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Conn's Current Therapy 2017 E-Book

Conn's Current Therapy 2017 E-Book

Edward T. Bope | Rick D. Kellerman

(2016)

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Abstract

Covering more than 300 clinically relevant topics, Conn’s Current Therapy 2017 by Drs. Edward T. Bope and Rick D. Kellerman offers an in-depth, personal approach to treatment from international experts, ideally suited for today’s busy medical practitioners. Trustworthy and easy to use, this annually updated resource focuses solely on the most current treatment protocols for common complaints, acute diseases, and chronic illnesses you’re likely to see. New chapters and numerous new authors in this edition bring you fully up to date on the topics you need to know about for effective patient care.

  • Reliable, in-depth, systems-based content suitable for all first-line-of-defense providers.
  • Thorough PharmD review of recently approved and soon-to-be approved drugs.
  • Easy access to the latest evidence-based treatment practices for the most effective results.
  • More than 400 easy-to-understand tables make referencing complex data quick and easy.

  • Nearly 300 images, including algorithms, anatomical illustrations, and photographs, provide useful information for diagnosis.
  • Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability.
  • Easy access to the latest evidence-based treatment practices for the most effective results.
  • Seven new chapters cover palliative care, pancreatic cancer, babesiosis, Zika virus, sexual dysfunction, bronchiolitis, and failure to thrive.
  • New authors provide a fresh perspective and their personal approach to scores of conditions and topics, including arboviruses and other emerging viruses.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Inside Front cover ES2
Front End Sheet ES4
Conn’s Current Therapy 2017 iii
Copyright iv
Contributors v
Preface xxiii
Contents xxv
Section 1: Symptomatic Care Pending Diagnosis 1
Chest Pain 1
Epidemiology 1
Initial Assessment 1
Diagnosis and Treatment 1
Acute Coronary Syndrome 1
Pulmonary Embolism 2
Aortic Dissection 3
Esophageal Rupture 3
Tension Pneumothorax 3
Other Causes of Chest Pain 3
References 4
Section 2: Diseases of Allergy 67
Allergic Reactions to Insect Stings 67
Diagnosis 67
Treatment 68
References 68
Constipation 4
Epidemiology 5
Risk Factors 5
Pathophysiology 5
Prevention 5
Clinical Manifestations 5
Diagnosis 5
Treatment 5
Complications 5
References 6
Cough 6
Acute Cough 7
Chronic Cough 7
Upper Airway Cough Syndrome 8
Cough Variant Asthma and Nonasthmatic Eosinophilic Bronchitis 8
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 8
Other Causes of Chronic Cough 8
Dizziness and Vertigo 8
Epidemiology 8
Risk Factors 9
Pathophysiology 9
Clinical Manifestations 9
Diagnosis 9
Differential Diagnosis 10
Treatment 10
Monitoring 11
Complications 11
References 11
Fatigue 11
Epidemiology 11
Risk Factors 11
Prevention 11
Clinical Manifestations 11
Diagnosis 11
Differential Diagnosis 12
Treatment 12
Monitoring 12
References 12
Fever 12
Definitions 13
Pathophysiology 13
Risks and Benefits of Fever 13
Diagnostic Evaluation of Fever 13
Differential Diagnosis 14
Treatment 14
References 14
Gaseousness, Indigestion, Nausea, and Vomiting 14
Epidemiology 14
Risk Factors 15
Pathophysiology 15
Prevention 15
Clinical Manifestations 15
Diagnosis 15
Differential Diagnosis 16
Treatment 17
Monitoring 17
Complications 19
References 19
Headache 19
Evaluation and Diagnosis 20
Tension-Type Headache 20
Migraine Headache 20
Cluster Headache 21
Chronic Daily Headache 21
Posttraumatic Headache 21
Treatment 21
TTHA Treatment 22
Migraine Treatment 22
Cluster Headache Treatment 24
Chronic Daily and Posttraumatic Headache Treatment 25
Conclusion 25
References 25
Hematuria 25
Epidemiology 25
Risk Factors 25
Pathophysiology 25
Prevention 26
Clinical Manifestations 26
Diagnosis 26
Differential Diagnosis 27
Therapy, Monitoring, and Complications 27
References 27
Hiccups 27
Mechanistic Description 27
Classifications 27
Epidemiology 27
Pathophysiology 27
Evaluation of the Hiccup Patient 28
History 28
Physical Examination 28
Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures 28
Nonpharmacologic Interventions 28
Pharmacologic Interventions 28
Sedative-Hypnotics 28
Antiemetics 28
Analeptics 28
Anticonvulsants 28
Antipsychotics 28
Antidepressants 28
Calcium Channel Blockers 29
Sodium Channel Blockers 29
GABAB Agonists 29
Antacids 29
Gastrokinetic Drugs 29
Physical Interventions 29
Phrenic Nerve Destruction 29
Hypercapnia 29
Positive End-Expiratory Pressure 29
Nasogastric Tube 29
Treatment 29
References 29
Hoarseness and Laryngitis 29
Normal Laryngeal Function 30
Evaluation of Dysphonia 30
History 30
Physical Examination 31
Laryngeal Examination 31
Other Testing 31
Types of Dysphonia 31
Acute Laryngitis 31
Chronic Laryngitis 32
Vocal Fold Paralysis 32
Phonotraumatic Lesions: Nodules, Polyps, and Cysts 32
Reinke's Edema 33
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis 33
Vocal Cord Cancer 34
Neurologic Disorders and the Voice 34
Functional Voice Disorders 34
Presbylaryngis 34
Conclusion 34
References 35
Pain 35
Epidemiology 35
Risk Factors 35
Pathophysiology 36
Prevention 36
Clinical Manifestations 36
Diagnosis 36
Differential Diagnosis 36
Treatment 36
Nonpharmacologic 36
Pharmacologic 36
Nonopioid Analgesics 36
Opioids (see Table 1) 36
Adjuvant Drugs 39
Monitoring 41
Complications 41
References 41
Palliative and end-of-life care 41
Epidemiology 43
Risk Factors 43
Pathophysiology 43
Prevention 43
Clinical Manifestations 43
Diagnosis 43
Differential Diagnosis 44
Therapy 44
Pain 44
Pain of All Types 44
Bone Pain 44
Neuropathic Pain 44
Visceral Pain 44
Dyspnea 44
Nausea/Vomiting 45
Constipation 45
Anxiety 45
Delirium 46
Hiccups 46
Monitoring 46
Complications 46
References 46
Palpitations 46
Epidemiology 47
Differential Diagnosis 47
Risk Factors 47
Pathophysiology 48
Clinical Assessment 48
Diagnostic Testing 48
Treatment 49
References 49
Pharyngitis 49
Epidemiology 50
Risk Factors 50
Pathophysiology 50
Prevention 50
Clinical Manifestations 50
Group A β-Hemolytic Streptococcal Pharyngitis 50
Scarlet Fever 50
Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis 50
Viral Pharyngitis 50
Diagnosis 51
Differential Diagnosis 51
Infectious Mononucleosis 51
Acute Retroviral Syndrome 51
Neisseria gonorrhea 51
Lemierre's Syndrome 51
Treatment 51
Treatment Regimens 52
Monitoring 52
Complications 52
References 52
Pruritus 52
Classification 53
Pathophysiology 53
Clinical Manifestations 53
Differential Diagnosis 53
Therapy 53
Complications 53
References 53
Rhinitis 54
Introduction 54
Epidemiology/Risk Factors 54
Pathophysiology 54
Allergic 54
Nonallergic Rhinitis 54
Infectious Rhinitis/Rhinosinusitis 55
Prevention 55
Clinical Manifestations 55
Diagnosis 55
History 55
Physical Examination 55
Differential Diagnosis 56
Treatment 56
Overall 56
Avoidance 56
Intranasal Corticosteroid (INS) 56
Intranasal Anticholinergic (IP) 56
Intranasal Antihistamine (INA) 56
Nasal Cromolyn 56
Nasal Saline 56
Topical Decongestants 56
Oral Antihistamines 56
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (LTRA) 57
Oral Decongestants 57
Systemic Corticosteroids 57
Surgery 57
Anti IgE 57
Immunotherapy 57
Monitoring 57
Complications 57
References 57
Spine Pain 58
Epidemiology 58
Risk Factors 58
Pathophysiology 58
Prevention 59
Clinical Manifestations 59
Diagnosis 59
Differential Diagnosis 59
Therapy 60
Monitoring 61
Complications 61
References 61
Tinnitus 61
Definition and Epidemiology 62
Risk Factors/Etiologies (Subjective and Objective Tinnitus) 62
Pathophysiology 62
Prevention 62
Clinical Manifestations 63
Diagnosis 63
History 63
Complete physical examination 63
Laboratory tests 63
Differential Diagnosis 63
Management 64
Monitoring 64
Complications 64
References 65
Anaphylaxis 69
Pathophysiology 69
Agents That Cause Anaphylaxis 69
Recurrent Anaphylaxis 70
Differential Diagnosis 70
Management of Anaphylaxis 70
Prevention of Anaphylaxis 71
Serum Sickness 71
Pathogenesis and Laboratory Abnormalities 71
Treatment 71
References 72
Drug Hypersensitivity Reactions 72
Epidemiology 72
Classifications 72
Pathophysiology 72
