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Rabbit fever

Tularemia
Types of Tularemia*Tables

Rabeprazole

Some Oral Drugs for DyspepsiaTables
Drug Treatment of Gastric Acidity: Proton pump inhibitors
Proton Pump InhibitorsTables

Rabies

Selected Viruses That Infect Humans* Tables
Rabies
Rabies Postexposure ProphylaxisTables

  • immunization for

  • Vaccines for International Travel* Tables

  • vaccine against

  • Vaccines Available in the USTables
    Rabies Postexposure ProphylaxisTables
    Rabies: Prevention

    Rabies immune globulin

    Immune Globulins and Antitoxins* Available in the USTables
    Rabies: Prevention

    Raccoon eyes

    Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Symptoms and Signs

    Radial brachialis reflex

    Approach to the Neurologic Patient: Reflexes

    Radial head

  • fracture of

  • Fractures: Radial head fractures

  • subluxation of

  • Dislocations: Radial head subluxations (nursemaid's elbow)

    Radial keratotomy

    Refractive Surgery: Radial and Astigmatic Keratotomy

    Radial nerve compression

    Peripheral Neuropathy: Symptoms and Signs

    Radiation

    see also Radiation therapy
    Radiation Exposure and Contamination
    Effects of Whole-Body Irradiation From External Radiation or Internal AbsorptionTables

  • burns from

  • Burns: Etiology

  • cancer and

  • Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cancer: Radiation
    Principles of Radiologic Imaging: Risks of Ionizing Radiation

  • in cancer development

  • Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cancer: Radiation

  • contamination with

  • Radiation Exposure and Contamination: Contamination

  • doses of

  • Typical Radiation DosesTables

  • from computed tomography

  • Computed Tomography: Disadvantages

  • injury from

  • Radiation Exposure and Contamination: Pathophysiology
    Effects of Whole-Body Irradiation From External Radiation or Internal AbsorptionTables
    Focal Radiation Injury*Tables
    Relationship Between Absolute Lymphocyte Count in the Adult at 48 h, Radiation Dose,* and PrognosisTables
    Principles of Radiologic Imaging: Risks of Ionizing Radiation

  • ionizing

  • Principles of Radiologic Imaging: Risks of Ionizing Radiation

  • LD50 of

  • Radiation Exposure and Contamination: Prognosis

  • measurement of

  • Radiation Exposure and Contamination: Measurement of radiation
    Principles of Radiologic Imaging: Risks of Ionizing Radiation

  • in pregnancy

  • Principles of Radiologic Imaging: Risks of Ionizing Radiation

  • protection from

  • Radiation Exposure and Contamination: Prevention

  • sources of

  • Radiation Exposure and Contamination: Sources of exposure
    Average Annual Radiation Exposure in the USTables

    Radiation therapy

    5-Yr Disease-Free Survival Rates by Cancer TherapyTables
    Modalities of Cancer Therapy: Radiation Therapy

  • complications of

  • Modalities of Cancer Therapy: Adverse effects

  • diarrhea with

  • Management of Adverse Effects: Gastrointestinal Effects

  • dry mouth and

  • Xerostomia : Radiation

  • gastritis and

  • Gastritis: Gastritis caused by physical agents

  • growth and

  • Hypopituitarism in Children Resulting in Short Stature

  • hypothyroidism after

  • Hyperthyroidism: Etiology

  • hypothyroidism and

  • Hypothyroidism: Primary hypothyroidism

  • mucositis with

  • Management of Adverse Effects: Gastrointestinal Effects

  • neoadjuvant

  • Modalities of Cancer Therapy: Neoadjuvant therapy

  • neurotoxicity of

  • Intracranial and Spinal Tumors: Radiation Therapy and Neurotoxicity

  • pneumonitis after

  • Lung Carcinoma: Treatment

  • proctitis and

  • Proctitis: Treatment

  • stereotactic

  • Modalities of Cancer Therapy: Types of radiation therapy

  • thyroid carcinoma after

  • Thyroid Cancers: Radiation-Induced Thyroid Cancer

  • in transplantation

  • Transplantation: Irradiation

  • types of

  • Modalities of Cancer Therapy: Types of radiation therapy

  • xerostomia and

  • Xerostomia : Radiation

    Radiculopathy

    Causes of Peripheral Nervous System DisordersTables
    Clinical Clues to Causes of Peripheral Nervous System* DisordersTables
    Nerve Root Disorders
    Symptoms of Common Radiculopathies by Cord LevelTables

