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Stay up to date on the latest medical knowledge with this Occupational Medicine activity. In this online self-assessment activity, you'll read our reference articles and test your knowledge with 219 activities in Occupational Medicine for 200 total CME hours.
Pre-exposure chemoprophylaxis is a relatively new concept that consists of daily intake of antiretroviral medications th ...
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There are two United States-licensed vaccines available for Salmonella typhi, an oral attenuated live virus, and an inje ...
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Dust mite allergy is an IgE mediated Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction to dust mite allergens, commonly found in househol ...
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| 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 |
| Acromioclavicular Joint Injury | Acromioclavicular joint injuries account for more than forty percent of all shoulder injuries. Mild injuries are not associated with any significant ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Ankle Sprain | Acute ankle sprains are commonly seen in both primary care practices and emergency departments and can result in significant short-term morbidity, rec ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Laryngitis | Laryngitis refers to inflammation of the larynx. This is often due to an acute viral infection, which is typically a mild and self-limiting condition ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Acute Mountain Sickness | At higher altitudes, the decreased partial pressure of oxygen can cause several pathological presentations, including high altitude pulmonary edema, h ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Addiction Relapse Prevention | Individuals recovering from various forms of addiction frequently encounter relapses that have gained acceptance as an almost inevitable part of the r ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Aerospace Decompression Illness | Decompression sickness in aviation is most commonly seen following flights in nonpressurized aircraft, in flights with cabin pressure fluctuations, or ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | 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 |
| Allergic And Environmental Induced Asthma | Asthma is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Numerous studies have shown that early institution of inhaled corticosteroids ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Alternobaric Vertigo | Alternobaric vertigo is a benign condition that affects individuals traveling in environments with changing ambient pressures, such as scuba diving or ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Altitude Induced Pulmonary Hypertension | This activity describes the development of pulmonary hypertension due to high altitude. We describe a phenomenon known as HAPH (high altitude pulmonar ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ammonia Toxicity | Ammonia toxicity occurs when susceptible individuals suffer exposure to external sources of ammonia via ingestion, inhalation, direct contact with ski ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Annular Disc Tear | An annular fissure or tear is a deficiency of one or more layers of the annulus fibrosus. Most annular fissures are asymptomatic, but some may be pain ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anterior Cruciate Ligament Knee Injuries | The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the two cruciate ligaments which aids in stabilization of the knee joint. It is the most commonly injured li ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anterior Interosseous Syndrome | Anterior interosseus syndrome is an isolated palsy of flexor pollicus longus, the index and long fingers of the flexor digitorum profundus, and the pr ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Anterior Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome | Anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome occurs due to compression or entrapment of the deep peroneal nerve. Most commonly, the deep peroneal nerve becomes ent ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Apley Grind Test | The Apley grind test, also known as the Apley compression test or the Apley test, is a maneuver performed to evaluate for meniscus injury. Clinicians ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Argyria | Argyria is a dermatologic condition that is acquired by exposure to or ingestion of silver, and it presents with the insidious onset of gray or blue m ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Arsenic Toxicity | Arsenic poisoning is a global health issue affecting millions of people worldwide through environmental and occupational exposure, as well as intentio ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Asbestosis | Asbestosis is an interstitial lung disease caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers. Asbestos fibers have been historically chosen for construction, sh ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | 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 |
| Avascular Necrosis | Osteonecrosis is a degenerative bone condition characterized by death of cellular components of bone secondary to an interruption of the subchondral b ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 21 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| 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 |
| Axillary Nerve Injury | Peripheral nerve injury can vary wildly in severity and presentation, ranging from mild soreness to severe muscle weakness. Axillary nerve injuries ty ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Back Pain | Back pain is one of the most common causes for patients to seek emergency care. It has a broad range of potential etiologies for both adult and pediat ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Back Safety | Low back pain (LBP) is common among healthcare professionals with prevalence of low back pain among health care workers being greater than among those ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bagassosis | Bagassosis belongs to the group of respiratory conditions classified as interstitial lung diseases or hypersensitivity pneumonitis. It presents simila ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| Basal Cell Cancer | Basal cell carcinoma a common cutaneous malignancy that occurs mostly on sun-damaged skin of the head, neck, and trunk. Basal cell carcinoma can be di ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 14 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Berylliosis | Berylliosis, also known as chronic beryllium disease (CBD), is a granulomatous disease caused by exposure to beryllium. CBD has a variable clinical co ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Bleach Toxicity | Bleach refers to a large class of compounds used to whiten or color-lighten materials. They are frequently used for cleaning and disinfection; bleache ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Blister Agents | Sulfur mustard (dichlorethylsulphide) and nitrogen mustard are blistering agents, or vesicants, that have been used in chemical warfare since before t ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | 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 |