Risk Factors for Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions 73
Clinical Manifestations 73
Dermatologic Symptoms 73
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome 73
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis 73
Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms 74
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis 74
Evaluation 74
Management 74
Anaphylaxis 74
Angioedema 75
Specific Drugs 75
Antibiotics 75
Penicillin 75
Penicillin and Cephalosporin Cross-Reactivity 75
Sulfonamides (Sulfa Drugs) 75
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 76
Aspirin and NSAIDs 76
Corticosteroids 77
Local Anesthetics 77
Radiocontrast Media 78
Herbal Supplements 78
Conclusion 78
References 78
Section 3: The Cardiovascular System 79
Acute Myocardial Infarction 79
Epidemiology 79
Pathophysiology 79
Risk Factors 79
Primary Prevention 79
Clinical Manifestations 79
Diagnosis 79
Electrocardiogram 79
Serum Markers 80
Imaging 80
Differential Diagnosis 80
Treatment 80
ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction 80
Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention 81
Adjunct Therapy 81
Relieving Chest Pain 81
Nitroglycerin 81
Morphine 81
Antiplatelet Therapy 81
Aspirin 81
Thienopyridine 81
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Antogonists 81
Anticoagulant Medications 82
Unfractionated Heparin 82
Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin 82
Alternative to Heparin 82
β-Adrenergic Antagonist Drugs 82
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers 82
HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors 82
Nitrates 82
Calcium Channel Blockers 82
Unstable Angina and Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction 82
Initial Therapy 82
Adjunct Therapy 83
Anticoagulants 83
Antiplatelet Medications 83
Other Drugs 84
Elective Catheterization 84
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator 84
Complications 84
Electrical Dysfunction 84
Cardiogenic Shock 84
Structural Disorders 84
Right Ventricular Infarction 84
Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention 85
References 85
Angina Pectoris 85
Clinical Features 86
Diagnostic Testing 86
Risk Factor Management 87
Hypertension 87
Hyperlipidemia 87
Metabolic Syndrome 88
Smoking 88
Diet 88
Other Lifestyle Changes 88
Approach to Treatment 88
Medical Therapy 88
Nitrates 88
β-Blockers 88
Calcium Channel Blockers 89
Ranolazine (Ranexa) 89
Medication Combinations 89
Antiplatelet Therapy 89
Invasive Assessment 89
Novel Therapies 90
Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization 90
External Counterpulsation 90
Spinal Cord Stimulation 90
Acupuncture 90
Other Causes of Angina 90
Syndrome X 90
Vasospastic or Prinzmetal's Angina 90
Newer Imaging Techniques 90
Calcium Scoring 90
CT Coronary Angiography 91
Summary 91
References 91
Aortic Disease: Aneurysm and Dissection 91
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms 91
Epidemiology 91
Risk Factors 92
Pathophysiology 92
Prevention 92
Clinical Manifestations 92
Diagnosis 92
Treatment 93
Monitoring 94
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms 94
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms 95
Thoracic Aortic Dissection 95
References 95
Atrial Fibrillation 95
Epidemiology 96
Pathophysiology 96
Atrial Factors 96
Electrophysiologic Mechanisms 96
Causes and Risk Factors 96
Reversible Causes 96
Clinical Manifestations 96
Diagnosis 96
Differential Diagnosis 97
Treatment 97
Risk Stratification for Stroke and Thromboembolism 97
Rate Control 98
Rhythm Control 98
Cardioversion 99
Ablation 99
Prevention 99
Special Considerations 99
Elderly Patients 99
Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation 99
References 99
Cardiac Arrest: Sudden Cardiac Death 99
Definition and Causes 99
Tests to Identify Risk for Sudden Death 100
Treatment 100
Acute Management of Survivors of Cardiac Arrest 100
Primary Prevention of Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death 100
Coronary Artery Disease 100
Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy 101
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 101
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia 101
Sudden Death Associated with Abnormalities of the QT Interval 102
Brugada Syndrome 102
Catecholaminergic Ventricular Tachycardia 102
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome 102
Idiopathic Ventricular Fibrillation 103
Adult Congenital Heart Disease 103
Neuromuscular Diseases 103
Bradyarrhythmia 103
References 103
Congenital Heart Disease 103
Acyanotic Conditions 104
Atrial Septal Defect 104
Ventricular Septal Defect 104
Atrioventricular Canal Defect 105
Patent Ductus Arteriosus 105
Aortic Stenosis 106
Pulmonic Stenosis 106
Aortic Coarctation 106
Cyanotic Conditions 107
Ebstein's Anomaly 107
Tetralogy of Fallot 107
Eisenmenger's Syndrome 108
References 108
Congestive Heart Failure 109
Definition 109
History and Physical Examination 109
Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures 110
Classification 110
Management of Heart Failure 110
Nonpharmacologic Therapy 110
Pharmacologic Therapy 111
Device Therapy 111
Therapy for Advanced Heart Failure 111
Common Management Errors 112
References 112
Heart Block 113
Epidemiology 113
Risk Factors 113
Pathophysiology 113
Prevention 114
Clinical Manifestations 114
Diagnosis 114
Differential Diagnosis 115
Therapy 115
Monitoring 117
Complications 117
Conclusions 117
References 117
Hypertension 117
Epidemiology 118
Risk Factors 118
Modern Western Diet and Lifestyle 118
Age 118
Sex 118
Ethnicity 118
Body Weight 118
Diet 119
Family History 119
Other Factors 119
Pathophysiology 119
Prevention 120
Clinical Manifestations 120
Diagnosis 120
Classifications 120
Joint National Committee Classification 120
JNC 8 Versus JNC 7 120
International Classification 120
AHA Classification 121
Pseudohypertension 121
Treatment 121
How Do JNC 8 and JNC 7 Differ? 121
What Are the Recommendations of JNC 8? 121
Recommendation 1 121
Recommendation 2 125
Recommendation 3 125
Recommendation 4 125
Recommendation 5 125
Recommendation 6 126
Recommendation 7 126
Recommendation 8 126
Recommendation 9 126
Diuretics 126
Adrenergic-Inhibiting Drugs 127
Complications 128
Future Therapy 128
References 128
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 128
Definition 129
Epidemiology 129
Risk Factors 129
Clinical Manifestations 129
Pathogenesis 129
Diagnosis 129
Imaging 129
Treatment 129
Asymptomatic Disease 129
Symptomatic Disease 129
Pharmacologic Management 129
Invasive Therapies 129
Role of Implantable Devices 130
Participation in Competitive Sports 130
Monitoring 130
Future Research 130
References 130
Infective Endocarditis 130
Definition 131
Epidemiology and Risk Factors 131
Pathophysiology 131
Prevention 131
Clinical Manifestations and Diagnosis 131
Blood Cultures 132
Electrocardiography 132
Echocardiography and Diagnostic Criteria 132
Other Cardiac Imaging Modalities 133
Differential Diagnosis 133
Treatment, Complications, and Outcome 133
References 136
Mitral Valve Prolapse 136
Prevalence 136
Classification 136
Pathology 136
Clinical Presentation 137
Diagnosis 137
Use of Echocardiography 137
Medical Management 138
Surgical Management 139
References 139
Pericarditis 139
Embryologic Origin of the Pericardium 140
Pathologic Processes Involving the Pericardium 140
Classification 140
Clinical Manifestations 140
Acute Pericarditis 140
Pericardial Effusion 140
Diagnostic Work-up 141
Laboratory Studies 141
Other Studies and Procedures 141
Chest Radiography 141
Electrocardiography 141
Echocardiography 141
Computed Tomography 141
Magnetic Resonance Imaging 141
Cardiac Catheterization 141
Pericardiocentesis 141
Pericardial Window 142
Pericardiectomy 142
Treatment 142
Prognosis 142
References 142
Peripheral Arterial Disease 142
Carotid Artery Disease 143
Pathophysiology 143
Evaluation 143
Management 144
Lower Extremity Occlusive Disease 145
Evaluation 145
Treatment 146
References 147
Premature Beats 147
Premature Atrial Complexes 147
Electrocardiographic Features 147
Section 4: The Digestive System 159
Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis 159
Acute Pancreatitis 159
Epidemiology 159
Risk Factors 159
Pathophysiology 159
Prevention 159
Clinical Manifestations 159
Diagnosis 160
