Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Chapter 195 Guillain-Barré Syndrome Seth Kolkin Definition and Epidemiology Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a group of acute monophasic immune-mediated peripheral neuropathies. Initially GBS referred only to a demyelinating neuropathy, but…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 106 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Maureen Bell Boardman Definition and Epidemiology Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease characterized by airflow limitation; it is usually…
Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis
Chapter 101 Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis Erin A. Lyden Immediate emergency department referral or physician consultation is indicated for pharyngeal abscess. Definition and Epidemiology Pharyngitis is a condition that encompasses inflammation…
Infectious Diarrhea
Chapter 232 Infectious Diarrhea Thomas H. Taylor Definition Diarrhea is an alteration of normal bowel movement characterized by an increase in volume or frequency of stools. If the predominant symptoms…
Sleep Disorders
Chapter 227 Sleep Disorders Glen P. Greenough, Brooke G. Judd Sleep disorders are associated with major functional impairments, including loss of productivity, work-related and vehicular accidents, social impairment, and cognitive…
Chest Pain (Noncardiac)
Chapter 104 Chest Pain (Noncardiac) David Patrick Murphy, William A. Boller Definition and Epidemiology Noncardiac chest pain is a recurrent substernal chest pressure or other chest discomfort believed to be…
Immunodeficiency
Chapter 225 Immunodeficiency Nancy B. Kuemmerle Definition and Epidemiology Our immune system is the result of millions of years of evolution all leading to one overarching goal: to protect us…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Chapter 138 Inflammatory Bowel Disease Wendy L. Biddle Definition and Epidemiology Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn disease (CD) are chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) that are on the rise. Both…
