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Part F. Appendix F.2: Literature Review Search Strategies


Exploded MEDLINE MeSH Search Terms

Explanation: Medical subject headings (MeSH terms). To "explode" terms is a process to retrieve all articles indexed with a given MeSH descriptor in combination with all its conceptually narrower terms from the MeSH thesaurus.

This appendix contains a listing of all "exploded" MeSH headings used in the present search strategy.

Search Terms

Cardiovascular/Respiratory Health

MeSH Headings:

Cardiovascular Diseases

Cardiovascular Abnormalities

Arterio-Arterial Fistula

Arteriovenous Malformations

Arteriovenous Fistula

Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations

Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations

Heart Defects, Congenital

Alagille Syndrome

Aortic Coarctation

Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia

Cor Triatriatum

Coronary Vessel Anomalies

Crisscross Heart

Dextrocardia

Kartagener Syndrome

Ductus Arteriosus, Patent

Ebstein's Anomaly

Eisenmenger Complex

Heart Septal Defects

Aortopulmonary Septal Defect

Endocardial Cushion Defects

Heart Septal Defects, Atrial

Lembacher's Syndrome

Trilogy of Fallot

Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

LEOPARD Syndrome

Levocardia

Marfan Syndrome

Tetralogy of Fallot

Transposition of Great Vessels

Double Outlet Right Ventricle

Tricuspid Atresia

Truncus Arteriosus, Persistent

Pulmonary Atresia

Scimitar Syndrome

Cardiovascular Infections

Endocarditis, Bacterial

Endocarditis, Subacute Bacterial

Syphilis, Cardiovascular

Tuberculosis, Cardiovascular

Pericarditis, Tuberculous

Heart Diseases

Arrhythmia

Arrhythmia, Sinus

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Flutter

Bradycardia

Cardiac Complexes, Premature

Atrial Premature Complexes

Ventricular Premature Complexes

Death, Sudden, Cardiac

Brugada Syndrome

Heart Block

Adams-Stokes Syndrome

Bundle-Branch Block

Sinoatrial Block

Long QT Syndrome

Andersen Syndrome

Jervell-Lange Nielsen Syndrome

Romano-Ward Syndrome

Parasystole

Pre-Excitation Syndromes

Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome

Pre-Excitation, Mahaim-Type

Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Sick Sinus Syndrome

Tachycardia

Tachycardia, Paroxysmal

Tachycardia, Supraventricular

Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm

Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry

Tachycardia, Ectopic Atrial

Tachycardia, Ectopic Junctional

Tachycardia, Sinoatrial Nodal Reentry

Tachycardia, Sinus

Tachycardia, Ventricular

Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia

Torsades de Pointes

Ventricular Fibrillation

Carcinoid Heart Disease

Cardiac Output, High

Cardiac Output, Low

Cardiac Tamponade

Cardiomegaly

Cardiomyopathy, Dilated

Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular

Hypertrophy, Right Ventricular

Cardiomyopathies

Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic

Cardiomyopathy, Dilated

Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic

Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic, Familial

Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive

Chagas Cardiomyopathy

Endocardial Fibroelastosis

Endomyocardial Fibrosis

Glycogen Storage Disease Type IIb

Kearns-Sayer Syndrome

Myocardial Reperfusion Injury

Myocarditis

Endocarditis

Endocarditis, Bacterial

Endocarditis, Subacute Bacterial

Heart Aneurysm

Heart Arrest

Death, Sudden, Cardiac

Heart Defects, Congenital

Aortic Coarctation

Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia

Cor Triatriatum

Coronary Vessel Anomalies

Crisscross Heart

Dextrocardia

Kartagener Syndrome

Ductus Arteriosus, Patent

Ebstein's Anomaly

Eisenmenger Complex

Heart Septal Defects

Aortopulmonary Septal Defect

Endocardial Cushion Defects

Heart Septal Defects, Atrial

Lutembacher's Syndrome

Trilogy of Fallot

Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

LEOPARD Syndrome

Levocardia

Marfan Syndrome

Tetralogy of Fallot

Transposition of Great Vessels

Double Outlet Right Ventricle

Tricuspid Atresia

Truncus Arteriosus, Persistent

Heart Failure, Congestive

Cardiomyopathy, Dilated

Dyspnea, Paroxysmal

Edema, Cardiac

Heart Neoplasms

Heart Rupture

Heart Rupture, Post-Infarction

Ventricular Septal Rupture

Heart Valve Diseases

Aortic Valve Insufficiency

Aortic Valve Stenosis

Aortic Stenosis, Supravalvular

Williams Syndrome

Aortic Stenosis, Subvalvular

Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic

Discrete Subaortic Stenosis

Heart Murmurs

Heart Valve Prolapse

Aortic Valve Prolapse

Mitral Valve Prolapse

Tricuspid Valve Prolapse

Mitral Valve Insufficiency

Mitral Valve Stenosis

Pulmonary Atresia

Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency

Pulmonary Valve Stenosis

LEOPARD Syndrome

Pulmonary Subvalvular Stenosis

Tricuspid Atresia

Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency

Tricuspid Valve Stenosis

Myocardial Ischemia

Coronary Disease

Angina Pectoris

Angina, Unstable

Angina Pectoris, Variant

Microvascular Angina

Coronary Aneurysm

Coronary Arteriosclerosis

Coronary Stenosis

Coronary Restenosis

Coronary Thrombosis

Coronary Vasospasm

Angina Pectoris, Variant

Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial Stunning

Shock, Cardiogenic

Myocardial Stunning

Pericardial Effusion

Pericarditis

Pericarditis, Constrictive

Pericarditis, Tuberculous

Pneumopericardium

Postpericardiotomy Syndrome

Pulmonary Heart Disease

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Ventricular Dysfunction

Ventricular Dysfunction, Left

Ventricular Dysfunction, Right

Ventricular Outflow Obstruction

Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular

Embolism, Amniotic Fluid

Vascular Diseases

Aneurysm

Aneurysm, Dissecting

Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection

Vertebral Artery Dissection

Aneurysm, False

Aneurysm, Infected

Aneurysm, Ruptured

Aortic Rupture

Aortic Aneurysm

Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal

Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic

Aortic Rupture

Coronary Aneurysm

Heart Aneurysm

Iliac Aneurysm

Intracranial Aneurysm

Angiodysplasia

Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia

Angiomatosis

Angiomatosis, Bacillary

Hippel-Lindau Disease

Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome

Sturge-Weber Syndrome

Angioneurotic Edema

Aortic Diseases

Aortic Aneurysm

Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal

Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic

Aortic Rupture

Aortic Arch Syndromes

Takayasu's Arteritis

Aortitis

Leriche's Syndrome

Arterial Occlusive Diseases

Arteriosclerosis

Arteriolosclerosis

Arteriosclerosis Obliterans

Atherosclerosis

Intracranial Arteriosclerosis

Dementia, Vascular

Coronary Arteriosclerosis

Intermittent Claudication

Monckeberg Medial Calcific Sclerosis

Carotid Stenosis

Fibromuscular Dysplasia

Leriche's Syndrome

Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion

Moyamoya Disease

Renal Artery Obstruction

Retinal Artery Occlusion

Thromboangiitis Obliterans

Arteriovenous Malformations

Arteriovenous Fistula

Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations

Arteritis

AIDS Arteritis, Central Nervous System

Endarteritis

Polyarteritis Nodosa

Takayasu's Arteritis

Temporal Arteritis

Capillary Leak Syndrome

Cerebrovascular Disorders

Basal Ganglia Cerebrovascular Disease

Basal Ganglia Hemorrhage

Putaminal Hemorrhage

Brain Ischemia   

Carotid Artery Diseases

Carotid Artery Injuries

Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection

Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula

Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection

Carotid Artery Thrombosis

Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula

Carotid Stenosis

Moyamoya Disease

Cerebral Arterial Diseases

CADASIL

Infarction, Anterior Cerebral Artery

Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery

Infarction, Posterior Cerebral Artery

Moyamoya Disease

Cerebral Hemorrhage

Basal Ganglia Hemorrhage

Putaminal Hemorrhage

Cerebral Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Cerebrovascular Accident

Brain Infarction

Brain Stem Infarctions

Lateral Medullary Syndrome

Cerebral Infarction

Infarction, Anterior Cerebral Artery

Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery

Infarction, Posterior Cerebral Artery

Cerebrovascular Trauma

Carotid Artery Injuries

Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection

Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Vertebral Artery Dissection

Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain

Brain Ischemia

Ischemic Attack, Transient

Hypoxia, Brain

Intracranial Arterial Diseases

Cerebral Arterial Diseases

CADASIL

Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy

Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Familial

Infarction, Anterior Cerebral Artery

Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery

Infarction, Posterior Cerebral Artery

Intracranial Aneurysm

Intracranial Arteriosclerosis

Dementia, Vascular

Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations

Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations

Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis

Carotid Artery Thrombosis

Intracranial Embolism

Intracranial Thrombosis

Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial

Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

Lateral Sinus Thrombosis

Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

Intracranial Hemorrhages

Cerebral Hemorrhage

Basal Ganglia Hemorrhage

Putaminal Hemorrhage

Cerebral Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Intracranial Hemorrhage, Hypertensive

Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Brain Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Brain Stem Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Cerebral Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial

Hematoma, Subdural

Hematoma, Subdural, Acute

Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic

Hematoma, Subdural, Intracranial

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Pituitary Apoplexy

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Leukomalacia, Periventricular

