Prostate Cancer
Chapter 146 Prostate Cancer Kenneth Peterson Definition and Epidemiology Other than skin cancer, cancer of the prostate is the most common malignant neoplasm in men in the United States and…
Incontinence
Chapter 145 Incontinence Joanne Sandberg-Cook Definition and Epidemiology Urinary incontinence is the involuntary transient or persistent loss of urine (Box 145-1). It is experienced by 30% to 50% of women…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Chapter 139 Irritable Bowel Syndrome Deborah Allen Definition and Epidemiology Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common gastrointestinal (GI) complaint seen in primary care offices and is the most…
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Chapter 136 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Michael Huang, David H. Kerman Definition and Epidemiology Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a common finding in the ambulatory care setting. Patients may report the symptoms as…
Diverticular Disease
Chapter 133 Diverticular Disease Mellisa A. Hall Diverticular disease is a common disorder of the colon occurring more often as life expectancy increases and as dietary practices include more refined…
Conjunctivitis
Chapter 73 Conjunctivitis Sarah P. Read, James T. Banta Definition Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the bulbar or palpebral conjunctiva, the transparent mucosal tissue that lines the eye and inner surface…
Eczematous Dermatitis (Atopic Dermatitis)
Chapter 53 Eczematous Dermatitis (Atopic Dermatitis) Cené L. Gibson Definition and Epidemiology Eczematous dermatitis, or atopic dermatitis (AD), is a pruritic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by exacerbations and remissions of…
Impaired Hearing
Chapter 83 Impaired Hearing Michael L. Norris Definition and Epidemiology Impaired hearing is a defect in the detection and/or processing of sound waves. Impaired hearing affects both communication ability and…
Auricular Disorders
Chapter 80 Auricular Disorders Terry Mahan Buttaro Definition and Epidemiology Auricular disorders are conditions that affect the external ear. The incidence and prevalence of the individual conditions vary. The auricular…
Carotid Artery Disease
Chapter 119 Carotid Artery Disease Virginia Curtin Capasso, Alicia Wierenga Stroke is now the fourth leading cause of death, behind heart disease, cancer, and chronic lower respiratory disease (CLRD), when…
