Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is present in 2 to 4 percent of children between 10 and 16
years of age. It is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine greater than 10 degrees …

Although most persons with parvovirus B19 infection are asymptomatic or have mild,
nonspecific, cold-like symptoms, several clinical conditions have been linked to the virus. …

Although easily examined, abnormalities of the tongue can present a diagnostic and
therapeutic dilemma for physicians. Recognition and diagnosis require a thorough history, …

Henoch-Schönlein purpura is an acute, systemic, immune complex-mediated, leukocytoclastic
vasculitis. It is characterized by a triad of palpable purpura (without thrombocytopenia), …

Background: A literature review was conducted to analyze developments in the epidemiology,
pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention of frostbite injury. Increased participation in …

Henoch-Schönlein purpura, now called immunoglobulin A (IgA) vasculitis, is a systemic,
immune complex–mediated, small-vessel leukocytoclastic vasculitis characterized by …

Despite decades of significant advances in understanding the pathophysiology and risk
factors that contribute to heart disease and stroke, cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the …

Methods We performed an in-depth retrospective record review of the experience of residents
in trouble within a single family medicine training program from 1978–2003. Five readily …

There are approximately 20 million students in US colleges and universities. Although this
population is characterized as having good health, 600,000 students report some form of …

Pleuritic chest pain is characterized by sudden and intense sharp, stabbing, or burning pain
in the chest when inhaling and exhaling. Pulmonary embolism is the most common serious …