ICHD-II Diagnostic Criteria for Headache Attributed to Non-Vascular Intracranial Disorder

A. Progressive headache with at least 1 of the following characteristics and fulfilling criteria C-D:

  1. Daily occurrence
  2. Diffuse and/or constant (non-pulsating) pain
  3. Aggravated by coughing or straining

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ATS/ERS Criteria for Diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) are part of a broad, heterogeneous group of interstitial lung diseases that encompasses more than 200 acute or chronic diseases with varying degrees of inflammation or fibrosis.

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Diagnostic Criteria for Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

The diagnosis of cystic fibrosis is based on clinical signs and symptoms consistent with the disease and objective evidence of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) dysfunction.

One or more typical phenotypic features of CF:

  • Chronic sinopulmonary disease

  • Characteristic gastrointestinal and nutritional abnormalities

  • Salt loss syndromes

  • Obstructive azoospermia

or

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1990 Criteria of ACR for the Classification of Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is conceptualized as a chronic disorder characterized by widespread and persistent non-inflammatory musculoskeletal pain. Concomitant symptoms usually include fatigue, insomnia, morning stiffness, depression, anxiety, and cognitive problems (forgetfulness, concentration difficulties, mental slowness, memory and attention problems, etc.). Furthermore, the majority of FMS patients usually show predominantly negative affect, including neuroticism, alexithymia, and catastrophizing and impaired health-related quality of life.

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Unexplained Fever in Young Children

Clinical and laboratory “low risk” criteria for children younger than 3 months with fever and no focus of infection

Clinical criteria

  • Born at term (gestational age >/= 37 weeks)with uncomplicated nursery stay
  • Previously healthy infants
  • Notoxic manifestations
  • No focal bacterial infection (except otitis media)

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Diagnostic Criteria for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

Centers for Disease Control Diagnostic Criteria

Clinically evaluated, unexplained, persistent, or relapsing fatigue that is:

  • Of new or definite onset
  • Not a result of ongoing exertion
  • Not alleviated by rest
  • Results in a substantial reduction in previous levels of occupational, social, or personal activity

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