| Bursitis | Bursitis is a swelling or inflammation of a bursa, which is a synovium-lined, sac-like structure found throughout the body near bony prominences and b ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | 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 |
| Cadmium Toxicity | Cadmium is a heavy metal that causes direct harm to humans in several forms. It is regularly found with other heavy metals such as zinc, copper, and ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Calcaneus Fractures | Calcaneus fractures are rare but potentially debilitating injuries. The calcaneus is one of seven tarsal bones and is part of the hind-foot which incl ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Carbon Monoxide Toxicity | Carbon monoxide toxicity occurs after breathing in excessive levels of carbon monoxide. This is a tasteless, odorless, and colorless gas and victims a ... Read the Article | 1 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is an entrapment neuropathy caused by compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist's carpal tunnel. It ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 18 | 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 |
| Cauliflower Ear | Cauliflower ear, also known as wrestler's ear or perichondrial hematoma, is a deformity caused by blunt trauma to the auricle. It occurs as blood accu ... 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 |
| Cervical Myofascial Pain | Cervical myofascial pain is a musculoskeletal disorder that causes pain in the area of a muscle in the body and its surrounding connective tissue. Pro ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cheiralgia Paresthetica | Cheiralgia paresthetica is a compression neuropathy of the superficial radial nerve. It manifests as sensory disturbances, such as paresthesias, to th ... 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 |
| Chloracne | Chloracne is an eruption of blackheads, cysts, and pustules that may occur with over-exposure to halogenated aromatic compounds including chlorinated ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Chlorine Gas Toxicity | Gaseous chlorine is poisonous and classified as a pulmonary irritant. It has intermediate water solubility with the capability of causing acute damage ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Cholinergic Toxicity | Cholinergic toxicity is caused by substances that stimulate, enhance or mimic the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, the primary neurotransmitter of the ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Comprehensive Shoulder Evaluation Strategies | Shoulder pathology is very common. A comprehensive history should be acquired by clinicians evaluating patients with acute or chronic shoulder dysfunc ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Coral Toxicity | Corals are invertebrates that fall within the class Anthozoa of the phylum Cnidaria. They are one of the important reef builders in tropical oceans. M ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Corneal Foreign Body | Corneal foreign bodies account for the second most common form of ocular trauma, with corneal abrasions being number one. In general, major morbidity ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Corneal Injury | Approximately 3 percent of all visits to the emergency department are due to eye trauma, with the vast majority of these presentations involving corne ... 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 |
| Cuboid Stress Fractures | Overuse injuries are a common entity in medical practice. Stress reactions and fractures make up a significant portion of patients in a typical sports ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | 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 |
| Cyanide Toxicity | Cyanide is a rapidly acting substance that is traditionally known as a poison. Hydrogen cyanide was first isolated from Prussian blue dye in 1786 and ... Read the Article | 1 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Decompression Sickness | Decompression sickness (DCS) occurs when dissolved gasses (usually nitrogen or helium, used in mixed gas diving) exit solution and form bubbles inside ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | 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 |
| Dextrocardia | Dextrocardia is a congenital condition in which the heart is located in the right side of the thorax. This activity reviews the evaluation and managem ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Diltiazem | Diltiazem is an oral and parenteral non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is used in many clinical scenarios as an antihypertensive, anti-ar ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dimercaprol | Dimercaprol is a medication used in the treatment of toxic exposure to arsenic, mercury, gold, and lead. It is in the chelating class of drugs. This a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Diphenhydramine | Diphenhydramine, which is available as an over-the-counter medication, is a first-generation antihistamine that is used in a variety of conditions to ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Disc Herniation | A herniated disc is a condition affecting the spine in which the annulus fibrosus is damaged enabling the nucleus pulposus (which is normally located ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Diving At Altitude | Increased popularity in recreational scuba diving adds to an ongoing category of diving-related injuries and illnesses. Whether recreational or occupa ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Diving Rebreathers | Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) has been in use by recreational, exploration, scientific, and military divers since the advent o ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Drug Testing | Broadly defined, drug testing is the process of using a biological sample to detect the presence or absence of a drug or its metabolites. This process ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dupuytren Contracture | Dupuytren contracture is a myofibroplastic disease that affects the hands. It results in painless cords that eventually leads to flexion contracture o ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dust Mite Allergy | Dust mite allergy is an IgE mediated Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction to dust mite allergens, commonly found in household dust. The prevalence of atop ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dysbaric Osteonecrosis | Dysbaric osteonecrosis is a type of avascular necrosis of the bone that is most commonly found in undersea divers and workers that breathe compressed ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dysbarism | Dysbarism describes any condition resulting from changes in ambient pressure that occur at a rate outpacing the body's ability to adapt safely. Exampl ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Dyspnea on Exertion | Dyspnea, also called shortness of breath, is a patient's perceived difficulty to breathe. Sensations and intensity can vary and are subjective. It is ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| 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 |
| Epidural Steroids | Epidural steroids injections (ESI) have been utilized for the treatment of pain due to lumbar disc injuries since the 1950s. They are frequently used ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Erythema Ab Igne | Erythema ab igne is a rash characterized by a reticulated pattern of erythema and hyperpigmentation. It is caused by repeated exposure to direct heat ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Exercise Induced Asthma | Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) describes a transient and reversible contraction of bronchial smooth muscle after physical exertion that ma ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Failed Back Surgery Syndrome | Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain as “lumbar spinal pain of unknown origin e ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Farmers Lung | Farmer's lung is a type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis that is caused by precipitants such as moldy hay or straw. This condition’s specificity towar ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Female Athlete Triad | Female athletes often complain of low energy availability, which is defined as energy from oral nutrition less energy used for exercise. As such, low ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Fire Ant Bites | Fire ants tend to be an aggressive insect that will sting causing very painful reactions. There are two types of fire ants which belong to the Soleno ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Flexor Tendon Lacerations | Flexor tendon injury is frequently seen in household accidents involving knives, glass, or mirror injuries, but also can be due to chainsaw injuries, ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Fluorides and Fluorocarbons Toxicity | Fluorocarbons are fluorinated carbon chain polymers that are used in an assortment of household and commercial products as waterproofing agents, lubri ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Flying After Diving | Exposure to reduced barometric pressure shortly after diving can increase a diver's risk of decompression sickness (DCS). Before flying, a diver shoul ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Forearm Compartment Syndrome | Compartment syndrome is a condition in which increased tissue pressure within a limited space compromises the circulation and function of the contents ... 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 |
| Gastrocnemius Rupture | Gastrocnemius injuries are common in both recreational and competitive athletes. This activity outlines the evaluation, treatment, and management of g ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gastrocnemius Strain | The gastrocnemius muscle consists of two heads. The medial head originates from the posterior medial femoral condyle while the lateral head arises fro ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Gilbert Syndrome | Gilbert syndrome is a genetic disorder of bilirubin metabolism in the liver. There is decreased glucuronidation and excretion of bilirubin leading to ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | 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 |
| Golfers Elbow | Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis or pitcher's elbow) is tendinopathy caused by overuse or overload and affects the medial common flexor tendon of ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | 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 |
| Hallux Valgus | A hallux valgus is a complex deformity of the first ray of the forefoot. This deformity is, at times, red and painful and can disrupt daily activities ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hamstring Injury | Hamstring muscles comprise the three major muscles of the posterior aspect of the thigh. These include the semimembranous as the medial most, long and ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Heat Illness | The disorders of hyperthermia (also known as heat-related injury or illness) exist on a continuum of injury, which is marked by dysregulation of the b ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Heavy Metal Toxicity | Heavy metals are elements found in nature that accumulate in the environment mostly due to anthropogenic activities. Humans are exposed to them by occ ... 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 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 |
| 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 |