Sneddon Syndrome

Vascular Headaches

Vasculitis, Central Nervous System

AIDS Arteritis, Central Nervous System

Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervous System

Temporal Arteritis

Vasospasm, Intracranial

Vertebral Artery Dissection

Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency

Subclavian Steal Syndrome

Diabetic Angiopathies

Diabetic Foot

Diabetic Retinopathy

Embolism and Thrombosis

Embolism

Embolism, Air

Embolism, Amniotic Fluid

Embolism, Cholesterol

Blue Toe Syndrome

Embolism, Fat

Pulmonary Embolism

Thromboembolism

Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis

Carotid Artery Thrombosis

Intracranial Embolism

Intracranial Thrombosis

Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial

Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

Lateral Sinus Thrombosis

Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

Embolism, Paradoxical

Thrombosis

Coronary Thrombosis

Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic

Thromboembolism

Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis

Carotid Artery Thrombosis

Intracranial Embolism

Intracranial Thrombosis

Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial

Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

Lateral Sinus Thrombosis

Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

Embolism, Paradoxical

Venous Thrombosis

Hepatic Vein Thrombosis

Retinal Vein Occlusion

Thrombophlebitis

Erythromelalgia

Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome

Hemorrhoids

Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease

Hyperemia

Hypertension

Hypertension, Malignant

Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced

Hypertension, Renal

Hypertension, Renovascular

Hypotension

Hypotension, Orthostatic

Shy-Drager Syndrome

Ischemia

Brain Ischemia

Colitis, Ischemic

Compartment Syndromes

Anterior Compartment Syndrome

Infarction

Brain Infarction

Brain Stem Infarctions

Lateral Medullary Syndrome

Cerebral Infarction

Dementia, Multi-Infarct

Infarction, Anterior Cerebral Artery

Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery

Infarction, Posterior Cerebral Artery

Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial Stunning

Shock, Cardiogenic

Pulmonary Embolism

Splenic Infarction

Myocardial Ischemia

Coronary Disease

Angina Pectoris

Angina Pectoris, Variant

Angina, Unstable

Microvascular Angina

Coronary Aneurysm

Coronary Arteriosclerosis

Coronary Stenosis

Coronary Restenosis

Coronary Thrombosis

Coronary Vasospasm

Angina Pectoris, Variant

Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial Stunning

Shock, Cardiogenic

Myocardial Stunning

Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic

Reperfusion Injury

Myocardial Reperfusion Injury

Spinal Cord Ischemia

Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome

Peripheral Vascular Diseases

Phlebitis

Postphlebitic Syndrome

Thrombophlebitis

Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease

Raynaud Disease

CREST Syndrome

Retinal Vein Occlusion

Scimitar Syndrome

Spinal Cord Vascular Diseases

Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome

Spinal Cord Ischemia

Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Telangiectasis

Ataxia Telangiectasia

CREST Syndrome

Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Cervical Rib Syndrome

Varicocele

Varicose Veins

Varicose Ulcer

Vascular Fistula

Arterio-Arterial Fistula

Arteriovenous Fistula

Vascular Hemostatic Disorders

Cryoglobulinemia

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Hemangioma, Cavernous

Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System

Multiple Myeloma

Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum

Purpura, Hyperglobulinemic

Purpura, Schoenlein-Henoch

Scurvy

Shwartzman Phenomenon

Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic

Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

Vascular Neoplasms

Vasculitis

Aortitis

Arteritis

AIDS Arteritis, Central Nervous System

Endarteritis

Polyarteritis Nodosa

Takayasu's Arteritis

Temporal Arteritis

Behcet Syndrome

Churg-Strauss Syndrome

Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome

Phlebitis

Thrombophlebitis

Retinal Vasculitis

Shwartzman Phenomenon

Thromboangiitis Obliterans

Vasculitis, Central Nervous System

AIDS Arteritis, Central Nervous System

Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervous System

Temporal Arteritis

Vasculitis, Hypersensitivity

Purpura, Schoenlein-Henoch

Vasculitis, Allergic Cutaneous

Wegener Granulomatosis

Venous Insufficiency

Postphlebitic Syndrome

Cerebrovascular Disorders

Basal Ganglia Cerebrovascular Disease

Basal Ganglia Hemorrhage

Putaminal Hemorrhage   

Brain Ischemia

Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency

Subclavian Steal Syndrome        

Carotid Artery Diseases

Carotid Artery Injuries

Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection

Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula

Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection

Carotid Artery Thrombosis

Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula

Carotid Stenosis

Moyamoya Disease

Cerebrovascular Accident

Brain Infarction

Brain Stem Infarctions

Lateral Medullary Syndrome

Cerebral Infarction

Infarction, Anterior Cerebral Artery

Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery

Infarction, Posterior Cerebral Artery

Cerebrovascular Trauma

Carotid Artery Injuries

Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection

Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula

Vertebral Artery Dissection

Dementia, Vascular

CADASIL

Dementia, Multi-Infarct

Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain

Brain Ischemia

Ischemic Attack, Transient

Hypoxia, Brain

Intracranial Arterial Diseases

Cerebral Arterial Diseases

CADASIL

Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy

Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Familial

Infarction, Anterior Cerebral Artery

Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery

Infarction, Posterior Cerebral Artery

Intracranial Aneurysm

Intracranial Arteriosclerosis

Dementia, Vascular

Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations

Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations

Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis

Intracranial Embolism

Intracranial Thrombosis

Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial

Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

Lateral Sinus Thrombosis

Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

Intracranial Hemorrhages

Cerebral Hemorrhage

Basal Ganglia Hemorrhage

Putaminal Hemorrhage

Cerebral Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Intracranial Hemorrhage, Hypertensive

Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Brain Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Brain Stem Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Cerebral Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial

Hematoma, Subdural

Hematoma, Subdural, Acute

Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic

Hematoma, Subdural, Intracranial

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Pituitary Apoplexy

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Leukomalacia, Periventricular

