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Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms In Dementia

Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) include a range of neuropsychiatric disturbances such as agitat ...
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HIV Prophylaxis

HIV prophylaxis is divided into two categories: post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). PEP ...
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Acute Stress Disorder

Acute stress disorder (ASD) was first outlined in 1994 at the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fou ...
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Viral Encephalitis

Viral encephalitis is inflammation of the brain parenchyma caused by a virus. It is the most common type of encephalitis ...
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Hearing Loss

The management of hearing loss is challenging and complex. To achieve good outcomes, the goals and objectives of hearing ...
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Butterbur

Butterbur (derived from the leaves of Petasites japonicus) is an herbal supplement that has been found to be effective i ...
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Acupuncture	Acupuncture is a system of medical treatment and ideology that is based on the principle of applying small needles or pressure to specific points in t ... Read the Article	0.75	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia	Acute mesenteric ischemia is caused by a sudden decline in blood flow through the mesenteric vessels. Diagnosis can be difficult because symptoms are ... Read the Article	1.25	16	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Acute Stress Disorder	Acute stress disorder (ASD) was first outlined in 1994 at the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fourth edition (DSM-IV) as a new ... Read the Article	0.75	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Alcohol Use Disorder	Alcohol use disorder is very common in the United States. The cause of alcohol use disorder is not well understood, however, several factors are thou ... Read the Article	1	9	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Aortic Trauma	Aortic injury is one of the most time-sensitive, life-threatening conditions. It is second only to head injury as a global leading cause of death. Mos ... Read the Article	1	11	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Arsenical Keratosis	Arsenical keratosis is an important cutaneous manifestation of chronic arsenic toxicity (CAT). As it is a common presenting complaint of CAT and a pre ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Atrioventricular Block Second-Degree	A delay in conduction between the atria and ventricles results in an atrioventricular conduction block. This is indicated by a prolongation of the PR ... Read the Article	0.75	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Basilar Migraine	A migraine with predominant brainstem aura symptoms is known as a basilar migraine. Bickerstaff first described it in 1961. Other names for it are bas ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms In Dementia	Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) include a range of neuropsychiatric disturbances such as agitation, aggression, depression, a ... Read the Article	1	6	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
Burning Mouth Syndrome	Burning mouth syndrome is a condition characterized by extremely painful burning sensation of the tongue and mucosal tissue of the mouth, lips, and/or ... Read the Article	0.75	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Butterbur	Butterbur (derived from the leaves of Petasites japonicus) is an herbal supplement that has been found to be effective in the prophylaxis of adult mig ... 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
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
Chronic Pain Syndrome	Chronic pain is a leading chief complaint in an adult ambulatory care setting. Unfortunately, chronic non-cancer pain is often poorly understood by ... Read the Article	1	8	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Cognitive Behavior Therapy	In the 1960s, Aaron Beck developed cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) or cognitive therapy. Since then, it has been extensively researched and found to ... Read the Article	0.75	5	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
Cowden Disease	Cowden disease, also known as Cowden syndrome or multiple hamartoma syndrome, is an uncommon autosomal dominant genodermatosis and is a member of the ... Read the Article	1	10	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Cupping Therapy	Cupping therapy can generally be described as a technique that uses cups placed over the skin to create negative pressure through suction. Cupping th ... Read the Article	0.75	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Deferoxamine	Deferoxamine is a medication used in Iron and aluminum toxicity. It is in the chelator class of drugs. This activity reviews the indications, mechanis ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Delusions	Delusions can precipitate in isolation or as psychiatric sequelae of ongoing disease. Delusions must be appropriately identified and managed as they c ... Read the Article	1	8	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Diabetic Amyotrophy	Diabetic amyotrophy, better known as diabetic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy (DLRPN), is a rare disorder englobed in the diabetic neuropathy sp ... Read the Article	0.75	5	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
