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Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders by Gauer, Robert L., MD, Semidey, Michael J., DMD

“…Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a heterogeneous group of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions involving the temporomandibular joint complex, and…”
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Early Recognition and Management of Sepsis in Adults: The First Six Hours by Gauer, Robert L., MD

“…Sepsis is a complication of severe infection characterized by a systemic inflammatory response. Mortality rates from sepsis range between 25% to 30% for severe…”
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Syncope: Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis by Runser, Lloyd A., MD, MPH, Gauer, Robert L., MD, HOUSER, Alex, DO

“…Syncope is an abrupt and transient loss of consciousness caused by cerebral hypoperfusion. It accounts for 1% to 1.5% of emergency department visits, resulting…”
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Thrombocytopenia by Gauer, Robert L., MD, Braun, Michael M., DO

“…Thrombocytopenia is defined as a platelet count of less than 150 × 103 per μL. It is often discovered incidentally when obtaining a complete blood count during…”
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Evaluation of Syncope by Gauer, Robert L., MD

“…Syncope is a transient and abrupt loss of consciousness with complete return to preexisting neurologic function. It is classified as neurally mediated (i.e.,…”
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New-Onset Seizure in an Adult by Gauer, Robert L

“…A 26-year-old man presented to the emergency department after having a five-minute tonic-clonic seizure. He was postictal for less than one hour and then…”
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Common Questions About Outpatient Care of Premature Infants by Gauer, Robert L., MD, Burket, Jeffrey, MD, Horowitz, Eric, MD

“…Preterm births (deliveries before 37 weeks’ gestation) comprise 12% of all U.S. births and are responsible for one-third of all infant deaths. Neonatal medical…”
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Managing Selected Chronic Conditions in Hospitalized Patients by Gauer, Robert L, Abellada, Alain, Stewart, Matthew, Kozloski, Ryan

“…The management of chronic illnesses should continue during hospitalization. Some chronic conditions require immediate intervention, whereas intensification of…”
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Thrombocytopenia: Evaluation and Management by Gauer, Robert L, Whitaker, Daniel J

“…Thrombocytopenia is a platelet count of less than 150 × 103 per μL and can occur from decreased platelet production, increased destruction, splenic…”
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Cardiovascular Disease: Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation by Criswell, William, Gauer, Robert L

“…Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) should receive anticoagulation with warfarin or direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) if the CHA DS -VASc (Congestive heart…”
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Otolaryngeal and Oropharyngeal Conditions: Dysphonia by Gauer, Robert L

“…Dysphonia is any alteration of voice quality or vocal effort that impairs communication and affects quality of life. In patients with dysphonia, voice…”
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Cardiovascular Disease: Inflammatory and Infectious Heart Conditions by Gauer, Robert L, Guess, Joel M

“…Acute pericarditis, the most common inflammatory heart condition, typically is caused by viral infections. Patients have sharp chest pain that improves when…”
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Cardiovascular Disease: Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter by Gauer, Robert L, Guess, Joel M

“…Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia in adults, with lifetime rates of 21% to 33%. There are numerous risk factors,…”
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Cardiovascular Disease: Other Common Arrhythmias by Guess, Joel M, Gauer, Robert L

“…Premature atrial contractions (PACs) occur in nearly all individuals. Although typically asymptomatic, they can cause palpitations. PACs previously were…”
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Vitamin D Supplementation in Premature Infants: in reply by Gauer, Robert L., MD

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Otolaryngeal and Oropharyngeal Conditions: Temporomandibular Disorders by Koehler, James L, Gauer, Robert L

“…Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) is a collective term for a group of heterogeneous musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions involving the…”
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Otolaryngeal and Oropharyngeal Conditions: Common Nontraumatic Dental Conditions by Stoker, Aaron J, Gauer, Robert L

“…Dental and oral health conditions are widespread in the US population. Among children and teenagers, 46% have dental cavities; among adults, more than 90% have…”
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Otolaryngeal and Oropharyngeal Conditions: Common Ear Conditions by Shahan, Brian T, Gauer, Robert L

“…Ear pain (otalgia) is a common reason for visits to family physician offices and emergency departments. Otalgia is primary when the pathology originates from…”
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Palpitations: Evaluation, Management, and Wearable Smart Devices by Gauer, Robert L, Thomas, Melanie F, McNutt, Ryan A

“…Palpitations are a common symptom described by patients as a feeling of a racing or fluttering heart, a pounding chest, irregular or skipped heartbeats, or a…”
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In reply by Gauer, Robert L

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