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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470175/ Basilar Skull Fractures - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Basilar skull fractures, usually caused by substantial blunt force trauma, involve at least one of the bones that compose the base of the skull. Basilar skull... skull fracturesncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513248/ Melanoma of the Head and Neck - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Melanoma is a malignant tumor produced from malignant transformation of melanocytes. This can be sporadic or arise from a preexisting premalignant lesion. Due... head and neckof themelanomancbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559159/ Schirmer Test - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf The Schirmer test (Schirmer tear test) is a tool that helps assess tear production, especially in patients with suspected keratoconjunctivitis sicca, dry eye,... schirmer testncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559070/ Lemborexant - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Lemborexant is a medication used in the management and treatment of insomnia. It is in the dual orexin antagonist class of medications. This activity outlines... lemborexantncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482386/ Oral Hypoglycemic Medications - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf The most effective management of diabetes mellitus demands an interprofessional approach involving both lifestyle modifications with diet and exercise and... oralhypoglycemicmedicationsncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537078/ Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Upper blepharoplasty, whether performed for cosmetic reasons or functional reasons, is one of the most frequent operations performed on the face. Eyes and... upper eyelid blepharoplastyncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557618/ Histology, Monocytes - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Monocytes are white blood cells that derive from the bone marrow. A monocyte is part of the innate immune response and functions to regulate cellular... histologymonocytesncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519568/ Brugada Syndrome - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Brugada syndrome is an inherited cardiac channelopathy that increases the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) due to supraventricular and ventricular... brugada syndromencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519002/ Typhoid Fever (Salmonella Typhi) (Archived) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Salmonella enterica serotype typhi is a gram-negative bacterium that is responsible for typhoid fever and has been a burden on developing nations for... typhoid feversalmonella typhiarchivedncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537240/ ITP-Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (Archived) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disease characterized by a low platelet count, purpura, and hemorrhagic episodes caused by antiplatelet... itpimmunepurpuraarchivedncbi https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK558929/ Homonymous Hemianopsia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Homonymous hemianopsia (HH), or homonymous hemianopia, is a visual field loss in the same halves of the visual field of each eye. For example, in right HH, the... hemianopsiancbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519495/ Physiology, NMDA Receptor - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf The N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor is a glutamate receptor, the human brain's primary excitatory neurotransmitter. It plays an integral role in synaptic... nmda receptorphysiologyncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557463/ Calcium Gluconate - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Calcium gluconate is a calcium salt crucial in managing hypocalcemia, cardiac arrest, and cardiotoxicity arising from hyperkalemia or hypermagnesemia. This... calcium gluconatencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538301/ Neuromuscular Blockade - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Neuromuscular blockade is frequently used in anesthesia to facilitate endotracheal intubation, optimize surgical conditions, and assist with mechanical... neuromuscularblockadencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546624/ Creatine Phosphokinase - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Creatine phosphokinase (CPK), also known as creatine kinase (CK), is the enzyme that catalyzes the reaction of creatine and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to... creatinencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538430/ Thrombosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot within arterial or venous blood vessels, limiting the natural flow of blood. The ability of blood to flow freely in... thrombosisncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519519/ Five Rights of Nursing Delegation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Many definitions for delegation exist in professional literature. One of the most commonly cited definitions of the word was jointly established by the... fiverightsnursingdelegationncbi https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560656/ Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Vaping-associated pulmonary injury (VAPI), also called e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI), is an acute or subacute respiratory... vapingassociatedpulmonaryinjuryncbi https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK563216/ Lacunar Stroke - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Stroke is the second most common cause of death worldwide and the leading cause of disability in the United States. Ischemic strokes are the most common,... lacunar strokencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK431092/ Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Lateral epicondylitis, also commonly referred to as tennis elbow, describes an overuse injury secondary to an eccentric overload of the common extensor tendon... lateral epicondylitistennis elbowncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448091/ Pityriasis Rosea - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Pityriasis rosea (PR), meaning rose-colored scale, is an acute self-limiting papulosquamous disorder. [1] Also known as pityriasis circinata, roseola annulata,... pityriasis roseancbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539773/ Burn Classification - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Burns can occur when the skin is exposed to heat sources, such as flames, flash burns, hot objects, grease, scald, chemicals, and electricity.