HealthCentralcm.own.healthcentralgeneralhealth77nonenone2001Healthcentral.com is one of the most trusted sources of medical information and up to date news and contains a doctor-approved health encyclopedia of diseases and conditions, the ability to find symptoms and treatments. Also drug information with side effects and interactions./home/sites/healthcentralwww.healthcentral.com/HealthCentral : HepatitisHepatitis - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationHepatitis - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationhepatitiscHealthCentralDiseasesHepatitishttp://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/12127.htmlhttp://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/12127_pf.htmlChannel Page179624Hepatitis12127.htmlHepatitisADAM Encyclopedia (more_index_1_8_7)NICU consultants and support staff2006-11-04 00:54:35.0ADAM2010-05-10 10:44:37.0NICU consultants and support staffNICU consultants and support staffAudiologyElectrocardiogramEchocardiogramCardiac catheterizationBiopsyIntravenousHepatitisCholestasisUltrasoundCancerCBCMeningitisCerebral spinal fluid (CSF) collectionDiabetesSeizuresEEGCT scanMRISkull fractureBroken boneNecrotizing enterocolitisBarium enemaUnilateral hydronephrosisHypospadiasX-rayDevelopmental milestonesPremature infantHydrocephalusRetinopathy of prematurityNeonatal respiratory distress syndromeBronchopulmonary dysplasiaHepatitis A - vaccineHepatitis A - vaccine2006-11-04 00:52:44.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:18:20.0Hepatitis A - vaccineHepatitis A - vaccineImmunizations - general overviewHepatitis AAntibodyFeverAging changes in immunityAging changes in immunity2006-11-04 00:52:34.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:27:33.0Aging changes in immunityAging changes in immunityImmune system structures8673 48673 5The immune system protects the body from potentially harmful substances. The inflammatory response (inflammation) is part of innate immunity. It occurs when tissues are injured by bacteria, trauma, toxins, heat, or any other cause.The fluCancerWalking abnormalitiesArthritisTetanusPneumoniaInfluenza vaccineHepatitisBalanced dietAlcohol useSafetyAging changes in hormone productionAging changes in organs - tissue - cellsLiver biopsyLiver biopsy2006-11-04 00:50:59.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:39:33.0Liver biopsyLiver biopsyLiver biopsyLiver biopsyLiver biopsy1102 41102 5A liver biopsy is not a routine procedure, but is performed when it is necessary to determine the presence of liver disease and to look for malignancy, cysts, parasites, or other pathology. The actual procedure is only slightly uncomfortable. Most of the discomfort arises from being required to lie still for several hours afterwards to prevent bleeding from the biopsy site.BiopsyUltrasoundBlood clotsInfant test/procedure preparationToddler test or procedure preparationPreschooler test or procedure preparationSchool age test or procedure preparationAdolescent test or procedure preparationLiver diseaseLeucine aminopeptidase - bloodLeucine aminopeptidase - serum2006-11-04 00:42:33.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:24:58.0Leucine aminopeptidase - bloodLeucine aminopeptidase - bloodLeucine aminopeptidase - bloodLeucine aminopeptidase - bloodBlood test10026 410026 5Blood is drawn from a vein (venipuncture), usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. A needle is inserted into the vein, and the blood is collected in an air-tight vial or a syringe. Preparation may vary depending on the specific test.EnzymeLeucine aminopeptidase - urineALTASTALPLactate dehydrogenase testGamma-glutamyl transpeptidaseHepatitis virus panelHepatitis virus test or panel2006-11-04 00:42:31.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:26:07.0Hepatitis virus panelHepatitis virus panelHepatitis virus panelHepatitis virus panelBlood test10026 410026 5Blood is drawn from a vein (venipuncture), usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. A needle is inserted into the vein, and the blood is collected in an air-tight vial or a syringe. Preparation may vary depending on the specific test.Hepatitis B virus1031 41031 5Hepatitis B is also known as serum hepatitis and is spread through blood and sexual contact. It is seen with increased frequency among intravenous drug users who share needles and among the homosexual population. This photograph is an electronmicroscopic image of hepatitis B virus particles. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)Erythema multiforme, circular lesions - hands1837 41837 5Erythema multiforme lesions are circular and may appear in concentric rings (often called target lesions). Target lesions may also be associated with other medical conditions such as herpes infection, streptococcal infection, tuberculosis (TB), or as a reaction to chemicals or medications.HepatitisDialysisHepatitis AHepatitis BHepatitis CAntibody titerAntigenSerologyDelta agent (Hepatitis D)Nephrotic syndromeAnti-smooth muscle antibodyAnti-smooth muscle antibody2006-11-04 00:41:43.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:35:18.0Anti-smooth muscle antibodyAnti-smooth muscle antibodyAnti-smooth muscle antibodyAnti-smooth muscle antibodyBlood test10026 410026 5Blood is drawn from a vein (venipuncture), usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. A needle is inserted into the vein, and the blood is collected in an air-tight vial or a syringe. Preparation may vary depending on the specific test.Types of muscle tissue19917 419917 5The 3 types of muscle tissue are cardiac, smooth, and skeletal. Cardiac muscle cells are located in the walls of the heart, appear spindle-shaped, and are under involuntary control. Smooth muscle fibers are located in walls of hollow visceral organs, except the heart, appear striated, and are also under involuntary control. Skeletal muscle fibers occur in muscles which are attached to the skeleton. They appear striated in appearance and are under voluntary control.Infant test/procedure preparationToddler test or procedure preparationPreschooler test or procedure preparationSchool age test or procedure preparationAdolescent test or procedure preparationAntibodyHepatitisCirrhosisAntimitochondrial antibodyAntimitochondrial antibody2006-11-04 00:41:40.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:59:40.0Antimitochondrial antibodyAntimitochondrial antibodyAntimitochondrial antibodyAntimitochondrial antibodyBlood test10026 410026 5Blood is drawn from a vein (venipuncture), usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. A needle is inserted into the vein, and the blood is collected in an air-tight vial or a syringe. Preparation may vary depending on the specific test.Infant test/procedure preparationToddler test or procedure preparationPreschooler test or procedure preparationSchool age test or procedure preparationAdolescent test or procedure preparationCirrhosisChronicHepaticAntibodyBileHepatitisHepatomegalyHepatomegaly2006-11-04 00:36:12.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:58:24.0HepatomegalyHepatomegalyHepatomegalyHepatomegaly9396 49396 5Hepatomegaly is enlargement of the liver beyond its normal size. Certain conditions such as infection, parasites, tumors, anemias, toxic states, storage diseases, heart failure, congenital heart disease, and metabolic disturbances may all cause an enlarged liver.Liver fattening, CT scan1178 41178 5A CT scan of the upper abdomen showing a fatty liver (steatosis of the liver). Note the liver enlargement and dark color compared with the spleen (gray body in lower right).Liver with disproportional fattening, CT scan1179 41179 5A CT scan of the upper abdomen showing disproportional steatosis (fattening) of the liver.AnemiaSplenomegalyHeart failureHepatitis AHepatitis BHepatocellular carcinomaNeuroblastomaPrimary biliary cirrhosisSarcoidosisSclerosing cholangitisLiver metastasesPoint tenderness - abdomenPoint tenderness2006-11-04 00:36:09.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:12:58.0Point tenderness - abdomenPoint tenderness - abdomenPoint tenderness - abdomenAnatomical landmarks, front view1070 41070 5There are three body views (front, back and side) that may be helpful if you are uncertain of a body area. Many areas are referred to by both descriptive and technical names. For example, the back of the knee is called the popliteal fossa. However, areas like the "flank" may not have both names, so the location may be unclear.Appendix1128 41128 5The appendix is near the junction of the small bowel and the colon. On occasion, it may become infected. Although most people are familiar with appendicitis, it is a relatively rare disease. It is treated by surgical removal of the appendix (appendectomy). Recovery time for uncomplicated appendicitis is usually just three days.AppendicitisPeritonitisPeritonitis - spontaneousHepatitisPelvic inflammatory disease (PID)Jaundice - yellow skinLearn all about jaundice - what it is that actually makes your skin yellow, and what can cause the condition.Jaundice - yellow skin2006-11-04 00:35:34.