"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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| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 18 | 23 | 41 |
| 2018 | 13 | 25 | 38 |
| 2019 | 5 | 12 | 17 |
| 2020 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| 2021 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Physical Examination" by people in Profiles.
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Physical compatibility of Normosol-R with critical care medications used in patients with COVID-19 during simulated Y-site administration. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2022 01 01; 79(1):e27-e33.
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Facemasks during COVID-19 and the importance of smiles in developmental assessment. Arch Dis Child. 2022 03; 107(3):e8.
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A Multicenter Evaluation of the Feasibility, Patient/Provider Satisfaction, and Value of Virtual Spine Consultation During the COVID-19 Pandemic. World Neurosurg. 2021 10; 154:e781-e789.
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Angioedema: differential diagnosis and acute management. Postgrad Med. 2021 Sep; 133(7):765-770.
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Telemedicine visits in myasthenia gravis: Expert guidance and the Myasthenia Gravis Core Exam (MG-CE). Muscle Nerve. 2021 09; 64(3):270-276.
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The Telehealth Spine Physical Examination: A Practical Approach Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic. World Neurosurg. 2021 10; 154:e61-e71.
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Predictors of critical illness and mortality based on symptoms and initial physical examination for patients with SARS-CoV-2: A retrospective cohort study. J Infect Public Health. 2021 Aug; 14(8):1028-1034.
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Telemedicine use by pediatric rheumatologists during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J. 2021 Jun 16; 19(1):93.
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Pilot investigation shows high sensitivity and specificity using an Abridged Subjective Global Assessment without physical examination in a tertiary hospital; pertinence for use amongst those without COVID-19 when physical distancing required during the pandemic. Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2021 08; 44:463-465.
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Medical genetics training in the COVID-19 era: A resident's perspective. Am J Med Genet A. 2021 10; 185(10):2861-2862.