Enthesopathies	Enthesopathies encompass a broad range of pathologies that include ligamentous and tendinous injuries. They are relatively common and can be the initi ... Read the Article	0.75	5	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
Falls and Fall Prevention	Falls account for one of the most common and serious issues contributing to a disability, especially among elderly individuals. Tinetti et al. in 1988 ... Read the Article	1.25	13	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Fat Embolism	Fat embolism (FE) and fat embolism syndrome (FES) are a clinical phenomenon that are characterized by systemic dissemination of fat emboli within the ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Feeding Jejunostomy Tube	The feeding jejunostomy tube is a method of delivering feeds through jejunal access in the small bowel. It is used when there is a contraindication to ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Glomus Jugulare	Glomus jugulare is a slow-growing paraganglioma of the head and neck that arises within the jugular foramen and localized to the jugular fossa. Paraga ... Read the Article	0.75	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Glucosamine Sulfate	Glucosamine sulfate is an oral supplement used in the management and treatment of osteoarthritis. This activity outlines the indications, hypothesized ... Read the Article	0.75	4	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Grief Reaction	Grief is a natural and universal response to the loss of a loved one. The grief experience is not a state but a process. Most individuals recover adeq ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Hearing Loss	The management of hearing loss is challenging and complex. To achieve good outcomes, the goals and objectives of hearing loss management must be defin ... Read the Article	1	10	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
HELLP Syndrome	The syndrome of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets, otherwise referred to as HELLP syndrome, has historically been classified as a co ... Read the Article	0.75	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
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
Homonymous Hemianopsia	Homonymous hemianopsia (or hemianopia) is a field loss deficit in the same halves of the visual field of each eye, often resulting from cerebrovascula ... Read the Article	1	6	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
La Belle Indifférence	La belle indifference is defined as a paradoxical absence of psychological distress despite having a serious medical illness or symptoms related to a ... 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
Lichen Simplex Chronicus	Lichen simplex chronicus is defined as a common form of chronic neurodermatitis that presents as dry, patchy areas of skin that are scaly and thick. T ... Read the Article	0.75	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Liver Cancer	Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common form of primary liver cancer in the United States with three-quarters of primary and secondary liver cance ... Read the Article	0.75	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Lumbar Puncture	The lumbar puncture is a diagnostic procedure in the diagnosis of meningitis, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and certain neurological disorders. It is also ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Lumbar Stabilization	Lumbar stabilization is the natural ability of the spinal column to maintain its anatomical structure on physiological loading. The stability is maint ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Lumbar Sympathetic Block	The autonomic nervous system consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. As the name implies, the lumbar sympathetic block can be utili ... Read the Article	0.75	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis	Lumbosacral spondylolisthesis is a forward translation of the fifth lumbar vertebrae over the first sacral vertebrae. Untreated, it may be associated ... Read the Article	1	8	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Lung Carcinoid Tumors	Pulmonary carcinoid tumors are uncommon neuroendocrine epithelial malignancies accounting for less than 1% of all lung cancers. They divide into two s ... Read the Article	0.75	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Luspatercept	Luspatercept is a medication used in the management and treatment of anemia in myelodysplastic syndromes, primary myelofibrosis, and beta-thalassemia. ... Read the Article	0.75	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Lymphangitic Carcinomatosis	Lymphangitic carcinomatosis is the infiltration & inflammation of lymphatic vessels secondary to the spread of malignancy from a primary site. Pulmona ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Medullary Thyroid Cancer	Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a tumor arising from the parafollicular cells, or C cells, of the thyroid gland. Medullary thyroid cancer produces c ... Read the Article	1	10	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Milk Thistle	Herbal products have become increasingly popular, especially among those with chronic disease. Milk thistle has been used for hundreds of years by her ... Read the Article	0.75	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Mirabegron	Mirabegron is a medication used in the management of overactive bladder. It is in the sympathomimetic class of medications. This activity reviews the ... Read the Article	0.75	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Neurofibromatosis