonly due to a bacterial infection. It is inflammation of the gingi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Glanders And Melioidosis | Glanders and melioidosis are infectious diseases caused by Burkholderia mallei and Burkholderia pseudomallei, respectively. Glanders has been eliminat ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| Gonococcal Arthritis | Gonococcal arthritis is arthritis that results from the bacteremic spread of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a sexually transmitted pathogen. It comprises loca ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gonococcal Conjunctivitis | Gonococcal conjunctivitis (GC), also known as gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum when it occurs in neonates, is an infection that is transmitted by cont ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gonorrhea | Neisseria gonorrhoeae, an obligate human pathogen, is a sexually transmitted disease that causes consequential worldwide morbidity both in resource-ab ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 19 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gram Negative Bacteria | Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) are among the most significant public health problems in the world due to their high resistance to antibiotics. These mic ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gram Positive Bacteria | Gram-positive organisms have highly variable growth and resistance patterns. The SCOPE project (Surveillance and Control of Pathogens of Epidemiologic ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Granuloma Inguinale | Donovanosis, also known as granuloma inguinale, is a bacterial infection of the genital region caused by Klebsiella granulomatis. It is chronic and pr ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Griseofulvin | Griseofulvin is FDA approved for and the drug of choice in tinea capitis. Other indications include onychomycosis as well as superficial fungal infect ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Group B Coxsackie Virus | Coxsackie B virus belongs to the Picornavirus family and can cause a variety of diseases, including gastrointestinal illness, myocarditis, pneumonia, ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Guillain Barre Syndrome | Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is a rare but serious post-infectious immune-mediated neuropathy. It results from the autoimmune destruction of nerves i ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 20 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Guttate Psoriasis | Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory disorder that presents as well-defined, scaly, erythematous plaques, and occasionally, sterile pustules. Guttate ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 3 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| H1N1 Influenza | H1N1 influenza is a subtype of influenza A virus, a communicable viral illness which causes upper and in some cases lower respiratory tract infections ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | 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 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 |
| Hand High Pressure Injury | High-pressure injection injuries of the hand occur when the hand comes into contact with the nozzle of a high-pressure injecting system such as a pain ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hand Infection | Hand infections comprise a broad spectrum of pathology, dependent upon which superficial or deep structures are involved. Given the anatomical complex ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome | Hantaviruses are a genus of single-stranded, negative sense RNA viruses in the family Bunyaviridae, a virus that normally infects rodents. Hantavirus ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 3 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hantavirus Syndrome | Hantavirus is a rare, life-threatening infection characterized by pulmonary edema, hypoxia, and hypotension. It typically results from exposure to mic ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Helicobacter Pylori | H. pylori is a gram-negative, microaerophilic bacterium that can infect humans. It is often found in the stomach of affected individuals and causes in ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Helminthiasis | Helminthiasis causes a significant health problem with increased morbidity and, to some extent, mortality in an underdeveloped and developing country, ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Cirrhosis | Cirrhosis is characterized by fibrosis and nodule formation of the liver secondary to chronic injury, leading to alteration of the normal lobular orga ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 21 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hepatic Cyst | Hepatic cysts are fluid-filled cavities in the liver generally asymptomatic and found incidentally on imaging studies. They can sometimes be associate ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 A | The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a positive-sense, single-stranded RNA virus that belongs to the family Picornaviridae. It replicates primarily within h ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 18 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hepatitis A Vaccine | Hepatitis A infection is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This activity will describe how to prevent this infection through t ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hepatitis B | Hepatitis B infection is a serious global healthcare problem. Often transmitted via body fluids like blood, semen, and vaginal secretions, the hepatit ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 23 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hepatitis B Vaccine | The hepatitis B vaccine is a medication used in the prevention of hepatitis B infection, which can lead to chronic liver failure and hepatocellular ca ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | 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 |
| Hepatitis D | Hepatitis D virus (HDV) was discovered in 1977 in patients with chronic Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Originally thought to be an unrecognized H ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hepatitis E | Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is classified in the genus Orthohepevirus of the Hepeviridae family and is one of the most common causes of hepatitis in the w ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Herald Patch | A herald patch is an erythematous, 2 to 10 centimeter, round to oval scaly patch or plaque with a depressed center and raised border that frequently p ... 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 |
| Heroin | Heroin, also known as diacetylmorphine, is derived from the opium poppy plant. Professionals initially touted morphine as a substitute with less misus ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Herpangina | Herpangina is a viral infection that is manifested clinically as an acute febrile illness with small ulcerative or vesicular lesions in the posterior ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Herpes Simplex Encephalitis | Herpes simplex encephalitis is caused by Herpes Simplex Virus type 1(HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 causes encephalitis in children beyond the neonat ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 17 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Herpes Simplex Keratitis | Herpes simplex virus can cause infection in the eye. Recurrent infection of the cornea due to this virus causes herpes simplex keratitis. It can easil ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Herpes Simplex Ophthalmicus | Herpes simplex ophthalmicus is an eye infection by the herpes simplex type 1 and type 2 viruses. It is ubiquitous and affects all the ages of the popu ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Herpes Simplex Type 1 | Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is a linear dsDNA virus that is a member of the Alphaherpesviridae subfamily. HSV-1 is responsible for establishin ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Herpes Simplex Type 2 | This activity reviews the evaluation and management of herpes simplex type 2 and highlights the role of the primary care provider in managing patients ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 14 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Herpes Virus Type 8 | The Human Herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8), also called Kaposi sarcoma Herpesvirus (KSHV), belongs to the family of DNA viruses Herpeseviridae. It causes Kaposi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Herpes Zoster | Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a viral syndrome caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus. After an episode of varicella (chicke ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus | Herpes zoster ophthalmicus occurs due to the reactivation of the latent varicella-zoster virus. It is a variation of herpes zoster that can cause a va ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Herpetic Gingivostomatitis | Herpetic gingivostomatitis is a manifestation of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and is characterized by high-grade fever and painful oral lesions ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Herpetic Whitlow | Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is common and is most often transmitted in childhood through direct physical contact. The most common infectious sites are ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hidradenitis Suppurativa | Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also called acne inversus, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with lesions including deep-seated nodules and absc ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 14 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) | Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is a medication regimen used in the management and treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV- ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Histamine Toxicity | Scombroid poisoning results from eating fish that have been improperly stored. The primary toxic agent implicated in scombroid toxicity is histidine, ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Histoplasmosis | Histoplasma capsulatum is a dimorphic fungus present worldwide in pockets of endemicity particularly associated with river valleys. The endemic region ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| HIV Antiretroviral Therapy | A typical initial HIV regimen includes 3 HIV medications from a minimum of 2 drug classes. Although this treatment is not curative, it can provide lon ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| HIV Disease Current Practice | This activity explains when this condition should be considered on a differential diagnosis, articulates how to properly evaluate for this condition, ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 14 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| HIV Encephalitis | HIV encephalitis is a complication of HIV infection, which presents with neurocognitive dysfunction of varying severity. Almost half of HIV-infected p ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| HIV In Pregnancy | Several thousand HIV positive pregnant women give birth in the US annually. With proper management, these women can achieve viral suppression to undet ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| HIV Nephropathy | HIV-associated nephropathy is an aggressive condition that requires prompt diagnosis to prevent permanent damage to renal function. While the advent o ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| HIV Neurocognitive Disorders | Patients with Human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV infection) have been noted to have various forms of neuropsychiatric illnesses. Notably, neu ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| HIV Prevention | This activity reviews the risk factors for HIV transmission and methods of reducing risk of transmission. Although HIV infections are overall decreasi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| HIV Prevention Of Opportunistic Infections | Opportunistic infections (OI) are those caused by microorganisms that are, in normal circumstances, not virulent enough to cause clinical infection. T ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| HIV Prophylaxis | HIV prophylaxis is divided into two categories: post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). PEP is the administration of anti ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| HIV Retinopathy | Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus which causes a multisystemic disease called acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Ocular mani ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| HIV-1 