Otitis media

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85 Otitis media Overview/pathophysiology Otitis media (OM) is the most common reason for visits to the pediatrician in the first 3 yr of life, the leading cause of antibiotic use,…

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Coronary artery disease

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19 Coronary artery disease Overview/pathophysiology Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting more than 13 million Americans. The coronary arteries supply the…

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Anxiety disorders

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95 Anxiety disorders Overview/pathophysiology Anxiety is a diffuse response to a vague threat, as opposed to fear, which is an acute response to a clear-cut external threat. Anxiety often precedes…

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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71 Rheumatoid arthritis Overview/pathophysiology Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic disease associated with severe morbidity and functional decline caused by inflammation of connective tissue, primarily in the synovial joints….

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Joint replacement surgery

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68 Joint replacement surgery Overview/pathophysiology Total hip arthroplasty Total hip arthroplasty (THA) involves surgical resection of the hip joint and its replacement with an endoprosthesis. THA may be necessary for…

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Cirrhosis

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54 Cirrhosis Overview/pathophysiology Cirrhosis is a chronic, serious disease in which normal configuration of the liver is changed, resulting in cell death. When new cells are formed, the resulting scarring…

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Diabetes mellitus in children

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82 Diabetes mellitus in children Overview/pathophysiology Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the most common childhood endocrine disorder and one of the most costly chronic diseases of childhood. It is a disorder…

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Cardiac surgery

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18 Cardiac surgery Overview/pathophysiology Surgical intervention may be necessary to treat acquired or congenital heart disease. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is done to treat blocked coronary arteries. A portion…

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Burns

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78 Burns Overview/pathophysiology Burn injuries represent one of the most painful and devastating traumas a person can experience. Fire and burn-related injuries are a leading cause of death from injury…

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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9 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Overview/pathophysiology Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is a disease state characterized by airflow…

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