Differential Diagnosis 160
Treatment 160
Monitoring 162
Complications 162
Chronic Pancreatitis 162
Epidemiology 162
Risk factors 162
Pathophysiology 163
Prevention 163
Clinical Manifestations 163
Diagnosis 163
Differential Diagnosis 164
Treatment 164
Monitoring 165
Complications 165
References 166
Acute and Chronic Viral Hepatitis 166
Hepatitis A virus 166
Epidemiology 166
Diagnosis 166
Natural History 166
Treatment 166
Hepatitis E Virus 166
Epidemiology 167
Section 5: Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders 243
Acromegaly 243
Physiology, Biochemistry, and Regulation of the GH/IGF-1 Axis 243
Etiopathogenesis of Growth Hormone-Secreting Tumors 243
Clinical Manifestations 244
Local Tumor Effects 244
Consequences of the GH/IGF-1 Excess 244
Skeletal Growth and Skin Changes 244
Musculoskeletal System 244
Cardiovascular System 244
Respiratory Abnormalities 245
Abnormalities in Glucose Metabolism 245
Abnormalities in Lipid Metabolism 245
Bone and Calcium Metabolism 245
Neoplasia 245
Associated Endocrine Abnormalities 245
Mortality 245
Biochemical Diagnosis 245
Imaging 245
Treatment 245
Surgery 245
Pharmacologic Therapy 246
Radiation Therapy 246
References 246
Adrenocortical Insufficiency 246
Epidemiology 247
Risk Factors 247
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency 247
Secondary Adrenocortical Insufficiency 247
Pathophysiology 247
Prevention 247
Clinical Manifestations 248
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency 248
Secondary Adrenocortical Insufficiency 248
Diagnosis 248
Differential Diagnosis 248
Treatment 248
Monitoring 249
Complications 249
References 249
Cushing's Syndrome 249
Definition and Epidemiology 249
Pathophysiology 250
Clinical Manifestations 251
Diagnosis 251
Confirmation of the Diagnosis 251
High-Dose Dexamethasone Testing 251
Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Testing 251
Inferior Petrosal Sinus Sampling 252
Imaging Studies 252
Pituitary Magnetic Resonance Imaging 252
Adrenal Imaging 252
Ectopic Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Syndrome 253
Treatment 253
Treatment of Pituitary Corticotropinomas 253
Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery 253
Radiotherapy 253
Medical Treatment to Control Secretion of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone 253
Bilateral Adrenalectomy 253
Treatment of Adrenal Disease 253
Adrenocortical Tumors 253
Cytotoxic Chemotherapy 253
Bilateral Adrenal Hyperplasias 253
Treatment of Ectopic Corticotropin Syndrome 254
Medical Adrenalectomy 254
References 254
Diabetes Insipidus 254
Physiology of Antidiuretic Hormone 255
Pathophysiology of Diabetes Insipidus 255
Clinical Causes 255
Clinical Manifestations 256
Diagnosis 256
Treatment 256
Monitoring 257
References 257
Diabetic Ketoacidosis 257
Epidemiology 257
Risk Factors 257
Pathophysiology 258
Clinical Manifestations 258
Diagnosis 258
Differential Diagnosis 258
Treatment 258
Monitoring 260
Complications 260
Prevention 260
References 260
Diabetes Mellitus in Adults 260
Epidemiology 261
Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetes and Prediabetes 261
Diagnosis 261
Classification 261
Pathophysiology 262
Cardiovascular Risk Management 262
Documenting and Following Complications 262
Treatment 262
Behavioral Self-Management 262
Initial Assessment 263
Behavioral Objectives 263
Follow-up and Reassessment 263
Pharmacologic Therapy 264
Overview 264
Oral Agents 265
Secretagogues 265
Rapid secretagogues 265
Biguanides 265
Thiazolidinediones 266
Incretins 266
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors 266
Amylin Agonists 267
Bile Acid Sequestrants 267
Dopamine Receptor Agonists 267
SGLT-2 Inhibitors 267
Insulin 267
Barriers to Insulin Use 267
Starting Insulin: Use of Basal Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes 267
When and How to Add Meal Insulin 268
Fixed-Ratio Combined Insulins 268
Adults with Type 1DM 268
Adults with Type 2DM 268
References 269
Gout and Hyperuricemia 269
Epidemiology 269
Pathophysiology and Risk Factors 269
Hyperuricemia 269
Diagnosis 269
Indications for Treatment 270
Treatment 270
Acute Gout 270
Intercritical Gout 271
Long-Term Urate-Lowering (Antihyperuricemic) Therapy 271
Uricosurics 271
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors 271
Pegloticase 272
Potential New Therapies 272
References 272
Hyperaldosteronism 272
Introduction 272
Pathophysiology 273
Clinical Manifestations 273
Evaluation 273
Screening 273
Confirmatory Tests of Primary Hyperaldosteronism 276
Subtype Classification of Primary Hyperaldosteronism 276
Imaging 277
Adrenal Vein Sampling 277
Ancillary Tests 277
Treatment 278
Unilateral Hypersecretion 278
Bilateral Hypersecretion 278
References 278
Hyperlipidemia 279
Pathophysiology 279
Exogenous Pathway 280
Endogenous Pathway 280
Reverse Cholesterol Transport 280
Plasma Lipids and Atherosclerosis 280
Evaluation 280
Global Cardiovascular Risk Assessment 280
Measurement of Lipid Profiles 281
Treatment 282
Overview 282
Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes 282
Pharmacologic Agents 283
Statins 284
Fibrates 284
Niacin 285
Bile Acid Sequestrants 285
Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors 285
PCSK9 Inhibitors 285
References 285
Hyperparathyroidism and Hypoparathyroidism 286
Primary Hyperparathyroidism 286
Incidence and General Characteristics 286
Differential Diagnosis 286
Pathophysiology, Molecular Genetics, and Pathology 286
Signs and Symptoms 287
Clinical Forms of Primary Hyperparathyroidism 287
Diagnosis and Evaluation 287
Role of Bone Mass Measurement 288
Treatment 288
Localization Tests Prior to Surgery 288
Guidelines for Surgical Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism 288
Surgery 288
Medical Management 288
Hypoparathyroidism 288
Etiology 288
Clinical Features 289
Diagnosis 289
Treatment 289
Acute Management 289
Chronic Management 289
References 290
Hyperprolactinemia 290
Biochemistry and Physiology of Prolactin 290
Pathophysiology of Hyperprolactinemia 291
Mammary Glands 291
Female Reproductive System 291
Male Reproductive System 291
Adrenal Glands 292
Skeletal System 292
Etiology of Hyperprolactinemia 292
Epidemiology and Natural History of Prolactinoma 292
Clinical Manifestations 293
Symptoms of Hyperprolactinemia 293
Mass Effects of Prolactinomas 293
Laboratory Evaluation 293
Prolactin assay and pitfalls 293
Other supporting laboratory tests 293
Neuroimaging 294
Visual field testing 294
Diagnosis 294
Differential Diagnosis 294
Management of Secondary Hyperprolactinemia 295
Management of Prolactinoma 295
Observation 295
Hormonal Replacement 295
Dopamine Agonists 295
Surgery 295
Radiotherapy 296
Management of Prolactinoma During Pregnancy 296
Management of Treatment-Resistant Prolactinoma 296
References 296
Hyperthyroidism 296
Epidemiology 297
Risk Factors 297
Pathophysiology 297
Prevention 297
Clinical Manifestations 297
Diagnosis 297
Differential Diagnosis 298
Treatment 298
Monitoring 298
Complications 299
References 299
Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia 299
Epidemiology 299
Risk Factors 299
Pathophysiology 299
Prevention 299
Clinical Manifestations 299
Diagnosis 300
Differential Diagnosis 300
Therapy 301
Monitoring 302
Complications 302
References 302
Hyponatremia 302
Clinical Presentation 302
Regulation of Water Balance 302
Renal Handling of Water 303
Renal Handling of Sodium 303
Central Nervous System Response to Hyponatremia/Hypoosmolality 303
Classification and Differential Diagnosis of Hyponatremia 303
Hypovolemic Hyponatremia 304
Hypervolemic Hyponatremia 305
Euvolemic Hyponatremia 305
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone 305
Other Causes of Euvolemic Hypoosmolar Hyponatremia 306
Management 306
Acute Severe Symptomatic Hyponatremia 306
Chronic Hyponatremia 307
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone 307
Cerebral Salt Wasting 307
Vasopressin Receptor Antagonists 308
Summary 308
References 308
Hypopituitarism 308
Epidemiology 308
Risk Factors 308
Pathophysiology 309
Prevention 309
Clinical Manifestation 309
Diagnosis 309
Differential Diagnosis 311
Treatment 311
Monitoring 312
Complications 312
References 312
Hypothyroidism 312
Epidemiology 312
Risk Factors 312
Pathophysiology 312
Prevention 313
Clinical Manifestations 313