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:17:42.0Jaundice - yellow skinJaundice - yellow skinJaundice - yellow skinJaundice infant2913 42913 5Newborn jaundice (producing yellow skin) can have many causes, but the majority of these infants have a condition called physiological jaundice, a natural occurrence in the newborn due to the immature liver. This type of jaundice is short term, generally lasting only a few days. Jaundice should be evaluated by a physician until decreasing or normal levels of bilirubin are measured in the blood.Exchange transfusion - series17092 417092 5Using bili lights is a therapeutic procedure performed on newborn or premature infants to reduce elevated levels of bilirubin. If blood levels of bilirubin become too high, the bilirubin begins to dissolve in the body tissues, producing the characteristic yellow eyes and skin of jaundice. Bilirubin also has an affinity for brain tissue, where it can accumulate and cause permanent brain damage.Jaundice19512 419512 5Jaundice is a condition produced when excess amounts of bilirubin circulating in the blood stream dissolve in the subcutaneous fat (the layer of fat just beneath the skin), causing a yellowish appearance of the skin and the whites of the eyes. With the exception of normal newborn jaundice in the first week of life, all other jaundice indicates overload or damage to the liver, or inability to move bilirubin from the liver through the biliary tract to the gut.Hepatitis B virus1031 41031 5Hepatitis B is also known as serum hepatitis and is spread through blood and sexual contact. It is seen with increased frequency among intravenous drug users who share needles and among the homosexual population. This photograph is an electronmicroscopic image of hepatitis B virus particles. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)Biliary systemBiliary atresiaNewborn jaundiceAutoimmune hepatitisBiliary strictureGallstonesPancreatic carcinomaGilbert's diseaseDubin-Johnson syndromeDrug-induced cholestasisDrug-induced hepatitisHemolytic anemiaMalariaPrimary biliary cirrhosisHepatitis AHepatitis BHepatitis CDelta agent (Hepatitis D)ItchingItching2006-11-04 00:35:02.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:32:27.0ItchingItchingItchingSkin layers8912 48912 5The skin is the largest organ of the body.Allergic reactions19150 419150 5Allergic reaction can be provoked by skin contact with poison plants, chemicals and animal scratches, as well as by insect stings. Ingesting or inhaling substances like pollen, animal dander, molds and mildew, dust, nuts and shellfish, may also cause allergic reaction. Medications such as penicillin and other antibiotics are also to be taken with care, to assure an allergic reflex is not triggered.Head lice17207 417207 5Head lice infect the scalp and hair and can be seen at the nape of the neck and over the ears. Head lice spread easily and quickly but do not carry disease as other lice do.EczemaContact dermatitisDry skinHivesInsect bites and stingsPinwormsBody liceHead licePubic licePityriasis roseaPsoriasisRashesSeborrheic dermatitisSunburnFolliculitisImpetigoAllergic reactionsMeaslesHepatitisIron deficiency anemiaJaundice - yellow skinVitamin AUrine - abnormal colorUrine - abnormal color2006-11-04 00:33:38.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:36:36.0Urine - abnormal colorUrine - abnormal colorUrine - abnormal colorFemale urinary tract1122 41122 5The female and male urinary tracts are relatively the same except for the length of the urethra.Male urinary tract1123 41123 5The male and female urinary tracts are relatively the same except for the length of the urethra.PyelonephritisChronic glomerulonephritisUrine - bloodyUrinary tract infection - adultsHepatitis BCirrhosisBladder stonesWilms tumorHemolytic anemiaAcute tubular necrosisAcute unilateral obstructive uropathyAlport syndromeUrinary tract infection - childrenProstatitis - bacterial chronicCystitis - acuteAcute nephritic syndromeHepatitisKidney stonesProstate cancerRenal cell carcinomaRhabdomyolysisStools - pale or clay-coloredStools - pale or clay colored2006-11-04 00:33:29.