Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria Form

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 The 2010 American College of Rheumatology Diagnostic Criteria for Fibromyalgia WPI = Widespread Pain Index; SS = symptom severity [scale]. Adapted from Wolfe F, Clauw DJ, Fitzcharles MA, et al. The American College of Rheumatology preliminary diagnostic criteria for...

Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria

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Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria Form. 2010 Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria CRITERIA A patient satisfies diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia if the following 3 conditions are met: 1. Widespread pain index (WPI) •≥ 7 and symptom severity (SS) scale score ≥  or WPI...

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Indications for Surgery

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm indications for surgery Symptomatic at any size, Asymptomatic at ≥ 5.5 cm, Asymptomatic, <5.5 cm but rapidly expanding at >0.5cm in 6 mo or >1cm in 1 year.

Estrogens

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The ovaries make three types of estrogen: estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), and estriol (E3). Estradiol (E2) is the most active estrogen produced by the ovaries before menopause. E3 (Estriol) is the weakest of the three forms of estrogen and is made in the body from other...

Giant Cell Arteritis: Treatment Guidelines

HealthCare, Pharmacy and Therapeutics

BSR/BHPR Joint Treatment Guidelines for Giant Cell Arteritis Initial treatment of suspected giant cell arteritis Uncomplicated (no jaw or tongue claudication or visual changes) Prednisolone, 40 to 60 mg per day (but not < 0.75 mg per kg) Complicated Evolving visual...

Musculoskeletal Exam For Sports Physical

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How to do a Musculoskeletal Exam for Sports Physical Physical Exam(PE) steps. http://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0501/p2696.html The physical examination should focus on the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. Please stand with arms at the sides facing me. I want to...