Diagnosis 313
Differential Diagnosis 313
Treatment 313
Monitoring 314
Complications 314
References 314
Obesity 314
Epidemiology 314
Diagnosis 314
Etiology and Pathophysiology 316
Associated Comorbidities 316
Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome 316
Type 2 Diabetes 316
Hypertension 316
Dyslipidemia 316
Coronary Heart Disease 317
Respiratory Abnormalities 317
Gastroesophageal Disease 317
Hepatobiliary Disease 317
Osteoarthritis 317
Cancer 317
Psychosocial Function 317
Economic Consequences of Obesity 317
Treatment 317
Behavior Modification 317
Dietary Therapy 317
Physical Activity 318
Pharmacotherapy 318
Bariatric Surgery 319
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass 319
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy 320
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band 320
References 320
Parenteral Nutrition in Adults 320
Indications and Contraindications 321
Assessment of Nutritional Status 321
Estimating Nutritional Requirements 322
Energy Requirements 322
Nutrient Requirements 323
Composition of Central and Peripheral Venous Solutions 323
Administration and Venous Access 324
Infusion and Patient Monitoring 325
Patients with Special Needs 325
Glucose Intolerance 325
Pancreatitis 326
Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease 326
Hepatic Dysfunction and Liver Failure 326
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 327
Critically Ill Obese Patients 327
Other Conditions and Nutritional Treatments 327
Common Complications and Management 328
Catheter Sepsis 328
Other Complications 329
References 329
Pheochromocytoma 329
Epidemiology 330
Genetics 330
Clinical Manifestations 332
Differential Diagnosis 332
Biochemical Diagnosis 332
Localization of pheochromocytoma 334
Treatment 334
Medical Therapy and Preparation for Surgery 335
Operative and Postoperative Management 336
Hypertensive Crisis 336
Malignant Pheochromocytoma 337
Prognosis and Monitoring 338
References 338
Thyroid Cancer 339
Epidemiology 339
Risk Factors 340
Pathophysiology 340
Differentiated Thyroid Cancers 340
Dedifferentiated thyroid cancers 340
Medullary thyroid cancers 340
Clinical Manifestations 340
Diagnosis 341
Treatment 341
Differentiated Thyroid Cancer 341
Initial Management 341
Section 6: Hematology 347
Acute Leukemia in Adults 347
Acute Myeloid Leukemia 347
Epidemiology 347
Risk Factors 347
Pathophysiology 347
Prevention 348
Clinical Manifestations 348
Diagnosis 348
Differential Diagnosis 348
Prognosis 348
Treatment 348
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia 349
Relapse 349
Novel Approaches and Future Directions 349
Monitoring 349
Complications 349
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 349
Epidemiology 349
Risk Factors 349
Pathophysiology 349
Prevention 349
Clinical Manifestations 349
Diagnosis 349
Differential Diagnosis 350
Prognosis 350
Treatment 350
Pediatric Regimens for Adolescents and Adults 350
Novel Approaches and Future Directions 351
Monitoring 351
Complications 351
References 351
Aplastic Anemia 351
Definition 352
Differential Diagnosis 352
Supportive Care 352
Treatment 353
Immunosuppressive Therapy 354
Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation 354
Long-Term Complications of Treatment 354
Conclusions 355
Acknowledgments 355
References 355
Blood Component Therapy 355
Therapeutic Use of Blood Components 355
Red Cells 356
Section 7: Diseases of the Head and Neck 441
Dry eye syndrome 441
Introduction 441
Epidemiology 441
Risk factors 441
Pathophysiology 441
Prevention 441
Clinical Manifestations 441
Diagnosis 441
Differential Diagnosis 441
Treatment 441
Complications 442
Monitoring 442
Conclusions 443
References 443
Glaucoma 443
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma 443
Treatment 444
Topical Glaucoma Medications 444
Prostaglandin Analogues 444
β-Blockers 444
Selective α2 Agonists 445
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors 445
Combined Topical Medications 445
Oral Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors 445
Laser Trabeculoplasty 445
Surgery 445
Visual Impairment and Blindness 445
Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma 445
Mechanism of Acute Angle Closure: Pupillary Block 445
Diagnosis 446
Treatment 446
References 446
Ménière's Disease 446
Epidemiology 446
Risk Factors 447
Pathophysiology 447
Prevention 447
Clinical Manifestations 447
Diagnosis 447
Differential Diagnosis 447
Treatment 448
Medical Management 448
Bilateral Ménière's Disease 448
Serviceability of Hearing 448
Injections and Surgical Treatments 449
Intratympanic Gentamicin 449
Endolymphatic Sac Surgery 449
Intratympanic Steroids 449
Vestibular Neurectomy 449
Labyrinthectomy 449
Meniett Treatment 449
Monitoring 450
Complications 450
Conclusion 450
References 450
Otitis Externa 450
Epidemiology 450
Risk Factors 450
Pathophysiology 450
Prevention 450
Clinical Manifestations 450
Diagnosis 450
Differential Diagnosis 450
Treatment 450
Monitoring 451
Complications 451
References 452
Otitis Media 452
Epidemiology 452
Risk Factors 452
Pathophysiology 452
Prevention 452
Clinical Manifestations 453
Diagnosis 453
Differential Diagnosis 453
Treatment 454
Treatment Options: Observation 454
Treatment Options: Antibiotic Therapy 454
Treatment Options: Surgery 455
Treatment Options: Analgesia 455
Conclusion 455
Red Eye 456
Physical Examination 456
Conjunctivitis 456
Viral Conjunctivitis 457
Bacterial Conjunctivitis 457
Conjunctivitis of the Newborn 457
Conjunctivitis-Otitis Media Syndrome 458
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Conjunctivitis 458
Allergic Conjunctivitis 458
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage 458
Corneal Abrasion 458
Other Causes of Red Eye 459
Blepharitis 459
Hordeolum (Stye) 459
Episcleritis 459
Scleritis 459
Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma 459
Anterior Uveitis 460
References 460
Rhinosinusitis 460
Epidemiology and Etiology of Rhinosinusitis 461
Diagnosis of Acute Rhinosinusitis 461
Imaging 461
Differential Diagnosis 461
Treatment of Acute Rhinosinusitis 461
Symptomatic Treatment 461
Antibiotic Treatment 461
Complications and Referral 461
References 462
Temporomandibular Disorders 462
Epidemiology 462
Signs and Symptoms 462
Anatomy and Pathophysiology 463
Pathophysiology of Intracapsular TMJ Pain Disorders 463
Pathophysiology of Masticatory Muscle Pain Disorders 463
Etiology 463
History and Examination 463
Treatment 464
Patient Education 464
Pharmacologic Therapy 465
Physical Therapy 465
Other Therapeutic Considerations 465
References 465
Uveitis 465
Clinical Features and Diagnosis 466
Section 8: The Infectious Diseases 479
Amebiasis 479
Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Acquisition 479
Pathophysiology and Susceptible Host Factors to Invasive Diseases 479
Clinical Manifestations and Complications of Amebiasis 479
Diagnosis 480
Therapy 480
Monitoring after Treatment and Disease Prevention 481
References 481
Anthrax 481
Background 482
Epidemiology 482
Pathophysiology 482
Clinical Manifestations 482
Cutaneous Anthrax 482
Inhalation Anthrax 482
Gastrointestinal Tract Anthrax 482
Injection Anthrax 482
Meningitis 482
Diagnosis 482
Specimen Collection 482
Treatment 483
Supportive Care 483
Antimicrobial Treatment for Systemic Disease with Possible Meningitis 483
Antimicrobial Treatment for Systemic Disease when Meningitis is Ruled Out 483
Treatment for Cutaneous Anthrax without Systemic Involvement 483
Antitoxins 483
Pregnancy 483
Prognosis 484
Prevention 484
References 484
Babesiosis 484
Epidemiology 484
Clinical Features 484
Therapy 485
References 485
Bacterial Meningitis 485
Diagnosis 486
Antibiotic Selection 486
Special Considerations for Antibiotic Therapy 487
Adjunctive Therapy 488
Chemoprophylaxis for Bacterial Meningitis 488
Vaccines for Bacterial Meningitis 488
References 489
Brucellosis 489
Epidemiology 489
Risk Factors 490
Pathophysiology 490
Diagnosis 490
Differential Diagnosis 490
Treatment 491
Monitoring 491
Complications 492
Prevention 492
References 492
Campylobacter 492
Epidemiology 493
Risk Factors 493
Pathophysiology 493
Prevention 493
Clinical Manifestations 493
Diagnosis 493
Differential Diagnosis 493
Treatment 493
Complications 493
References 494
Cat Scratch Disease 494