| High Altitude Cerebral Edema | High altitude cerebral edema (HACE) is a severe and potentially fatal condition associated with high altitude illness that is often thought of as a la ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| High Altitude Pulmonary Edema | High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a severe form of high-altitude illness that, if left untreated, can lead to mortality in 50 percent of affecte ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| High Pressure Diving Nervous Syndrome | High-pressure nervous syndrome or high-pressure neurological syndrome (HPNS) is characterized by neurological, psychological, and electroencephalograp ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | 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 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 |
| Humeral Shaft Fractures | Midshaft humeral fractures usually occur due to a direct blow to the upper arm, which commonly results from falls, motor vehicle accidents, or motorcy ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hydrogen Sulfide Toxicity | Hydrogen sulfide can be found in many environments, and toxicity can arise from both direct contact and as the chemical enters the bloodstream. At hig ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hyperbaric Treatment Of Compressed Air Workers, Caissons, Tunneling, Bounce Diving, and Saturation Diving | This activity addresses the modalities used in the performance of compressed air work; caissons, tunneling, and commercial diving, and the various mod ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Hyperlipidemia | Hyperlipidemia is a term that encompasses various genetic and acquired disorders that describe elevated lipid levels within the body. It is a very com ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | 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 |
| Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis | Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a lung disorder where there is scarring of the lungs from an unknown cause. It is usually a progressive disease ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Inner Ear Decompression Sickness | Inner ear decompression sickness (IEDCS) is an incompletely understood condition observed in compressed-gas divers likely resulting from precipitation ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Intersection Syndrome | Intersection syndrome is a condition that affects the first and second compartments of the dorsal wrist extensors. The condition is thought to occur a ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Interstitial Lung Disease | Interstitial lung disease (diffused parenchymal diseases) are a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by fibrosis (scarring) of the lungs. Th ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis | Nonidiopathic interstitial pulmonary fibrosis describes a group of diseases causing fibrosis to the lung parenchyma due to a known cause. This a serio ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Iodine Toxicity | Although the consequences of iodine deficiency have been recognized for years, there has not been much emphasis on the prevalence or the consequences ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ionizing Radiation | Ionizing radiation has been proven to be a risk factor for malignancy in the future. Evidence from studies conducted following the Chernobyl accident, ... Read the Article | 2.25 | 38 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ischial Bursitis | Ischial bursitis (ischio-gluteal bursitis) is a condition of inflammation of the bursa, which lies between the ischial tuberosity and the gluteus maxi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Knee Meniscal Tears | The lateral and medial menisci are crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structures that collectively cover approximately 70% of the articular surface of ... Read the Article | 1 | 11 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lachman Test | The Lachman test is a specific clinical exam technique used to evaluate patients with a suspected anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The test re ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Laser Complications | Lasers represent a relatively new group of devices used within the field of cutaneous surgery. The field of laser surgery continues to advance with th ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lead Toxicity | Lead became a common occupational toxin with the birth of the Industrial Revolution, by the end of the 19-century childhood lead poisoning secondary t ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Loratadine | Loratadine is a medication used in the management and treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. It is in the second generation antihistamine class ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lumbar Degenerative Disk Disease | Between each vertebral body of the spine are pads of fibrocartilage-based structures that provide support, flexibility, and minor load-sharing known a ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lumbar Disc Herniation | Low back pain is a prevalent symptom, as approximately 80 % of the population sustains an episode once in their lifetime. Within the many differential ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Lumbosacral Discogenic Syndrome | Lumbosacral discogenic syndrome is a common cause of axial low back pain (ABP), which can arise from structures such as facet joints, spinal muscles, ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | 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 Radiculopathy | 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 | 1 | 8 | 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 |
| Malignant Mesothelioma | Malignant mesothelioma is a rare growth of mesothelial cells strongly associated with asbestos exposure. Mesothelial cells form the lining layers of t ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Malingering | Malingering is falsification or profound exaggeration of illness (physical or mental) to gain external benefits such as avoiding work or responsibilit ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mallet Finger | Mallet finger injuries are commonly encountered in everyday clinical practice. Mallet, which means hammer, was the term used to describe the hammer-li ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| March Fracture | March fractures (metatarsal stress fractures) were first described in 1855, when the term was coined for the foot pain and swelling experienced by Pru ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Median Nerve Injury | This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of an injury to the median nerve and highlights the role of the healthcare team in managing patien ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 23 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Mercury Toxicity | Mercury has been used for centuries in multiple capacities including medicinal and widespread industrial use. Because of this, it is a common chemical ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Myofascial Pain Syndrome | Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is common among patients with musculoskeletal pain problems. MPS is a pain condition originating from muscle and surrou ... Read the Article | 1 | 10 | 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 |
