"Physical Examination" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Systematic and thorough inspection of the patient for physical signs of disease or abnormality.
| Descriptor ID |
D010808
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E01.370.600
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| Concept/Terms |
Physical Examination- Physical Examination
- Examination, Physical
- Examinations, Physical
- Physical Examinations
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Physical Examination" by people in Profiles.
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Case 324. Radiology. 2023 Dec; 309(3):e222747.
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Validation of a guideline to reduce variability in diagnosing cervical dystonia. J Neurol. 2023 May; 270(5):2606-2612.
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Post-abortion Complications: A Narrative Review for Emergency Clinicians. West J Emerg Med. 2022 Oct 23; 23(6):919-925.
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Diagnostic criteria for blepharospasm: A multicenter international study. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2021 10; 91:109-114.
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Surgical Treatment of Labral Tears: Debridement, Repair, and Reconstruction. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. 2021 Mar 01; 29(1):e1-e8.
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Diagnostic accuracy of the history, physical examination, and laboratory testing for giant cell arteritis. Acad Emerg Med. 2021 Jun; 28(6):703-704.
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Electrical storm: A focused review for the emergency physician. Am J Emerg Med. 2020 Jul; 38(7):1481-1487.
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Point-of-Care Ultrasonography for the Diagnosis of?Skin and Soft Tissue Abscesses: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Ann Emerg Med. 2020 07; 76(1):67-77.
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AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria: Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2018 05 01; 26(9):e194-e197.
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Comprehensive Examination of the Athlete's Shoulder. Sports Health. 2018 Jul-Aug; 10(4):366-375.