Epidemiology 494
Clinical Manifestations 494
Typical Cat Scratch Disease 494
Atypical Cat Scratch Disease 495
Diagnosis 495
Differential Diagnosis 495
Treatment 495
Prevention 495
References 495
Chikungunya 496
Epidemiology 496
Risk factors 496
Pathophysiology 496
Prevention 496
Clinical Manifestations 496
Diagnosis 496
Differential Diagnosis 496
Treatment 497
Monitoring 497
Complications 497
References 497
Cholera 497
Pathophysiology 497
Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis 497
Treatment 498
Prevention 499
References 500
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 500
Definition 500
Epidemiology 500
Pathophysiology 500
Clinical Features and Diagnosis 501
Treatment 501
Things the Clinician Should Do 501
Things the Patient Should Do 502
Things that Should Not Be Done 502
Prognosis 502
Monitoring 502
References 502
Ebola Virus Disease 502
Epidemiology 503
Risk Factors/Transmission 503
Pathophysiology 503
Clinical Manifestations and Laboratory Findings 503
Diagnosis 503
Differential Diagnosis 504
Therapy 504
Prevention 504
Monitoring 504
References 504
Foodborne Illnesses 504
Classification of Foodborne Illnesses 505
Bacteria 505
Aeromonas Species 505
Pathogenesis 508
Laboratory Diagnosis 508
Treatment 508
Bacillus cereus 508
Pathogenesis 509
Laboratory Diagnosis 509
Treatment 509
Campylobacter jejuni 510
Section 9: The Nervous System 637
Acute Facial Paralysis 637
Epidemiology and Risk Factors 637
Pathophysiology 637
Clinical Manifestations 637
Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis 638
Treatment 638
Medical Therapy 638
Surgical Therapy 638
Monitoring and Complications 638
References 638
Alzheimer's Disease 639
Risk Factors 639
Pathophysiology 639
Prevention 639
Clinical Features 639
Differential Diagnosis 640
Screening for Cognitive Impairment 640
Diagnostic Evaluation 641
History 641
Cognitive Status Examination 641
Physical Examination 641
Laboratory Testing and Neuroimaging 641
Establishment of a Working Diagnosis 642
Treatment 642
Counseling and Caregiver Support 642
Management of Cognitive Symptoms 642
Management of Behavioral Symptoms 644
Monitoring 644
References 644
Brain Tumors 644
Metastatic Tumors 645
Meningiomas 646
Gliomas 646
High-Grade Gliomas 646
Low-Grade Gliomas 647
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma 647
References 648
Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome 648
Clinical Course 648
Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis 649
Treatment 649
α2-Adrenergic Agonists 650
Dopamine Receptor Blocking Agents 650
Other Tic-Suppressing Medications 650
Behavioral Therapy 650
Treatment of Comorbid Conditions 650
Summary 650
References 650
Head Injuries 651
Pathology 651
Intracranial Pressure and the Monroe-Kellie Doctrine 652
Treatment of Elevated Intracranial Pressure 652
Management of Severe Closed Head Injury 653
Treatment of Mild and Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury 654
Early and Delayed Neurologic Changes 654
Concussions and Sports-Related Injuries: Return to Play Guidelines 654
Restorative Therapies 654
Future Considerations 655
References 655
Intracerebral Hemorrhage 655
Epidemiology 655
Risk Factors 655
Pathophysiology 655
Prevention 656
Clinical Manifestations 656
Diagnosis 656
Differential Diagnosis 656
Treatment 657
Monitoring 657
Complications 657
References 657
Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease 658
Prevention 658
Antithrombotic Therapy 658
Management of Carotid Stenosis 658
Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke 659
Thrombolysis 659
Antithrombotic Drugs 659
Treatment of Stroke Complications 659
References 659
Migraine Headache 660
Definition 660
Epidemiology 660
Risk Factors 660
Pathophysiology 660
Prevention 660
Triggers 660
Prophylactic Medications 660
Nonpharmacologic Therapies 661
Clinical Manifestations 662
Aura 662
Symptoms 662
Duration and Complications 662
Diagnosis 662
Differential Diagnosis 662
Treatment 662
Monitoring 663
References 663
Multiple Sclerosis 663
Risk Factors 663
Pathophysiology 663
Prevention 664
Clinical Manifestations 664
Diagnosis 664
Differential Diagnosis 665
Treatment 665
Monitoring 668
Complications 668
References 668
Myasthenia Gravis 668
Epidemiology 669
Risk Factors 669
Pathophysiology 669
Prevention 669
Clinical Manifestations 669
Diagnosis 669
Differential Diagnosis 670
Treatment 670
Pyridostigmine 670
Prednisone 670
Azathioprine 671
Mycophenolate Mofetil 671
Cyclosporine 671
Plasmapheresis and Intravenous Immunoglobulin 671
Thymectomy 671
Myasthenic Crisis 671
Monitoring 671
Complications 671
References 671
Optic Neuritis 672
Epidemiology 672
Risk Factors 672
Pathophysiology 672
Prevention 672
Clinical Manifestations 672
Diagnosis 672
Differential Diagnosis 672
Treatment and Monitoring 672
Complications 673
References 673
Parkinson Disease 673
Epidemiology 673
Risk Factors 673
Pathophysiology 673
Prevention 673
Clinical Manifestations 674
Diagnosis 674
Differential Diagnosis 674
Treatment 674
Early Disease 674
Later Disease 675
Complications 676
References 676
Peripheral Neuropathies 676
Anatomy 676
Five-Step Approach to Neuropathies 677
Fiber Type 677
Pattern of Distribution 677
Temporal Course 677
Key Signs 678
Pathology and the Role of Neurophysiology 678
Investigations 679
Treatment 679
Mononeuropathies 679
Guillain-Barré Syndrome 679
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy 680
Multifocal Motor Neuropathy 680
Diabetic Neuropathy 680
Paraproteinemic Neuropathies 680
Hereditary Neuropathies 680
Toxic and Nutritional Neuropathies 681
Metabolic and Infectious Neuropathies 681
Carcinomatous Neuropathy 682
Vasculitic Neuropathy 682
Neuropathic Pain 682
References 683
Rehabilitation of the Stroke Patient 683
Hemiparesis 684
Dysphagia 684
Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain 684
Spasticity 685
Cognitive Dysfunction 685
Depression and Neuropharmacology 685
Bladder Dysfunction 685
Mobility and Use of Adaptive Equipment 686
Falls 686
Visual Impairment 686
Brain-Based Therapies: Noninvasive Brain Stimulation 687
Robotics 687
Conclusions 687
References 687
Seizures and Epilepsy in Adolescents and Adults 687
Epidemiology 688
Classification 688
Diagnosis 688
Differential Diagnosis 689
Treatment 690
Characteristics of Specific Antiepileptic Drugs 692
Phenytoin 692
Carbamazepine 692
Valproic Acid 692
Phenobarbital 692
Ethosuximide 692
Felbamate 692
Gabapentin 692
Lamotrigine 693
Levetiracetam 693
Oxcarbazepine 693
Tiagabine 693
Topiramate 693
Zonisamide 693
Pregabalin 693
Vigabatrin 693
Rufinamide 693
Lacosamide 694
Clobazam 694
Ezogabine 694
Perampanel 694
Eslicarbazepine 694
Special Patient Populations 694
Women 694
Elderly Patients 694
Refractory Epilepsy 694
References 695
Sleep Disorders 695
The International Classification of Sleep Disorders 695
Clinical Approach to the Sleep Medicine Patient: The Interview and Examination 695
Diagnostic Tools in the Sleep Laboratory 697
Polysomnography 697
Home Sleep Apnea Testing 697
Multiple Sleep Latency and Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing 698
Actigraphy Monitoring 698
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach to Common Sleep Disorders 698
Insomnia 698
Sleep-Disordered Breathing 701
Obstructive SDB: Snoring and OSA 701
Weight loss 701
Positional therapy 701
Positive airway pressure 702
Oral appliances 703
Nasal valve appliances 703
Oral pressure therapy 703
Surgery 703
Central Sleep Apnea Syndrome 703
Treatment-Emergent Central Sleep Apnea Syndrome 703
Sleep-Related Hypoventilation 703
Narcolepsy and Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence 704
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Wake Disorders 704
Parasomnias and Other Nocturnal Events 706
Sleep-Related Movement Disorders 706
RLS and PLMS 707
Sleep-Related Leg Cramps 708
Sleep-Related Bruxism 709
Other Sleep-Related Movement Disorders 709
Isolated Symptoms and Normal Variants 709
Other Sleep Disorders 709
Sleep-Related Medical and Neurologic Disorders 709
Conclusions 709
References 709
Trigeminal Neuralgia 710
Epidemiology and Risk Factors 710
Pathophysiology 710
Clinical Manifestations 710
Differential Diagnosis 710
Treatment 711
Medical Treatment 711
Surgical Treatment 711
Monitoring 711
References 711
