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  1. The Evaluation of Patients With Neck Pain - Page 4 - Medscape

    Aug 22, 2001 · Axial compression test is performed by pressing on the top of the patient's head with her neck in a neutral position. The test is positive if the pain is exacerbated.

  2. The Evaluation of Patients With Neck Pain - Page 6 - Medscape

    Aug 22, 2001 · The neurologic symptoms suggestive of thoracic outlet syndrome that may be confused with cervical nerve root compression are pain, paresthesia, and weakness of the …

  3. Assessment of the Elderly Patient: The Peripheral Vascular

    Oct 8, 2009 · Perform the manual compression test by having the patient stand and placing your right hand over the distal lower part of the suspected varicose vein and your left hand over the …

  4. Assessment of the Elderly Patient: The Peripheral Vascular

    Oct 8, 2009 · The Carotid Arteries Carotid Artery Palpation Have the patient turn slightly toward you to relax the neck muscles, and palpate gently between the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) …

  5. CPR in Space: Bear Hugs and Handstands - Medscape

    Sep 17, 2025 · “Our findings support the use of automated chest compression devices in spacecraft in case of cardiac arrest,” Reynette said. But weight and space constraints on …

  6. Ice Relieves Itch? Think Beyond the Skin - Medscape

    Jun 19, 2025 · When antihistamines and steroids fall short, doctors should consider the hidden neuropathic cause of stubborn summer itching.

  7. Assessing the Lower Extremities in the Geriatric Patient

    Nov 8, 2010 · Perform the manual compression test by having the patient stand and placing your right hand over the distal lower part of the varicose vein and your left hand over the proximal vein.

  8. Fibromyalgia Pain Might Start in the Spinal Cord - Medscape

    Jan 16, 2025 · Researchers found spinal disinhibition in people with fibromyalgia, adding new clues about the role of central pain processing in this condition.

  9. FDA Approves Zongertinib for HER2-Mutated NSCLC - Medscape

    Aug 8, 2025 · The FDA also approved the Oncomine DX Target Test (Life Technologies Corporation) to help detect the target mutations and identify patients who may be eligible for …

  10. Beware What You Wear With Your Pacemaker or ICD - Medscape

    Magnetic interference was observed in all patients included in this study, whether the device was placed directly over the pacemaker or 3 centimeters away.