Ptosis

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Ptosis Classification and external resources

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Evidence Based Medicine
Cochrane Collaboration on Ptosis Bandolier on Ptosis TRIP on Ptosis
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Definitions of Ptosis
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Ptosis (πτωσις "falling, a fall") refers to droopiness of any body part. Specifically, it can refer to:

• Ptosis (eyelid)
• Ptosis (breasts)
• Nephroptosis (kidney)
• Gastroptosis (stomach)
• Scapular Ptosis, usually due to poor posture, see also Thoracic outlet syndrome.

See also

• Prolapse

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Articles on Ptosis	Most recent articles on Ptosis • Most cited articles on Ptosis • Review articles on Ptosis • Articles on Ptosis in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media (Slides, Video, Images, MP3) on Ptosis	Powerpoint slides on Ptosis • Images of Ptosis • Photos of Ptosis • Podcasts & MP3s on Ptosis • Videos on Ptosis
Evidence Based Medicine Regarding Ptosis	Cochrane Collaboration on Ptosis • Bandolier on Ptosis • TRIP on Ptosis
Cost Effectiveness of Ptosis	Cost Effectiveness of Ptosis
Clinical Trials Involving Ptosis	Ongoing Trials on Ptosis at Clinical Trials.gov • Trial results on Ptosis • Clinical Trials on Ptosis at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Government Resources (FDA/CDC) Regarding Ptosis	US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Ptosis • NICE Guidance on Ptosis • NHS PRODIGY Guidance • FDA on Ptosis • CDC on Ptosis
Textbook Information on Ptosis	Books and Textbook Information on Ptosis
Pharmacology Resources on Ptosis	Dosing of Ptosis • Drug interactions with Ptosis • Side effects of Ptosis • Allergic reactions to Ptosis • Overdose information on Ptosis • Carcinogenicity information on Ptosis • Ptosis in pregnancy • Pharmacokinetics of Ptosis •
Genetics, Pharmacogenomics, and Proteinomics of Ptosis	Genetics of Ptosis • Pharmacogenomics of Ptosis • Proteomics of Ptosis
Newstories on Ptosis	Ptosis in the news • Be alerted to news on Ptosis • News trends on Ptosis
Commentary on Ptosis	Blogs on Ptosis
Patient Resources on Ptosis	Patient resources on Ptosis • Discussion groups on Ptosis • Patient Handouts on Ptosis • Directions to Hospitals Treating Ptosis • Risk calculators and risk factors for Ptosis
Healthcare Provider Resources on Ptosis	Symptoms of Ptosis • Causes & Risk Factors for Ptosis • Diagnostic studies for Ptosis • Treatment of Ptosis
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs on Ptosis	CME Programs on Ptosis
International Resources on Ptosis	Ptosis en Espanol • Ptosis en Francais
Business Resources on Ptosis	Ptosis in the Marketplace • Patents on Ptosis
Informatics Resources on Ptosis	List of terms related to Ptosis

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