Viral Meningitis 711
Epidemiology 711
Pathophysiology 711
Prevention 711
Clinical Manifestations 711
Diagnosis 713
Differential Diagnosis 713
Treatment 714
Complications 714
References 714
Section 10: Psychiatric Disorders 715
Alcoholism 715
Epidemiology 715
Economic and Medical Sequelae 715
Screening 715
Screening Rationale 715
Brief Screening 715
Diagnosis 717
Brief Intervention 718
Intention 718
Procedure 718
Assess 718
Advise 719
Agree 719
Assist 719
Arrange 719
Treatment 719
Detoxification 719
Assessment 719
Pharmacologic Therapy 719
Psychosocial Interventions for Alcohol Use Disorder 719
Medication Management of Alcohol Dependence 721
References 721
Anxiety Disorders 721
Epidemiology 722
Risk Factors 722
Pathophysiology 722
Prevention 722
Clinical Manifestations 722
Diagnosis 722
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 722
Panic Disorder 723
Social Anxiety Disorder 723
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 723
Differential Diagnosis 723
Treatment and Monitoring 723
Complications 724
Conclusion 724
References 724
Delirium 724
Epidemiology 725
Risk Factors 725
Pathophysiology 725
Prevention 725
Clinical Manifestations 725
Diagnosis 725
Differential Diagnosis 726
Treatment 726
Monitoring 726
Complications 726
References 727
Drug Abuse 727
Epidemiology 727
Diagnosis 727
Tobacco and Nicotine 728
Cannabis 728
Cocaine Methamphetamine, and Other Stimulants 729
Opioids 730
Sedative-Hypnotics 731
Conclusion 731
References 732
Eating Disorders 732
Bulimia Nervosa 732
Diagnosis 732
Epidemiology 733
Etiology 733
Treatment 733
Binge Eating Disorder 733
Diagnosis 733
Epidemiology 734
Etiology 734
Treatment 734
Anorexia Nervosa 734
Diagnosis 734
Epidemiology 735
Etiology 735
Treatment 735
Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder 735
Diagnosis 735
Epidemiology 736
Treatment 736
References 736
Mood Disorders: Depression, Bipolar Disease, and Mood Dysregulation 736
Mood Disorders 736
Epidemiology 737
Risk Factors 737
Depressive Disorder (Unipolar Mood Disorder) 737
Major Depression 737
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) 737
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder 738
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder 738
Substance/Medication Induced Depressive Disorder 738
Depressive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition 738
Other Specified Depressive Disorders 738
Unspecified Depressive Disorder 739
Bipolar Mood Disorders 739
Manic Episode 739
Hypomania 739
Mixed States and Rapid Cycling 739
Cyclothymic Disorder 739
Specifiers for Bipolar and Related Disorders 739
Diagnosis 740
Differential Diagnosis 740
Treatment 740
Treatment of Unipolar Depression (Major Depression and Dysthymia) 740
Psychopharmacology 740
Psychotherapy 743
Treatment of Bipolar Disorders (Bipolar Type-I, Type-II, Mixed Type, and Cyclothymia) 743
Mood Dysregulation 743
Clinical Course and Prognosis of Mood Disorders 744
Prevention 744
References 744
Panic Disorder 745
Epidemiology 745
Risk Factors 745
Diagnosis 745
Clinical Manifestations 746
Differential Diagnosis 746
Treatment 746
References 747
Schizophrenia 747
Epidemiology and Risk Factors 748
Diagnosis 748
Treatment 748
Comorbidity 750
Conclusions 750
References 751
Section 11: The Respiratory System 753
Acute Bronchitis 753
Diagnosis 753
Treatment 754
Antibiotics, Inhaled Bronchodilators, and Antitussives 754
References 754
Acute Respiratory Failure 754
Definitions and Pathophysiology 755
Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure 755
Acute Hypercapneic Respiratory Failure 756
Treatment 756
Oxygen Therapy 756
Mechanical Ventilation 757
Noninvasive Ventilation 757
Invasive Ventilation 757
Specific Causes of Acute Respiratory Failure 757
Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 757
Etiology and Diagnosis 758
Treatment 758
Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 759
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema 759
References 759
Asthma in Adolescents and Adults 759
Diagnosis 760
Assessment 760
Past Severity 760
Aggravating Factors 760
Current Status 760
Long-Term Management 760
Nonpharmacologic Therapy 760
Pharmacologic Step Therapy 761
Follow-up 762
Treatment of Exacerbations 763
Home Management 763
Emergency Department and Hospital Management 763
Summary 767
Atelectasis 767
Etiology 767
Compression Atelectasis 767
Surfactant Impairment 767
Gas Resorption 767
Pathophysiology 767
Clinical Presentation 767
Diagnosis 767
Treatment 768
References 768
Bacterial Pneumonia 768
Community-Acquired Pneumonia 768
Diagnostic Testing 768
Admission Criteria 768
Etiology 769
Treatment 769
Prevention 770
Health Care-Acquired Pneumonia 770
Diagnosis 770
Treatment 770
Prevention 771
References 771
Blastomycosis 771
Epidemiology 772
Pathophysiology 772
Clinical Manifestations 772
Blastomycosis in Special Populations 772
Diagnosis 772
Treatment 773
References 775
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 775
Epidemiology 776
Risk Factors 776
Pathophysiology 776
Prevention 776
Clinical Manifestations 776
Diagnosis 776
Differential Diagnosis 777
Treatment 777
Goals of Therapy 777
Nonpharmacologic Interventions 777
Vaccination 777
Smoking Cessation 777
Exercise and Pulmonary Rehabilitation 777
Surgical Therapies 778
Pharmacologic Interventions 778
Bronchodilators 778
Inhaled Corticosteroids 778
Oxygen 779
Mucolytics 779
Antibiotics 779
Augmentation Therapy for α1-Antitrypsin Deficiency 779
Complications 779
COPD Exacerbations 779
References 780
Coccidioidomycosis 780
Clinical Manifestations 781
Diagnosis 781
Treatment 781
References 781
Cystic Fibrosis 782
Pathophysiology 782
Clinical Presentation 782
Gastrointestinal 782
Pulmonary 783
Diagnosis 783
Treatment 784
Gene Therapy 784
CFTR Potentiator 784
Hydration of Airway Surface Fluid 784
Physical Therapy 784
Bronchodilators 784
Antibiotics 784
Mucolytic Therapy 785
Antiinflammatory Therapy 785
Corticosteroids 785
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs 785
Lung Transplantation 785
References 785
Histoplasmosis 785
Mycology and Pathogenesis 785
Epidemiology 786
Clinical Manifestations 786
Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis 786
Chronic Pulmonary Histoplasmosis 786
Disseminated Histoplasmosis 786
Mediastinal Manifestations of Histoplasmosis 786
Central Nervous System Histoplasmosis 787
Other Manifestations of Histoplasmosis 787
Diagnosis 787
Histopathology 787
Cultures 787
Serology 787
Antigen Detection 787
Treatment 787
References 788
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis 789
Pathophysiology 789
Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis 789
Section 12: Rheumatology and the Musculoskeletal System 829
Ankylosing Spondylitis 829
Epidemiology 829
Pathophysiology 829
Clinical Manifestations 829
Diagnosis 830
Differential Diagnosis 830
Treatment 830
Monitoring 830
Complications 831
References 831
Bursitis and Tendinopathy 831
Tendinopathy 831
Background 831
Evaluation 832
Prevention 832
Treatment 833
Bursitis 834
Background 834
Evaluation 835
Treatment 835
References 835
Common Sports Injuries 836
Ankle Injuries 836
Lateral Ankle Sprain 836
Medial Ankle Sprain 837
High Ankle Sprain 837
Osteochondral Ankle Injuries 837
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries 838
PCL Injuries 839
MCL Injuries 839
Osteochondral Knee Injuries 839
Hand Injuries 840
Mallet Finger 840
Jersey Finger 840
Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Dorsal Dislocation 840
Scaphoid Fracture 841
Overuse Injuries 842
Tendinosis 842
Stress Fractures 843
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis 844
References 846
Connective Tissue Disorders 846
Lupus Erythematosus 847
Clinical Features 847
Management 847
Prevention 847
Treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus 847
Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 847
Treatment of Musculoskeletal Manifestations 848
Treatment of Hematologic Manifestations 848
Treatment of Renal Manifestations 848
Treatment of Nervous System Manifestations 848
Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis 848
Clinical Features 848
Section 13: The Sexually Transmitted Diseases 875
Chlamydia Trachomatis 875
Epidemiology 875
Risk Factors 875
Pathophysiology 875
Prevention 875