Sneddon Syndrome

Vascular Headaches

Vasculitis, Central Nervous System

AIDS Arteritis, Central Nervous System

Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervous System

Temporal Arteritis

Vasospasm, Intracranial

Vertebral Artery Dissection

Lung Diseases, Obstructive

Asthma

Bronchitis

Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis Obliterans

Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia

Bronchiolitis, Viral

Bronchitis, Chronic

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

Bronchitis, Chronic

Pulmonary Emphysema

Lung, Hyperlucent

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

Bronchitis, Chronic

Pulmonary Emphysema

Lung, Hyperlucent

Respiratory Function Tests

Airway Resistance

Blood Gas Analysis

Oximetry

Blood Gas Monitoring, Transcutaneous

Bronchial Provocation Tests

Capnography

Exercise Test

Lung Compliance

Lung Volume Measurements

Total Lung Capacity

Closing Volume

Functional Residual Capacity

Expiratory Reserve Volume

Residual Volume

Vital Capacity

Expiratory Reserve Volume

Inspiratory Capacity

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

Tidal Volume

Plethysmography, Whole Body

Pulmonary Gas Exchange

Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity

Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio

Pulmonary Ventilation

Forced Expiratory Flow Rates

Maximal Expiratory Flow Rate

Maximal Expiratory Flow-Volume Curves

Maximal Midexpiratory Flow Rate

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate

Forced Expiratory Volume

Maximal Voluntary Ventilation

Spirometry

Bronchospirometry

Valsalva Maneuver

Work of Breathing

Respiratory Tract Diseases

Bronchial Diseases

Asthma

Asthma, Exercise-Induced

Status Asthmaticus

Bronchial Fistula

Bronchial Hyperreactivity

Bronchial Neoplasms

Bronchial Spasm

Bronchiectasis

Kartagener Syndrome

Bronchitis

Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis Obliterans

Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia

Bronchiolitis, Viral

Bronchitis, Chronic

Bronchogenic Cyst

Bronchopneumonia

Tracheobronchomegaly

Ciliary Motility Disorders

Kartagener Syndrome

Granuloma, Respiratory Tract

Granuloma, Laryngeal

Laryngeal Diseases

Granuloma, Laryngeal

Laryngeal Edema

Laryngeal Neoplasms

Laryngismus

Laryngitis

Croup

Laryngostenosis

Tuberculosis, Laryngeal

Vocal Cord Paralysis

Voice Disorders

Aphonia

Hoarseness

Lung Diseases

Atelectasis

Middle Lobe Syndrome

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Coin Lesion, Pulmonary

Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital

Cystic Fibrosis

Granuloma, Plasma Cell, Pulmonary

Hemoptysis

Hypertension, Pulmonary

Persistent Fetal Circulation Syndrome

Lung Abscess

Lung Diseases, Fungal

Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary

Pneumonia, Pneumocystis

Lung Diseases, Interstitial

Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic

Bird Fancier's Lung

Farmer's Lung

Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane Disease

Bronchiolitis Obliterans

Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia

Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell

Pneumoconiosis

Asbestosis

Berylliosis

Byssinosis

Caplan's Syndrome

Siderosis

Silicosis

Anthracosilicosis

Silicotuberculosis

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Radiation Pneumonitis

Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary

Wegener Granulomatosis

Lung Diseases, Obstructive

Asthma

Bronchitis

Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis Obliterans

Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia

Bronchiolitis, Viral

Bronchitis, Chronic

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

Bronchitis, Chronic

Pulmonary Emphysema

Lung, Hyperlucent

Lung Diseases, Parasitic

Echinococcosis, Pulmonary

Lung Neoplasms

Carcinoma, Bronchogenic

Carcinoma, Small Cell

Coin Lesion, Pulmonary

Pancoast's Syndrome

Pulmonary Sclerosing Hemangioma

Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Pneumonia

Bronchopneumonia

Pleuropneumonia

Pneumonia, Aspiration

Pneumonia, Lipid

Pneumonia, Bacterial

Pneumonia, Mycoplasma

Pneumonia of Calves, Enzootic

Pneumonia of Swine, Mycoplasmal

Pneumonia, Pneumococcal

Pneumonia, Rickettsial

Pneumonia, Staphylococcal

Pneumonia, Pneumocystis

Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated

Pneumonia, Viral

Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

Pulmonary Edema

Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary Eosinophilia

Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease

Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult

Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn

Hyaline Membrane Disease

Scimitar Syndrome

Silo Filler's Disease

Tuberculosis, Pulmonary

Silicotuberculosis

Nose Diseases

Choanal Atresia

Epistaxis

Granuloma, Lethal Midline

Nasal Obstruction

Nose Deformities, Acquired

Nose Neoplasms

Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms

Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms

Paranasal Sinus Diseases

Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms

Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms

Sinusitis

Ethmoid Sinusitis

Frontal Sinusitis

Maxillary Sinusitis

Sphenoid Sinusitis

Rhinitis

Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial

Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal

Rhinitis, Atrophic

Rhinitis, Vasomotor

Rhinoscleroma

Pleural Diseases

Chylothorax

Empyema, Pleural

Empyema, Tuberculous

Hemopneumothorax

Hemothorax

Hydropneumothorax

Hydrothorax

Pleural Effusion

Pleural Effusion, Malignant

Pleural Neoplasms

Pleural Effusion, Malignant

Pleurisy

Pleuropneumonia

Pneumothorax

Tuberculosis, Pleural 2

Empyema, Tuberculous

Respiration Disorders

Apnea

Sleep Apnea Syndromes

Sleep Apnea, Central

Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome

Cheyne-Stokes Respiration

Cough

Dyspnea

Dyspnea, Paroxysmal

Hoarseness

Lipoid Proteinosis of Urbach and Wiethe

Hyperventilation

Alkalosis, Respiratory

Laryngismus

Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Mouth Breathing

Respiratory Aspiration

Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult

Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn

Hyaline Membrane Disease

Respiratory Insufficiency

Acidosis, Respiratory

Airway Obstruction

Nasal Obstruction

Granuloma, Laryngeal

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

Hypoventilation

Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome

Positive-Pressure Respiration, Intrinsic

Respiratory Paralysis

Respiratory Hypersensitivity

Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic

Bird Fancier's Lung

Farmer's Lung

Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary

Asthma

Asthma, Exercise-Induced

Status Asthmaticus

Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial

Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal

Respiratory System Abnormalities

Bronchogenic Cyst

Bronchopulmonary Sequestration

Choanal Atresia

Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital

Kartagener Syndrome

Scimitar Syndrome

Tracheobronchomegaly

Respiratory Tract Fistula

Bronchial Fistula

Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Respiratory Tract Infections

Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex

Pasteurellosis, Pneumonic

Pneumonia, Atypical Interstitial, of Cattle

Pneumonia of Calves, Enzootic

Bronchitis

Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis, Viral

Bronchitis, Chronic

Common Cold

Empyema, Pleural

Empyema, Tuberculous

Influenza, Human

Laryngitis

Epiglottitis

Legionellosis

Legionnaires' Disease

Lung Abscess

Lung Diseases, Fungal

Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary

Pneumonia, Pneumocystis

Lung Diseases, Parasitic

Echinococcosis, Pulmonary

Pharyngitis

Pleurisy

Pleuropneumonia

Pneumonia

Bronchopneumonia

Pleuropneumonia

Pneumonia, Aspiration

Pneumonia, Lipid

Pneumonia, Bacterial

Pneumonia, Mycoplasma

Pneumonia of Calves, Enzootic

Pneumonia of Swine, Mycoplasmal

Pneumonia, Pneumococcal

Pneumonia, Rickettsial

Pneumonia, Staphylococcal

Pneumonia, Pneumocystis

Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated

Pneumonia, Viral

Rhinitis

Rhinoscleroma

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Sinusitis

Ethmoid Sinusitis

Frontal Sinusitis

Maxillary Sinusitis

Sphenoid Sinusitis

Tonsillitis

Peritonsillar Abscess

Tracheitis

Tuberculosis, Laryngeal

Tuberculosis, Pleural

Empyema, Tuberculous

Tuberculosis, Pulmonary

Silicotuberculosis

Whooping Cough

Respiratory Tract Neoplasms

Bronchial Neoplasms

Laryngeal Neoplasms

Lung Neoplasms

Carcinoma, Bronchogenic

Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung

Carcinoma, Small Cell

Coin Lesion, Pulmonary

Pancoast's Syndrome

Pulmonary Sclerosing Hemangioma

Nose Neoplasms

Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms

Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms

Pleural Neoplasms

Pleural Effusion, Malignant

Tracheal Neoplasms

Thoracic Diseases

Mediastinal Diseases

Mediastinal Cyst

Mediastinal Emphysema

Mediastinal Neoplasms

Mediastinitis

Tracheal Diseases

Tracheal Neoplasms

Tracheal Stenosis

Tracheitis

Tracheobronchomegaly

Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Search Terms

Metabolic Health

MeSH Headings:

Abdominal Fat

Intra-Abdominal Fat

Subcutaneous Fat, Abdominal

Adipose Tissue

Adipose Tissue, Brown

Adipose Tissue, White

Abdominal Fat

Intra-Abdominal Fat

Subcutaneous Fat, Abdominal

Subcutaneous Fat

Subcutaneous Fat, Abdominal

Adiposity

Body Mass Index

Body Weight

Birth Weight

Fetal Macrosomia

Body Weight Changes

Weight Gain

Weight Loss

Emaciation

Cachexia

Fetal Weight

Overweight

Obesity

Obesity, Morbid

Thinness

Glucose Metabolism Disorders

Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1

Wolfram Syndrome

Diabetes Mellitus, Type

Diabetes Mellitus, Lipoatrophic

Diabetes, Gestational

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Prediabetic State

Glycosuria

Glycosuria, Renal

Hyperglycemia

Glucose Intolerance

Hyperinsulinism

Insulin Resistance

Metabolic Syndrome X

Persistent Hyperinsulinemia Hypoglycemia of Infancy

Hypoglycemia

Insulin Coma

Persistent Hyperinsulinemia Hypoglycemia of Infancy

Obesity

Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome

Obesity, Morbid

Prader-Willi Syndrome

Overweight

Obesity

Obesity, Morbid

Search Terms

Musculoskeletal Health

MeSH Headings:

Accidental Falls

Arthritis

Arthritis, Experimental

Arthritis, Infectious

Arthritis, Reactive

Arthritis, Psoriatic

Arthritis, Rheumatoid

Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid

Caplan's Syndrome

Felty's Syndrome

Rheumatoid Nodule

Sjogren's Syndrome

Spondylitis, Ankylosing

Still's Disease, Adult-Onset

Chondrocalcinosis

Gout

Arthritis, Gouty

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, Hip

Osteoarthritis, Knee

Spinal Osteophytosis

Periarthritis

Reiter Syndrome

Rheumatic Fever

Rheumatic Nodule

Wissler's Syndrome

Spondylarthritis

Spondylarthropathies

Bone and Bones

Bones of Lower Extremity

Foot Bones

Metatarsal Bones

Tarsal Bones

Calcaneus

Talus

Toe Phalanges

Leg Bones

Femur

Femur Head

Femur Neck

Fibula

Patella

Tibia

Pelvic Bones

Acetabulum

Ilium

Ischium

Pubic Bone

Bones of Upper Extremity

Arm Bones

Humerus

Radius

Ulna

Clavicle

Hand Bones

Carpal Bones

Capitate Bone

Hamate Bone

Lunate Bone

Pisiform Bone

Scaphoid Bone

Trapezium Bone

Trapezoid Bone

Triquetrum Bone

Finger Phalanges

Metacarpal Bones

Scapula

Acromion

Diaphyses

Epiphyses

Growth Plate

Hyoid Bone

Sesamoid Bones

Skull

Cranial Sutures

Ethmoid Bone

Facial Bones

Jaw

Alveolar Process

Tooth Socket

Dental Arch

Mandible

Chin

Mandibular Condyle

Maxilla

Palate, Hard

Nasal Bone

Orbit

Turbinates

Zygoma

Frontal Bone

Occipital Bone

Foramen Magnum

Parietal Bone

Skull Base

Cranial Fossa, Anterior

Cranial Fossa, Middle

Cranial Fossa, Posterior

Sphenoid Bone

Sella Turcica

Temporal Bone

Mastoid

Petrous Bone

Spine

Cervical Vertebrae

Atlas

Axis

Odontoid Process

Coccyx

Intervertebral Disk

Lumbar Vertebrae

Sacrum

Spinal Canal

Epidural Space

Thoracic Vertebrae

Thorax

Ribs

Sternum

Manubrium

Xiphoid Bone

Calcification, Physiologic

Muscular Atrophy

Osteoporosis

Female Athlete Triad Syndrome

Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal

Search Terms

Neoplasms

MeSH Headings:

