Povidone-iodine 1.25% ophthalmic solution may be as effective as topical antibiotics, especially in resource-limited settings There is no data supporting the cost-effectiveness of antibiotics for mild ...

The following organizations have released guidelines for the management of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES). Key diagnostic and treatment recommendations have been reviewed and integrated ...

In 2023, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) published updated guidelines on management of anal fissure, which included the following: Nonoperative treatment of acute anal ...

linical Procedures articles covering indications, positioning, technique, and anesthesia. Peer reviewed and up-to-date recommendations written by leading experts.

The position a patient assumes during respiration may also lend clues to a diagnosis. A patient with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation may be seen sitting and leaning ...

Triple therapy Triple therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection consists of the following: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) (omeprazole 20 mg BID, lansoprazole 30 mg BID, esomeprazole 40 mg QD, ...

Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery articles covering symptoms, diagnosis, staging, treatment, prognosis, and follow-up. Peer reviewed and up-to-date recommendations written by leading experts.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation articles covering symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prognosis, and follow-up. Peer-reviewed and up-to-date recommendations written by leading ...

Infectious Diseases articles covering symptoms, diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment, prognosis, and follow-up. Peer reviewed and up-to-date recommendations written by leading experts.

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Evidence-based information on benzodiazepine equivalency is limited, and different sources may disagree; hence the use of dose ranges in this table. Even so, the data listed in this table are ...

Triglycerides: Males: 40-160 mg/dL or 0.45-1.81 mmol/L; females: 35-135 mg/dL or 0.40-1.52 mmol/L Total cholesterol: < 200 mg/dL or < 5.2 mmol/L High-density lipoprotein: Females: > 55 mg/dL or > 0.91 ...