| Nerve Agents | Nerve agents represent a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in toxicology and emergency medicine. Patients affected by nerve agents pr ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| Nitrogen Dioxide Toxicity | Nitrogen dioxide and other oxides of nitrogen are found in a variety of occupational settings. This activity reviews the evaluation, treatment, and m ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Non Small Cell Lung Cancer | Lung cancer is a diagnosis that has become a leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Non-small cell lung cancer includes the subsets of adenocarcinom ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 15 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Nucleus Pulposus Herniation | This activity describes the etiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation and treatment of a nucleus pulposus herniation, which is a condition charact ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by episodes of complete collapse of the airway or partial collapse with an associated decrease in oxyge ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 22 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Occupational Injuries and Workers' Compensation Management Strategies | An occupational injury describes any type of injury or illness that occurs to a patient as related to his or her specific occupational demands or requ ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ocular Burns | Ocular burns are true medical emergencies that can lead to devastating vision impairment. In a patient presenting with a possible ocular burn, immedia ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Phenol Toxicity | Phenol is a historical disinfectant with continued use in industry, laboratories, and some health care settings. Phenol is a protoplasmic poison that ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Plantar Fasciitis | Plantar fasciitis is the result of degenerative irritation of the plantar fascia origin at the medial calcaneal tuberosity of the heel as well as the ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Plantar Heel Pain | Plantar heel pain is a common problem among adults. It can lead to severe pain which causes significant disability and impairment of activities of dai ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pleomorphic Adenoma | Pleomorphic adenoma, the most common salivary gland tumor, is also known as benign mixed tumors (BMT's), because of its dual origin from epithelial an ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| Prepatellar Bursitis | A bursa is a potential space containing fluid that is present between the skin and tendon or tendon and bone. It functions to reduce friction between ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Pronator Teres Syndrome | Pronator teres syndrome (PTS), first described by Henrik Seyffarth in 1951, is caused by a compression of the median nerve (MN) by the pronator teres ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Provocative Discography | Provocative discography is an invasive diagnostic spine procedure that involves the administration of contrast into the nucleus pulposus of an interve ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Proximal Biceps Tendinitis and Tendinopathy | The main function of the biceps muscle is forearm supination and elbow flexion. The biceps also contribute 10 percent of the total power in shoulder 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 |
| Psittacosis Pneumonia | Psittacosis is a systemic disease that can cause an atypical pneumonia when it infects the lungs. Psittacosis is also known as avian chlamydiosis, or ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Radial Tunnel Syndrome | Radial tunnel syndrome refers to a compressive neuropathy of the posterior interosseus nerve (PIN) in the radial tunnel. Symptoms include pain without ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Radiation Syndrome | Prolonged or significant exposure to ionizing radiation can result in acute radiation syndrome (ARS). The National Council on Radiation Protection and ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Radon Toxicity | Radon toxicity is one of the leading causes of lung cancers in non-smokers. It is a radioactive gas that is naturally occurring in the environment and ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Return To Diving | After an episode of decompression illness or other diving-related injuries, many divers want to go diving again either for recreation, work, or milita ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Rotator Cuff Syndrome | The rotator cuff is made up of the muscle bellies and tendons of the infraspinatus, supraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis muscles. Rotator cuf ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Rotator Cuff Tendonitis | Rotator cuff tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendons that make up the rotator cuff, i.e., supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapu ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Sacroiliac Joint Pain | The sacroiliac (SI) joint lies between the sacrum and the ilium bones of the pelvis. There are two joints, one on each side of the sacrum. The joint s ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Seating And Wheelchair Evaluation | The wheelchair (WC) is one of the most important examples of mobility-assistive equipment (MAE) available to patients with impaired mobility. Proper e ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Seidel Test | The Seidel test assesses for the presence of aqueous humor leakage from the anterior chamber. This leakage is from a defect in the cornea or sclera fr ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | 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 |
