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Doctor Specialties Overview Articles

Immunodeficiency disorders
Call your health care provider immediately if you are on chemotherapy or corticosteroids (such as prednisone, Medrol, or Decadron) and you develop a fever greater than 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or have cough with shortness of breath. Go to the emer...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 2, 2008
Immunodeficiency
In an undiagnosed child, parents should inquire about immune deficiency if there are frequent infections, prolonged infections, unusual infections, unusual complications of usual infections, or if there is a family history of immune deficiency. If...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Immunodeficiency
Diagnosis and effective management of immunodeficiency disorders involves cooperation and collaboration between the patient and an interdisciplinary team of
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Specific Doctor Specialties Articles

Medical Specialist: Allergy and Immunology
The American Board of Allergy and Immunology offers board certification to doctors who specialize in diagnosis and management of disorders involving the immune system. No subspecialty certifications are offered in this field..
Source:HealthLine
Date:February 20, 2008
Medical Specialist: Family Medicine
The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes Family Medicine as a distinct discipline requiring an additional three years of training for doctors who wish to become Board Certified in this field. Family Medicine doctors are usually primary care providers (PCPs) [formerly general practitioners, or GPs] for the entire family.
Source:HealthLine
Date:February 20, 2008
Medical Specialist: Internal Medicine
After a doctor completes medical school and is licensed to practice medicine, the physician may pursue a rigorous 3 year training program in Internal Medicine. After passing an examination and completing the requirements, the doctor is eligible to become Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
Source:HealthLine
Date:February 20, 2008
A doctor talks about: Gynecologist or internist?
Harvard Medical School doctor addresses the question of whether a woman should see a gynecologist or an internist beyond her childbearing years.
Source:StayWell
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