Neoplasms

Cysts

Arachnoid Cysts

Bone Cysts

Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal

Jaw Cysts

Nonodontogenic Cysts

Odontogenic Cysts

Branchioma

Breast Cyst

Bronchogenic Cyst

Chalazion

Choledochal Cyst

Dermoid Cyst

Epidermal Cyst

Esophageal Cyst

Follicular Cyst

Ganglion Cysts

Lymphocele

Mediastinal Cyst

Mesenteric Cyst

Mucocele

Ovarian Cysts

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Pancreatic Cyst

Pancreatic Pseudocyst

Parovarian Cyst

Pilonidal Sinus

Ranula

Synovial Cyst

Popliteal Cyst

Tarlov Cysts

Thyroglossal Cyst

Urachal

Hamartoma

Hamartoma Syndrome, Multiple

Proteus Syndrome

Tuberous Sclerosis

Neoplasms by Histologic Type

Histiocytic Disorders, Malignant

Histiocytosis, Malignant

Leukemia, Monocytic, Acute

Lymphoma, Large-Cell

Lymphoma, Large-Cell, Ki-1

Leukemia

Enzootic Bovine Leukosis

Leukemia, Experimental

Avian Leukosis

Leukemia L1210

Leukemia L5178

Leukemia P388

Leukemia, Feline

Leukemia, Hairy Cell

Leukemia, T-Cell, HTLV-II-Associated

Leukemia, Lymphocytic

Leukemia, B-Cell

Leukemia, B-Cell, Acute

Leukemia, B-Cell, Chronic

Leukemia, Pre-B-Cell

Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Acute

Leukemia, B-Cell, Acute

Leukemia, CALLA-Positive

Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Acute, L1

Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Acute, L2

Leukemia, Mixed-Cell

Leukemia, Null-Cell

Leukemia, T-Cell, Acute

Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic

Leukemia, B-Cell, Chronic

Leukemia, Prolymphocytic

Leukemia, T-Cell, Chronic

Leukemia, T-Cell

Leukemia, T-Cell, Acute

Leukemia, T-Cell, Chronic

Leukemia, T-Cell, HTLV-II-Associated

Leukemia, Mast-Cell

Leukemia, Myeloid

Leukemia, Myeloid, Chronic

Blast Crisis

Leukemia, Monocytic, Chronic

Leukemia, Myeloid, Aggressive-Phase

Leukemia, Myeloid, Chronic-Phase

Leukemia, Myelomonocytic, Chronic

Leukemia, Neutrophilic, Chronic

Leukemia, Myeloid, Philadelphia-Negative

Leukemia, Myeloid, Philadelphia-Positive

Leukemia, Myelomonocytic, Acute

Leukemia, Nonlymphocytic, Acute

Leukemia, Basophilic, Acute

Leukemia, Eosinophilic, Acute

Leukemia, Erythroblastic, Acute

Leukemia, Mast-Cell

Leukemia, Megakaryocytic, Acute

Leukemia, Monocytic, Acute

Leukemia, Myelocytic, Acute

Leukemia, Promyelocytic, Acute

Sarcoma, Granulocytic

Leukemia, Plasmacytic

Leukemia, Radiation-Induced

Leukemia, Subleukemic

Lymphatic Vessel Tumors

Lymphangioma

Lymphangioma, Cystic

Lymphangiomyoma

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Lymphangiosarcoma

Lymphoma

Histiocytosis, Malignant

Hodgkin Disease

Immunoproliferative Small Intestinal Disease

Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

Lymphoma, B-Cell

Burkitt Lymphoma

Lymphoma, AIDS-Related

Lymphoma, Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue

Lymphoma, Small-Cell

Lymphoma, Diffuse

Lymphoma, Large-Cell, Diffuse

Lymphoma, Large-Cell, Immunoblastic

Lymphoma, Lymphoblastic

Lymphoma, Mixed-Cell, Diffuse

Lymphoma, Small Cleaved-Cell, Diffuse

Lymphoma, Small Lymphocytic

Lymphoma, Small Noncleaved-Cell

Lymphoma, Follicular

Lymphoma, Large-Cell, Follicular

Lymphoma, Mixed-Cell, Follicular

Lymphoma, Small Cleaved-Cell, Follicular

Lymphoma, High-Grade

Lymphoma, Intermediate-Grade

Lymphoma, Large-Cell

Lymphoma, Low-Grade

Lymphoma, Mixed-Cell

Lymphoma, Small-Cell

Lymphoma, T-Cell

Lymphoma, Undifferentiated

Plasmacytoma

Multiple Myeloma

Reticuloendotheliosis

Mast-Cell Sarcoma

Neoplasms, Complex and Mixed

Adenolymphoma

Adenoma, Pleomorphic

Adenomyoma

Adenosarcoma

Carcinoma, Adenosquamous

Carcinosarcoma

Hepatoblastoma

Mesenchymoma

Mixed Tumor, Malignant

Mixed Tumor, Mesodermal

Mixed Tumor, Mullerian

Myoepithelioma

Wilms Tumor

Denys-Drash Syndrome

WAGR Syndrome

Nephroma, Mesoblastic

Pulmonary Blastoma

Rhabdoid Tumor

Sarcoma, Endometrial Stromal

Thymoma

Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue

Neoplasms, Adipose Tissue

Angiolipoma

Angiomyolipoma

Lipoma

Liposarcoma

Myelolipoma

Neoplasms, Connective Tissue

Chondroblastoma

Chondroma

Chondrosarcoma

Giant Cell Tumors

Mastocytosis

Myofibroma

Myxoma

Myxosarcoma Neoplasms, Bone Tissue

Neoplasms, Fibrous Tissue

Sarcoma, Clear Cell

Sarcoma, Small Cell

Sarcoma, Synovial

Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue

Granular Cell Tumor

Leiomyoma

Leiomyosarcoma

Myoma

Myosarcoma

Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part

Smooth Muscle Tumor

Sarcoma

Adenosarcoma

Carcinosarcoma

Chondrosarcoma

Fibrosarcoma

Hemangiosarcoma

Histiocytoma, Malignant Fibrous

Leiomyosarcoma

Liposarcoma

Lymphangiosarcoma

Mixed Tumor, Mesodermal

Myosarcoma

Myxosarcoma

Osteosarcoma

Phyllodes Tumor

Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part

Sarcoma, Clear Cell

Sarcoma, Endometrial Stromal

Sarcoma, Experimental

Sarcoma, Granulocytic   

Sarcoma, Kaposi

Sarcoma, Small Cell

Sarcoma, Synovial

Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal

Carcinoma, Embryonal

Chordoma

Dermoid Cyst

Germinoma

Dysgerminoma

Seminoma

Gonadoblastoma

Mesonephroma

Endodermal Sinus Tumor

Neuroectodermal Tumors

Craniopharyngioma

Teratocarcinoma

Teratoma

Trophoblastic Neoplasms

Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial

Adenoma

Carcinoma

Neoplasms, Adnexal and Skin Appendage

Neoplasms, Basal Cell

Neoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and Serous

Neoplasms, Ductal, Lobular, and Medullary

Neoplasms, Fibroepithelial

Neoplasms, Mesothelial

Neoplasms, Neuroepithelial

Neoplasms, Squamous Cell

Neoplasms, Gonadal Tissue

Gonadoblastoma

Sex Cord-Gonadal Stromal Tumors

Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue

Meningioma

Nerve Sheath Neoplasms

Neuroectodermal Tumors

Neoplasms, Vascular Tissue

Angiofibroma

Angiokeratoma

Glomus Tumor

Hemangioma

Hemangiopericytoma

Hemangiosarcoma

Meningioma

Sarcoma, Kaposi

Nevi and Melanomas

Melanoma

Nevus

Odontogenic Tumors

Ameloblastoma

Cementoma

Odontogenic Cyst, Calcifying

Odontoma

Neoplasms by Site

Abdominal Neoplasms

Peritoneal Neoplasms

Anal Gland Neoplasms

Bone Neoplasms

Adamantinoma

Femoral Neoplasms

Skull Neoplasms

Spinal Neoplasms

Breast Neoplasms

Breast Neoplasms, Male

Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast

Phyllodes Tumor

Digestive System Neoplasms

Biliary Tract Neoplasms

Gastrointestinal Neoplasms

Liver Neoplasms

Pancreatic Neoplasms

Peritoneal Neoplasms

Endocrine Gland Neoplasms

Adrenal Gland Neoplasms

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

Pancreatic Neoplasms

Ovarian Neoplasms

Paraneoplastic Endocrine Syndromes

Parathyroid Neoplasms

Pituitary Neoplasms

Testicular Neoplasms

Thyroid Neoplasms

Eye Neoplasms

Conjunctival Neoplasms

Orbital Neoplasms

Retinal Neoplasms

Uveal Neoplasms

Head and Neck Neoplasms

Esophageal Neoplasms

Facial Neoplasms

Mouth Neoplasms

Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms

Parathyroid Neoplasms

Thyroid Neoplasms

Tracheal Neoplasms

Hematologic Neoplasms

Bone Marrow Neoplasms

Mammary Neoplasms, Animal

Mammary Neoplasms, Experimental

Nervous System Neoplasms

Central Nervous System Neoplasms

Cranial Nerve Neoplasms

Neuroma, Acoustic

Paraneoplastic Syndromes, Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms

Pelvic Neoplasms

Skin Neoplasms

Acanthoma

Sebaceous Gland Neoplasms

Sweat Gland Neoplasms

Soft Tissue Neoplasms

Muscle Neoplasms

Vascular Neoplasms

Splenic Neoplasms

Thoracic Neoplasms

Heart Neoplasms

Mediastinal Neoplasms

Respiratory Tract Neoplasms

Bronchial Neoplasms

Lung Neoplasms

Pleural Neoplasms

Tracheal Neoplasms

Thymus Neoplasms

Thymoma

Urogenital Neoplasms

Neoplasms, Experimental

Carcinoma 256, Walker

Carcinoma, Brown-Pearce

Carcinoma, Ehrlich Tumor

Carcinoma, Krebs 2

Carcinoma, Lewis Lung

Leukemia, Experimental

Avian Leukosis

Leukemia L1210

Leukemia L5178

Leukemia P388

Liver Neoplasms, Experimental

Mammary Neoplasms, Experimental

Melanoma, Experimental

Sarcoma, Experimental

Sarcoma 37

Sarcoma 180

Sarcoma, Avian

Sarcoma, Yoshida

Tumor Virus Infections

Avian Leukosis

Epstein-Barr Virus Infections

Marek Disease

Sarcoma, Avian

Neoplasms, Hormone-Dependent

Neoplasms, Multiple Primary

Hamartoma Syndrome, Multiple

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2a

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2b

Proteus Syndrome

Neoplasms, Post-Traumatic

Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced

Leukemia, Radiation-Induced

Neoplasms, Second Primary

Neoplastic Processes

Anaplasia

Cell Transformation, Neoplastic

Blast Crisis

Cell Transformation, Viral

Cocarcinogenesis

Neoplasm Invasiveness

Leukemic Infiltration

Neoplasm Metastasis

Lymphatic Metastasis

Neoplasm Circulating Cells

Neoplasm Seeding

Neoplasms, Unknown Primary

Neoplasm Recurrence, Local

Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous

Neoplasm, Residual

Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary

Adenomatous Polyposis Coli

Gardner Syndrome

Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome

Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis

Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome

Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary

Hamartoma Syndrome, Multiple

Li-Fraumeni Syndrome

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2a

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2b

Wilms Tumor

Denys-Drash Syndrome

WAGR Syndrome

Neurofibromatoses

Neurofibromatosis 1

Neurofibromatosis 2

Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome

Sturge-Weber Syndrome

Paraneoplastic Syndromes

Paraneoplastic Endocrine Syndromes

ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Paraneoplastic Syndromes, Nervous System

Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome

Limbic Encephalitis

Myelitis, Transverse

Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome

Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration

Paraneoplastic Polyneuropathy

Precancerous Conditions

Erythroplasia

Leukoplakia

Leukoplakia, Oral

Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis

Lymphomatoid Papulosis

Preleukemia

Uterine Cervical Dysplasia

Xeroderma Pigmentosum

Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic

Trophoblastic Neoplasms

Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasms

Tumor Virus Infections

Avian Leukosis

Epstein-Barr Virus Infections

Burkitt Lymphoma

Marek Disease

Sarcoma, Avian

Warts

Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis

Search Terms

Functional Health

MeSH Headings:

Activities of Daily Living

Disability Evaluation

Work Capacity Evalution

Frail Elderly

Gait

Gait Disorders, Neurologic

Gait Apraxia

Gait Ataxia

Pain

Abdominal Pain

Abdomen, Acute

Colic

Arthralgia

Shoulder Pain

Back Pain

Low Back

Chest Pain

Angina Pectoris

Angina, Unstable

Angina Pectoris, Variant

Earache

Facial Pain

Toothache

Flank Pain

Glossalgia

Headache

Labor Pain

Metatarsalgia

Neck Pain

Neuralgia

Neuralgia, Postherpetic

Sciatica

Pain, Intractable

Pain, Postoperative

Pelvic Pain

Dysmenorrhea

Pain, Referred

Shoulder Pain

Pain Measurement

Search Terms

Mental Health

MeSH Headings:

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Anger

Rage

Anxiety

Anxiety, Castration

Koro

Dental Anxiety

Attention

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Cognition

Awareness

Cognitive Dissonance

Comprehension

Consciousness

Imagination

Dreams

Fantasy

Intuition

Dementia

AIDS Dementia Complex

Alzheimer Disease

Aphasia, Primary Progressive

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome

Dementia, Vascular

Dementia, Multi-Infarct

Huntington Disease

Kluver-Bucy Syndrome

Lewy Body Disease

Pick Disease of the Brain

Depression

Memory

Deja Vu

Memory, Short-Term

Mental Recall

Recognition (Psychology)

Retention (Psychology

Mental Health

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive 623

Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting 1265

Neuromyelitis Optica

Parkinson Disease

Self Concept

Self Assessment (Psychology)

Self Disclosure

Self Efficacy

Sleep Disorders

Dyssomnias

Sleep Deprivation

Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm

Jet Lag Syndrome

Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic

Disorders of Excessive Somnolence

Hypersomnolence, Idiopathic

Kleine-Levin Syndrome

Narcolepsy

Cataplexy

Nocturnal Myoclonus Syndrome

Restless Legs Syndrome

Sleep Apnea Syndromes

Sleep Apnea, Central

Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Insomnia, Fatal Familial

Parasomnias

Nocturnal Myoclonus Syndrome

Nocturnal Paroxysmal Dystonia

REM Sleep Parasomnias

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Sleep Paralysis

Restless Legs Syndrome

Sleep Arousal Disorders

Night Terrors

Somnambulism

Sleep Bruxism

Sleep-Wake Transition Disorders

Stress, Psychological

Search Terms

All-Cause Mortality

MeSH Headings:

Mortality

Cause of Death

Child Mortality

Fatal Outcome

Fetal Mortality

Hospital Mortality

Infant Mortality

Maternal Mortality

Survival Rate

Search Terms

Injuries/Adverse Events/Risks of Physical Activity

MeSH Headings:

Asthma

Asthma, Exercise-Induced

Status Asthmaticus

Bronchoconstriction

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Women

Rhabdomyolysis

Myoglobinuria

Risk

Wounds and Injuries

Abdominal Injuries

Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic

Splenic Rupture

Splenosis

Stomach Rupture

Amputation, Traumatic

Arm Injuries

Forearm Injuries

Radius Fractures

Ulna Fractures

Humeral Fractures

Shoulder Dislocation

Shoulder Fractures

Tennis Elbow

Wrist Injuries

Asphyxia

Athletic Injuries

Back Injuries

Spinal Injuries

Spinal Fractures

Barotrauma

Blast Injuries

Decompression Sickness

Birth Injuries

Paralysis, Obstetric

Bites and Stings

Bites, Human

Burns

Burns, Chemical

Burns, Electric

Burns, Inhalation

Smoke Inhalation Injury

Eye Burns

Sunburn

Contusions

Craniocerebral Trauma

Brain Injuries

Brain Concussion

Post-Concussion Syndrome

Brain Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Brain Stem Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Cerebral Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Brain Injury, Chronic

Diffuse Axonal Injury

Epilepsy, Post-Traumatic

Pneumocephalus

Shaken Baby Syndrome

Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea

Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea

Coma, Post-Head Injury

Cranial Nerve Injuries

Abducens Nerve Injury

Facial Nerve Injuries

Optic Nerve Injuries

Facial Injuries

Eye Injuries

Eye Burns

Eye Foreign Bodies

Eye Injuries, Penetrating

Maxillofacial Injuries

Jaw Fractures

Mandibular Fractures

Maxillary Fractures

Mandibular Injuries

Orbital Fractures

Zygomatic Fractures

Head Injuries, Closed

Head Injuries, Penetrating

Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial

Hematoma, Subdural

Hematoma, Subdural, Acute

Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic

Hematoma, Subdural, Intracranial

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Skull Fractures

Skull Fracture, Basilar

Skull Fracture, Depressed

Dislocations

Hip Dislocation

Knee Dislocation

Patellar Dislocation

Pubic Symphysis Diastasis

Shoulder Dislocation

Drowning

Near Drowning

Electric Injuries

Burns, Electric

Lightning Injuries

Esophageal Perforation

Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials

Foreign Bodies

Bezoars

Eye Foreign Bodies

Foreign-Body Migration

Foreign-Body Reaction

Granuloma, Foreign-Body

Fractures, Bone

Femoral Fractures

Hip Fractures

Femoral Neck Fractures

Fractures, Closed

Fractures, Comminuted

Fractures, Compression

Fractures, Malunited

Fractures, Open

Fractures, Spontaneous

Fractures, Stress

Fractures, Ununited

Pseudarthrosis

Hip Fractures

Humeral Fractures

Radius Fractures

Colles' Fracture

Rib Fractures

Shoulder Fractures

Skull Fractures

Jaw Fractures

Mandibular Fractures

Maxillary Fractures

Orbital Fractures

Skull Fracture, Basilar

Skull Fracture, Depressed

Zygomatic Fractures

Spinal Fractures

Tibial Fractures

Ulna Fractures

Monteggia's Fracture

Fractures, Cartilage

Frostbite

Chilblains

Hand Injuries

Finger Injuries

Heat Stress Disorders

Heat Exhaustion

Heat Stroke

Sunstroke

Hip Injuries

Hip Dislocation

Hip Fractures

Lacerations

Leg Injuries

Ankle Injuries

Femoral Fractures

Hip Fractures

Femoral Neck Fractures

Foot Injuries

Knee Injuries

Knee Dislocation

Patellar Dislocation

Tibial Fractures

Multiple Trauma

Neck Injuries

Whiplash Injuries

Radiation Injuries

Abnormalities, Radiation-Induced

Leukemia, Radiation-Induced

Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced

Osteoradionecrosis

Radiation Injuries, Experimental

Radiation Pneumonitis

Radiodermatitis

Retropneumoperitoneum

Rupture

Aortic Rupture

Splenic Rupture

Splenosis

Stomach Rupture

Uterine Rupture

Uterine Perforation

Self Mutilation

Shock, Traumatic

Crush Syndrome

Soft Tissue Injuries

Spinal Cord Injuries

Central Cord Syndrome

Spinal Cord Compression

Spinal Injuries

Spinal Fractures

Sprains and Strains

Cumulative Trauma Disorders

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Tendon Injuries

Tendinopathy

Thoracic Injuries

Flail Chest

Heart Injuries

Rib Fractures

Tooth Injuries

Tooth Avulsion

Tooth Fractures

Cracked Tooth Syndrome

Trauma, Nervous System

Cerebrovascular Trauma

Carotid Artery Injuries

Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection

Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula

Vertebral Artery Dissection

Craniocerebral Trauma

Brain Injuries

Brain Concussion

Post-Concussion Syndrome

Brain Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Brain Stem Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Cerebral Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Brain Injury, Chronic