[1][2] Burn... burnclassificationncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK518995/ Viral Gastroenteritis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Acute infectious gastroenteritis is a common illness seen around the world. Viral pathogens cause a majority of these cases. Acute viral diarrheal disease is... viral gastroenteritisncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538520/ Alternative Medicine - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Alternative medicine is a broad term encompassing a variety of medical modalities. Tradition typically supports these and is seldom taught in a Western medical... alternative medicinencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559012/ Nursing Practice Act - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Every state and territory in the US set laws to govern the practice of nursing. These laws are defined in the Nursing Practice Act (NPA). The NPA is then... nursing practicencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551662/ Leuprolide - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Leuprolide is a medication used in the management and treatment of prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, precocious puberty, and other sex... leuprolidencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545279/ Prostaglandin E2 (Dinoprostone) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Prostaglandin E2 is an FDA-approved medication used both for the evacuation of uterine contents and labor induction. It is in the prostaglandin class of drugs.... prostaglandindinoprostonencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554462/ Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which retrograde flow of stomach contents into the esophagus or beyond into other regions, eg, oral... gastroesophageal refluxdiseasegerdncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK569418/ Cognitive Decline and Driving Evaluation in the Older Population - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Cognitive decline can be described as a gradual or sudden loss of thinking abilities such as learning, paying attention and remembering past... cognitive decline https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK470321/ Anatomy, Hair Follicle - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf The pilosebaceous unit is the hair follicle's structural unit, comprised of the hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland and arrector pili muscle (see... hair follicleanatomyncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430809/ Tinnitus - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Tinnitus is a sound a person hears that is generated by the body rather than by an outside source. Most tinnitus is subjective. This means the examiner cannot... tinnitusncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507799/ Atherosclerosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the arteries and is the underlying cause of about 50% of all deaths in westernized society. It is... atherosclerosisncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482409/ Retroperitoneal Fibrosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a relatively rare immune-mediated condition characterized by a chronic, progressive periaortic inflammatory and fibrotic process in... retroperitoneal fibrosisncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK589635/ Bacopa monnieri - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Bacopa monnieri (often called brahmi) is a botanical frequently used in Ayurvedic medicine. The main indications for using Bacopa in Ayurvedic medicine are... bacopa monnierincbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538482/ 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) Toxicity - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf MDMA, or 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, is a synthetic amphetamine derivative known as a recreational drug since the 1980s by street names such as... mdmatoxicityncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507796/ Cyanide Toxicity - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Cyanide toxicity is a rare, often fatal poisoning that patients are exposed to through various modes of entry and circumstances. It has been used historically... cyanidetoxicityncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493172/ Hypophosphatemia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Phosphate is one of the most important molecular elements to normal cellular functions within the body.[1] It acts as an integral component of nucleic acids... ncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557661/ Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Contraindications - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) involves exposing the body to a pressurized environment at a minimum of 1.4 atmospheres absolute (ATA) with 100% oxygen... hyperbaric oxygen therapycontraindicationsncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538214/ IgA Nephropathy (Berger Disease) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy, or IgAN, is one of the leading causes of glomerulonephritis and renal failure.[1][2] This disease is characterized by the... iga nephropathybergerdiseasencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK544307/ Paronychia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Paronychia is an infection of the proximal and lateral fingernails and toenails folds, including the tissue that borders the root and sides of the nail. This... paronychiancbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551655/ Familial Hyperchylomicronemia Syndrome - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Familial hyperchylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) is a rare autosomal recessive metabolic disorder caused by mutations in lipoprotein lipase. It presents as... familialsyndromencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554576/ Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a congenital heart defect characterized by the underdevelopment of the left-sided structures of the heart. This... leftheartsyndromencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557678/ Anatomy, Thorax, Brachiocephalic (Right Innominate) Arteries - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf The brachiocephalic artery, brachiocephalic trunk, or more commonly referred to clinically as the innominate artery, is one of the three great vessels of the... anatomythoraxrightinnominatearteries https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK558960/ Physiology, Progesterone - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Progesterone is an endogenous steroid hormone that is commonly produced by the adrenal cortex as well as the gonads, which consist of the ovaries and the... physiologyprogesteronencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539872/ Bullosis Diabeticorum - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Bullosis diabeticorum, also known as diabetic bullae or bullous eruption of diabetes mellitus, is a specific type of skin lesion exclusively occurring in... ncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK553073/ Chest Wall Deformities - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Chest wall deformities are a set of congenital diseases that span a broad spectrum of disorders. These can manifest as isolated conditions or can correlate... chest wall deformitiesncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539839/ Bladder Post Void Residual Volume - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Post-void residual volume (PVR) is the amount of urine retained in the bladder after a voluntary void and functions as a diagnostic tool. A PVR can be used to... bladderpostvoidresidualvolume https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549806/ Duloxetine - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Duloxetine is a medication used to manage major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), fibromyalgia, diabetic peripheral neuropathy,... duloxetinencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532922/ Nitrous Oxide - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Nitrous oxide is an odorless, colorless, non-flammable gas. While nitrous oxide is not flammable, it will support combustion to the same extent as oxygen. It... nitrous oxidencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470279/ Coronary CT Angiography - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Chest pain is the most common symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD), posing a significant diagnostic challenge for clinicians. Despite remarkable strides in... coronary ct angiographyncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519509/ Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Escherichia coli (E coli) is a species of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the genus Escherichia and commonly residing in the colon of humans... escherichia colincbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493187/ Vitamin C Deficiency - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Scurvy is a clinical syndrome resulting from vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C is essential for the growth and repair of skin, cartilage, bone, and teeth. In... vitamin c deficiencyncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538285/ Pediatric Hearing Loss - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Pediatric hearing loss is a broad category that covers a wide range of pathologies. Early detection and prompt management are essential for the development of... pediatric hearing lossncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459370/ Gallstones (Cholelithiasis) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Gallstones are among the most common causes of gastrointestinal dysfunction in the United States and worldwide. Gallstones can cause both chronic pain and... gallstonescholelithiasisncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499920/ Radiation Esophagitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Radiation esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus due to radiation. Radiation esophagitis is typically an adverse effect that develops in individuals... radiationesophagitisncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546639/ Neuroanatomy, Neuron Action Potential - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Neurons are electrically excitable cells that respond to input signals by generating electrical impulses propagated as action potentials throughout the cell... action potentialneuroanatomyneuronncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK564304/ Coronary Artery Disease - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Coronary artery disease (CAD) is characterized by the development of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries, which can sometimes be asymptomatic. Coronary... coronary artery diseasencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430821/ Pregnancy And Exercise - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Exercise contributes significantly to maternal and fetal well-being during pregnancy. Traditionally, women were advised to refrain from exercise during... pregnancyexercisencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549868/ Osteosarcoma(Archived) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Osteosarcoma is the most common primary pediatric bone malignancy, derived from primitive bone-forming (osteoid producing) mesenchymal cells. It occurs in... osteosarcomaarchivedncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470221/ Subclavian Artery Stenosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Clinical presentation of subclavian and innominate artery peripheral arterial disease (PAD) varies from hand claudication to cerebral hypoperfusion to distal... subclavianarterystenosisncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519065/ Medication Dispensing Errors and Prevention - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Medication errors are the most common and preventable cause of patient injury.[1] These errors typically involve administering the wrong drug or dose, using... medication dispensingerrorspreventionncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537308/ Freiberg Infraction - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Freiberg disease is a rare condition in which the metatarsal head undergoes osteonecrosis.[1] In 1914, Dr Alfred Freiberg initially described it after 6... freiberginfractionncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448093/ Ultrasound Intravascular Access - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Ultrasound use in establishing intravenous access has been extensively documented for over 20 years and is now routinely performed in many settings for... ultrasoundintravascularaccessncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534847/ Pancrelipase(Archived) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Pancrelipase refers to a class of medications designed to treat malabsorption and abdominal pain secondary to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. These agents... archivedncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551712/ Wound Dehiscence - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Dehiscence is a partial or total separation of previously approximated wound edges, due to a failure of proper wound healing. This scenario typically occurs 5... wounddehiscencencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430774/ Baker's Cyst - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf A Baker Cyst, also known as a popliteal or parameniscal cyst, is a fluid-filled sac that forms in the posterior aspect of the knee, typically located between... bakercystncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470434/ Traction Alopecia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Traction alopecia develops in individuals who wear hairstyles that exert continuous pulling on the hair roots. Women of African descent with tightly curled... traction alopeciancbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542172/ Histology, Reticulocytes - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells (RBCs) produced in the bone marrow and released into the peripheral blood, where they mature into RBCs within 1 to 2... histologyncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513362/ Cyclobenzaprine - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Cyclobenzaprine is FDA-approved as an adjunct to rest for the treatment of muscle spasms associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.... cyclobenzaprinencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537046/ X-ray Production - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from 0.01 to 10 nanometers. In the setting of diagnostic radiology, X-rays have long... x rayproductionncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557672/ Chest Pain: Evaluation and Exclusion of Myocardial Infarction and Angina - StatPearls - NCBI... Chest pain is one of the most common reasons for seeking medical attention in both emergency and outpatient cardiology settings. Among this symptom's various... chest painmyocardial infarctionevaluationexclusion https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK565846/ Breast Self-Examination - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Breast cancer is the most prevalent malignancy among female populations and is responsible for the second-highest number of cancer-related deaths in American... breast self examinationncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430873/ Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Heart failure (HF), as defined by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), is a complex clinical syndrome that... heart failurencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK578198/ Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf In 2017, the Barany Society's Committee for the Classification of Vestibular Disorders introduced diagnostic criteria for persistent postural-perceptual... persistentposturalperceptualdizzinessncbi https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551514/ Wrist Sprain - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf A wrist sprain is a common injury, particularly in work and athletic environments. An acute wrist sprain is an injury to a ligament often due to an acute... wrist sprainncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538176/ Septic Arthritis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Septic arthritis is joint inflammation secondary to an infectious etiology, usually bacterial, but occasionally fungal, mycobacterial, viral, or other uncommon... septic arthritisncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK558940/ Echocardiogram - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Echocardiography is the use of ultrasound to evaluate the structural components of the heart in a minimally invasive strategy. Although, prior to the invention... echocardiogramncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536973/ Bronchogenic Cyst - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Bronchogenic cysts, first described in 1859, are rare congenital malformations originating from abnormal budding of the primitive foregut during embryonic... cystncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK572085/ Responsible Controlled Substance and Opioid Prescribing - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), drugs, substances, and certain chemicals used in drug manufacturing are classified into 5... controlled substanceopioid prescribingresponsiblencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557896/ Genetics, Somatic Mutation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf A somatic mutation is any alteration at the cellular level in somatic tissues that occurs after fertilization. These mutations do not involve the germline and... geneticssomaticmutationncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542209/ Esophageal Stricture - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf An esophageal stricture refers to the abnormal narrowing of the esophageal lumen; it often presents as dysphagia, commonly described by patients as difficulty... esophageal stricturencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557783/ Physiology, Maternal Blood - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf During normal pregnancy, the female body undergoes physiologic changes in almost every organ system to harbor the growing fetoplacental unit. The hematologic... physiologymaternalbloodncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556001/ Narcissistic Personality Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a need for admiration, a lack of empathy, and a heightened sense of... narcissistic personalitydisorderncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448116/ Pit and Fissure Sealants - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Pits and fissures on the occlusal surfaces of posterior teeth are significantly more susceptible to caries than smooth surfaces. This vulnerability is due to... pit and fissure sealantsncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539771/ Esophageal Webs and Rings - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf The esophagus is a muscular tube for the propulsion of food from the pharynx to the stomach. Histologically, the esophageal wall consists of mucosa, submucosa,... esophagealwebsringsncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499895/ Muscle Cramps - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Muscle cramps, presenting as involuntary and localized contraction of a muscle or entire muscle group, are quite painful and can be debilitating. Although they... muscle crampsncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513320/ Anatomy, Patient Positioning - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Appropriate patient position can facilitate proper physiologic function during pathophysiologic processes and access to certain anatomical locations during... patient positioninganatomyncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557503/ Quality Assurance - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Quality refers to a product or service's ability to meet its purpose or consumer need. Quality management is the overarching system for achieving and managing... quality assurancencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557508/ Prepatellar Bursitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Bursitis is the swelling or inflammation of a synovium-lined sac-like structure called a bursa. These are found throughout the body near bony prominences and... prepatellar bursitisncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519031/ Coral Snake Toxicity - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Coral snakes belong to the elapid family (Elapidae), which also includes cobras, kraits, and mambas. Old World elapids, distributed across Africa, Asia, and... coral snaketoxicityncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK544298/ Postoperative Pain Control - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Postoperative pain control aims to reduce the negative consequences of acute postsurgical pain and help the patient transition smoothly back to normal... postoperative paincontrolncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559331/ Myasthenia Gravis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Myasthenia gravis (MG) is the most common disorder affecting the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) of the skeletal muscles. The classic presentation is a... myasthenia gravisncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537139/ Physiology, Skeletal Muscle - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Skeletal muscle is found throughout the body and functions to contract in response to a stimulus. Skeletal muscle serves many purposes, including producing... skeletal musclephysiologyncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499974/ Epidermoid Cyst(Archived) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Epidermoid cyst, also known as a sebaceous cyst, is a benign encapsulated, subepidermal nodule filled with keratin material. Although most commonly located on... epidermoid cystarchivedncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542312/ Centipede Envenomation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Centipedes are predatory venomous arthropods. They possess segmented bodies consisting of 15 to almost 200 segments with one pair of legs per segment. Their... centipedencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK541075/ Milk Thistle - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Herbal products have gained considerable popularity among individuals grappling with chronic diseases. Among the herbs available, milk thistle stands out as a... milk thistlencbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537114/ Synovial Fluid Analysis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Synovial fluid is defined as the collection of fluid confined within a joint space. Synovial fluid is physiologic, and acts as a joint space lubricant of... fluid analysisncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK597378/ Laboratory Evaluation of Tumor Biomarkers - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Tumor biomarkers are substances synthesized by cancer cells or other body cells in response to cancer and released into the circulation.[1] Tumor biomarkers... tumor biomarkerslaboratoryevaluationncbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470527/ Cystinuria - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Cystine stones account for only about 1% to 2% of all kidney stones but represent roughly 6% to 8% of all pediatric calculi. Eighty percent of cystinuria... cystinuriancbibookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK538499/ Male Urinary Retention: Acute and Chronic - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Urinary retention is the inability to void urine voluntarily, leaving the bladder incompletely empty. Acute urinary retention is the sudden inability to void,... urinary retentionmaleacutechronicncbi