Associated Opportunistic Infections | HIV-1 associated opportunistic infections encompass a myriad of life-threatening infections seen in patients with advanced human immunodeficiency viru ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| HIV-1 Associated Progressive Polyradiculopathy | HIV-1 associated progressive polyradiculopathy is quite commonly misdiagnosed or undiagnosed neurological complication in patients suffering from HIV ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| HIV-1 Associated Toxoplasmosis | Toxoplasmosis is a common cause of central nervous system (CNS) infection in patients with HIV/AIDS who do not take appropriate prophylaxis. Cerebral ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| HIV-1 Encephalopathy And Aids Dementia Complex | Neurocognitive deficits are the presenting complaint in 4 to 15 percent of patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV-associated neurocogni ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| HIV-associated Lipodystrophy | HIV-associated lipodystrophy is a syndrome characterized by body habitus changes associated with the development of insulin resistance, hyperlipidemia ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| Hospital Acquired Infections | Hospital-acquired infections (healthcare-associated infections) are nosocomially acquired infections that are not present or incubating at the time of ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Human Bites | Human bites account for a relatively low percentage (3%) of the total bites encountered in the ED, but they have the potential for severe morbidity du ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Human Metapneumovirus | Human metapneumovirus is an important pathogen that causes upper and/or lower respiratory tract infections. It does require the clinician to be knowle ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine | The 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (9vHPV) is a vaccine used in the management and prevention of infection with human papillomavirus (HPV ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Human Papillomavirus | The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a non-enveloped, double-stranded, circular DNA virus that is responsible for causing multiple epithelial lesions and ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | 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 |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Hyaluronic acid is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide, which is widely distributed in the connective tissue extracellular matrix. Several preparat ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 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 |
| Hyperbaric Cataracts | Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the administration of 100% oxygen at pressures greater than one-atmosphere absolute pressure (1 ATA) for a therape ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hyperbaric Evaluation and Treatment Of Intracranial Abscess | Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy of intracranial abscesses refers to the following disorders: cerebral abscess, subdural empyema, and epidural empyema. ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hyperbaric Therapy For Wound Healing | The international body that sets the standards for hyperbaric medicine is The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. There are currently 14 approved ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hyperbaric Treatment Of Chronic Refractory Osteomyelitis | Osteomyelitis is infection of the bone or marrow caused by bacteria or mycobacteria. It is difficult to treat due to the relative paucity of blood ves ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hyperbaric Treatment Of Clostridial Myositis And Myonecrosis | Clostridial myonecrosis, also called gas gangrene, can rapidly cause death if not immediately detected and treated. It is caused by the anaerobic spor ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hyperbaric Zygomycotic Infections | Invasive zygomycosis, or mucormycosis, are a group of infections caused by fungi in the order Mucorales. The most common species that cause infection ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis | Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) classified as an interstitial lung disease is characterized by a complex immunological reaction of the lung parenchy ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Hypopigmented Macules | Hypopigmented macules are one of the most common skin lesions encountered in clinical practice. As the name suggests, these lesions are associated wit ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hypothermia | Accidental hypothermia occurs when the body dissipates more heat than it absorbs or creates, leaving the body unable to generate sufficient heat to ma ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 16 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ibuprofen | Ibuprofen is a medication used in the management and treatment of inflammatory diseases, rheumatoid disorders, mild to moderate pain, fever, dysmenorr ... Read the Article | 1 | 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 |
| Imipramine | Imipramine is a medication used in the treatment of depression and anxiety. It is a tertiary amine tricyclic antidepressant. This activity reviews the ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Immunodeficiency | Immunodeficiency results from a failure or absence of elements of the immune system, including lymphocytes, phagocytes, and complement system. Immunod ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | 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 |
| Impetigo | Impetigo is a common infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis that is highly contagious and most commonly caused by gram-positive bacteria ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Implantable Loop Recorder | Ambulatory electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring is an invaluable tool to assist in diagnosing certain cardiac conditions. There are a variety of ambulat ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Incision and Drainage | Incision and drainage (I&D) is a widely used procedure in various care settings including emergency departments and outpatient clinics. It is the prim ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Increased Intracranial Pressure | The pressure in the cranial vault is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and is normally less than 20 mm Hg. The cranium is a rigid structure ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Indinavir | Indinavir is an alpha-amino acid amide protease inhibitor used as a treatment therapy for Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections, which can lea ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Infectious Colitis | The management of infectious colitis is complex, and new approaches have been introduced. The basic and clinical aspects of infectious colitis must be ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Infectious Endocarditis | Infectious endocarditis refers to the colonization of cardiac valve endocardium by virulent microorganisms. It is a rare condition that can lead to r ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Inflammatory Arthritis | Inflammatory arthritis includes a group of arthritis accompanied by joint pain, swelling, warmth, and tenderness in the joints and morning stiffness t ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Infliximab | Infliximab is a biologic, monoclonal-antibody drug. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Infliximab for moderate to sever ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Influenza | Influenza is a communicable viral disease that affects the upper respiratory tract, including upper and lower respiratory passages. A wide spectrum of ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Influenza Vaccine | Influenza viruses belong to Orthomyxoviridae RNA virus family and classify into three distinct types based on their major antigenic differences; influ ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Insect Bites | The term "bug bite" is commonly used to denote both bites and stings inflicted by members of the phylum Arthropoda. Arthropods make up the largest di ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Intercostal Neuralgia | Intercostal neuralgia encompasses any painful condition of the intercostal nerves. There are a variety of causes of intercostal neuralgia which cause ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | 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 |
| Interferon Induced Retinopathy | Interferons are glycoproteins that have antiviral, antiproliferative, and immunomodulatory functions. They are used widely for the treatment of many c ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Interferon Test | Tuberculosis is a widespread infectious disease that continues to plague much of the world. Through adequate testing procedures, eradication of this d ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Interventricular Septum Abscess | An interventricular septal abscess is a life-threatening complication of infective endocarditis. It occurs as a consequence of either native or prosth ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Intrapleural Catheter | Pleural effusions are common; in the United States, nearly 1.5 million pleural effusions are diagnosed each year. Congestive heart failure is the most ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Intrathecal Catheter | The placement of an intrathecal catheter is a minimally invasive procedure aimed at releasing drugs directly into the subarachnoid space for the contr ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| Irukandji Syndrome | Irukandji syndrome is a painful, potentially lethal condition caused by the sting and envenomation from multiple jellyfish species. It is characterize ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Isoniazid | Isoniazid is an antibiotic used in the treatment of mycobacterium tuberculosis infections. This activity describes the indications, action, and contra ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Isoniazid Toxicity | Isoniazid (INH) is a potent bactericidal antibiotic used in the treatment of tuberculosis. Treatment with INH therapy has a risk of toxicity, which ca ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | 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 |
| Itraconazole | Itraconazole is a medication used in the management and treatment of fungal infections. It is in the antifungal class of medications. This activity re ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Japanese Encephalitis | Japanese encephalitis is the most common preventable cause of mosquito-borne encephalitis in Asia, Australia, and the western Pacific. The Culex spec ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Jarisch Herxheimer Reaction | Jarisch Herxheimer reaction (JHR) is a transient clinical phenomenon that occurs in patients infected by spirochetes who undergo antibiotic treatment. ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Jaundice | Jaundice, also known as hyperbilirubinemia, is defined as a yellow discoloration of the body tissue resulting from the accumulation of excess bilirubi ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Job Syndrome | Job Syndrome (Hyper-IgE syndrome) is a rare, primary immunodeficiency distinguished by the clinical triad of atopic dermatitis, recurrent skin staphyl ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Kaposi Sarcoma | Kaposi sarcoma is an interesting soft tissue tumor occurring in several distinct populations with a variety of presentations and courses. In its most ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption | Kaposi varicelliform eruption, also called eczema herpeticum, refers to a disseminated skin infection due to a virus that usually leads to localized v ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Keratitis | Keratitis is a clinical entity wherein inflammatory cells infiltrate different corneal layers in response to noxious stimuli, either infectious exogen ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Keratoconjunctivitis | Keratoconjunctivitis refers to an inflammatory process that involves both the conjunctiva and the superficial cornea. It can occur in association with ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Kernicterus | Kernicterus, or bilirubin encephalopathy, is bilirubin-induced neurological damage, which is most commonly seen in infants. It occurs when the unconju ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ketoconazole | Ketoconazole is a drug used in the management and treatment of fungal infections. It is in the imidazole antifungal class of medications. This activit ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Kingella Kingae | This activity reviews the microbiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology and the clinical manifestations of Kingella kingae infection. It also highlights ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Kinkajou Bite | Kinkajou (Potos flavus) is an omnivorous rainforest mammal that lives in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is considered related t ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Kissing Bug Bite | Kissing bugs bites and the subsequent developments of Chagas disease are under-recognized and frequently go untreated. Chagas disease can be challengi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Klebsiella Pneumonia | In 1882, Carl Friedlander first described Klebsiella pneumoniae as an encapsulated bacillus after isolating the bacterium from the lungs of those who ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Kluver Bucy Syndrome | Kluver-Bucy syndrome (KBS) is a rare neuropsychiatric disorder due to lesions affecting bilateral temporal lobes, especially the hippocampus and amygd ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Kuru | Kuru disease is an infectious, acquired, non-immunogenic, fatal neurodegenerative prion disease. It progresses rapidly with cerebellar and extrapyrami ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| La Crosse Encephalitis | La Crosse encephalitis is a relatively uncommon arboviral illness predominantly seen in the pediatric population but may also affect adults. Though no ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 3 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lagophthalmos | Lagophthalmos describes the incomplete or abnormal closure of the eyelids and has many different causes. This activity reviews the evaluation and mana ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lamivudine | Lamivudine is a medication used in the management and treatment of HIV-1 and hepatitis B. It is in the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRT ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Laugier-Hunziker Syndrome | Laugier-Hunziker syndrome, also known as Laugier-Gerbig-Hunziker syndrome or Laugier-Hunziker-Baran syndrome or idiopathic lenticular mucocutaneous pi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Leech Bite | Leeches are hermaphroditic parasites of phylum Annelida and class Hirudinea. There are over 600 species of leeches. A minority of these are sanguinivo ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Legionnaires' Disease | Legionnaires' disease is a condition of severe pneumonia caused by Legionella, an aerobic gram-negative bacillus. This is a common cause of hospital a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 16 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Leishmaniasis | Leishmaniasis is a protozoan disease transmitted by sandflies that is most commonly seen in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. As travel pattern ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lemierre Syndrome | Lemierre syndrome (LS) is a rare complication of bacterial pharyngitis/tonsillitis and involves an extension of the infection into the lateral pharyng ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Leprosy | Leprosy is also referred to as Hansen disease. It is a chronic granulomatous infection generally caused by Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepr ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Leptospirosis | Leptospirosis, also called Weil disease, is the most common zoonotic infection in the world. Leptospirosis is caused by an infection with the spiroche ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency | Leukocyte adhesion deficiency (LAD) is an immunodeficiency disorder involving both B and T cells and is characterized by an inability of leukocytes to ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Levofloxacin | Levofloxacin is FDA-approved for the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia, community-acquired pneumonia, acute bacterial rhinosinusitis, acute bacterial ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lichen Nitidus | Lichen nitidus is a rare benign condition characterized by extensive 1- to 2-mm skin-colored papules commonly occurring on upper extremities, chest, a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lichen Planus | Lichen planus (LP) is an inflammatory disorder of the skin and mucous membranes with no known cause. It appears as pruritic, violaceous papules and pl ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Linear IGA Dermatosis | Linear immunoglobulin A bullous dermatosis (LABD), also known as linear immunoglobulin A dermatosis or linear immunoglobulin A disease, is a relativel ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Linezolid | Linezolid is a synthetic oxazolidinone antimicrobial drug. It is indicated for gram-positive infections and approved for the treatment of bacterial pn ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lionfish, Scorpionfish, And Stonefish Toxicity | More than 50 percent of all venomous vertebrates are fish, and which pose a threat to divers around the world. The family Scorpaenidae includes the mo ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lipodystrophies | Lipodystrophies are conditions that share the common finding of a reduction in subcutaneous fat. There are multiple subtypes of lipodystrophy, which m ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lipoma | Lipomas are common, benign subcutaneous tumors of fat cells (adipocytes) that present as soft, painless nodules that are most commonly seen on the tru ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Listeria Monocytogenes | Listeria monocytogenes is a facultative, intracellular, gram-positive rod that is responsible for causing the infection listeriosis. Listeria causes s ... Read the Article | 1 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Liver Abscess | A liver abscess is defined as a pus-filled mass in the liver that can develop from injury to the liver or from an intra-abdominal infection disseminat ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Liver Toxicity | One of the most important causes of liver dysfunction is drug-induced liver injury (DILI) which can lead to a wide spectrum of symptoms ranging from m ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | 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 |
| Long QT Syndrome | The QT interval on an electrocardiogram (ECG) represents the duration of the ventricular action potential, and this physiologically correlates with th ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lower Extremity Amputation | Approximately 150000 patients per year undergo a lower extremity amputation in the United States. The most common causes leading to amputation are dia ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ludwig Angina | Ludwig's angina is life-threatening cellulitis of the soft tissue involving the floor of the mouth and neck. It involves two compartments on the floor ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lumbosacral Facet Syndrome | Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints encountered in clinical practice. It is the leading cause of disability in the deve ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lumbosacral Plexopathy | Lumbosacral plexopathy is a relatively uncommon occurrence that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. When an injury occurs to the lumbosacral plex ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lung Abscess | A lung abscess is a microbial infection of the lung that results in necrosis of the pulmonary parenchyma. Depending on the duration, it can be classif ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 19 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections | Non-tuberculosis mycobacterial lung infections are not as common as mycobacterium tuberculosis, but they are still serious and associated with high mo ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lutembacher Syndrome | Lutembacher syndrome (LS) was first described in a letter by anatomist Johann Friedrich Meckel in 1750. Corvisart who later described the association ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lyme Carditis | Lyme carditis has been reported in 1% to 5% of diagnosed patients with Lyme disease. The most prominent manifestations are conduction system disturban ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | 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 |
| Lymphadenopathy | Lymphadenopathy refers to the swelling of lymph nodes which can be secondary to bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, autoimmune disease, and malign ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lymphedema | Lymphedema is a chronic disease marked by the increased collection of lymphatic fluid in the body, causing swelling, which can lead to skin and tissue ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lymphogranuloma Venereum | Lymphogranuloma venereum is an ulcerative sexually transmitted infection of the genital area caused by Chlamydia trachomatis that is transmittable by ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lymphogranuloma Venereum Proctocolitis | Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) proctocolitis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the L1, L2, and L3 serovars of Chlamydia trachomatis. ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Macroglossia | Macroglossia is usually seen in association with genetic syndromes. Macroglossia can be congenital or acquired. Congenital macroglossia is an uncommon ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Macrolides | Macrolides are a class of drugs used in the management and treatment of various bacterial infections. This activity reviews the mechanism of action, i ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Malaria | Malaria is a parasitic infection transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito that leads to acute life-threatening disease and poses a significant global hea ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Malaria Prophylaxis | Malaria is an infection caused by Plasmodium species endemic to most parts of Africa, South America, East Asia, and parts of Europe and the Middle Eas ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Malassezia Furfur | Malassezia furfur is a commensal yeast of human skin that has correlates with several common skin conditions. Emerging evidence continually improves t ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Malignant Otitis Externa | Malignant otitis media is a serious infection of the ear canal and temporal bone. It can lead to severe complications if not treated urgently. This ac ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| MALToma | The neoplastic proliferation of B cells in the marginal zone of lymphoid tissue gives rise to marginal zone B cell lymphomas. Mucosa-associated lympho ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Marijuana | Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is commonly sought out by patients for various conditions. Conversely, many providers are uncomfortable prescribing ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mastoiditis | Mastoiditis is a common complication of acute otitis media. This activity reviews the pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, treatment, ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| Measles | Measles, also known as rubeola, is a preventable, highly contagious, acute febrile viral illness. It remains an important cause of global mortality an ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mebendazole | Mebendazole is a medication used in the treatment of parasitic infection. This activity reviews the indications, contraindications, activity, adverse ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mediastinitis | Mediastinitis refers to inflammation or infection that involves the mediastinum, the cavity within the thorax that is bordered by the pleural sacs, th ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mediastinoscopy | Mediastinoscopy is a thoracic surgical procedure performed with a mediastinoscope to examine the mediastinum— the space in the thoracic cavity between ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Medical Error Prevention | This activity provides an in-depth description of the significance of medical error in the practice of medicine. It also highlights a number of impor ... Read the Article | 2 | 26 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Medullary Sponge Kidney | Medullary sponge kidney is a benign congenital abnormality that was first described in 1939. Anatomically it is characterized by cystic dilatation of ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Meningitis | In spite of breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment, and vaccination, in 2015 there were 8.7 million reported cases of meningitis worldwide with 379,000 ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Meningococcal Meningitis | Meningitis is an infection/inflammation of the membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord known as the meninges. Meningococcal meningitis is the ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Meningococcal Prophylaxis | Neisseria meningitidis is a gram-negative bacterium that inhabits the mucosal surface of the nasopharynx in approximately 10% of healthy persons. The ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus | Based on the antibiotic susceptibilities, Methicillin resistance in S. aureus is defined as an oxacillin minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of gre ... 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 |