Clinical Manifestations 876
Diagnosis 876
Differential Diagnosis 876
Treatment 876
Monitoring 876
Complications 877
References 877
Condylomata Acuminata 877
Epidemiology 878
Risk Factors 878
Pathophysiology 878
Prevention 878
Clinical Manifestations 878
Diagnosis 878
Differential Diagnosis 878
Treatment 878
Monitoring 879
Complications 879
References 880
Genital Ulcer Disease: Chancroid, Granuloma Inguinale, and Lymphogranuloma 880
Chancroid 880
Section 14: Diseases of the Skin 889
Acne Vulgaris 889
Epidemiology 889
Prevention 889
Pathophysiology 889
Diagnosis 889
Clinical Manifestations 889
Differential Diagnosis 890
Treatment 890
References 890
Atopic Dermatitis 890
Pathophysiology 891
Diagnosis and Clinical Assessment 891
Management of Atopic Dermatitis and Associated Conditions 891
Daily Maintenance Care 891
Topical and Systemic Medications 892
Food Allergies 893
Infections 893
Inhalant Allergies and Asthma 893
Investigational Treatments for Atopic Dermatitis 893
References 894
Bacterial Diseases of the Skin 894
Common Infections 894
Impetigo 894
Folliculitis 895
Cellulitis 895
Abscess 895
Life-Threatening Infections 895
Group A β-Hemolytic Streptococcal Gangrene 895
Synergistic Necrotizing Cellulitis 895
Clostridial Myonecrosis 896
Necrotizing Fasciitis 897
Special Circumstances 897
Fournier's Gangrene 897
Ecthyma Gangrenosum 897
Sea and Freshwater Infections 898
Conclusions 898
References 898
Bullous Diseases 898
Epidemiology 898
Risk Factors 898
Pathophysiology 898
Prevention 898
Clinical Manifestations 898
Complications 898
Diagnosis 899
Differential Diagnosis 899
Treatment 899
Principles 899
Pharmacologic Treatment 899
Glucocorticoids 899
Azathioprine 899
Mycophenolate Mofetil 899
Methotrexate 899
Cyclophosphamide 899
Cyclosporine 899
Dapsone 899
Tetracycline 899
Niacinamide (Nicotinamide) 900
High-Dose Intravenous Immunoglobulin 900
Rituximab 900
Plasmapheresis and Immunoapheresis 900
Treatment of Individual Disorders 900
Pemphigoid 900
Bullous Pemphigoid 900
Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid 900
Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita 900
Dermatitis Herpetiformis 901
Linear Immunoglobulin A Disease 901
Pemphigus 901
Pemphigus Vulgaris 901
Pemphigus Foliaceous 901
Paraneoplastic Pemphigus 901
References 902
Cancer of the Skin 902
Basal Cell Carcinoma 902
Squamous Cell Carcinoma 903
Neoplasms of Adnexal Origin 904
Sebaceous Carcinoma 904
Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma 904
Fibrohistiocytic Malignancies 904
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans 904
Atypical Fibroxanthoma 904
Vascular Malignancies 904
Kaposi's Sarcoma 904
Angiosarcoma 905
Other Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers 905
Merkel Cell Carcinoma 905
Paget's Disease 905
Cutaneous Metastases 905
References 905
Contact Dermatitis 906
Diagnosis 907
Treatment 907
References 909
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas, Including Mycosis Fungoides and Szary Syndrome 909
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas 909
Classification 909
Standard Diagnosis and Staging Methods 909
Mycosis Fungoides, Sézary Syndrome, and Variants 910
Clinical Features 910
Histopathologic and Cytologic Features 910
Immunophenotyping 910
Molecular Biology 910
TNMB Staging 910
Treatment 911
Phototherapy 911
Topical Therapy 911
Radiotherapy 912
Apheresis-Based Therapy 912
Cytokine Therapy 912
Tumor-Associated Antigen-Directed Therapies 912
Systemic Chemotherapy 912
Retinoids 913
Enzyme Inhibitors 913
Miscellaneous Therapies 913
Selection of Therapy 913
Lymphoproliferative Disorders Associated with Mycosis Fungoides and Sézary Syndrome 913
Types and Clinical Features 913
Treatment 913
References 913
Cutaneous Vasculitis 914
Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis 914
Epidemiology 914
Risk Factors 914
Pathophysiology 914
Clinical Manifestations 914
Diagnosis 914
Differential Diagnosis 914
Treatment 914
Monitoring 915
Complications 915
Cutaneous Vasculitis Associated with Systemic Vasculitis 915
References 916
Diseases of the Hair 916
Epidemiology 916
Risk Factors 916
Pathophysiology 916
Prevention 916
Clinical Manifestations 916
Diagnosis 916
Alopecia 916
Hirsutism 917
Differential Diagnosis 917
Treatment 918
Alopecia 918
Hirsutism 919
Monitoring 919
Complications 919
References 919
Diseases of the Mouth 919
Odontogenic Infection 920
Suspicion of Oral Cancer 920
Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis 921
Oral Candidiasis 921
Xerostomia 921
Aphthous Stomatitis 922
Orofacial Herpes Simplex Infection 922
Erythema Multiforme 923
Erosive Lichen Planus and Similar Autoimmune Ulcerative Conditions of the Oral Mucosa 923
Corticosteroid Treatment of Immune-Mediated Oral Ulcers 924
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw 924
References 924
Diseases of the Nails 924
Anatomy 924
Physiology 925
Function 925
Diseases 925
Onychomycosis 925
Clinical Features and Diagnosis 925
Section 15: The Urogenital Tract 991
Acute Renal Failure 991
Epidemiology and Definitions 991
Classification 991
Prerenal Azotemia 992
Glomerular Disease 993
Acute Tubular Necrosis 993
Interstitial Disease 994
Obstructive Disease 994
Treatment 994
Emerging Issues 994
References 995
Chronic kidney disease 995
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease 996
Approach to the Diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease 996
Clinical and Laboratory Abnormalities in Chronic Kidney Disease 997
Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia 997
Hyperkalemia 997
Metabolic Acidosis 997
Abnormal Divalent in Metabolism 997
Anemia 997
Hypertension 997
Volume Overload 998
Signs and Symptoms of Renal Failure 998
Management of Chronic Kidney Disease 998
Staging 998
Stage 0 (GFR >90mL/min/1.73m2 with Risk Factors for Renal Disease) 998
Stage 1 (GFR >90mL/min/1.73m2) 998
Stage 2: Mild CKD (GFR 60 to 90mL/min/1.73m2) 998
Stage 3: Moderate CKD (GFR 30 to 59mL/min/1.73m2) 998
Stage 4: Moderate to Severe CKD (GFR 15 to 29mL/min/1.73m2) 998
Stage 5: Severe CKD (GFR <15mL/min/1.73m2) 998
General Approach to Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease 998
Factors Causing Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease 998
Intraglomerular Hypertension and Glomerular Hypertrophy 999
Proteinuria 999
Tubulointerstitial Disease 999
Hyperlipidemia 999
Calcium-Phosphate Deposition 999
Increased Glomerular Prostaglandin Production 999
Metabolic Acidosis 999
Specific Treatment Measures 999
Measures Designed to Reduce the Rate of Progression of Renal Failure 999
Control of Systemic and Intraglomerular Hypertension 999
Protein Restriction 999
Control of Lipids 999
Measures Designed to Treat Significant Laboratory Abnormalities 999
Anemia 999
Metabolic Acidosis 1000
Divalent Ion Metabolism 1000
Hyperkalemia 1000
Elevated Blood Urea Nitrogen Concentration 1000
Volume Overload 1000
References 1000
Malignant Tumors of the Urogenital Tract 1000
Carcinoma of the Prostate 1003
Diagnosis 1003
Treatment 1004
Tumors of the Renal Parenchyma 1004
Renal Cell Carcinoma 1004
Diagnosis 1004
Treatment 1005
Benign Renal Tumors 1005
Metastatic Renal Lesions 1005
Tumors of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter 1005
Diagnosis 1005
Section 16: Men's Health 1029
Bacterial Infections of the Male Urinary Tract 1029
Distinguishing Complicated from Uncomplicated Infections 1029
Natural History 1029
Diagnosis and Localization 1030
Treatment 1030
Uncomplicated Infections 1030
Complicated Infections 1030
Prostatitis 1031
Long-Term Care Patients 1031
References 1031
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia 1029
Epidemiology 1032
Pathophysiology 1032
Symptoms 1032
Diagnosis 1032
Treatment 1033
Active Surveillance and Watchful Waiting 1033
Complementary and Alternative Medicine 1033
Medical Therapy 1034
α-Blocker Medications 1034
5α-Reductase Inhibitors 1034
Minimally Invasive Procedures 1034
Surgical Therapy 1034
References 1035
Epididymitis 1035
Epidemiology 1035
Risk Factors 1035
Pathophysiology 1035
Clinical Manifestations 1035
Diagnosis 1035
Differential Diagnosis 1036
Therapy/Treatment 1036
Complications 1036
References 1036
Erectile Dysfunction 1036
Epidemiology 1036
Risk Factors 1036
Pathophysiology 1036
