No Picture

Ferri – Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Mar 13, 2020 admin 0

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Taylor Harrison, M.D. Joseph S. Kass, M.D., J.D.  Basic Information Definition Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, degenerative neuromuscular condition of […]

No Picture

Ferri – Amyloidosis

Mar 13, 2020 admin 0

Amyloidosis Bilal H. Naqvi, M.D. Fred F. Ferri, M.D.  Basic Information Definition The term amyloidosis refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders that are all characterized by […]

No Picture

Ferri – Amebiasis

Mar 13, 2020 admin 0

Amebiasis Glenn G. Fort, M.D., M.P.H.  Basic Information Definition Amebiasis is an infection caused by the protozoal parasite Entamoeba histolytica. Although primarily an infection of the colon, […]

No Picture

Ferri – Amblyopia

Mar 13, 2020 admin 0

Amblyopia David Robbins Tien, M.D. Alexandra Meyer Tien, M.D.  Basic Information Definition Amblyopia refers to decreased vision in one or both eyes as a result of […]

No Picture

Ferri – Amaurosis Fugax

Mar 13, 2020 admin 0

Amaurosis Fugax Joseph S. Kass, M.D., J.D Tzu-Ching (Teddy) Wu, M.D., M.P.H.  Basic Information Definition Amaurosis fugax is a temporary loss of monocular vision caused […]

No Picture

Ferri – Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency

Mar 13, 2020 admin 0

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Taro Minami, M.D. Joseph A. Diaz, M.D., M.P.H.  Basic Information Definition Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is a genetic deficiency of the protease inhibitor alpha-1-antitrypsin that […]

No Picture

Ferri – Alopecia

Mar 13, 2020 admin 0

Alopecia Jon Skalecki, M.D.  Basic Information Definition Alopecia is the term used to describe involuntary hair loss, typically on the scalp but can occur anywhere over […]

No Picture

Ferri – Alcoholic Hepatitis

Mar 13, 2020 admin 0

Alcoholic Hepatitis Daniel K. Asiedu, M.D., PH.D.  Basic Information Definition Alcoholic hepatitis (AH) is a severe, progressive, inflammatory, and cholestatic liver disease occurring in patients […]

No Picture

Ferri – Alcohol Abuse

Mar 13, 2020 admin 0

Alcohol Abuse Fred F. Ferri, M.D.  Basic Information Definition Moderate drinking has been defined as two standard drinks (e.g., 12 oz of beer) per day […]