  • cervical

  • Cervical Spondylosis and Spondylotic Cervical Myelopathy

  • diabetic

  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM): Diabetic neuropathy

    Radioallergosorbent testing

    Asthma: Other tests
    Atopic and Allergic Disorders: Specific tests
    Atopic and Allergic Disorders: Diagnosis

    Radiofrequency ablation

    Arrhythmias and Conduction Disorders: Radiofrequency (RF) ablation

  • in atrial fibrillation

  • Atrial Fibrillation (AF): Ablation procedures

  • in ventricular tachycardia

  • Ventricular Tachycardia (VT): Long-term

    Radiography

    Radiography

  • chest

  • Chest imaging: Chest x-ray
    Cardiac Imaging Tests: Chest x-rays

  • dental

  • Approach to Dental and Oral Symptoms: Testing

  • during pregnancy

  • Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care: Other imaging

  • of gastrointestinal tract

  • X-ray and Other Imaging Contrast Studies

  • in genitourinary tract disorders

  • Imaging Tests: Plain X-rays Without Contrast
    Imaging Tests: X-rays With Use of Contrast

  • in joint evaluation

  • Approach to the Patient With Joint Disease: Imaging studies

    Radioiodine

  • environmental exposure to

  • Radiation Exposure and Contamination: Prevention

  • in hyperthyroidism

  • Hyperthyroidism: Radioactive sodium iodine (131I, radioiodine)

  • thyroid uptake of

  • Results of Thyroid Function Tests in Various Clinical SituationsTables
    Thyroid Disorders: Laboratory Testing of Thyroid Function
    Hyperthyroidism: Diagnosis

    Radioisotopes

  • cancer therapy with

  • Modalities of Cancer Therapy: Types of radiation therapy

    Radionuclide imaging

    Radionuclide Scanning

  • in cardiovascular disorders

  • Radionuclide Imaging
    Technetium-99m Myocardial Perfusion MarkersTables

  • of gastrointestinal tract

  • Nuclear Scans

  • of genitourinary tract

  • Imaging Tests: Radionuclide Scanning

  • of kidney

  • Imaging Tests: Radionuclide Scanning

  • of liver

  • Imaging Tests: Radionuclide liver scanning

  • in pulmonary disorders

  • Chest imaging: Nuclear Scanning

  • stress testing with

  • Stress Testing: Diagnostic Methodology

  • of thyroid gland

  • Results of Thyroid Function Tests in Various Clinical SituationsTables
    Thyroid Disorders: Laboratory Testing of Thyroid Function
    Hyperthyroidism: Diagnosis

    Radius

  • fracture of

  • Fractures: Distal radial fractures

    Radon

    Lung Carcinoma: Prevention
    Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cancer: Radiation

    Rales

    Approach to the Patient With Pulmonary Symptoms: Auscultation

    Raloxifene

    Osteoporosis: Preserving bone mass

  • in breast cancer prevention

  • Breast Cancer: Prevention

    Raltegravir

    Antiretroviral Drugs Tables

    Ramelteon

    Oral Hypnotics in Common UseTables

    Ramipril

    ACE Inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers for HypertensionTables

    Ramsay Hunt syndrome

    Some Causes of Dizziness and VertigoTables
    Herpes Zoster Oticus
    Herpes Zoster: Symptoms and Signs

    Range of motion

    Approach to the Patient With Joint Disease: Physical Examination
    Physical Therapy (PT): Range of motion
    Normal Values for Range of Motion of Joints*Tables

    Ranibizumab

    Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD or ARMD): Wet AMD
    Some Immunotherapeutic Agents in Clinical Use* Tables

    Ranitidine

    Some Oral Drugs for DyspepsiaTables
    Drug Treatment of Gastric Acidity: H2 blockers

  • in elderly

  • Effect of Aging on Drug Metabolism* and EliminationTables

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Ranson's prognostic signs

    Acute Pancreatitis: Prognosis

    Ranula

    Some Disorders of the Oral Region by Predominant Site of InvolvementTables

    Rapamycins

    Transplantation: Rapamycins

    Rape

    Medical Examination of the Rape Victim
    Typical Examination for Alleged RapeTables

    Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis

    Nephritic Syndrome: Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
    Serologic Classification of Rapidly Progressive GlomerulonephritisTables

    Rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test

    Syphilis: Diagnosis
    Congenital Syphilis: Early congenital syphilis
    Congenital Syphilis: Follow up

    Rapid shallow breathing (RSB) index

    Liberation from Mechanical Ventilation

    Rapid urease test

    Helicobacter pylori Infection: Invasive tests

    Rasagiline

    Parkinson's Disease: Selective monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B) inhibitors
    Some Commonly Used Oral Antiparkinsonian DrugsTables

    Rasburicase

    Tubulointerstitial Nephritis: Acute urate nephropathy

  • in tumor lysis syndrome

  • Management of Adverse Effects: Tumor Lysis Syndrome

    ras gene

    Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cancer: Oncogenes

    Rash

    see also Skin
    Description of Skin Lesions

  • anticonvulsant-related

  • Seizure Disorders: Adverse drug effects

  • butterfly

  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Skin and mucous membrane manifestations

  • in chickenpox

  • Chickenpox: Symptoms, Signs, and Diagnosis

  • in congenital syphilis

  • Congenital Syphilis: Symptoms and Signs

  • in enterovirus infection

  • Enteroviruses
    Syndromes Caused by EnterovirusesTables

  • in erysipelothricosis

  • Erysipelothricosis: Symptoms, Signs, and Diagnosis

  • in erythema infectiosum

  • Erythema Infectiosum: Symptoms and Signs

  • gemifloxacin-induced

  • Fluoroquinolones: Adverse Effects

  • heliotropic

  • Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis: Symptoms and Signs
    Description of Skin Lesions: Color

  • in herpes gestationis

  • Herpes Gestationis: Symptoms, Signs, and Diagnosis

  • in Kawasaki disease

  • Kawasaki Disease: Symptoms and Signs

  • in Lyme disease

  • Lyme Disease: Early localized

  • in measles

  • Measles: Symptoms and Signs

  • in neonate

  • Evaluation and Care of the Normal Neonate: Physical examination

  • penicillin-induced

  • β-Lactams: Rashes

  • in rickettsialpox

  • Rickettsiae and Related Organisms: Differentiating among rickettsial diseases

  • in Rocky Mountain spotted fever

  • Rickettsiae and Related Organisms: Differentiating among rickettsial diseases
    Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF): Symptoms and Signs

  • in roseola infantum

  • Measles: Diagnosis

  • in rubella

  • Rubella: Symptoms and Signs

  • in scarlet fever

  • Streptococcal and Enterococcal Infections: Streptococcal Diseases

  • seabather's

  • Marine Bites and Stings: Seabather's eruption

  • in smallpox

  • Smallpox: Symptoms and Signs

  • in toxic shock syndrome

  • Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS): Symptoms and Signs

  • in typhus

  • Diseases Caused by Rickettsia, Ehrlichia, and Coxiella Sp Tables
    Rickettsiae and Related Organisms: Differentiating among rickettsial diseases

  • varicella vaccination and

  • Routine Vaccinations: Adverse effects

    Rashkind's procedure

    Transposition of the Great Arteries: Treatment
    Tricuspid Atresia: Treatment

    Rasmussen's encephalitis

    Examples of Disorders Associated With Defects in Neurotransmission Tables

    Rat-bite fever

    Rat-Bite Fever

    Rat-flea typhus

    Diseases Caused by Rickettsia, Ehrlichia, and Coxiella Sp Tables
    Murine (Endemic) Typhus

    Rat poison

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Rattlesnake bite

    Snakebites: Pit vipers
    Severity of Pit Viper EnvenomationTables

    Rauwolfia alkaloids

    Adrenergic Modifiers for HypertensionTables

    Raynauds disease

    Foot Manifestations of Systemic DisordersTables
    Raynaud's Syndrome
    Causes of Secondary Raynaud's SyndromeTables

    Raynauds phenomenon

    Foot Manifestations of Systemic DisordersTables
    Raynaud's Syndrome
    Causes of Secondary Raynaud's SyndromeTables

    Raynaud's syndrome

    Causes of Secondary Raynaud's SyndromeTables

  • pernio and

  • Nonfreezing Tissue Injuries: Chilblains (pernio)

  • in systemic sclerosis

  • Systemic Sclerosis: Symptoms and Signs

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