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:20:23.0Stools - pale or clay-coloredStools - pale or clay-coloredStools - pale or clay-coloredLower digestive anatomy8735 48735 5Food passes from the stomach into the small intestine. In the small intestine all nutrient absorption occurs. Whatever has not been absorbed by the small intestine passes into the colon. In the colon most of the water is absorbed from the food residue. The residue is then eliminated from the body as feces.Sclerosing cholangitisBilePrimary biliary cirrhosisHepatitisMalaiseMalaise2006-11-04 00:32:47.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:06:18.0MalaiseMalaiseMalaiseEndocrine glandsAcute bronchitisFatiguePneumoniaMononucleosisThe fluLyme diseaseAIDSHepatitisPulmonary tuberculosisHeart failureChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseKidney diseaseLiver diseaseRheumatoid arthritisSarcoidosisSystemic lupus erythematosusAdrenal glandsDiabetesThyroid diseasesLeukemiaLymph systemColon cancerAnemiaMajor depressionDysthymiaLiver transplantLiver transplant2006-11-04 00:31:24.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:49:51.0Liver transplantLiver transplantLiver transplantLiver transplantDonor liver attachment8854 48854 5In liver tranplant surgery the diseased liver is removed through an incision made in the upper abdomen. The new liver is put in place and attached to the patient's blood vessels and bile ducts. The healthy liver is obtained from a donor who has recently died but has not suffered liver injury. Liver transplants can save the lives of people who might otherwise die.Liver transplant - series2007-03-27 13:08:51.0ADAM2010-02-05 11:32:26.0BileBiliary atresiaHepaticBlood clotsCirrhosisPrimary biliary cirrhosisHepatitisWilson's diseaseKidney diseaseType 1 diabetesTransplant rejectionDeep venous thrombosisHealthy livingHealthy living2006-11-04 00:23:11.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:28:47.0Healthy livingHealthy livingExercise - a powerful tool19480 419480 5Physical fitness is essential to good health and is one of the best things you can do for your body, mind, and spirit. Exercise improves the way your body works, and it can make you look better, feel better, and even live longer.Exercise with friends19479 4Stay motivated by exercising with a friend.19479 5Exercising with a friend or a group of people can help make it more fun, interesting, and keep you motivated to continue with a regular exercise routine.Exercise 30 minutes a day19475 4Find out how to get the most benefit from your exercise.19475 5You get the most benefit from exercise if you do it for at least 60 minutes a day for 5 - 6 days a week. But you do not have to do 60 minutes in a row. Studies suggest that you get the same benefits if you work out for 20 minutes 3 times a day as you do during a longer session.High blood pressureEmphysemaChronic bronchitisBlockage of leg arteriesHypertensionWeight managementDiabetesExercise stress testPhysical activityAnginaHeart attackLung cancer - small cellStrokeSmoking and smokeless tobaccoAlcoholismBleeding esophageal varicesCardiomyopathyCirrhosisHepatitisErection problemsMallory-Weiss tearMenstrual periods - heavy, prolonged, or irregularSleep disordersWernicke-Korsakoff syndromeAlcoholism - resourcesDrug abuseStress and anxietyVaricose veinsBreast cancerGallbladder diseaseOverweightFiberBalanced dietToxinsToxins2006-11-04 00:22:42.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:52:20.0ToxinsToxinsBacteria9095 49095 5Bacterial infections can lead to the formation of pus, or to the spread of the bacteria in the blood.Erythema multiformeDrug-induced hepatitisInjury - kidney and ureterToxic megacolonToxic nodular goiterToxic shock syndromeTiterTiter2006-11-04 00:22:40.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:18:32.0TiterTiterAntibodyImmune responseMeaslesSmallpoxHepatitisLiver disease - resourcesLiver disease - resources2006-11-04 00:21:17.