Author: Emad R Noor, MBChB; Chief Editor: Helmi L Lutsep, MD more ...

Age-specific, gender-specific, and, for females, menstrual cycle phase–specific reference intervals have been established for follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). However, depending on the laboratory ...

Condylomata acuminata (also known as genital warts or anogenital warts) are an epidermal manifestation attributed to the epidermotropic human papillomavirus (HPV). (See the images below.) To date, ...

The most common presentation is an acute, symmetric, exanthematous, asymptomatic cutaneous eruption that develops over several days. (See the image below.) The eruption typically lasts at least 10 ...

Transudative effusion occurs when fluid permeates the pleural cavity via intact pulmonary vessels, often in association with conditions such as congestive heart failure (CHF). [2, 3] Exudative ...

Topical corticosteroids (often abbreviated to steroids) include creams, aerosols, lotions, gels, tapes, and solutions. They are applied externally to the skin or scalp, depending on the condition ...

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification System is a risk-stratifying system used mainly by anesthesiologists to help predict preoperative risks; it has been in ...

Author: Bishnu Prasad Devkota, MD, MHI, FRCS(Edin), FRCS(Glasg), FACP, FAMIA; Chief Editor: Sridevi Devaraj, PhD, DABCC, FAACC, FRSC, CCRP more ...

In individuals with MG, the predominant autoantibody targets nicotinic AChR, composed of α, β, δ, and ε subunits (adult-type AChR-ε) or α, β, δ, and γ subunits (fetal-type AChR-γ). [4] An image ...

Author: Bishnu Prasad Devkota, MD, MHI, FRCS(Edin), FRCS(Glasg), FACP, FAMIA; Chief Editor: Sridevi Devaraj, PhD, DABCC, FAACC, FRSC, CCRP more ...

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) provides a quantitative measure of the amount of nitrogen derived from urea and serves as a clinical marker of renal function. [1] In the United States, BUN is measured in mg ...

Triglycerides: Males: 40-160 mg/dL or 0.45-1.81 mmol/L; females: 35-135 mg/dL or 0.40-1.52 mmol/L Total cholesterol: < 200 mg/dL or < 5.2 mmol/L High-density lipoprotein: Females: > 55 mg/dL or > 0.91 ...