Esophageal cancer is cancer of the esophagus (i.e. food pipe that runs between the throat and stomach). [faq]I know that esophageal cancer is cancer of the esophagus. What's that? Esophagus is the...

Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS, aka noenatal aspiration of meconium) is a condition affecting newborns. [faq]What is mecnoium aspiration? It's where bub accidentally breathes in meconium.[/faq] Pathophysiology Meconium is present in the infant's lungs during...

X-ray is produced by an x-ray generator, and projected towards a body. The amount of x-ray absorbed is dependent on the particular density/composition of the tissue. The x-rays that pass through...

Dietary minerals are chemical elements required by living organisms, other than C, H, N, and O. Classification It includes: Major dietary elements: Calcium (Ca2+) → deficiency is [[hypocalcemia]] Phosphorus Potassium. The daily potassium requirement in adults is...

Encephalitis (from Greek "en" meaning "in", "cephale" meaning "head", and "itis" meaning "inflammation") is acute inflammation of the brain. Meningoencephalitis is encephalitis with meningitis. Sx Headache Fever Confusion Drowsiness Fatigue Later: Seizure Convulsions Tremor Hallucinations Stroke Hemorrhaging Memory problems Cause Viral, called viral encephalitis, can occur...

Intermittent explosive disorder is a behavioral disorder characterized by explosive outbursts of anger and violence, ofte to the point of rage, that are disproportionate to the situation at hand (e.g....

Ischemia is restriction in blood supply to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen and glucose, required for cellular metabolism, to keep tissue alive. Pathophysiology it is generally caused by problems w/ blood...

Lichen sclerosus is a disease of unknown cause that results in white patches on the skin, which may cause scarring on and around genital or sometimes other skin. Risk factors Several risk...

[Altered] level of consciousness (LOC) is a measure of arousal other than normal. LOC refers to a Pt's arousability and responsiveness to stimuli from the environment. Classification Lethargy, which is a mildly...

Toddler's diarrhea (aka chronic diarrhea of infancy) affects kids between 6-30mo, usually resolving by 4yo. Sx Multiple loose bowel movements per day, sometimes with undigested food visible Normal growth with no evidence of...