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:37:00.0Liver disease - resourcesLiver disease - resourcesCirrhosis of the liver8849 48849 5A chronic liver disease which causes damage to liver tissue, scarring of the liver (fibrosis; nodular regeneration), progressive decrease in liver function, excessive fluid in the abdomen (ascites), bleeding disorders (coagulopathy), increased pressure in the blood vessels (portal hypertension), and brain function disorders (hepatic encephalopathy). Excessive alcohol use is the leading cause of cirrhosisLiver diseaseGeneticsGenetics2006-11-04 00:20:04.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:08:52.0GeneticsGeneticsGenetics9346 49346 5Genetics is the study of heredity and how traits are passed along from parents to offspring. Genes are contained within the chromosomes found in the egg and sperm. Each parent contributes one half of each pair or 23 chromosomes to their child, 22 autosomal and 1 sex chromosome.Genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosisEnzymeSerum phenylalanine screeningImmunodeficiency disordersHepatitisAIDSCholesterolLDL testPTHGenesColor blindnessChromosomeAutosomal dominantAutosomal recessiveSex-linked dominantSex-linked recessiveAlpha-1 antitrypsin deficiencyCystic fibrosisPhenylketonuriaSickle cell anemiaMuscular dystrophyHemophilia AFamilial hypercholesterolemiaHuntington's diseaseRicketsVitamin DDown syndromeKlinefelter syndromeTurner syndromeCancerHypertensionStrokeImmunizations - general overviewImmunizations - general overview2006-11-04 00:19:50.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:39:04.0Immunizations - general overviewImmunizations - general overviewImmunizations9447 49447 5Immunizations (vaccinations) are given to initiate or augment resistance to an infectious disease. Immunizations provide a specialized form of immunity that provides long-lasting protection against specific antigens, which cause disease.Hepatitis A immunization (vaccine)9394 49394 5Immunization is a process to initiate or augment resistance to an infectious disease. The goal of immunization is to prevent, and in some cases eradicate, potentially serious, life-threatening diseases.Diphtheria immunization (vaccine)Pertussis - vaccineTetanus - vaccineTdap vaccinePolio immunization (vaccine)Hepatitis B vaccineVaccine - Hepatitis B2006-11-04 00:19:49.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:47:36.0Hepatitis B vaccineHepatitis B vaccineHepatitis B virus1031 41031 5Hepatitis B is also known as serum hepatitis and is spread through blood and sexual contact. It is seen with increased frequency among intravenous drug users who share needles and among the homosexual population. This photograph is an electronmicroscopic image of hepatitis B virus particles. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)Hepatitis BAllergic reactionsAnaphylaxisDrug abuseDrug abuse2006-11-04 00:19:04.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:39:20.0Drug abuseDrug abuseMetaboliteDrug dependenceDrug abuse first aidCentral nervous systemAcuteParanoid personality disorderDeliriumPulseBlood pressurePharyngitisSinusitisBronchitisAsthmaAgitationStress and anxietySleeping difficultyChemotherapyGlaucomaPsychosisSchizophreniaAcute kidney failureArrhythmiasMuscle crampsPain medicationsStimulantsFatigueOverweightCaffeine in the dietSeizuresInjury - kidney and ureterPeripheral neuropathyStimulusHepatitisAIDSAlcoholism - resourcesChemical dependence - resourcesVacation health careVacation health care2006-11-04 00:18:57.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:09:14.0Vacation health careVacation health careImmunizations - general overviewFirst aid kitCholeraYellow feverDiarrheaTraveler's guide to avoiding infectious diseasesTraveling with childrenTraveler’s diarrhea dietWell-child visitsWell-child visits2006-11-04 00:18:52.