Diffuse Axonal Injury

Epilepsy, Post-Traumatic

Pneumocephalus

Shaken Baby Syndrome

Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea

Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea

Coma, Post-Head Injury

Cranial Nerve Injuries

Abducens Nerve Injury

Facial Nerve Injuries

Optic Nerve Injuries

Head Injuries, Closed

Head Injuries, Penetrating 281

Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Brain Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Brain Stem Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Cerebral Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial

Hematoma, Subdural

Hematoma, Subdural, Acute

Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic

Hematoma, Subdural, Intracranial

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Traumatic

Skull Fractures

Skull Fracture, Basilar

Skull Fracture, Depressed

Tympanic Membrane Perforation

Wound Infection

Wounds, Nonpenetrating

Brain Concussion

Post-Concussion Syndrome

Contusions

Head Injuries, Closed

Brain Concussion

Post-Concussion Syndrome

Wounds, Penetrating

Decapitation

Eye Injuries, Penetrating

Head Injuries, Penetrating

Wounds, Gunshot

Wounds, Stab

Needlestick Injuries


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  1. *motor activity/ or *exercise/ or *exertion/ (71774)
  2. exp *leisure activities/ or *energy metabolism/ or *physical endurance/ or *"physical education and training"/ (77179)
  3. *anaerobic threshold/ or *tai ji/ or *yoga/ (1274)
  4. 1 or 2 or 3 (141190)
  5. exp cardiovascular diseases/ (1354614)
  6. exp cerebrovascular disorders/ (186988)
  7. exp respiratory tract diseases/ (758971)
  8. exp Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/ (18685)
  9. exp lung diseases, obstructive/ (123796)
  10. exp respiratory function tests/ (151295)
  11. (cardiac function or lung function).mp. (24790)
  12. 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 (2088766)
  13. 4 and 12 (29282)
  14. exp obesity/ (73272)
  15. exp overweight/ (71912)
  16. adiposity/ (276)
  17. exp body weight/ (228528)
  18. body mass index/ (31413)
  19. exp abdominal fat/ (348)
  20. exp adipose tissue/ (47184)
  21. exp glucose metabolism disorders/ (199733)
  22. 14 or 15 or 16 or 17 or 18 or 19 or 20 or 21 (450447)
  23. 4 and 22 (15551)
  24. exp osteoporosis/ (29011)
  25. calcification, physiologic/ (5502)
  26. muscular atrophy/ (6374)
  27. exp arthritis/ (147695)
  28. exp "bone and bones"/ (349374)
  29. accidental fall/ (7291)
  30. (sarcopenia or fat-free mass or falls or fall prevention).mp. (22721)
  31. 24 or 25 or 26 or 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 (531938)
  32. 4 and 31 (6379)
  33. exp neoplasms/ (1778994)
  34. 4 and 33 (1775)
  35. exp "activities of daily living"/ (31137)
  36. pain/ (79784)
  37. pain measurement/ (29403)
  38. exp disability evaluation/ (22757)
  39. exp gait/ (10189)
  40. gait disorders, neurologic/ (940)
  41. frail elderly/ (3623)
  42. (functional health or functional impairment or functional independence).mp. (7180)
  43. (disability or frailty or physical function or disablement).mp. (57453)
  44. (late-life disability or functional decline or functional maintenance or assisted-living).mp. (1708)
  45. (independent living or dependent living or instrumental activities of daily living).mp. (1887)
  46. 35 or 36 or 37 or 38 or 39 or 40 or 41 or 42 or 43 or 44 or 45 (198619)
  47. 4 and 46 (5704)
  48. mental health/ (11849)
  49. exp anxiety/ (34460)
  50. depression/ (43480)
  51. exp sleep disorders/ (34937)
  52. exp cognition/ (61272)
  53. exp memory/ (58616)
  54. attention/ (35673)
  55. exp dementia/ (73263)
  56. stress, psychological/ (53067)
  57. exp anger/ (4089)
  58. exp self concept/ (43130)
  59. parkinson disease/ (29036)
  60. exp multiple sclerosis/ (28366)
  61. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/ (7424)
  62. attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity/ (10445)
  63. 48 or 49 or 50 or 51 or 52 or 53 or 54 or 55 or 56 or 57 or 58 or 59 or 60 or 61 or 62 (455021)
  64. 4 and 63 (7500)
  65. exp mortality/ (174633)
  66. 4 and 65 (674)
  67. exp "wounds and injuries"/ (495975)
  68. exp rhabdomyolysis/ (3904)
  69. exp asthma/ (78092)
  70. exp bronchoconstriction/ (2897)
  71. risk/ (73182)
  72. pregnancy/ or pregnant women/ (545963)
  73. (injury risk or cardiovascular risk).mp. (16540)
  74. 67 or 68 or 69 or 70 or 71 or 72 or 73 (1188983)
  75. 4 and 74 (16841)
  76. 13 or 23 or 32 or 34 or 47 or 64 or 66 or 75 (68097)
  77. adult/ or middle age/ (3546747)
  78. adolescent/ or child/ or child, preschool/ (1765126)
  79. (youth or adolescence or teen$ or juvenile$ or boy$ or girl$ or child$).mp. (1423358)
  80. aged/ or "aged, 80 and over"/ or (elder$ or senior$ or geriatric).mp. (1596222)
  81. 78 or 79 or 80 (3196871)
  82. 77 not 81 (1709318)
  83. 76 and 82 (20661)
  84. (ad or aa or ci or cn or dh or de or dt or em or en or es or eh or ge or hi or is or ip or lj).fs. (5932173)
  85. (ma or mi or og or ps or py or pk or pd or po or re or rt or rh or st or sd or tu or th or tm or tr or us or ut or ve or vi).fs. (5549437)
  86. 84 or 85 (8325092)
  87. 83 not 86 (14131)
  88. 87 not (comment or editorial or review).pt. (13744)
  89. limit 88 to (english language and abstracts and humans and yr="1995-2007") (6012)

MEDLINE Search Strategy for Youth

Explanation: MEDLINE Search Strategy for Youth formulated by the Project Librarian/Information Specialist.

Database: Ovid MEDLINE(R) <1950 to January Week 3 2007>

Search Strategy:

  1. *motor activity/ or *exercise/ or *exertion/ (71774)
  2. exp *leisure activities/ or *energy metabolism/ or *physical endurance/ or *"physical education and training"/ (77179)
  3. *anaerobic threshold/ or *tai ji/ or *yoga/ (1274)
  4. *"play and playthings"/ (2627)
  5. 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 (141190)
  6. exp cardiovascular diseases/ (1354614)
  7. exp cerebrovascular disorders/ (186988)
  8. exp respiratory tract diseases/ (758971)
  9. exp chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/ (18685)
  10. exp lung diseases, obstructive/ (123796)
  11. exp respiratory function tests/ (151295)
  12. exp asthma/ (78092)
  13. (cardiac function or lung function).mp. (24790)
  14. 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 (2088766)
  15. 5 and 14 (29282)
  16. exp obesity/ (73272)
  17. exp overweight/ (71912)
  18. adiposity/ (276)
  19. exp body weight/ (228528)
  20. body mass index/ (31413)
  21. exp abdominal fat/ (348)
  22. exp adipose tissue/ (47184)
  23. exp glucose metabolism disorders/ (199733)
  24. 16 or 17 or 18 or 19 or 20 or 21 or 22 or 23 (450447)
  25. 5 and 24 (15551)
  26. exp osteoporosis/ (29011)
  27. calcification, physiologic/ (5502)
  28. muscular atrophy/ (6374)
  29. exp arthritis/ (147695)
  30. exp "bone and bones"/ (349374)
  31. accidental fall/ (7291)
  32. (sarcopenia or fat-free mass or falls or fall prevention).mp. (22721)
  33. 26 or 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 or 32 (531938)
  34. 5 and 33 (6379)
  35. exp neoplasms/ (1778994)
  36. 5 and 35 (1775)
  37. exp "activities of daily living"/ (31137)
  38. pain/ (79784)
  39. pain measurement/ (29403)
  40. exp disability evaluation/ (22757)
  41. exp gait/ (10189)
  42. gait disorders, neurologic/ (940)
  43. frail elderly/ (3623)
  44. (functional health or functional impairment or functional independence).mp. (7180)
  45. (disability or frailty or physical function or disablement or late-life disability or functional decline).mp. (58172)
  46. (functional maintenance or assisted-living or independent living or dependent living or instrumental activities of daily living).mp. (2628)
  47. 37 or 38 or 39 or 40 or 41 or 42 or 43 or 44 or 45 or 46 (198619)
  48. 5 and 47 (5704)
  49. mental health/ (11849)
  50. exp anxiety/ (34460)
  51. depression/ (43480)
  52. exp sleep disorders/ (34937)
  53. exp cognition/ (61272)
  54. exp memory/ (58616)
  55. attention/ (35673)
  56. exp dementia/ (73263)
  57. stress, psychological/ (53067)
  58. exp anger/ (4089)
  59. exp self concept/ (43130)
  60. parkinson disease/ (29036)
  61. exp multiple sclerosis/ (28366)
  62. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/ (7424)
  63. attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity/ (10445)
  64. 49 or 50 or 51 or 52 or 53 or 54 or 55 or 56 or 57 or 58 or 59 or 60 or 61 or 62 or 63 (455021)
  65. 5 and 64 (7500)
  66. exp mortality/ (174633)
  67. 5 and 66 (674)
  68. exp "wounds and injuries"/ (495975)
  69. exp rhabdomyolysis/ (3904)
  70. exp asthma/ (78092)
  71. exp bronchoconstriction/ (2897)
  72. risk/ (73182)
  73. pregnancy/ or pregnant women/ (545963)
  74.  (injury risk$ or cardiovascular risk$).mp. (16966)
  75. 68 or 69 or 70 or 71 or 72 or 73 or 74 (1189309)
  76. 5 and 75 (16858)
  77. 15 or 25 or 34 or 36 or 48 or 65 or 67 or 76 (68106)
  78. adolescent/ or child/ or child, preschool/ (1765126)
  79. (youth or adolescence or teen$ or juvenile$ or boy$ or girl$ or child$).mp. (1423358)
  80. 78 or 79 (1965083)
  81. adult/ or middle age/ or aged/ or "aged, 80 and over"/ or (elder$ or senior$ or geriatric$).mp. (3918854)
  82. 80 not 81 (998233)
  83. 77 and 82 (7097)
  84. (ad or aa or ci or cn or dh or de or dt or em or en or es or eh or ge or hi or is or ip or lj).fs. (5932173)
  85.  (ma or mi or og or ps or py or pk or pd or po or re or rt or rh or st or sd or tu or th or tm or tr or us or ut or ve or vi).fs. (5549437)
  86. 84 or 85 (8325092)
  87. 83 not 86 (4965)
  88. 87 not (comment or editorial or review).pt. (4485)
  89. limit 88 to (english language and abstracts and humans and yr="1995-2007") (1676)