Prevention 1037
Clinical Manifestation 1037
Diagnosis 1037
Differential Diagnosis 1037
Therapy 1037
Monitoring 1037
Complications 1038
References 1038
Prostatitis 1038
Epidemiology 1039
Risk Factors 1039
Pathophysiology 1039
Prevention 1039
Clinical Manifestations 1039
Diagnosis 1039
Differential Diagnosis 1039
Therapy (or Treatment) 1039
Monitoring 1039
Complications 1040
References 1040
Section 17: Women's Health 1041
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 1041
Epidemiology 1041
Pathophysiology 1041
Diagnosis 1041
Treatment 1041
References 1042
Amenorrhea 1043
Definition 1043
Menstrual Cycle 1043
Etiology 1043
Hypothalamic Compartment 1043
Constitutional Delay 1044
Congenital Causes 1044
Acquired Causes 1044
Pituitary Compartment 1044
Ovarian Compartment 1044
Outflow Tract Compartment 1044
Other Causes 1044
Diagnosis 1044
History 1044
Physical Examination 1045
Investigations 1045
Initial Investigations 1045
Follow-up Investigations 1045
References 1045
Bacterial Infections of the Urinary Tract in Women 1045
Acute Cystitis (Urinary Tract Infection) 1046
Acute Pyelonephritis 1047
Urethritis 1047
Asymptomatic Bacteruria 1047
Recurrent Cystitis 1047
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection 1047
References 1047
Breast Disease 1047
Nonproliferative Lesions 1048
Breast Cysts and Fibrocystic Breast Disease 1048
Mastitis and Duct Ectasia 1048
Proliferative Benign Breast Diseases 1049
Proliferative Lesions with No Increased Risk for Subsequent Cancer: Fibroadenoma 1049
Proliferative Lesions with Minimal Increased Risk for Subsequent Breast Cancer 1049
Multiple Peripheral Papillomas 1049
Sclerosing and Microglandular Adenosis 1049
Proliferative Lesions with a Fourfold to Fivefold Risk for Subsequent Breast Cancer: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia and Atypic... 1049
Other Benign Breast Lesions: Fat Necrosis, Hamartoma, Mondor's Disease, Radial Scars, and Pseudoangiomatous Stromal Hyperplasia 1049
Risk Factors for Breast Cancer 1050
BRCA Gene Mutations 1050
Screening Techniques 1050
Workup of a Breast Mass 1050
Dominant Palpable Mass 1050
Masses Revealed on Screening Mammograms 1050
In Situ Diseases 1051
Lobular Carcinoma In Situ 1051
Section 18: Pregnancy and Antepartum Care 1097
Section 19: Children's Health 1115
Acute Leukemia in Children 1115
Classification 1115
Epidemiology 1115
Prognosis 1115
Etiology 1115
Predispositions 1115
Cellular Pathogenesis 1116
Molecular Pathogenesis 1116
Clinical Presentation 1117
Medical Emergencies in Childhood Leukemia 1117
Differential Diagnosis 1118
Risk Stratification 1119
Treatment 1119
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 1120
Acute Myeloid Leukemia 1120
Relapse 1120
Late Effects 1121
References 1121
Adolescent Health 1121
Setting the Stage for the Adolescent Visit 1121
Consent and Confidentiality Laws-Consent does not Equal Confidential 1122
The HEADS Interview 1122
Home/Education/Employment/Activities/Accident Prevention 1123
Diet/Disordered Eating 1123
Drugs (Substance Use) 1123
Depression/Suicide/Self-Harm 1123
Sex 1123
Sleep/Social Media 1124
Summary 1124
References 1124
Asthma in Children 1124
Epidemiology 1125
Risk Factors 1125
Pathophysiology 1125
Prevention 1125
Clinical Manifestations 1125
Diagnosis 1125
Differential Diagnosis 1126
Treatment 1126
Medications 1128
Rescue Medications 1128
Controller Medications 1128
Acute Asthma Exacerbations 1130
Monitoring 1131
Complications 1131
References 1131
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 1132
Diagnosis 1132
Treatment 1132
Stimulants 1132
Nonstimulants 1134
Psychosocial Treatments 1135
References 1135
Bronchiolitis 1135
Epidemiology and Virology 1135
Risk Factors 1135
Pathophysiology 1136
Clinical Manifestations 1136
Diagnosis 1136
Differential Diagnosis 1136
Treatment 1136
Outpatient Management 1136
Inpatient Management 1136
Prevention 1136
Immunoprophylaxis 1136
Breastfeeding 1137
Complications 1137
References 1137
Care of the High-Risk Neonate 1137
Prematurity 1138
Epidemiology 1138
Clinical Manifestations and Treatment 1138
Complications 1139
Abnormal Transition 1139
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn 1139
Section 20: Physical and Chemical Injuries 1195
Burns 1195
Epidemiology 1195
Risk Factors 1195
Pathophysiology 1195
Burning Tissue 1195
Prevention 1195
Clinical Manifestations 1196
Special Situations 1197
Ocular Injuries 1197
Nonaccidental Trauma 1197
Chemical Burns 1197
Electrical Injuries 1197
Therapy (or Treatment) 1198
First Aid and Office Management 1198
Hospital Management 1198
Burn Management 1199
Burn Center Referral Criteria 1200
Monitoring 1200
Transfer 1200
Complications 1200
References 1201
Disturbances Due to Cold 1201
Accidental Hypothermia 1202
Epidemiology 1202
Pathophysiology 1202
Skin 1202
Cardiovascular System 1203
Renal System 1204
Respiratory System 1204
Central Nervous System 1204
Coagulation 1204
Clinical Presentation 1204
Emergency Department Evaluation 1204
Rewarming Strategies 1204
Passive External Warming 1204
Active External Rewarming 1204
Active Core Rewarming 1205
Peripheral Cold Injuries 1205
Pathophysiology 1205
Clinical Presentation of Local Extremity Issues 1205
Frostnip and Frostbite 1205
Chilblain 1206
Trench Foot and Immersion Foot 1206
Treatment 1206
Sequelae 1206
Therapeutic Hypothermia Considerations 1206
References 1208
Heat-Related Illness 1209
Heat Stroke 1210
Heat Exhaustion 1211
Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps 1211
References 1211
High-Altitude Sickness 1211
Epidemiology and Risk Factors 1212
Physiologic Adaptation and Pathophysiology 1212
Prevention 1212
Symptomatic Acclimatization and Disrupted Sleep 1213
High-Altitude Headache 1213
High-Altitude Syndromes 1213
Acute Mountain Sickness 1213
High-Altitude Cerebral Edema 1213
High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema 1213
Special Populations 1214
Children and Pregnant Women 1214
Patients with Cardiopulmonary Disease 1214
References 1214
Marine Poisonings, Envenomations, and Trauma 1214
Ingestions 1215
Ciguatera 1215
Epidemiology 1215
Clinical Features 1215
Diagnosis 1215
Treatment 1215
Prevention 1215
Scombroid 1216
Epidemiology 1216
Clinical Features 1216
Diagnosis 1216
Treatment 1216
Other Ingested Toxins 1216
Envenomations 1217
Jellyfish 1217
Section 21: Preventive Health 1279
Immunization Practices 1279
Definitions and Background 1279
Physiology of Vaccines 1279
Immunization Recommendations 1279
Disease Prevention 1279
Immunization Responsibility 1279
General Principles for Vaccine Scheduling 1279
Route of Administration 1289
Storage 1289
Vaccine Safety 1289
Contraindications and Adverse Events 1289
Barriers 1289
Recording Vaccinations 1289
Special Populations 1290
Children 1290
Breast-feeding 1290
Pregnancy 1290
Altered Immunocompetence 1290
Health Care Personnel 1290
Travel Medicine 1290
General Medical Advice 1291
Routine Immunizations 1292
Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine (MMR) 1292
Poliovirus Vaccine 1292
Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis Vaccine 1292
Varicella Vaccine 1292
Influenza Vaccine 1292
Pneumococcal Vaccine 1292
Routine Travel Vaccines 1292
Hepatitis A Vaccine 1292
Typhoid Vaccine 1292
Geographically Required Vaccines 1292
Yellow Fever Vaccine (YF-VAX) 1292
Cholera Vaccine 1292
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine 1292
Meningococcal Vaccine 1293
Special Circumstances Vaccines 1293
Hepatitis B Vaccine 1293
Rabies Vaccine 1293
Other Vaccines 1293
Malaria Prophylaxis 1293
Personal Protection 1293
Traveler's Diarrhea 1293
Prevention 1293
Treatment 1294
Sexually Transmitted Diseases 1294
Other Travel Medicine Issues 1295
Altitude Sickness 1295
Motion Sickness 1295
Air Travel 1295
Motor Vehicle Safety 1295
Sun, Heat, Water 1295
Conclusion 1295
References 1296
Section 22: Appendices 1297
Biologic Agents Reference Chart 1297
Popular Herbs and Nutritional Supplements 1303
References 1311
Reference Intervals for the Interpretation of Laboratory Tests 1312
Defining Normal Values 1312
International System of Units 1312
Tables of Reference Intervals 1313
References 1321
Toxic Chemical Agents Reference Chart: Symptoms and Treatment 1322
Index 1327
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