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:59:59.0Well-child visitsWell-child visitsWell baby visits10046 410046 5The typical well-baby visit will provide information about normal development, diet, general care, immunizations, the latest infectious diseases that are "going around," and other important advice and information for parents. Special attention is paid to whether the infant has met the normal developmental milestones. The height, weight and head circumference is recorded on a graph, which the physician keeps with the infant's chart.Diphtheria immunization (vaccine)Pertussis - vaccineTetanus - vaccineCircumcisionAuscultationBreath soundsHeart murmurs and other soundsInfant reflexesNewborn jaundicePalpationPercussionStandard ophthalmic examTemperature measurementBody temperature normalsImmunizations - general overviewBabies and shotsDTaP immunization (vaccine)Hepatitis A - vaccineHepatitis B vaccineHib - vaccineGenital wartsInfluenza vaccineMeningitis - meningococcalMMR - vaccinePneumococcal polysaccharide vaccinePolio immunization (vaccine)Chickenpox vaccineAge-appropriate diet for childrenBalanced dietBreastfeeding - resourcesNormal growth and developmentFluoride in dietInfant formulasWeight problems in childrenInfant - newborn developmentToddler developmentPreschooler developmentSchool-age children developmentAdolescent developmentDevelopmental milestonesDevelopmental milestones record - 2 monthsDevelopmental milestones record - 4 monthsDevelopmental milestones record - 6 monthsDevelopmental milestones record - 9 monthsDevelopmental milestones record - 12 monthsDevelopmental milestones record - 18 monthsDevelopmental milestones record - 2 yearsDevelopmental milestones record - 3 yearsDevelopmental milestones record - 4 yearsDevelopmental milestones record - 5 yearsInfant test/procedure preparationToddler test or procedure preparationPreschooler test or procedure preparationSchool age test or procedure preparationReportable diseasesReportable diseases2006-11-04 00:18:52.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:37:45.0Reportable diseasesReportable diseasesLegionnaires' disease organism, legionella1032 41032 5Legionnaire's disease was first described in 1976 after an outbreak of fatal pneumonia at a Legionnaires convention. The newly described organism which caused the disease was named Legionella pneumophila, shown in this picture. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)CancerAmebiasisColorado tick feverFood poisoningGranuloma inguinaleInvasiveHepatitisLeptospirosisLymphogranuloma venereumMeningitisMeningococcemiaPelvic inflammatory disease (PID)Rheumatic feverTyphusGonorrheaSalmonella enterocolitisMeaslesPertussisChickenpoxThe fluAIDSAnthraxEncephalitisWest Nile virusBotulismBrucellosisChancroidCholeraCoccidioidomycosisDiphtheriaEhrlichiosisGiardiasisHemolytic-uremic syndromeHepatitis AHepatitis BLeprosyMalariaMeningitis - meningococcalMumpsPlaguePoliomyelitisRabiesRocky Mountain spotted feverRubellaSevere acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)ShigellosisSyphilisTetanusToxic shock syndromeTrichinosisPulmonary tuberculosisTularemiaYellow feverTraveler's guide to avoiding infectious diseasesTraveler's guide to avoiding infectious diseases2006-11-04 00:18:49.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:52:04.0Traveler's guide to avoiding infectious diseasesTraveler's guide to avoiding infectious diseasesInfectious diseases and travelers17184 417184 5Different areas of the world have different diseases and different prevalence rates of diseases. Travelers going to foreign countries may encounter diseases to which they have no natural immunity and should take any possible precautions.Malaria17248 417248 5Malaria is caused by a parasite transmitted from one human to another via the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. The parasites migrate to the liver, mature and enter the bloodstream, where they rupture red blood cells. An infected pregnant woman can transmit malaria to her unborn child.Immune responseLeishmaniasisRelapsing feverTyphusWest Nile virusCholeraHepatitis ATyphoid feverBrucellosisPoliomyelitisRabiesSchistosomiasisPlagueSleeping sicknessYellow feverHemorrhagicDengue hemorrhagic feverGiardiasisHepatitisHepatitis BTrachomaEbola hemorrhagic feverAmebiasisLyme diseaseRocky Mountain spotted feverTularemiaChagas diseaseEncephalitisSalmonella enterocolitisAnthraxLeptospirosisTrichinosisDiphyllobothriasisDiphtheriaJaundice-associated conditionsMMR - vaccinePolio immunization (vaccine)Hepatitis A - vaccineHepatitis B vaccineMeningitis - meningococcalHIV InfectionMalariaPreventive health carePreventive health care2006-11-04 00:18:47.