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Introduction Print Section Listen Two categories based on whether observer can hear the tinnitus (objective) or not (subjective). Objective—much less common than subjective Vascular—typically corresponds to pulse (aka, pulse synchronous…

Introduction Print Section Listen Deafness is the most common sensory defect (1 in 1000-2000 births; there are roughly 4 million births in the United States per year). Early identification allows…

Basic Concepts of Electrical Response Audiometry Print Section Listen Electrical response audiometry (ERA) is a description used for an assortment of procedures in which electrical potentials are recorded while being…

Overview Print Section Listen What is a granuloma? A granuloma is created by a chronic immunologic process resulting clinically in localized nodular inflammation. Histology The inflammatory response is mediated by…

Overview Print Section Listen Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a blood-borne and sexually transmitted infection that leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV belongs to the Lentivirus genus of the…

Antimicrobials Print Section Listen The reader is directed to Chapter 9: Antimicrobial Therapy for review of antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungal medicinal therapies. Chemotherapy Print Section Listen The reader is directed…

Bacteriology Basics Print Section Listen Main Bacterial Functions Bacterial DNA is made via folic acid production with p-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) as an intermediate. Bacterial genome is unwound by DNA gyrase…

Introduction Print Section Listen Malnutrition is a dietary deficiency that results from various environmental and medical conditions, such as mental health problems, social problems, GI disorders, and alcoholism among others….

Neurology Print Section Listen Headache syndromes Migraine aka trigeminovascular syndrome Paroxysmal headache (HA) associated with multiple signs and symptoms that can overlap with sinus symptoms Unilateral Throbbing pulsatile headache in…