Brain Abscess: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Brain Abscess: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 3:52 am By:
Although rare in developed countries, brain abscess is a serious, life-threatening emergency. http://bit.ly/9NRZAO
Breast Abscess and Masses: Treatment & Medication - eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Treatment: Breast masses can be broadly classified as benign or malignant. Common causes of a benign breast mass include fibrocystic disease, fibroadenoma, intraductal papilloma, and abscess. Malignant breast disease encompasses many histologic types that include, but are ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on September 10, 2010 at 6:29 pm By:
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Immediate consultation in the ED for breast masses is not mandatory, but it may help facilitate faster follow-up care: http://bit.ly/azZwCd
Pneumonia, Empyema and Abscess: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: A lung abscess is a subacute infection in which an area of necrosis forms in the lung parenchyma. It usually is in a dependent section of the lung, more often involves the right lung than the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 4:28 am By:
An estimated 60,000 pleural infections are diagnosed annually in the United States, including lung abscess & empyema. http://bit.ly/9QPiVa
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a spectrum of infections of the female genital tract that includes endometritis, salpingitis, tubo-ovarian abscess, and peritonitis. Pathophysiology Pelvic inflammatory disease is caused by organisms ascending to the upper female ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:52 am By:
Pelvic inflammatory disease is the single most frequent serious infection encountered by women. Learn the causes. http://bit.ly/bqxz1g
Spinal Cord Infections: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Infections involving the spinal canal include epidural abscesses (infection in the epidural space), meningitis (infection of the meninges), subdural abscesses (infections of the subdural space), and intramedullary abscesses (infections within the spinal cord). Because the first ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:52 am By:
Infections involving the spinal canal include epidural abscesses, meningitis, subdural abscesses, and more. http://bit.ly/bBt5aB
Encephalitis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain parenchyma, presents as diffuse and/or focal neuropsychological dysfunction. From an epidemiologic and pathophysiologic perspective, encephalitis is distinct from meningitis, though on clinical evaluation the 2 often coexist with signs and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:51 am By:
Encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain parenchyma, may be cause by a variety of conditions. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9H6foY
Delirium, Dementia, and Amnesia: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Delirium, dementia, amnesia, and certain other alterations in cognition are subsumed under more general terms such as mental status change (MSC), acute confusional state (ACS), or organic brain syndrome (OBS). Acute alterations in brain function are ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:47 am By:
Delirium, dementia, amnesia, & other alterations in cognition are sometimes called mental status change. Learn more. http://bit.ly/bWysBQ
Stroke, Ischemic: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Stroke is characterized by the sudden loss of blood circulation to an area of the brain, resulting in a corresponding loss of neurologic function. Also previously called cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or stroke syndrome, stroke is a ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:21 am By:
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Stroke is characterized by the sudden loss of blood circulation to an area of the brain. Learn about stroke causes. http://bit.ly/bbLulw
Perirectal Abscess: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Perirectal and perianal abscess are commonly encountered ED problems. Timely and appropriate treatment is needed to prevent serious morbidity and mortality. This article focuses on perirectal abscess and provides some discussion of perianal abscess. These entities ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 4:20 am By:
Timely and appropriate treatment is needed to prevent serious morbidity and mortality due to perirectal abscess. http://bit.ly/bgmjyc
Bartholin Gland Diseases: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Bartholin glands were first described by Caspar Bartholin, a Dutch anatomist, in 1677. These paired glands are approximately 0.5 cm in diameter and are found in the labia minora in the 4- and 8-o'clock positions. Typically, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 4:16 am By:
Bartholin glands can become inflammed with cysts, abscesses, and disease. Learn more about Bartholin gland diseases. http://bit.ly/aMRztk
Neoplasms, Brain: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Brain tumors may originate from neural elements within the brain, or they may represent spread of distant cancers. Primary brain tumors arise from CNS tissue and account for roughly half of all cases of intracranial neoplasms. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 4:15 am By:
Brain tumors may originate from neural elements within the brain, or they may represent spread of distant cancers. http://bit.ly/cZ2vN0
Breast Abscess and Masses: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Breast masses can be broadly classified as benign or malignant. Common causes of a benign breast mass include fibrocystic disease, fibroadenoma, intraductal papilloma, and abscess. Malignant breast disease encompasses many histologic types that include, but are ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 4:07 am By:
Breast infection most commonly affects women aged 18-50 years. Learn more about breast abscess and masses. http://bit.ly/cEnkOw
Felon: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Felons are closed-space infections of the fingertip pulp. Pathophysiology Fingertip pulp is divided into numerous small compartments by vertical septa that stabilize the pad. Infection occurring within these compartments can lead to abscess formation, edema, and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 3:09 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Felons are closed-space infections of the fingertip pulp. Learn more about causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/9JzpAG
Altitude Illness - Pulmonary Syndromes: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Altitude illness refers to a group of syndromes that result from hypoxia. Acute mountain sickness (AMS) and high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) are manifestations of the brain pathophysiology, while high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is that of the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 5:46 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Altitude illness is a result of hypoxia and can have a number of lung-related complications. Learn more. http://bit.ly/dzVgXH
Altitude Illness - Cerebral Syndromes: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Altitude illness refers to a group of syndromes that result from hypoxia. Acute mountain sickness (AMS) and high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) are manifestations of the brain pathophysiology, while high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is that of the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 4:15 am By:
Altitude illness can cause a range of symptoms or syndromes related to the brain. Learn more. http://bit.ly/dxWSGQ
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