Ischemic colitis (ischemic disease of the colon) was first described in 1966. It occurs when there is an occlusion of branches of the superior mesenteric (SMA) or inferior mesenteric arteries; the vast majority of cases describe the lesion in the splenic flexure and left colon. This severe illness is very common among the elderly with pronounced cardiovascular disorders. The onset is followed b...

In his review of 12 studies of the results of more than 20,000 physical examinations of adolescents, Dr. Stickler of the Mayo Clinic calls into question the value of annual physical examinations in adolescents. I There are actually three separate and important questions here. First is whether there is a medical reason that adolescents have a physician-performed physical examination before they ...

In the practice of avian medicine there is a decisive difference between the diagnosis and treatment of obvious problems and the ability to detect, identify and correct subtle abnormalities. By carefully and systematically evaluating the patient and its environment, subtle abnormalities become increasingly obvious. Avian species attempt to hide signs of disease as a survival adaptation. Individ...

This article is a review of the anatomy of the eye and its surrounding tissues. A working knowledge of the functional anatomy of the eye will aid the emergency physician in performing a thorough yet efficient physical examination of the eye. A goal-directed physical examination of the eye will allow the emergency physician to attempt to identify (or exclude) visionthreatening disease processes ...