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Arsenic Toxicity – 15 Interesting Facts Alarm Signs and Symptoms Introduction Epidemiology Etiology Diagnosis Approach to Diagnosis History Physical Examination Laboratory Tests Imaging Studies Diagnostic Procedures Diagnostic Tools Differential Diagnosis Table 1. Differential Diagnosis: Arsenic toxicity. Condition Description Differentiated by Gastroenteritis Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain Self-limited course with viral, bacterial, or other etiology GBS (Guillain-Barre …

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Aortitis – 5 Interesting Facts Classifications Incidence and Prevalence Risk Factors Noninfectious Aortitis Infectious Aortitis Causes of Aortitis Causes of Noninfectious Aortitis Causes of Infectious Aortitis Pathogenesis Noninfectious Aortitis Infectious Aortitis General Evaluation Clinical Presentation History Chief Concern Past Medical History Physical General Physical Skin HEENT Cardiac Extremities Diagnostic Testing Testing Overview Blood Tests Imaging …

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Anovulatory Uterine Bleeding – Introduction Synonyms ICD-10 CM CODES N92 Excessive, frequent, and irregular menstruation N93 Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding N94 Pain and other conditions associated with female genital organs and menstrual cycle N95 Menopausal and other perimenopausal disorders N97 Female infertility associated with anovulation EPIDEMIOLOGY AND DEMOGRAPHICS Prevalence Predominant Age RISK FACTORS PHYSICAL …

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Anastomotic Leak – Introduction American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Classification System Types Epidemiology Incidence/Prevalence Risk Factors Factors Not Associated With Increased Risk Etiology and Pathogenesis Clinical Presentation Diagnosis Making the Diagnosis Testing Overview Clinical Prediction Rules Intraoperative Leak Testing Blood Tests Imaging Studies Drain Fluid Assessment Management Management Overview Antibiotics Drainage Endoscopic Therapies With Stents, Clips, …

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Alpha Gal Syndrome – 17 Interesting Facts Alarm Signs and Symptoms Introduction Background Information Epidemiology – How common is Alpha Gal Syndrome? Cases are per 1 million population per year Etiology – What causes Alpha Gal Syndrome? What are the Risk Factors? Diagnosis Approach to Diagnosis Diagnostic Criteria – How is this condition diagnosed? Workup …

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Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis – 11 Interesting Facts Alarm Signs and Symptoms Introduction Epidemiology Etiology Risk Factors Diagnosis Approach to Diagnosis Diagnostic Criteria Workup History Physical Examination Laboratory Tests Imaging Studies Diagnostic Procedures Other Diagnostic Tools Differential Diagnosis Table Table 1. Differential Diagnosis: Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis.6 Condition Description Differentiated by CRSwNP–non-AFRS variant Chronic inflammatory disease of sinuses resulting …

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Allergen Immunotherapy – 6 Interesting Facts Pathophysiology Patient Selection Allergen Extracts for Immunotherapy Indications for Immunotherapy Allergic Rhinitis: Asthma: Stinging Insect: Food: Reactions to Immunotherapy References