United Kingdom Parkinson’s Disease Society Brain Bank Diagnostic Criteria for Parkinson’s Disease
Step 1: Diagnosis of Parkinsonism
Bradykinesia and at least one of the following:
Diagnostic Criteria of Paraneoplastic Neurological Disorder (PND) of the CNS
Definite PND
- Classic syndrome with cancer diagnosed within 5 years of neurological symptom development
- Nonclassic syndrome that resolves or significantly improves after cancer treatment
- Nonclassic syndrome with cancer diagnosed within 5 years of neurological symptom development and positive antineuronal antibodies
- Neurological syndrome (classic or not) without cancer and with well-characterized antineuronal antibodies
DSM-IV Diagnostic Criteria for Panic Disorder With or Without Agoraphobia
A- Both (1) and (2): (1) recurrent unexpected Panic Attacks (2) at least one of the attacks has been followed by 1 month (or more) of one (or more) of the following: persistent concern about having additional attacks worry about the implications of the attack or its consequences (e.g., losing control, having a heart attack, “going … Read more
DSM-IV Diagnostic Criteria for Panic Attack
A discrete period of intense fear or discomfort, in which four (or more) of the following symptoms developed abruptly and reached a peak within 10 minutes:
Diagnostic Criteria for Autoimmune Pancreatitis
Diagnostic Criteria for Autoimmune Pancreatitis by the Japan Pancreas Society
Severity Criteria for Acute Pancreatitis
Ranson Criteria to Predict Severity of Acute Pancreatitis
1. When three or more of the following are present on admission, a severe course complicated by pancreatic necrosis can be predicted with a sensitivity of 60-80%:
ROME II Diagnostic Criteria for Functional Disorders of the Biliary Tract and the Pancreas
The diagnosis of a Functional Disorder of the Biliary Tract and Pancreas always pre-sumes the absence of a structural or biochemical explanation for the symptoms.
Syndromes or Disease Entities That Have Been Associated with Polycystic Ovaries
A- Hyperandrogenism
o Steroidogenic enzyme deficiencies
§ Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
§ Aromatase deficiency
o Androgen-secreting tumors
§ Ovarian
§ Adrenal
o Exogenous androgens
§ Anabolic steroids
§ Transsexual hormone replacement
o Other
§ Acne
§ Idiopathic hirsutism
Diagnostic Criteria in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder of reproductive-aged women. This syndrome is predominantly characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, hyperandrogenism, and characteristic findings on pelvic ultrasound. Women with PCOS also frequently suffer from metabolic dysfunction, obesity, infertility and are at an increased risk of pregnancy complications and long-term cardiovascular disease.
Definition of Acute Otitis Media (AOM)
A diagnosis of AOM requires:
- a history of acute onset of signs and symptoms,
- the presence of middle-ear effusion (MEE), and
- signs and symptoms of middle-ear inflammation.