MEDLINE Search Strategy for Older Adults

Explanation: MEDLINE Search Strategy for Older Adults formulated by the Project Librarian/Information Specialist.

Database: Ovid MEDLINE(R) <1950 to January Week 3 2007>

Search Strategy:

  1. *motor activity/ or *exercise/ or *exertion/ (71774)
  2. exp *leisure activities/ or *energy metabolism/ or *physical endurance/ or *"physical education and training"/ (77179)
  3. *anaerobic threshold/ or *tai ji/ or *yoga/ (1274)
  4. 1 or 2 or 3 (141190)
  5. exp cardiovascular diseases/ (1354614)
  6. exp cerebrovascular disorders/ (186988)
  7. exp respiratory tract diseases/ (758971)
  8. exp Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/ (18685)
  9. exp lung diseases, obstructive/ (123796)
  10. exp respiratory function tests/ (151295)
  11. (cardiac function or lung function).mp. (24790)
  12. 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 (2088766)
  13. 4 and 12 (29282)
  14. exp obesity/ (73272)
  15. exp overweight/ (71912)
  16. adiposity/ (276)
  17. exp body weight/ (228528)
  18. body mass index/ (31413)
  19. exp abdominal fat/ (348)
  20. exp adipose tissue/ (47184)
  21. exp glucose metabolism disorders/ (199733)
  22. 14 or 15 or 16 or 17 or 18 or 19 or 20 or 21 (450447)
  23. 4 and 22 (15551)
  24. exp osteoporosis/ (29011)
  25. calcification, physiologic/ (5502)
  26. muscular atrophy/ (6374)
  27. exp arthritis/ (147695)
  28. exp "bone and bones"/ (349374)
  29. accidental fall/ (7291)
  30. (sarcopenia or fat-free mass or falls or fall prevention).mp. (22721)
  31. 24 or 25 or 26 or 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 (531938)
  32. 4 and 31 (6379)
  33. exp neoplasms/ (1778994)
  34. 4 and 33 (1775)
  35. exp "activities of daily living"/ (31137)
  36. pain/ (79784)
  37. pain measurement/ (29403)
  38. exp disability evaluation/ (22757)
  39. exp gait/ (10189)
  40. gait disorders, neurologic/ (940)
  41. frail elderly/ (3623)
  42. (functional health or functional impairment or functional independence).mp. (7180)
  43. (disability or frailty or physical function or disablement).mp. (57453)
  44. (late-life disability or functional decline or functional maintenance or assisted-living).mp. (1708)
  45. (independent living or dependent living or instrumental activities of daily living).mp. (1887)
  46. 35 or 36 or 37 or 38 or 39 or 40 or 41 or 42 or 43 or 44 or 45 (198619)
  47. 4 and 46 (5704)
  48. mental health/ (11849)
  49. exp anxiety/ (34460)
  50. depression/ (43480)
  51. exp sleep disorders/ (34937)
  52. exp cognition/ (61272)
  53. exp memory/ (58616)
  54. attention/ (35673)
  55. exp dementia/ (73263)
  56. stress, psychological/ (53067)
  57. exp anger/ (4089)
  58. exp self concept/ (43130)
  59. parkinson disease/ (29036)
  60. exp multiple sclerosis/ (28366)
  61. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/ (7424)
  62. attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity/ (10445)
  63. 48 or 49 or 50 or 51 or 52 or 53 or 54 or 55 or 56 or 57 or 58 or 59 or 60 or 61 or 62 (455021)
  64. 4 and 63 (7500)
  65. exp mortality/ (174633)
  66. 64 and 65 (674)
  67. exp "wounds and injuries"/ (495975)
  68. exp rhabdomyolysis/ (3904)
  69. exp asthma/ (78092)
  70. exp bronchoconstriction/ (2897)
  71. risk/ (73182)
  72. pregnancy/ or pregnant women/ (545963)
  73. (injury risk or cardiovascular risk).mp. (16540)
  74. 67 or 68 or 69 or 70 or 71 or 72 or 73 (1188983)
  75. 4 and 74 (16841)
  76. 13 or 23 or 32 or 34 or 47 or 64 or 66 or 75 (68097)
  77. aged/ or "aged, 80 and over"/ or (elder$ or senior$ or geriatric).mp. (1596222)
  78. adult/ or middle age/ (3546747)
  79. adolescent/ or child/ or child, preschool/ (1765126)
  80. (youth or adolescence or teen$ or juvenile$ or boy$ or girl$ or child$).mp. (1423358)
  81. 78 or 79 or 80 (4557281)
  82. 77 not 81 (348908)
  83. 76 and 82 (1874)
  84. (ad or aa or ci or cn or dh or de or dt or em or en or es or eh or ge or hi or is or ip or lj).fs. (5932173)
  85. (ma or mi or og or ps or py or pk or pd or po or re or rt or rh or st or sd or tu or th or tm or tr or us or ut or ve or vi).fs. (5549437)
  86. 84 or 85 (8325092)
  87. 83 not 86 (1279)
  88. 87 not (comment or editorial or review).pt. (1065)
  89. limit 88 to (english language and abstracts and humans and yr="1995-2007") (648)

MEDLINE Search Strategy for All Ages

Explanation: MEDLINE Search Strategy for All Ages formulated by the Project Librarian/Information Specialist, since some abstracts mention more than one age group in the study.

Database: Ovid MEDLINE(R) <1950 to March Week 3 2007>

Search Strategy:

