The following organizations have released guidelines for the management of thyroid disease. Key diagnostic and treatment recommendations have been reviewed and integrated throughout the article.

Povidone-iodine 1.25% ophthalmic solution may be as effective as topical antibiotics, especially in resource-limited settings There is no data supporting the cost-effectiveness of antibiotics for mild ...

The following organizations have released guidelines for the management of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES). Key diagnostic and treatment recommendations have been reviewed and integrated ...

linical Procedures articles covering indications, positioning, technique, and anesthesia. Peer reviewed and up-to-date recommendations written by leading experts.

Triglycerides: Males: 40-160 mg/dL or 0.45-1.81 mmol/L; females: 35-135 mg/dL or 0.40-1.52 mmol/L Total cholesterol: < 200 mg/dL or < 5.2 mmol/L High-density lipoprotein: Females: > 55 mg/dL or > 0.91 ...

In older children and adults, antifungal medications should be swished around in the oral cavity and swallowed. Failure to do so may provide ineffective treatment for lesions in the posterior pharynx ...

Triple therapy Triple therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection consists of the following: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) (omeprazole 20 mg BID, lansoprazole 30 mg BID, esomeprazole 40 mg QD, ...

Physical examination reveals erythematous, edematous, and tender subcutaneous nodules. Systemic symptoms of Weber-Christian disease include fever, malaise, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, weight ...

Table 1. TNM Classification for Endometrial Cancer (Open Table in a new window) ...

Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery articles covering symptoms, diagnosis, staging, treatment, prognosis, and follow-up. Peer reviewed and up-to-date recommendations written by leading experts.

The extent of tumor invasion (T) has a direct impact on the stage, the likelihood of metastatic nodal disease, and outcome. [3] The location of the primary tumor does not have a direct correlation ...