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:41:57.0Preventive health carePreventive health carePreventative medicine9777 49777 5Physical activity contributes to health by reducing the heart rate, decreasing the risk for cardiovascular disease, and reducing the amount of bone loss that is associated with age and osteoporosis. Physical activity also helps the body use calories more efficiently, thereby helping in weight loss and maintenance. It can increase basal metabolic rate, reduces appetite, and helps in the reduction of body fat.High blood pressureCholesterolCancerGenital wartsBreast lump self examX-rayTesticular self-examinationProstate cancerPSAAntigenEnlarged prostateHigh blood cholesterol and triglyceridesStool guaiac testBloody or tarry stoolsColon cancerSigmoidoscopyTetanusInfluenza vaccinePneumococcal polysaccharide vaccineAlcohol useDrug abuseHypertensionDiabetesWeight managementAbdominal ultrasoundBlood pressureGlucose test - bloodCholesterol testColon cancer screeningELISA/Western blot tests for HIVBone mineral density testPap smearMammographyPhysical exam frequencyWeight loss - unintentionalFeverImmunizations - general overviewAcrodermatitisAcrodermatitis2006-11-03 23:32:18.0ADAM2009-11-05 11:22:50.0AcrodermatitisAcrodermatitisAcrodermatitisAcrodermatitisGianotti-Crosti syndrome on the leg2766 42766 5Gianotti-Crosti disease is also called acrodermatitis of childhood. These red, elevated lesions do not contain pus and can occur on the limbs, buttocks, face, and neck.Hepatitis B9395 49395 5The hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for people who are at higher risk, including people who live with someone with hepatitis B and healthcare workers.Acrodermatitis17003 417003 5Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a skin condition peculiar to children that may be accompanied by mild symptoms of fever and malaise. It may also be associated with hepatitis B infection or other viral infections. The lesions appear as small coppery-red, flat-topped firm papules that appear in crops and sometime in long linear strings, often symmetric.PapuleRashesFeverMalaiseHepatitis BHepatocerebral degenerationHepatocerebral degeneration2006-11-03 23:31:17.0ADAM2009-11-05 11:17:38.0Hepatocerebral degenerationHepatocerebral degenerationHepatocerebral degenerationHepatocerebral degenerationLiver anatomy8848 48848 5The liver serves a wide variety of body functions, including detoxifying blood and producing bile that aids in digestion.HepatitisWilson's diseaseRelapsing feverRelapsing fever2006-11-03 23:30:30.0ADAM2009-11-05 11:14:26.0Relapsing feverRelapsing feverRelapsing feverRelapsing feverFeverBody liceCentral nervous systemSeizuresConsciousness - decreasedMyocarditisHepatitisQ feverQ fever2006-11-03 23:30:15.0ADAM2009-11-05 11:13:23.0Q feverQ feverQ feverQ feverTemperature measurement9961 49961 5A thermometer is a useful aid used to measure body temperature. A thermometer is usually filled with mercury. Mercury in the tube rises when expanded by an increase in body temperature.HepatitisMeningitisMyocarditisPericarditisEndocarditisTick biteHepatitisHepatitis2006-11-03 23:27:09.0ADAM2009-11-05 11:00:44.0HepatitisHepatitisHepatitisHepatitisLiver anatomy8848 48848 5The liver serves a wide variety of body functions, including detoxifying blood and producing bile that aids in digestion.Hepatitis C17217 417217 5Hepatitis C is a virus-caused liver inflammation which may cause jaundice, fever and cirrhosis. Persons who are most at risk for contracting and spreading hepatitis C are those who share needles for injecting drugs and health care workers or emergency workers who may be exposed to contaminated blood.Gianotti-Crosti syndrome on the leg2766 42766 5Gianotti-Crosti disease is also called acrodermatitis of childhood. These red, elevated lesions do not contain pus and can occur on the limbs, buttocks, face, and neck.Hepatitis B virus1031 41031 5Hepatitis B is also known as serum hepatitis and is spread through blood and sexual contact. It is seen with increased frequency among intravenous drug users who share needles and among the homosexual population. This photograph is an electronmicroscopic image of hepatitis B virus particles. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)Alcoholic liver diseaseAutoimmune hepatitisDelta agent (Hepatitis D)Drug-induced hepatitisHepatitis AHepatitis BHepatitis CNews (more_index_1_1_1)FYI (more_index_1_1_3)