The etiology of bullous disease of diabetes is unknown. Prominent acral accentuation of the disease's lesions suggests a susceptibility to microtrauma-induced changes. However, most patients develop ...

The osmotic fragility test (OFT) is used to measure erythrocyte resistance to hemolysis while being exposed to varying levels of dilution of a saline solution. There is no true consensus among ...

Without treatment, tropical sprue runs a relapsing course and can result in severe malnutrition. Treatment involves antibiotic therapy and replacement of nutrient deficiencies (eg, folic acid, vitamin ...

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 ...

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, ...

Motrin prescribing information. NcNeil Consumer Care. Products and Dosage. Available at https://www.motrin.com/children-infants/dosing-charts. Accessed: January 18 ...

The Hoehn and Yahr scale is used to describe the symptom progression of Parkinson disease. [1, 2, 3] The scale originally was described in 1967 and included stages 1 through 5. [4] It has since been ...

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 ...

Pediatrics: Cardiac Disease and Critical Care articles covering symptoms, diagnosis, staging, treatment, prognosis, and follow-up. Peer reviewed and up-to-date recommendations written by leading ...

Pediatrics: General Medicine articles covering symptoms, diagnosis, staging, treatment, prognosis, and follow-up. Peer reviewed and up-to-date recommendations written by leading experts.