Thyroid Disorders

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Chapter 214 Thyroid Disorders Jennifer C. Braimon, Suzanne M. Rieke Thyroid disease in its various forms is widely prevalent in the general population. Perhaps 50% of the population have microscopic…

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Knee Pain

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Chapter 180 Knee Pain Wendy L. Halm Definition and Epidemiology Knee pain is a common problem that can originate in any of the bony structures of the knee joint (femur,…

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Bursitis

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Chapter 173 Bursitis Wendy L. Halm A bursa is a sac lined with synovial fluid, which provides lubrication and facilitates smooth movement between tissues of an extremity. Bursitis is a…

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Asthma

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Chapter 103 Asthma Patricia Polgar-Bailey Definition and Epidemiology Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by increased responsiveness of the tracheobronchial tree to various stimuli, resulting in…

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Cardiac Arrhythmias

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Chapter 118 Cardiac Arrhythmias Andrea Efre Cardiac arrhythmias are electrical abnormalities of the cardiac conduction system that can vary in severity from trivial to life-threatening. These may occur in the…

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Chest Pain and Coronary Artery Disease

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Chapter 120 Chest Pain and Coronary Artery Disease Patricia Lowry Definition and Epidemiology Coronary heart disease (CHD) remains the primary cause of death for both men and women in the…

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Prostatic Hyperplasia (Benign)

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Chapter 147 Prostatic Hyperplasia (Benign) Kenneth Peterson Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Definition and Epidemiology Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an almost ubiquitous phenomenon among older men, is a noncancerous enlargement of the…

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Heart Failure

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Chapter 121 Heart Failure Virginia L. Beggs Definition and Epidemiology Heart failure (HF) is a complex syndrome characterized by the inability of the heart to meet the body’s metabolic demands;…

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Mood Disorders

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Chapter 248 Mood Disorders J. Nile Wagley Normal variations exist in mood (emotional state) and affect (outward display of mood). Factors including age, personality development, and genetically predisposed temperament influence…

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