To identify the top physical examination maneuvers for each disease state. To determine the likelihood ratio for different combinations of tests for each disease state and to make a recommendation ...

The transversus abdominis (TA) muscle is the deepest of the abdominal muscles. It extends between the ribs and the pelvis, wrapping around the trunk from front to back. The fibers of this muscle run ...

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People can experience pain under the ribs in the upper left abdomen for many reasons. Some possible causes include gastrointestinal issues and injuries to organs within the area. The rib cage ...

The physical examination pertinent to constipation has two parts. On abdominal exam, the clinician should look for signs of distension. Palpation, especially in thin patients, may reveal hard ...

No one is thrilled to get the hiccups - they're a nuisance and annoyingly disruptive. In some cases, though, hiccups can be wildly uncomfortable. So what's the deal? Why do your hiccups hurt sometimes ...

In a statement, the ISRO said that the satellite’s technical glitch had caused the stalling of the orbit raising maneuvers. “Subsequent to the launch, the solar panels on board the satellite were ...

Developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) diagnosis relies on precise examination maneuvers, yet these techniques often translate poorly to video and written curricula, creating challenges in training ...

Then in 1939, the II Corps Area began planning for its first winter maneuvers, and Pine Camp (now Fort Drum) was designated as the ideal training grounds. “We’ve found accounts in newspapers ...

I’m referring to “Rothification,” a maneuver that costs a lot in taxes up front but raises your potential living standard in the long run. I wrote about it last year. Rothification is the ...