Hemolytic anemia is anemia due to hemolysis, the abnormal breakdown of RBC's, either in the blood vessels (intravascular hemolysis), or elsewhere in the body (extravascular). Sx Similar to other forms of anemia,...

Pelvic exam is a physical exam of the female pelvic organs. Method External examination, including: Examination and palpate the vulva, perianal area, vaginal canal, for erythema, swelling, excoriation, rash, lesions, masses, trauma Examine for...

Ultrasound is a Dx technique for visualizing soft tissue, including tendons, muscles, joints, vessels, and internal organs, for possible pathology/lesions. Method U/S is the use of sound waves with a frequency too...

Type 2 diabetes (aka diabetes [mellitus] type 2, formerly noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, NIDDM, adult-onset diabetes) is a metabolic disorder involving hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) in the context of insulin resistance...

Birth control (aka contraception, fertility control) are methods/devices used to prevent pregnancy. Family planning is the planning, provision and use of birth control. Methods Hormonal contraceptives, including: [[Oral contraceptive pill]] (see page) [Contraceptive] patch, which...

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. Pathophysiology Iron is present in all cells in the human body and has several vital functions, including carrying oxygen to the...

Endometrial cancer is cancer arising from the endometrium (i.e. lining of the uterus/womb). Sx Vaginal bleeding, not associated with a menstrual period, most often the first sign Dysuria (pain with urination) Dyspareunia (pain with...

Ataxic cerebral palsy is caused by damage to cerebellar structures, differentiating it from the other 2 forms of CP, which are spastic CP (damage to cortical motor areas and underlying...

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is where a blood clot breaks loose and travels in blood. Pulmonary embolism (PE, DVT/PE) is where the DVT has moved to the lungs, causing blockage of the pulmonary artery, or one...

Stroke (aka cerebrovascular accident, CVA) is the brain version of a heart attack, and is where there is disturbance in blood supply to an area of the brain. [faq]What is a...