  1. *motor activity/ or *exercise/ or *exertion/ (73116)
  2. exp *leisure activities/ or *energy metabolism/ or *physical endurance/ or *"physical education and training"/ (78733)
  3. *anaerobic threshold/ or *tai ji/ or *yoga/ (1298)
  4. *"play and playthings"/ (2665)
  5. 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 (143882)
  6. exp cardiovascular diseases/ (1376770)
  7. exp cerebrovascular disorders/ (191128)
  8. exp respiratory tract diseases/ (768659)
  9. exp chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/ (19230)
  10. exp lung diseases, obstructive/ (125341)
  11. exp respiratory function tests/ (153306)
  12. exp asthma/ (78968)
  13. (cardiac function or lung function).mp. (25249)
  14. 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 (2120493)
  15. 5 and 14 (29826)
  16. exp obesity/ (75082)
  17. exp overweight/ (73745)
  18. adiposity/ (336)
  19. exp body weight/ (233270)
  20. body mass index/ (32536)
  21. exp abdominal fat/ (434)
  22. exp adipose tissue/ (48296)
  23. exp glucose metabolism disorders/ (203716)
  24. 16 or 17 or 18 or 19 or 20 or 21 or 22 or 23 (459750)
  25. 5 and 24 (15942)
  26. exp osteoporosis/ (29631)
  27. calcification, physiologic/ (5680)
  28. muscular atrophy/ (6502)
  29. exp arthritis/ (149420)
  30. exp "bone and bones"/ (354155)
  31. accidental fall/ (7470)
  32. (sarcopenia or fat-free mass or falls or fall prevention).mp. (23164)
  33. 26 or 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 or 32 (539331)
  34. 5 and 33 (6515)
  35. exp neoplasms/ (1804026)
  36. 5 and 35 (1826)
  37. exp "activities of daily living"/ (31700)
  38. pain/ (80987)
  39. pain measurement/ (30139)
  40. exp disability evaluation/ (23131)
  41. exp gait/ (10394)
  42. gait disorders, neurologic/ (993)
  43. frail elderly/ (3679)
  44. (functional health or functional impairment or functional independence).mp. (7346)
  45. (disability or frailty or physical function or disablement or late-life disability or functional decline).mp. (59448)
  46. (functional maintenance or assisted-living or independent living or dependent living or instrumental activities of daily living).mp. (2692)
  47. 37 or 38 or 39 or 40 or 41 or 42 or 43 or 44 or 45 or 46 (202268)
  48. 5 and 47 (5834)
  49. mental health/ (12071)
  50. exp anxiety/ (35017)
  51. depression/ (44296)
  52. exp sleep disorders/ (35655)
  53. exp cognition/ (62556)
  54. exp memory/ (59667)
  55. attention/ (36282)
  56. exp dementia/ (75007)
  57. stress, psychological/ (53802)
  58. exp anger/ (4162)
  59. exp self concept/ (43906)
  60. parkinson disease/ (29747)
  61. exp multiple sclerosis/ (28817)
  62. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/ (7618)
  63. attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity/ (10679)
  64. 49 or 50 or 51 or 52 or 53 or 54 or 55 or 56 or 57 or 58 or 59 or 60 or 61 or 62 or 63 (463581)
  65. 5 and 64 (7705)
  66. exp mortality/ (177840)
  67. 5 and 66 (683)
  68. exp "wounds and injuries"/ (503708)
  69. exp rhabdomyolysis/ (3982)
  70. exp asthma/ (78968)
  71. exp bronchoconstriction/ (2958)
  72. risk/ (73863)
  73. pregnancy/ or pregnant women/ (551859)
  74. (injury risk$ or cardiovascular risk$).mp. (17670)
  75. 68 or 69 or 70 or 71 or 72 or 73 or 74 (1205045)
  76. 5 and 75 (17135)
  77. 15 or 25 or 34 or 36 or 48 or 65 or 67 or 76 (69515)
  78. adult/ or middle aged/ or adolescent/ or child/ or child, preschool/ or (youth or adolescence or teen$ or juvenile$ or boy$ or girl$ or child$).mp. or aged/ or "aged, 80 and over"/ or (elder$ or senior$ or geriatric$).mp. (4981351)
  79. 77 and 78 (44722)
  80. (ad or aa or ci or cn or dh or de or dt or em or en or es or eh or ge or hi or is or ip or lj).fs. (6017112)
  81. (ma or mi or og or ps or py or pk or pd or po or re or rt or rh or st or sd or tu or th or tm or tr or us or ut or ve or vi).fs. (5627033)
  82. 80 or 81 (8443161)
  83. 79 not 82 (30397)
  84. 83 not (comment or editorial or review).pt. (28687)
  85. limit 84 to (english language and abstracts and humans and yr="1995-2007") (12740)
  86. adolescent/ or child/ or child, preschool/ (1785667)
  87. (youth or adolescence or teen$ or juvenile$ or boy$ or girl$ or child$).mp. (1440373)
  88. 86 or 87 (1988679)
  89. Adult/ or middle aged/ or aged/ or "aged, 80 and over"/ or (elder$ or senior$ or geriatric$).mp. (3970899)
  90. 88 not 89 (1010452)
  91. adult/ or middle aged/ (3592852)
  92. adolescent/ or child/ or child, preschool/ (1785667)
  93. (youth or adolescence or teen$ or juvenile$ or boy$ or girl$ or child$).mp. (1440373)
  94. aged/ or "aged, 80 and over"/ or (elder$ or senior$ or geriatric$).mp. (1633025)
  95. 92 or 93 or 94 (3250255)
  96. 91 not 95 (1731096)
  97. aged/ or "aged, 80 and over"/ or (elder$ or senior$ or geriatric$).mp. (1633025)
  98. adult/ or middle age/ (3592852)
  99. adolescent/ or child/ or child, preschool/ (1785667)
  100. (youth or adolescence or teen$ or juvenile$ or boy$ or girl$ or child$).mp. (1440373)
  101. 98 or 99 or 100 (4615818)
  102. 97 not 101 (365533)
  103. 90 or 96 or 102 (3107081)
  104. 85 not 103 (4098)

MEDLINE Search Strategy for No Ages

Explanation: MEDLINE Search Strategy for All Ages formulated by the Project Librarian/Information Specialist, since some abstracts do not include information about the age group(s) in the study.

Database: Ovid MEDLINE(R) <1950 to January Week 3 2007>

Search Strategy:

  1. *motor activity/ or *exercise/ or *exertion/ (71774)
  2. exp *leisure activities/ or *energy metabolism/ or *physical endurance/ or *"physical education and training"/ (77179)
  3. *anaerobic threshold/ or *tai ji/ or *yoga/ (1274)
  4. 1 or 2 or 3 (141190)
  5. exp cardiovascular diseases/ (1354614)
  6. exp cerebrovascular disorders/ (186988)
  7. exp respiratory tract diseases/ (758971)
  8. exp Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/ (18685)
  9. exp lung diseases, obstructive/ (123796)
  10. exp respiratory function tests/ (151295)
  11. (cardiac function or lung function).mp. (24790)
  12. 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 (2088766)
  13. 4 and 12 (29282)
  14. exp obesity/ (73272)
  15. exp overweight/ (71912)
  16. adiposity/ (276)
  17. exp body weight/ (228528)
  18. body mass index/ (31413)
  19. exp abdominal fat/ (348)
  20. exp adipose tissue/ (47184)
  21. exp glucose metabolism disorders/ (199733)
  22. 14 or 15 or 16 or 17 or 18 or 19 or 20 or 21 (450447)
  23. 4 and 22 (15551)
  24. exp osteoporosis/ (29011)
  25. calcification, physiologic/ (5502)
  26. muscular atrophy/ (6374)
  27. exp arthritis/ (147695)
  28. exp "bone and bones"/ (349374)
  29. accidental fall/ (7291)
  30. (sarcopenia or fat-free mass or falls or fall prevention).mp. (22721)
  31. 24 or 25 or 26 or 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 (531938)
  32. 4 and 31 (6379)
  33. exp neoplasms/ (1778994)
  34. 4 and 33 (1775)
  35. exp "activities of daily living"/ (31137)
  36. pain/ (79784)
  37. pain measurement/ (29403)
  38. exp disability evaluation/ (22757)
  39. exp gait/ (10189)
  40. gait disorders, neurologic/ (940)
  41. frail elderly/ (3623)
  42. (functional health or functional impairment or functional independence).mp. (7180)
  43. (disability or frailty or physical function or disablement).mp. (57453)
  44. (late-life disability or functional decline or functional maintenance or assisted-living).mp. (1708)
  45. (independent living or dependent living or instrumental activities of daily living).mp. (1887)
  46. 35 or 36 or 37 or 38 or 39 or 40 or 41 or 42 or 43 or 44 or 45 (198619)
  47. 4 and 46 (5704)
  48. mental health/ (11849)
  49. exp anxiety/ (34460)
  50. depression/ (43480)
  51. exp sleep disorders/ (34937)
  52. exp cognition/ (61272)
  53. exp memory/ (58616)
  54. attention/ (35673)
  55. exp dementia/ (73263)
  56. stress, psychological/ (53067)
  57. exp anger/ (4089)
  58. exp self concept/ (43130)
  59. parkinson disease/ (29036)
  60. exp multiple sclerosis/ (28366)
  61. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/ (7424)
  62. attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity/ (10445)
  63. 48 or 49 or 50 or 51 or 52 or 53 or 54 or 55 or 56 or 57 or 58 or 59 or 60 or 61 or 62 (455021)
  64. 4 and 63 (7500)
  65. exp mortality/ (174633)
  66. 4 and 65 (674)
  67. exp "wounds and injuries"/ (495975)
  68. exp rhabdomyolysis/ (3904)
  69. exp asthma/ (78092)
  70. exp bronchoconstriction/ (2897)
  71. risk/ (73182)
  72. pregnancy/ or pregnant women/ (545963)
  73. (injury risk or cardiovascular risk).mp. (16540)
  74. 67 or 68 or 69 or 70 or 71 or 72 or 73 (1188983)
  75. 4 and 74 (16841)
  76. 13 or 23 or 32 or 34 or 47 or 64 or 66 or 75 (68097)
  77. adult/ or middle age/ (3546747)
  78. adolescent/ or child/ or child, preschool/ (1765126)
  79. (youth or adolescence or teen$ or juvenile$ or boy$ or girl$ or child$).mp. (1423358)
  80. aged/ or "aged, 80 and over"/ or (elder$ or senior$ or geriatric).mp. (1596222)
  81. 77 or 78 or 79 or 80 (4906189)
  82. 76 not 81 (24322)
  83. (ad or aa or ci or cn or dh or de or dt or em or en or es or eh or ge or hi or is or ip or lj).fs. (5932173)
  84. (ma or mi or og or ps or py or pk or pd or po or re or rt or rh or st or sd or tu or th or tm or tr or us or ut or ve or vi).fs. (5549437)
  85. 83 or 84 (8325092)
  86. 82 not 85 (14134)
  87. 86 not (comment or editorial or review).pt. (10713)
  88. limit 87 to (english language and abstracts and humans and yr="1995-2007") (1017)

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