| Shallow Water Blackout | Shallow water blackout is a loss of consciousness caused by cerebral hypoxia towards the end of a breath-hold dive in shallow water. It is typically c ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | 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 |
| Sinus Squeeze | Sinus squeeze, also known as barosinusitis or aerosinusitis, is irritation of the mucosal lining in the sinuses as a result of the failure to equalize ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Snake Toxicity | Venomous snakes inflict considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide, although specific data on the total number of venomous snakebites globally are ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Snapping Hip Syndrome | Snapping hip syndrome (dancer’s hip or coxa saltans) is a clinical condition characterized by a palpable or audible snapping sensation that is heard d ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Spinal Metastasis | Spinal metastases are the most common tumors of the spine. These are more commonly found as bone metastasis and may present with symptoms of spinal ca ... Read the Article | 1 | 9 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Spondylolisthesis | Spondylolisthesis is a condition that occurs when one vertebral body slips with respect to the adjacent vertebral body causing radicular or mechanical ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 16 | 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 |
| Sports Participation Evaluation | Evaluation of a patient for participation in sporting activities has a traditional role in ensuring their health before enduring the effects and stres ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Stress Reaction and Fractures | Stress injuries represent a spectrum of injuries ranging from periostitis, caused by inflammation of the periosteum, to complete stress fractures with ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Supraspinatus Tendonitis | This activity describes the spectrum of supraspinatus tendonitis. This activity discusses information relevant to all portions of clinical care by an ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Talocalcaneal Coalition | Talocalcaneal coalition or peroneal spastic foot or subtalar coalition is an anomalous connection between the talus and the calcaneum that can present ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | 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 |
| Thallium Toxicity | Thallium is a tasteless, odorless, and water-soluble chemical element for which both accidental intoxication and criminal poisoning have been reported ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Thoracic Outlet Syndrome | Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) manifests when pressures in the thoracic outlet increase to the point of impinging vessels or nerves. TOS presents in a ... Read the Article | 1 | 12 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Tibial Plateau Fractures | Tibial plateau fractures account for 1 percent of all fractures and are typically sustained with high-energy mechanisms. Tibial plateau fractures may ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Toxicodendron Toxicity | Toxicodendron toxicity is caused by plants within the Anacardiaceae family. It includes plants such as poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and is the ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result from trauma ranging from a simple blow to the head to a penetrating injury to the brain. In the United States, ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Trigger Finger | Trigger finger, or stenosing tenosynovitis, is tenosynovitis of the flexor sheaths that typically occurs in the 4th finger and thumb as a result of re ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Typhoid Vaccine | There are two United States-licensed vaccines available for Salmonella typhi, an oral attenuated live virus, and an injectable polysaccharide vaccine. ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ulnar Nerve Entrapment | Ulnar nerve entrapment is a common condition presenting in patients of all ages that can result in discomfort, weakness, and loss of function. This ac ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Ulnar Neuropathy | The ulnar nerve has several potential compression sites along its course. Although the elbow is the most common site of compression, the ulnar nerve i ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Upper Respiratory Tract Infection | Upper respiratory tract infections can be defined as self-limited irritation and swelling of the upper airways with associated cough and no signs of p ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Vinyl Chloride Toxicity | Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) is an IARC group 1 carcinogen known to cause hepatic angiosarcoma (HAS) in highly exposed industrial workers. VCM is a co ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Volar Splinting | The technique of volar splinting of the upper extremity can be used to immobilize hard and soft tissue injuries as well as painful non-traumatic condi ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Waddell Sign | Professor Gordon Waddell first described a group of eight clinical physical signs in 1980 known as Waddell signs. As an orthopedic surgeon, Waddell in ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Water Moccasin Snake Toxicity | The cottonmouth or water moccasin, Agkistrodon piscivorus, is a semi-aquatic pit viper found throughout the southeastern United States and into east T ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Wound Foreign Body Removal | Soft tissue foreign bodies or wounds associated with foreign bodies result from blunt/abrasive trauma or penetrating trauma. Patients may present earl ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 5 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Wound Irrigation | Wounds and lacerations are common complaints. Each year in the United States, roughly 12.2 million patients are seen in emergency departments for woun ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 4 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |
| Young Syndrome | Young syndrome, also known as sinusitis-infertility syndrome, is a rare inherited syndrome similar to Kartagener syndrome. Individuals born with this ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 6 | Activity MD/PA Activity DO |