"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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| 1995 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 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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Skin Cancer Screening: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. JAMA. 2023 04 18; 329(15):1296-1307.
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Assessment of a Risk-Based Approach for Triaging Mammography Examinations During Periods of Reduced Capacity. JAMA Netw Open. 2021 03 01; 4(3):e211974.
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Screening Pelvic Examinations-Reply. JAMA. 2017 07 18; 318(3):300-301.
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Screening for Skin Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA. 2016 Jul 26; 316(4):429-35.
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Screening for Skin Cancer in Adults: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. JAMA. 2016 Jul 26; 316(4):436-47.
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The evaluation of physical exam findings in patients assessed for suspected burn inhalation injury. J Burn Care Res. 2015 Jan-Feb; 36(1):197-202.
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Clinical and organizational factors in the initial evaluation of patients with lung cancer: Diagnosis and management of lung cancer, 3rd ed: American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Chest. 2013 May; 143(5 Suppl):e121S-e141S.
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Prehypertension and hypertension in community-based pediatric practice. Pediatrics. 2013 Feb; 131(2):e415-24.
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Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage in the setting of negative cranial computed tomography results: external validation of a clinical and imaging prediction rule. Ann Emerg Med. 2013 Jul; 62(1):1-10.e1.
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Adherence to surveillance care guidelines after breast and colorectal cancer treatment with curative intent. Cancer. 2012 Nov 15; 118(22):5644-51.