Type 1	Neurofibromatosis-1 (NF-1) or Von Recklinghausen's disease is one of the inheritable neurocutaneous disorders manifested by developmental changes in t ... Read the Article	0.75	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Neurogenic Bladder	The micturition process is usually controlled by the central nervous system, which coordinates the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system acti ... Read the Article	0.75	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Niacin	The uses of niacin are yet to be fully comprehended and embraced. This activity assists in improving knowledge of the benefits niacin has to offer, no ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Nickel Allergy	Nickel allergy is a type of contact dermatitis caused by direct contact with nickel. It is the most common identifiable cause of metal-related contact ... Read the Article	1	8	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Nicotine Addiction	Nicotine addiction is a complex disorder with no easy cure. Habitual use of tobacco and tobacco products continues to be a significant contributor to ... Read the Article	0.75	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Organophosphate Toxicity	Most patients exposed to organophosphates come into contact with insecticides. The first organophosphate insecticide was created in the mid-1800s but ... Read the Article	1	11	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Orthostatic Syncope	Orthostatic syncope is transient loss of consciousness due to reduced blood flow to the cerebrum that can be associated with symptoms like dizziness, ... Read the Article	0.75	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Osteoarthropathy Hypertrophic	Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (HOA), consists of the presence of digital clubbing, increased periosteal activity of the tubular bones, arthralgias, an ... Read the Article	1	9	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Post-op Urinary Retention	Postoperative urinary retention is the inability to urinate after a surgical procedure despite having a full bladder. It is a relatively common compli ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Posttraumatic Syringomyelia	Posttraumatic syringomyelia refers to the development of a cerebrospinal fluid-filled cavity within the spinal cord several months or years after a kn ... Read the Article	0.75	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Premenstrual Syndrome	This activity is a review of the existing literature on premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It summarizes the management of PMS by outlining the importance o ... Read the Article	0.75	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Reserpine	Reserpine is a medication used in the management and treatment of hypertension, which is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It is a ... Read the Article	0.75	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Sacroiliac Joint Injection	Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain is a common etiology of low back pain. Studies have shown that 10 to 27 percent of mechanical low back pain is secondary to ... Read the Article	0.75	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Secondary Thrombocytosis	Reactive thrombocytosis, defined as an abnormally high platelet count in the absence of chronic myeloproliferative disease, secondary to an infection, ... Read the Article	0.75	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Sensory Neuropathy	Sensory neuropathy is a common condition that is often a direct complication of another co-morbidity. It can be debilitating under certain circumstanc ... Read the Article	0.75	4	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Shoulder Joint Injection	Shoulder pain is a common clinical complaint with an annual incidence of 14.7 per 1000 patients per year. Lifetime prevalence is reportedly as high as ... Read the Article	0.75	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
St. John's Wort	St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is an invasive, flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is also known as Amber, Goatweed, Hardhay, and o ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
The Importance Of Cultural Competence in Pain and Palliative Care	Managing pain is often a challenge for health professionals. This challenge is compounded when the patient in pain is dying. Living in an ethnically a ... Read the Article	1	10	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Ursodeoxycholic Acid	Ursodeoxycholic acid is a medication used in the management and treatment of cholestatic liver disease. This activity reviews the indications, action, ... Read the Article	0.75	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Viral Encephalitis	Viral encephalitis is inflammation of the brain parenchyma caused by a virus. It is the most common type of encephalitis and often coexists with viral ... Read the Article	1	12	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Vitamin C Deficiency	Vitamin C deficiency, also known as scurvy, is a disease primarily associated with socioeconomic status and access to food. Signs and symptoms are oft ... Read the Article	1.25	16	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Withdrawal Syndromes	Withdrawal from drugs and alcohol is a common medical problem. Presentation may vary based on the frequency, duration, and quantity that was typically ... Read the Article	0.75	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO

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