| Metronidazole | Metronidazole is one of the mainstay drugs for the treatment of anaerobic bacterial infections, protozoal infections, and microaerophilic bacterial in ... Read the Article | 1 | 12 | 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 |
| Microneedling | Microneedling a relatively new procedural therapy used in clinical and aesthetic dermatology. This activity summarizes the role of microneedling in de ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mifepristone | Mifepristone is a synthetic steroid. It is a medication most commonly used for medically induced abortions. Mifepristone can also be used in the manag ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Miliary Tuberculosis | Miliary tuberculosis presentations can be complex and, therefore, diagnosis and treatment are challenging as well. For better management of the patien ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Miller Fisher Syndrome | Guillain-Barré syndrome is a broad category that encompasses several types of acute immune-mediated polyneuropathies, the most common of which is acut ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Millipede Envenomation | This activity reviews millipede envenomation and the identification and evaluation of exposure by an interprofessional team. It discusses the manageme ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Minocycline | Minocycline is a medication used in the management and treatment of both infectious and non-infectious conditions. It is in the tetracycline class of ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mitral Valve Prolapse | Mitral valve prolapse (MVP), also known as floppy mitral valve syndrome, systolic click-murmur syndrome, and billowing mitral leaflets, is valvular he ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| MMR Vaccine | The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is a live-attenuated combined vaccine used in the prevention and, in specific patient populations, post-exposu ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Molluscum Contagiosum | Molluscum contagiosum, also called water warts, is a benign condition of the skin. The skin lesions of molluscum contagiosum are called mollusca. The ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 16 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor Toxicity | Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a class of antidepressants. The use of MAOIs has declined in the past few decades due to the introduction of ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Monoarticular Arthritis | Monoarticular arthritis is an inflammation of one joint that may later involve other joints of the body. The differential diagnosis and treatment of s ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mononucleosis | Mononucleosis classically presents with fever, lymphadenopathy, and tonsillar pharyngitis. The term infectious mononucleosis was first used in the 192 ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 14 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mosquito Bites | Mosquitoes are responsible for the majority of insect bites worldwide. They are present in all continents aside from Antarctica. Although mosquito bit ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Multifocal Motor Neuropathy | Multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN), also called multifocal motor neuropathy with conduction block (MMNCB), is a rare, acquired, motor neuropathy charac ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | 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 |
| Mycobacterium Marinum | Mycobacterium marinum is a non-tuberculous mycobacterium that causes a tuberculosis-like illness in fish and can infect humans when injured skin is ex ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mycoplasma Infections | With over 100 different species, the genus Mycoplasma is a unique bacterium that lacks a cell wall and causes a wide range of symptoms and infections. ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mycoplasma Pneumonia | Mycoplasma pneumonia is a bacteria that can infect humans. It usually causes upper respiratory tract infections, but can also cause pneumonia, and it ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mycosis Fungoides | The early identification, diagnosis and management of Mycosis fungoides is imperative in a dermatology out patient setting. This activity reviews the ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mycotic Aneurysm | A mycotic aneurysm is an infection of vessel wall which can be bacterial, fungal, or viral in origin; they are a rare but severe complication of syste ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Naegleria | Naegleria fowleri, a member of the genus Percolozoa, is also known as the "brain-eating amoeba." It is a eukaryotic, free-living, amoeba named after M ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nail Clubbing | Clubbing of the nails is soft tissue swelling of the terminal phalanx resulting in flattening of the angle that exists between the nail bed and the na ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 16 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nasopharyngeal Cancer | The nasopharynx is a small, tubular structure above the soft palate that connects the nose to the oropharynx. Cancers that arise from this area are us ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma | Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), previously known as lymphoepithelioma, is a malignancy arising from the epithelium of the nasopharynx. Endemic to Chin ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | 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 |
| Neck Abscess | Neck abscesses in the deep neck tissues are difficult to diagnose, localize, access, and manage. The anatomy of the neck is complex and contains sever ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Necrotizing Fasciitis | Necrotizing fasciitis is a subset of aggressive skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) that cause necrosis of the muscle fascia and subcutaneous tiss ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 16 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Necrotizing Periodontitis | Necrotizing periodontitis is a rapidly progressing disease process that results in the destruction of the periodontium. It is a condition commonly fou ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Needlestick | Needlestick injuries are frequent occurrences in healthcare settings and can lead to serious complications. While the introduction of universal precau ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 17 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Neisseria Meningitidis | Meningococcal infections are an important disease caused by the bacterium, Neisseria meningitidis. It affects people of all ages and can even infect h ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Neonatal Meningitis | Bacterial meningitis during the neonatal period remains a highly devastating condition, with a morbidity rate of 20 to 60 percent. The nationwide mort ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Neonatal Sepsis | Neonatal sepsis refers to an infection involving bloodstream in newborn infants less than 28 days old. It continues to remain a leading cause of morbi ... Read the Article | 1 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Neurological Sequelae Of Endocarditis | Endocarditis is inflammation or infection of the endocardium, the inner lining of cardiac valves and cardiac muscle. It most commonly results from bac ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 3 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Neuropathy | About 2.4 percent of the population is affected by peripheral neuropathy. The prevalence increases to 8 percent in older populations. Peripheral neuro ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Neurosyphilis | With the advent of antibiotics, neurosyphilis became a rare diagnosis. However, syphilis has recently made a resurgence because untreated neurosyphili ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | 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 |
| Nevirapine | Nevirapine is a drug used in the management and treatment of HIV. It is in the NNRTI class of medications. This activity outlines the indications, act ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | 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 |
| Niacin Deficiency | Niacin (vitamin B3) deficiency results in a condition known as pellagra. Pellagra includes the triad of dermatitis, dementia, and diarrhea and can res ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nitrofurantoin | Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic medication that is used for the treatment of uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection. It is effective against most ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nocardia | The genus Nocardia is an aerobic actinomycete, catalase-positive, gram-positive bacillus, with a branching filamentous form that can cause pulmonary i ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nocardia Keratitis | Nocardia is a rare and frequently misdiagnosed cause of corneal infection. Nocardia keratitis most often occurs in individuals with prior ocular traum ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nocardiosis | Nocardiosis is an infectious disease caused by Nocardia that classically manifests as an opportunistic infection in immunocompromised hosts. Pulmonary ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nongonococcal Urethritis | Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU), inflammation of the urethra, is the most common sexually transmitted illness in men. Urethritis can be infectious or ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonitis | Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) is one class of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia (IIP). NSIP is chronic interstitial pneumonia with the hom ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) | NSAIDs are a class of medications used to treat pain, fever, and other inflammatory processes. This activity describes the indications, mechanism of a ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nonviral Myocarditis | Myocarditis is a significant cause of sudden death and nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, especially in the young. It has a very diverse and sometime ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Norepinephrine | Untreated hypotension can be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Norepinephrine is a first-line agent for hypotension that does not respon ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Norovirus | Noroviruses are nonenveloped, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses belonging to the Caliciviridae viral family. Norovirus is a common cause of ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nosocomial Pneumonia | Nosocomial pneumonia or hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is defined as pneumonia that occurs 48 hours or more after hospital admission and not incuba ... Read the Article | 1 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nursing Home Acquired Pneumonia | Pneumonia is an infection of the lower respiratory tract, involving the pulmonary parenchyma. Viruses, fungi, and bacteria can cause pneumonia. Pneum ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | 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 Cellulitis | Orbital cellulitis is an inflammation of the contents of the orbit posterior to the orbital septum. The inflammation occurs secondary to an infection ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ocular Manifestations of HIV | Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus which causes a multisystemic disease called acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Ocular mani ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ocular Tuberculosis | Ocular tuberculosis is a rare extrapulmonary manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Clinical symptoms primarily occur from hematogenou ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ofloxacin | Ofloxacin is a medication in the fluoroquinolone class used in the treatment of multiple gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial infections. This ac ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Olecranon Bursa Aspiration | In its normal state, the olecranon bursa is a small fluid-filled subcutaneous sac which overlies the olecranon process in the elbow. Olecranon bursa s ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Olecranon Bursitis | The olecranon bursa is synovial membrane located immediately posterior to the olecranon bone of the elbow. The bursa's function is to allow the bony o ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Onchocerciasis | Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is the second commonest cause of infectious blindness in the world and is transmitted through the repea ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Onychomycosis | Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail unit. When onychomycosis is caused by dermatophytes, it is called tinea unguium. The term onychomycosi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Oophorectomy | Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of one or both ovaries and can be done laparoscopically unless otherwise indicated. It may be performed for ovari ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Open Fracture Management | An open fracture is an injury where the fractured bone and/or fracture hematoma are exposed to the external environment via a traumatic violation of t ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ophthalmia Neonatorum | Ophthalmia neonatorum is a type of conjunctivitis that takes place in the neonatal period. This condition is commonly transmitted during vaginal deliv ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ophthalmic Manifestations Of Coronavirus | There have been several reports of suspected ocular manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), prompting investigation into ocular signs, ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Oral Candidiasis | This activity illustrates the evaluation and treatment of oral candidiasis. It highlights the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and tre ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Oral Cutaneous Fistula | Oral cutaneous fistulas (OCF) are an infrequent condition in which there is a pathologic communication between the oral cavity and the skin. Chronic d ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Orbital Cellulitis | Orbital cellulitis is defined as a serious infection that involves the muscle and fat located within the orbit. It is also sometimes referred to as po ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Orf Disease | Orf disease, also known as ecthyma contagiosum or contagious pustular dermatitis, is an occupational disease acquired from infected sheep and goats. T ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, commonly known as throat cancer or tonsil cancer, is a type of head and neck cancer that refers to the cancer o ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Os Peroneum | Os peroneum is one of several accessory ossicles of the foot and ankle, located lateral to the cuboid within the distal peroneus longus tendon. Painfu ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Oseltamivir | Oseltamivir is appropriate for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated influenza A or B illness in adults and pediatric patients, including neonates gre ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Osler-Weber-Rendu Disease | Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is also known as Osler–Weber–Rendu disease. It is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by multiple ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Osteomyelitis | Osteomyelitis is a serious infection of the bone that can be either acute or chronic. It is an inflammatory process involving the bone and its structu ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 19 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Osteoradionecrosis | Treatment of malignancies with ionizing radiation has saved countless lives in the past 50 years. However, a small percentage of patients treated with ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Otalgia | Otalgia is ear pain and breaks down into two categories of primary otalgia and secondary otalgia. Primary otalgia is pain coming directly from the ea ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Otitis Externa | Otitis externa (OE) is an inflammation, infectious or non-infectious, of the external auditory canal. In some cases, inflammation can extend to the ou ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Paget Disease | Paget disease is a skeletal growth disorder in which abnormalities such as unusual bone growth can occur in several multifactoral ways. This is often ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 22 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pancreatitis | Acute pancreatitis is an acute response to injury of the pancreas. Chronic pancreatitis can result in permanent damage to the structure and endocrine ... Read the Article | 1 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Papilloma | A papilloma is a benign non-cancerous epithelial proliferation caused by the Human Papillomavirus. Most papillomas are caused by low-risk HPV forms, a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Paracoccidioidomycosis | Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a systemic fungal infection caused by a dimorphic fungus, endemic in Central and South America. The morbidity and mort ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Parainfluenza Virus | The human parainfluenza virus (HPIV) is an enveloped, negative-sense, single-stranded RNA virus that belongs to the family of Paramyxoviridae. HPIV ca ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Paraneoplastic Limbic Encephalitis | Paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis is thought to be caused by an onconeural antibody to cancer that cross-reacts with self-antigen in the neurons and ... 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 |
| Parapneumonic Pleural Effusions And Empyema Thoracis | A parapneumonic effusion refers to the accumulation of exudative pleural fluid associated with an ipsilateral lung infection, mainly pneumonia. Parapn ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Paronychia | Paronychia is an infection of the proximal and lateral toenail and fingernail folds which may occur spontaneously or following trauma or manipulation. ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Parotidectomy | Parotidectomy is a common procedure in head and neck surgery. An appropriate incision and identification of multiple anatomical landmarks are necessar ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Parotitis | Parotitis is caused by duct obstruction (such as sialolithiasis), infectious organisms (viruses or bacteria), or inflammatory conditions (such as Sjog ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | 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 |
| Patellar Tendon Rupture | A patellar tendon rupture involves a complete tear of the tendon that runs from the patella's inferior pole to the tibial tubercle. It is typically se ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pediatric Bronchiolitis | Bronchiolitis is inflammation of the bronchioles usually caused by an acute viral illness. It is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pediatric Pneumonia | Globally, pneumonia is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children younger than the age of 5 years. Although the majority of deaths attribu ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pediatric Skull Fractures | A child's skull is thinner and more pliable than an adult skull, thus providing less protection to the brain. Head trauma is a common cause of morbidi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pediculosis Corporis | Pediculosis corporis is a skin condition caused by body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis) that feed on human blood. These lice lay their eggs in the s ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Peliosis Hepatis | Peliosis hepatis is a rare vascular condition that often goes unrecognized. Generally seen in adults of any age, it can also present in children with ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pelvic Abscess | A pelvic abscess is potentially a life-threatening condition. It can lead to sepsis and rupture and poor prognosis, especially in women of reproductiv ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease | Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is defined as an inflammation of the upper genital tract due to an infection in women. The disease affects the uteru ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 17 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pemphigus Vegetans | Pemphigus is a group of vesiculobullous autoimmune diseases. The most common type of pemphigus is pemphigus vulgaris, characterized by mucocutaneous b ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pemphigus Vulgaris | Pemphigus vulgaris is a rare disease that causes blisters. It is the most common type of pemphigus. The mean age of onset is 50 to 60 years of age, an ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Penetrating Abdominal Trauma | Penetrating abdominal trauma is most commonly caused by stabbing or gunshot wound. The most commonly injured regions are the small bowel, large bowel, ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Penicillin | Penicillin is a medication used in the management and treatment of a wide range of infections. It is in the beta-lactam antibiotic class of drugs. Thi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Penicillin Allergy | Penicillin (PCN) was discovered by Alexander Flemming in 1928 and became widely used in 1942 to treat various staphylococcal and streptococcal bacteri ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pentamidine | Pentamidine is a medication used in the management and treatment of Pneumocystis pneumonia, leishmaniasis, and trypanosomiasis. It is in the anti-infe ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Percutaneous Nephrostomy | This activity reviews salient details regarding accessing the renal collecting system via a puncture through the lumbar region of the back (percutaneo ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiogram | This activity reviews salient details regarding bile duct access via needle puncture through the body wall and liver via percutaneous transhepatic cho ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Percutaneously Inserted Ventricular Assist Device | There are now percutaneous inserted ventricular assist devices available. This device is a non-pulsatile axial flow pump that is placed across the aor ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Perianal Abscess | Perianal abscesses are the most common type of anorectal abscesses. These abscesses can cause significant discomfort for patients. They are located at ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Perianal Streptococcal Dermatitis | Perianal streptococcal dermatitis is a cellulitis of the perineum. The most common causative organism is group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Therefor ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Perinephric Abscess | A perinephric abscess is usually a complication of urologic infection which results from fat necrosis. Before the era of antibiotics, perinephric absc ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Periodontal Abscess | Periodontal abscesses are a common and painful dental emergency as a result of bacterial accumulation or foreign body impaction in periodontal pockets ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Periodontal Disease | Periodontal diseases are disease processes involving the periodontium, a term used to describe the supportive apparatus surrounding a tooth, which inc ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Peripheral Nerve Stimulator | Peripheral nerve stimulation is an emerging field in adjunctive analgesic therapies. This activity reviews the indications, contraindications, and tec ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Peripheral Neurolytic Blocks | Peripheral nerve neuralgia or peripheral neuropathic pain may result from damage of a nerve due to various etiologies including medical conditions suc ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Perirectal Abscess | The anorectal abscess can vary on the spectrum of complexity based on the location and involvement of surrounding tissue. A thorough knowledge of the ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Peritonsillar Abscess | Peritonsillar abscesses are localized collections of pus in peritonsillar space between the tonsillar capsule and superior constrictor muscle. Since t ... Read the Article | 1 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pertussis | Pertussis, literally meaning “a violent cough,” and also known as whooping cough, or “the cough of 100 days,” was first described in the Paris epidemi ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pharyngitis | Pharyngitis is the inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oropharynx. In most cases, it is caused by an infection, either bacterial or viral. Oth ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Phenothiazine | Phenothiazines are termed first-generation heterocyclic anti-psychotic medications which display antagonistic activity towards dopamine receptors as w ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Phthiriasis Palpebrarum | Phthiriasis palpebrarum also called phthiriasis ciliaris, or ciliary phthiriasis is an ectoparasitosis of the eyelashes due to an infestation with Pht ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pityriasis Rosea | Pityriasis rosea, also known as pityriasis circinata, roseola annulata, and herpes tonsurans maculosus is an acute self-limiting papulosquamous disord ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Plague | Plague is caused by Yersinia pestis, perhaps one of the most important bacterial pathogens in human history. It occurs in epidemics and pandemics with ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria | Malaria is a global infectious disease that remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the developing world. Severe and fatal malaria is pr ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| Pleurisy | Pleurisy is a symptom characterized by localized chest pain caused by a disease-causing inflammation of the pleura. Pleurisy can be caused by a primar ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pneumatocele | Pneumatoceles are air-filled cavitary lesions usually seen in the lung after infection, trauma, or as a part of more extensive cystic disease of the l ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pneumococcal Vaccine | The advent of pneumococcal vaccines has proven to be a significant advancement in the treatment and prevention of a widespread and sometimes deadly di ... 