Herpes zoster, or shingles, is caused by reactivation of varicella zoster virus, which causes
chickenpox. There are an estimated 1 million cases in the Unites States annually, with an …

Kawasaki disease is an acute, systemic vasculitis that predominantly affects patients younger
than five years. It represents the most prominent cause of acquired coronary artery disease …

Jaundice in adults can be an indicator of significant underlying disease. It is caused by
elevated serum bilirubin levels in the unconjugated or conjugated form. The evaluation of …

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to define the prevalence of vitamin B 12 deficiency in a
type 2 diabetic population within a primary care practice. Metformin use and advanced age …

Those in medical education have a responsibility to prepare a physician workforce that can
serve increasingly diverse communities, encourage healthy changes in patients, and …

More than 80 percent of Americans perceive religion as important. Issues of belief can affect
the health care encounter, and patients may wish to discuss spirituality with their physician. …

Acute respiratory distress syndrome manifests as rapidly progressive dyspnea, tachypnea,
and hypoxemia. Diagnostic criteria include acute onset, profound hypoxemia, bilateral …

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is caused by human enteroviruses and coxsackieviruses.
Outbreaks can occur in the spring to fall and are common in North America, and most cases …

Pleural effusion affects more than 1.5 million people in the United States each year and often
complicates the management of heart failure, pneumonia, and malignancy. Pleural effusion …

Background: The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is a high-stakes test required
for entry to most US medical schools; admissions committees use this test to predict future …