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 |
| Pneumocystis Jiroveci Prophylaxis | Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a life-threatening condition caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii affecting immunocompromised individuals. Patients at hig ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pneumonectomy | A pneumonectomy is an invasive procedure used as a management option for patients with advanced malignant and non-malignant lung disease. Proper patie ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pneumonia In An Immunocompromised Patient | Pneumonia is a common clinical condition. It results from an infectious inflammatory process that involves the lung parenchyma and results in impairme ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pneumonia Pathology | Pneumonia is an umbrella term for a group of syndromes caused by a variety of organisms that result in infection of the lung parenchyma. Classificatio ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Polio Vaccine | Poliomyelitis is a vaccine-preventable disease caused by the poliovirus. This virus is highly infectious, spreading from person to person mainly thro ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Poliomyelitis | Poliomyelitis (polio) is a viral disease that can range in severity from self-limiting disease to meningitis. In its most severe form, it may present ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Polyarticular Arthritis | Clinicians frequently encounter patients with a complaint of "all my joints hurt." In reality, many of these patients have either transient self-limi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Polycystic Liver Disease | Polycystic liver disease (PLD) is a progressive disease, but only a small subset of patients develop severe symptoms. Supportive management is recomme ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Poly-L-Lactic Acid | Poly-L-lactic acid is an absorbable, semi-permanent, injectable implant that can be used to restore volume and stimulate collagen formation gradually. ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Polymyxin | Polymyxins are a class of medications used in the management and treatment of systemic infections caused by susceptible strains of multidrug-resistant ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Postherpetic Neuralgia | Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most common long-term complication of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) reactivation. This reactivation of the dormant ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Postoperative Fever | Postoperative fever is defined as a temperature higher than 38 C (or greater than 100.4 F) on two consecutive postoperative days or higher than 39 C ( ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Postoperative Wound Infection | Postoperative wound infection is a common problem. The process of wound infection is complex and involves an interplay between several biological path ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Potassium Iodide | Potassium Iodide (KI) has effects in the production of thyroid hormone and is useful in treating conditions related to thyroid hormone, especially sev ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pott Disease | Pott disease, or tuberculosis of the spine, has recently shown a significant resurgence in developed nations secondary to global migration. Concurrent ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pott Puffy Tumor | Pott puffy tumor is a subperiosteal abscess due to associated frontal skull osteomyelitis. This usually occurs as a rare complication of frontal sinus ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Poxviruses | As the first viruses to be actually visualized with microscopy, knowledge about the Poxviridae family of viruses has progressed. Historically infamous ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Prednisone | Prednisone is a synthetic, anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid that derives from cortisone. It is biologically inert and converted to prednisolone in the ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Preexposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention | Pre-exposure chemoprophylaxis is a relatively new concept that consists of daily intake of antiretroviral medications that protect high-risk individua ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pregnancy And Viral Hepatitis | The common cause of jaundice in pregnancy is acute viral hepatitis. Hepatitis could be caused by diseases distinctively associated with pregnancy and ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Preoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis | Preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis is the administration of antibiotics before performing surgery to help decrease the risk of postoperative infectio ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Primidone | Primidone is an aromatic anticonvulsant used to treat complex, partial, and generalized seizures. This activity reviews the indications, contraindicat ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Probiotics | Probiotics are used in managing and treating a variety of disease states. They are live microorganisms that are known to help improve gut health. This ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Procaine Penicillin | Procaine penicillin is a combination of injectable antibiotic and local anesthetic. Indications for use are quite varied but include the treatment of ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Proctitis And Anusitis | Proctitis is inflammation of the rectal mucosa, distal to the rectosigmoid junction, within 18 cm of the anal verge. Anusitis is inflammation of the l ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy | Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is a severe, progressive, fatal demyelinating disease that presents in immunocompromised states. Treatment ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Prostate Abscess | A prostate abscess is a complication resulting from the acute infectious process of the prostate. This activity outlines the pathogenesis and evaluati ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Prosthetic Joint Infection | There is no uniformly accepted definition for prosthetic joint infection. The presentation is often varied and classic features of infection, such as ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Proteus Mirabilis Infections | Proteus mirabilis is a gram-negative facultative anaerobe with swarming motility and an ability to self-elongate and secrete a polysaccharide which al ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pseudoappendicitis | Pseudoappendicitis can describe any condition mimicking appendicitis, a disease which classically presents with acute right lower quadrant abdominal p ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Pseudomonas Aeruginosa | Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram-negative, aerobic, non-spore forming rod that is capable of causing a variety of infections in both immunocompetent a ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Psittacosis | Psittacosis represents a zoonotic bacterial infectious disease caused by the obligate intracellular organism, Chlamydia psittaci. Psittacosis, which i ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation | A pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) is a rare pulmonary condition described as a pathologic right-to-left shunt which impairs gas exchange a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure | Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) is frequently used to assess left ventricular filling, represent left atrial pressure, and assess mitral val ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Pulmonary Sequestration | Pulmonary sequestration is thought to account for less than 6 percent of congenital lung malformations. In this condition, there is a nonfunctional se ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pupillary Light Reflex | Eyes allow visualization of the world by receiving and processing the energy of light as it enters the eye. This light interacts with the structures a ... 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 |
| Purpura Fulminans | Purpura fulminans is an acute purpuric rash characterized by coagulation of the microvasculature, which leads to purpuric lesions and skin necrosis. I ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pyelonephritis Xanthogranulomatous | Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is a rare and aggressive variant of chronic pyelonephritis. It usually occurs due to chronic nephrolithiasis and in ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pylephlebitis | Pylephlebitis is a rare disease process that is associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality, especially if it is not recognized early in th ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pyloric Stenosis | Pyloric stenosis, also known as infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS), is an uncommon condition in infants characterized by abnormal thickeni ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pyogenic Granuloma | Pyogenic granuloma, sometimes known as granuloma pyogenicum, refers to a common, acquired, benign, vascular tumor that arises in tissues such as the s ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Q Fever | Q fever is a zoonotic febrile disease affecting workers involved in farming livestock. It is an underreported disease with lesser recognition. This ac ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | 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 |
| Quinolones | Quinolones are a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics used in the management and treatment of many different bacterial infections. This activity review ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rabies | Rabies causes a viral encephalitis which kills up to 70000 people/year worldwide. Infected animal saliva transmits the viral encephalitis to humans. R ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Radiation Esophagitis | Radiation esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagitis due to radiation. Radiation esophagitis is typically an adverse effect that develops in indiv ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Radiation Therapy For Heterotopic Ossification Prophylaxis | Heterotopic ossification is the formation of mature, lamellar bone in soft tissues where bone does not normally exist. It is commonly seen following t ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ramipril | Ramipril is an ACE-inhibitor which is used for several indications. These include hypertension, prevention of heart failure progression post-myocardia ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ramsay Hunt Syndrome | Ramsay Hunt syndrome, also known as geniculate zoster, is a rare condition that manifests as a complication of Varicella zoster virus (VZV) that arise ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rat-bite Fever | Rat-bite fever, also known as streptobacillosis, spirillary fever, bogger, and epidemic arthritic erythema, is a zoonotic illness that manifests with ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Reactive Arthritis | Reactive arthritis (ReA) is inflammatory arthritis which manifests in several days to weeks after a gastrointestinal or genitourinary infection. It is ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 16 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rectal Exam | The rectal exam is an oft-overlooked part of the physical exam. For those practitioners who understand how to interpret it, a lot of information can i ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Recurrent Acute Rhinosinusitis | Sinusitis, also referred to as rhinosinusitis, is defined as the symptomatic inflammation of paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity mucosa. This inflammat ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections | Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common cause of morbidity, especially in young women. With appropriate care, they can be easily treate ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Relapsing Fever | Relapsing fever typically refers to malaria-like illnesses caused by various spirochetes belonging to Borrelia species and characterized by recurrent ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Remdesivir | Remdesivir is an investigational drug that has received permission for clinical use based on an emergency use authorization (EUA) issued by the US Foo ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection | Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the most common viruses to infect children worldwide and increasingly is recognized as an important ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Retinal Hemorrhage | Retinal hemorrhages are a common clinical manifestation in patients visiting an eye clinic. Retinal hemorrhages give a clue to an underlying systemic ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Retinitis | Retinitis is an inflammation of the retina, which can cause permanent vision loss. Numerous microbes can cause retinitis. These pathogens can affect p ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Retropharyngeal Abscess | Retropharyngeal abscesses are uncommon but potentially life-threatening diagnosis. They can occur at any age, although are most commonly found in chil ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors | Reverse transcriptase inhibitors are medications used in the management and treatment of HIV. It is in the antiretroviral class of drugs. This activit ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rheumatic Heart Disease | Rheumatic heart disease is a systemic immune condition that occurs as a complication of rheumatic fever. This occurs after a beta-hemolytic streptococ ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 20 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis | Rhinocerebral mucormycosis, also called zygomycosis, is a rare disease caused by filamentous fungi involving the nose, paranasal sinuses, and brain. I ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | 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 |
| Rhodococcus Equi | Rhodococcus equi (R. equi), formerly known as Corynebacterium equi, is a rare cause of subacute, necrotizing infection. It mostly causes cavitary pneu ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rickettsia Prowazekii | Rickettsia prowazekii is an obligate, intracellular, gram-negative coccobacillus belonging to the genus Rickettsia. It is the causative agent of epide ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rickettsia Rickettsiae | Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an acute febrile tick-borne illness caused by Rickettsia rickettsii. In North America, it is both the most seve ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rickettsial Infection | Rickettsia is a group of vector-borne organisms that cause acute febrile illnesses throughout the world. While the clinical presentations of rickettsi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Rifaximin | Rifaximin is an antibiotic used in the treatment of several gastrointestinal and liver disease. This activity will review the indications, mechanism o ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Right Middle Lobe Syndrome | Middle lobe syndrome is a relatively uncommon clinical entity that is under-recognized in clinical practice. Recognizing the constellation of signs an ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ritonavir | Ritonavir is a protease inhibitor used for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. It is seldom employed for its own antiviral activity but instead serves as a boo ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | 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 |
| Rotavirus | Rotavirus is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis in the world. Studies estimate that approximately 200,000 people die annually from infection. ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Roth Spots | White-centered retinal hemorrhages, also known as Roth spots, are retinal hemorrhages that can be seen in a variety of medical conditions. Roth spots ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rubella | Rubella is a mild viral disease that typically occurs in children and non-immune young adults. In pregnant women, rubella infection can produce a cons ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rubella Vaccine | The rubella vaccine is a vaccine that aims to prevent rubella. Rubella, also known as German measles, is an acute, self-limiting, contagious viral inf ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rubeola (Measles) | This activity reviews the epidemiology and pathophysiology of measles to further understand its epidemiological situation. This will hopefully lead to ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Salmonella | Salmonellae are motile gram-negative bacilli that infect or colonize humans, causing a number of clinical infections with different clinical features ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Salmonella Typhi | Salmonella enterica typhi is a gram-negative bacterium that is responsible for typhoid fever and has been a burden on developing nations for generatio ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Scabies | Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei which burrows into the skin and causes severe itching. Scabies is transmit ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Scarlet Fever | Scarlet fever is a blanching, papular rash, commonly described as a sandpaper rash. It is usually associated with Streptococcus pyogenes pharyngitis i ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Schamberg Disease | Schamberg disease is the most frequent purpuric of the dermatoses, with a classical presentation characterized by petechiae, purpura, and increased sk ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Schistosomiasis | Schistosomiasis (Schistosoma haematobium), more specifically known as urogenital schistosomiasis, is an endemic disease to many countries in Africa an ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Scrofula | Scrofula (historically known as the king's evil) is the tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis caused by hematogenous or lymphatic dissemination of pulmon ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Scrub Typhus | Scrub typhus is one of the tropical rickettsial infections which if left untreated, can have fatal consequences. It is caused by Orientia tsutsugamush ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sea Urchin Toxicity | Sea urchin envenomation occurs when a sea urchin spine penetrates the soft tissue of the victim. Frequently spines break off and remain in the soft ti ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Seabathers Eruption | Seabather's eruption (SBE), also known as sea lice, is a pruritic dermatitis found in a bathing suit distribution and at sites of friction after bathi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Secondary Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy | Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (HOA) is mainly caused by mainly fibrovascular proliferation and is characterized by a combination of clinical findings ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | 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 |
| Secukinumab | Secukinumab is a novel biologic agent that specifically targets interleukin-17 (IL-17) involved in a pathological process. It is a fully human monoclo ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Selenium Deficiency | Selenium is a trace mineral that is essential to human health. Selenium, in the form of selenoproteins, carries out various functions in normal health ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Septic Arthritis | Septic arthritis is inflammation of the joints secondary to an infectious etiology such as bacterial, fungal, mycobacterial, viral, or other pathogens ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Septic Bursitis | Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that produce small amounts of synovial fluid to reduce friction between mobile structures of the musculoskeletal system. ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 Peritonitis | Sepsis secondary to peritonitis can have life-threatening ramifications. The abdominal compartment can become a large nidus for pathogens resistant to ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 3 | 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 Acute Respiratory Syndrome | A new and rapidly progressive respiratory syndrome termed severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) was identified by the World Health Organization (WH ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sexual Assault Infectious Disease Prophylaxis | Patients presenting for medical treatment after a sexual assault may be concerned about the possibility of acquiring an infectious disease. For many t ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sexually Transmitted Infections | Sexually transmitted infections are disease processes from close physical contact between males and females by transmission through sexual contact. Se ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sezary Syndrome | Sezary syndrome and mycosis fungoides are the most common forms of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). This can be a diagnostic challenge to clinicians ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Shark Trauma | There are over 470 species of sharks throughout the world, and sharks generally prefer shallow waters in temperate and tropical regions. These regions ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Shellfish Toxicity | Shellfish toxins are often associated with the presence of harmful algal blooms, when toxins can accumulate in shellfish and cause disease in humans. ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Shigella | Shigellosis is a form of bacterial diarrhea caused by the Shigella species. It is common in developing countries and is transmitted via the ingestion ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Shock | Shock is a life-threatening manifestation of circulatory failure. Circulatory shock leads to cellular and tissue hypoxia resulting in cellular death ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 14 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Shoulder Arthrocentesis Technique | Shoulder arthrocentesis, also known as shoulder aspiration, is an important skill for interprofessional team members. It can be used for both diagnost ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Silicosis | Silicosis is an occupational pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust. This disease may present several weeks to years after ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Simple Renal Cyst | A simple kidney cyst is the most common type of renal cyst. It is a fluid-filled sac that originates from the surface of the kidney. One or more simpl ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sinusitis | One of the most common reasons for clinical visits in the United States is sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis. It is also one of the top reasons ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Skin Cancer Types | Vascular tumors include tufted angiomas, pyogenic granulomas, hemangiomas, and hemangiopericytomas. Vascular malformations include venous, lymphatic, ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth | In contrast to the large intestine, the concentration of the bacteria in the small intestine rarely exceeds 1000 organisms/mL. Gastric acid secretion ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Smallpox | Smallpox is the first human infectious disease to be successfully eradicated worldwide. It remains of clinical concern because of the potential for re ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Spinal Cord Abscess | Intramedullary spinal cord abscess (ISCA) is a rare central nervous system infection, associated with high mortality and neurological morbidity. A qu ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Splenectomy | Splenectomy is mainly performed for hematological disorders along with traumatic injuries. Splenectomy can be performed via the open traditional lapar ... 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 |
| Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis | Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is an acute infection of the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen (ascites), without an identifiable ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sporotrichosis | Sporotrichosis caused by s. schenckii occurs by inoculation of soil, plants, and organic matter contaminated with the fungus. Sporotrichosis typically ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| St. Louis Encephalitis | Saint Louis encephalitis virus is transmitted to humans from the bite of an infected Culex species mosquito. It is a flavivirus, a single-stranded RNA ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Staphylococcal Pneumonia | Staphylococcal pneumonia is a disease process that requires prompt diagnosis, as sequelae can lead to complications such as severe necrotizing pneumon ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome | Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome, also known as Ritter disease is a disease characterized by denudation of the skin caused by exotoxin producing s ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Staphylococcus Aureus | Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacteria that cause a wide variety of clinical diseases. Infections caused by this pathogen are common both i ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Staphylococcus Epidermidis | Staphylococcus epidermidis is a common symbiont bacterium that can become infectious once inside the human host. They are among the most common causes ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Statin Medications | Statin medications are used in the management and treatment of hypocholesteremia. They are known to be inhibitors of the hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA red ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Stentless Autograft/Homograft Aortic Valve Replacement | Aortic valve replacement is indicated when aortic stenosis or regurgitation disturbs the flow of blood out of the heart. Homograft valve and pulmonary ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sternoclavicular Joint Infection | Septic arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint is rare and represents less than 1% of all bone and joint infections. A sternoclavicular joint infectio ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| Still Disease | Adult Onset Still's Disease, also known as systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis, is a rare systemic inflammatory disorder characterized by inf ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Stingray Sting | Stingray envenomations are common injuries. Practitioners should recognize that these injuries vary in level of severity and clinical concern should v ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Streptococcal Meningitis | Streptococcal meningitis is an acute, purulent inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord caused by bacteria from the Strepto ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Streptococcal Pharyngitis | Group A streptococcus is a gram-positive, non-motile bacteria that is the most common etiology for acute pharyngitis accounting for 5 to 15 percent of ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Streptococcus Group A | Group A streptococci are ubiquitous bacteria encountered on a daily basis, which have the potential to cause a wide range of infections in humans. The ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Streptococcus Group B | Group B Streptococcus (GBS) commonly appears in up to 35% of healthy women's reproductive or gastrointestinal tracts. Pregnant women colonized with GB ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Streptococcus Pneumoniae | Streptococcus pneumoniae is a gram-positive, lancet-shaped bacterium and a cause of community-acquired pneumonia. Pneumococcal infections are present ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Streptococcus Pyogenes | Streptococcus pyogenes is a major human-specific bacterial pathogen that causes a wide array of manifestations ranging from mild localized infections ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Streptomycin | Streptomycin is the first discovered aminoglycoside antibiotic, originally isolated from the bacteria Streptomyces griseus. It is now primarily used a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Strongyloides Stercoralis | Despite its ability to cause life-threatening disease, strongyloidiasis is one of the most neglected of the so-called neglected tropical diseases. Str ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Strongyloidiasis | Strongyloidiasis is a disease caused by the intestinal worms Strongyloides stercoralis or Strongyloides fuelleborni. The more common of the two, Sterc ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis Prophylaxis | Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the endocardial surfaces of the heart, which includes 1 or more heart valves. The incidence of infectiv ... Read the Article | 1 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis | Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a devastating complication of the measles virus. Although it is a rare complication and the measles viru ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Subaortic Stenosis | Subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS), also called subaortic stenosis, is a rare disorder seen in infants. In most cases, it involves the presence of a me ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | 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 |
| Subdural Empyema | Intracranial subdural empyema is a loculated collection of pus in the subdural space between the dura mater and the arachnoid. It is a serious conditi ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Suboccipital Puncture | Suboccipital puncture is a procedure that was developed at the beginning of the last century. It was designed to obtain cerebrospinal fluid for diagno ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Subphrenic Abscess | Subphrenic abscesses represent infected collections bounded above by the diaphragm, and below by the transverse colon and mesocolon, and the omentum. ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sural Nerve Biopsy | Peripheral neuropathy is a condition present in a wide range of etiologies. Of these etiologies, diabetes remains the most common cause of peripheral ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sydenham Chorea | Sydenham chorea (SD), also referred to as St. Vitus dance, is caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections and is a manifestation of rheu ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Symmetrical Drug-related Intertriginous and Flexural Exanthema | Symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema (SDRIFE), previously known as baboon syndrome, is a symmetrical erythematous rash on th ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Syphilis | Syphilis is a systemic, bacterial infection caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. Due to its many protean clinical manifestations, it has been ... Read the Article | 2.5 | 46 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Syphilis Ocular Manifestations | Syphilis is caused by infection by the spirochete, Treponema pallidum. Ocular manifestations can occur at any stage of the disease with varied clinica ... 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 |
| Tabes Dorsalis | Tabes dorsalis, one of two manifestations of late neurosyphilis, is a slowly progressive parenchymatous degenerative disease of the dorsal column and ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tacrolimus | Tacrolimus is a medication used in the prevention and treatment of solid-organ transplant rejection. It is in the calcineurin-inhibitor class of medic ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tapeworm | Cestodes are flat, parasitic, hermaphroditic tapeworms with complex life cycles that infect animals, including humans. Three cestodes that cause human ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Terbinafine | Terbinafine is an antifungal medication that works through the inhibition of squalene epoxidase. It has activity against most dermatophytes, and it ha ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tetanus | Tetanus is an infection characterized by muscle spasms and lockjaw, also called trismus. Toxins produced by Clostridium tetani are responsible for the ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 17 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tetanus Toxoid | The tetanus toxoid is a vaccine used in the management and treatment of tetanus. It is in the vaccine class of medications. This activity reviews the ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 14 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tetracycline | Tetracyclines (tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, tigecycline) are a class of medication used in the management and treatment of a variety of bac ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | 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 |
| Theophylline Toxicity | Around the world, theophylline (1,3-dimethylxanthine) is primarily used as a bronchodilator for patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Third Generation Cephalosporins | Third-generation cephalosporins are medications used in the management and treatment of gram-negative and gram-positive organisms. They are in the bet ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Third-Degree Atrioventricular Block | An atrioventricular block is a loss of the regular function of the cardiac electroconductive pathways linking the sinoatrial node (SA node) and the ve ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Thoracentesis | Thoracentesis is a procedure that is performed to remove fluid from the thoracic cavity. This can be done for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Thoracic Empyema | Thoracic empyema is an infectious process defined by frank pus in the pleural space. Due to the high mortality associated with this condition, health ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | 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 |
| Thyroiditis | This activity reviews the different types of thyroiditis, their presentation, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment and highlights the role of the inter ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tibia Fractures Overview | Tibial shaft fractures are the most common long bone fractures and are seen in 4 percent of the senior population. This activity reviews the evaluatio ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tick Paralysis | Tick paralysis is an uncommon, noninfectious, neurologic syndrome characterized by acute ataxia that progresses to ascending paralysis. It is caused b ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tinea Barbae | Tinea barbae is a superficial fungal infection of the skin, hair, and hair follicles caused by dermatophytes. Though dermatophyte infections are one o ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tinea Capitis | Tinea capitis, also known as ringworm or herpes tonsurans infection, is a fungal infection of the scalp hair. It is caused primarily by the dermatophy ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tinea Cruris | Tinea cruris, also known as jock itch, is an infection involving the genital, pubic, perineal, and perianal skin caused by pathogenic fungi known as d ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tinea Manuum | Tinea manuum is a superficial dermatophyte infection of one or both hands, and the involvement can include the palms. It is worldwide in its geographi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tizanidine | Tizanidine is a myotonolytic agent FDA-approved for the management of spasticity, which may be caused by multiple sclerosis, an acquired brain injury, ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tongue Cancer | Tongue cancer is one of the most common sites of head and neck malignancy. Smoking, drinking alcohol, and, more recently, human papilloma virus infect ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tonsillitis | Tonsillitis, or inflammation of the tonsils, is a common disease and makes up approximately 1.3% of outpatient visits. It is predominantly the result ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |