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Introduction to the Overview Page

The Overview page is a summary of all the other microchapters. The overview page for a microchaptered page will show the main subtitles of the page, with a brief overview of the content of each microchapter within each subtitle. This page is best created last, and aims to summarize the important aspects of the disease. To see an example of an Overview page on Pericarditis within a microchaptered page, click here. The aim is to convey the most important information for a "quick glance" at the disease. Below is the general template to follow when creating an Overview for a microchaptered page. Whether all the subheadings are needed and how extensive they are, will depend on the complexity of the disease page you are creating.

Overview

This section is the general overview statement for the disease. It should include the name of the main page in the first sentence.
This section will be an overview statement of all the overview statements below it.
It should not contain any synonyms or keywords (as these should be at the top of the page listed next to Synonyms and keywords:).
It should be aimed to be written at a medical student or intern level of understanding. To view an example of an overview section on an overview page, click here.

Historical Perspective

Historical perspective of a disease discusses the initial discovery of the disease, the major outbreaks/events associated with the disease, and the initial diagnostic and therapeutic discoveries related to the disease.
This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence.
The overview of the historical perspective of a disease should be a short description of the landmark discoveries associated with the disease. It is ideally written after the main historical perspective microchapter is written, to summarize the key points of the microchapter. It can be the same as the overview that is seen on the historical perspective microchapter.
To view a template and examples of the Historical Perspective overview statement, click here.

Classification

Classification of a disease varies based on the type of disease. For example, certain cancers may be classified based on stage and grade, whereas a drug allergy may be classified based on the type of drug reaction.
This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence.
The overview of the classification of a disease should be a short description of the way in which the disease is classified. It is ideally written after the main classification microchapter is written, to summarize the key points of the microchapter. It can be the same as the overview statement that is seen on the classification microchapter.
To view a template and examples of the Classification overview statement, click here.

Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology is the study of the biological and physical manifestations of a disease as they correlate with the underlying abnormalities and physiological disturbances.

This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence.
The overview of the pathophysiology of a disease should be a short description of the basic disease process. It is ideally written after the main pathophysiology microchapter is written, to summarize the key points of the microchapter. It can be the same as the overview statement that is seen on the pathophysiology microchapter.
To view a template and examples of the Pathophysiology overview statement, click here.

Causes

This section summarizes the main causes of the disease.
The overview for causes of a disease should ideally be written after the main causes microchapter is written, to summarize the key points of the microchapter. It can be the same as the overview statement found on the main causes microchapter for the disease.
To view a template and examples of the Causes (Non-microbiology) overview statement, click here.
To view a template and examples of the Causes (Microbiology) overview statement, click here.

Differentiating (Disease name) from other Conditions

In this section, give a brief description of the main diseases that need to be differentiated from the disease you are describing.
The overview of the differentiation of a disease should ideally be written after the main microchapter is written. It can be the same as the overview statement found on the main "differentiating disease from other conditions" microchapter for the disease.
To view a template and examples of the Differential Diagnosis overview statement, click here.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Epidemiology is the scientific study of the causes, distribution, and control of disease populations. Demographics are the objective characteristics of a population age, marital status, family size, racial origin, present or prior disease, religion, income, and education and how they relate to a specific disease.
This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence.
The overview of the epidemiology and demographics of a disease should ideally be written after the main epidemiology and demographics microchapter is written. It can be the same as the overview statement found on the main epidemiology and demographics microchapter for the disease.
To view a template and examples of the Epidemiology and Demographics overview statement, click here.

Risk Factors

Risk factors are variables associated with an increased risk of disease or infection.This section should outline the risk factors that have the highest correlation with the disease.
The overview of the risk factors of a disease should ideally be written after the main risk factors microchapter is written, to summarize the key points of the microchapter. It can be the same as the overview statement found on the main risk factors microchapter for the disease.
To view a template and examples of the Risk Factors overview statement, click here.

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

The natural history of a disease describes how the disease would progress without treatment. The complications describe the negative consequences of the disease and treatment, and the prognosis describes the outcomes of the disease.
This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence.
The overview of the natural history, complications and prognosis is ideally written after the main microchapter is written, to summarize the key points of the microchapter. It can be the same as the overview statement that is seen on the natural history, complications and prognosis microchapter page.
To view a template and examples of the Natural History, Complications and Prognosis overview statement, click here.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of a disease details the most important signs, symptoms, tests, and other studies that lead to the diagnosis of a disease.
This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence.
The overview of the diagnosis of a disease should ideally be written after the main diagnosis microchapters are written, to summarize the key points of the microchapters.

History and Symptoms

Describe the main aspects of the patient history that should be focused on, and the symptoms that lead to, or exclude the diagnosis of the disease you are describing. You should use the name of the disease in the first sentence. For an example of this subsection, click here.
This section can be the same as the overview section on the history and symptoms page.
To view a template and examples of the History and Symptoms overview statement, click here.

Physical Examination

Describe the main physical examination findings that can lead to or exclude the diagnosis of the disease you are describing. You should include the name of the disease in the first sentence. For an example, click here
This section can be the same as the overview section physical examination page.
To view a template and examples of the Physical Examination overview statement, click here.

Laboratory Findings

List the main laboratory studies that can lead to or exclude the diagnosis of the disease you are describing. You should include the name of the disease in the first sentence.
This section should be the same as the overview statement on the laboratory findings page.
To view a template and examples of the Laboratory Findings overview statement, click here.

Electrocardiogram

If EKG findings are pertinent to the diagnosis of the disease you are describing, you can provide the findings here.
This section can be the same as the overview statement found on the Electrocardiogram page.
To view a template and examples of the Electocardiogram overview statement, click here.

Chest X Ray

If chest x ray findings are pertinent to the disease page you are making, you can briefly describe them here.
This can be the same as the overview statement on the chest x ray page.
To view a template and examples of the Chest X Ray overview statement, click here.

CT Scan

If CT findings are pertinent to the page you are making, you can briefly describe them here.
This section can be the same as the overview section on the CT page.
To view a template and examples of the CT Scan overview statement, click here.

Echocardiography or Ultrasound

If echocardiography or ultrasound findings are pertinent to the page you are making, you can describe them here.
This section can be the same as the overview section on the echocardiography and ultrasound page.
To view a template and examples of the Echocardiography or Ultrasound overview statement, click here.

Other Imaging Findings

List the most important diagnostic studies, such as imaging and other studies, that can lead to or exclude the diagnosis of the disease you are describing. You should name any "gold standard" studies here, and include the name of the disease in the first sentence.
To view a template and examples of the Other Imaging Findings overview statement, click here.

Treatment

Treatment describes the various, most commonly used methods in treating the disease you are describing.
This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence.
The overview of the treatments for a disease should ideally be written after the main treatment microchapter is written, to summarize the key points of the microchapter. It can be the same as the overview statement found on the main risk factors microchapter for the disease.

Medical Therapy

Medical therapy describes all non-surgical therapies that are provided for the patient.
This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence followed by the indication to treat the patient (if applicable) and the name of the therapy.
To view a template and examples of the Medical Therapy overview statement, click here.

Surgery

Surgery describes all surgeries and therapeutic procedures that are provided for the patient.
This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence followed by the indication to surgically manage the patient (if application) and the name of the surgery.
To view a template and examples of the Surgery overview statement, click here.

Prevention

Prevention describes all strategies that prevent from the occurrence of the disease. Prevention may be either primary (prevent occurrence of the disease), secondary (diagnose and treat existent disease in early stages), tertiary (reduce the negative impact of extant disease), and quaternary (methods to avoid results of unnecessary interventions). At least primary and secondary prevention are usually discussed in each chapter.
This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence. The availability or lack of vaccine availability of a vaccine against the disease should be clearly written. Other strategies for the prevention of the disease should be outlined and classified as either primary, secondary, tertiary, or quaternary.
To view a template and examples of the Prevention overview statement, click here.

References

References should be cited for the material that you have put on your page.
For information on how to add references into your page, click here.

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 ==Introduction to the Overview Page==
 The Overview page is a summary of all the other microchapters. The overview page for a microchaptered page will show the main subtitles of the page, with a brief overview of the content of each microchapter within each subtitle. This page is best created last, and aims to summarize the important aspects of the disease. To see an example of an Overview page on Pericarditis within a microchaptered page, click [[Pericarditis overview|here]]. The aim is to convey the most important information for a "quick glance" at the disease. Below is the general template to follow when creating an Overview for a microchaptered page. Whether all the subheadings are needed and how extensive they are, will depend on the complexity of the disease page you are creating.
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 ==Overview==
 * This section is the general overview statement for the disease. It should include the name of the main page in the first sentence.
-* It should read <nowiki> "{{Pagename}} is </nowiki> a disease/ syndrome/ symptom/ condition/ test that involves/ causes/ is seen in/ determines...."
 * This section will be an overview statement of all the overview statements below it.
 * It should not contain any synonyms or keywords (as these should be at the top of the page listed next to {{SK}}).
+* It should be aimed to be written at a medical student or intern level of understanding. To view an example of an overview section on an overview page, click [[Clostridium difficile infection overview#Overview|'''here''']].
-* It should be aimed to be written at a medical student or intern level of understanding. To view an overview section on an overview page, click [[Pericarditis overview#Overview|here]].
+==Historical Perspective==
+*Historical perspective of a disease discusses the initial discovery of the disease, the major outbreaks/events associated with the disease, and the initial diagnostic and therapeutic discoveries related to the disease.
+*This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence.
+*The overview of the historical perspective of a disease should be a short description of the landmark discoveries associated with the disease. It is ideally written after the main historical perspective microchapter is written, to summarize the key points of the microchapter. It can be the same as the overview that is seen on the historical perspective microchapter.
+*To view a template and examples of the Historical Perspective overview statement, click [[Historical perspective template#Overview|'''here''']].
+==Classification==
+*Classification of a disease varies based on the type of disease. For example, certain cancers may be classified based on stage and grade, whereas a drug allergy may be classified based on the type of drug reaction.
+* This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence.
+* The overview of the classification of a disease should be a short description of the way in which the disease is classified. It is ideally written after the main classification microchapter is written, to summarize the key points of the microchapter. It can be the same as the overview statement that is seen on the classification microchapter.
+*To view a template and examples of the Classification overview statement, click [[Classification template#Overview|'''here''']].
 ==Pathophysiology==
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 * This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence.
 * The overview of the pathophysiology of a disease should be a short description of the basic disease process. It is ideally written after the main pathophysiology microchapter is written, to summarize the key points of the microchapter. It can be the same as the overview statement that is seen on the pathophysiology microchapter.
+*To view a template and examples of the Pathophysiology overview statement, click [[Pathophysiology template#Overview|'''here''']].
-* For an example of a pathophysiology section within an overview page, click [[Chronic stable angina overview#Pathophysiology|here]].
 ==Causes==
 * This section summarizes the main causes of the disease.
-* It should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence, and read: "The most common causes for (disease name), are....."
+* The overview for causes of a disease should ideally be written after the main causes microchapter is written,  to summarize the key points of the microchapter. It can be the same as the overview statement found on the main causes microchapter for the disease.
+*To view a template and examples of the Causes (Non-microbiology) overview statement, click [[Crowdiagnosis project template#Overview|'''here''']].
+*To view a template and examples of the Causes (Microbiology) overview statement, click [[Microbiology template#Overview|'''here''']].
-* The overview for causes of a disease should ideally be written after the main causes microchapter is written,  to summarize the key points of the microchapter. It can be the same as the overview statement found on the main causes microchapter for the disease.
+==Differentiating (Disease name) from other Conditions==
-* For an example of a causes section within an overview chapter, click [[Pericarditis overview#Causes|here]].
-==Differentiating Disease from other Conditions==
 * In this section, give a brief description of the main diseases that need to be differentiated from the disease you are describing.
-* It should read "(disease name) has signs and symptoms that are similar to conditions such as ......... (Disease name) can be differentiated from these conditions by the presence/absence of......."
 *The overview of the differentiation of a disease should ideally be written after the main microchapter is written. It can be the same as the overview statement found on the main "differentiating disease from other conditions" microchapter for the disease.
-* For an example of a "differentiating disease from other conditions" section within an overview chapter, click [[Pericarditis overview#Differentiating Pericarditis from other Diseases|here]]
+*To view a template and examples of the Differential Diagnosis overview statement, click [[Differentiating (disease name) from other diseases page#Overview|'''here''']].
 ==Epidemiology and Demographics==
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 * This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence.
 *The overview of the epidemiology and demographics of a disease should ideally be written after the main epidemiology and demographics microchapter is written. It can be the same as the overview statement found on the main epidemiology and demographics microchapter for the disease.
-* For an example of an epidemiology and demographics section within an overview chapter, click [[Pericarditis overview#Epidemiology and Demographics|here]]
+*To view a template and examples of the Epidemiology and Demographics overview statement, click [[Epidemiology and demographics template#Overview|'''here''']].
 ==Risk Factors==
 * Risk factors are variables associated with an increased risk of disease or infection.This section should outline the risk factors that have the highest correlation with the disease.
-* This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence, and read: "Important risk factors that are correlated with (disease name), are....."
+* The overview of the risk factors of a disease should ideally be written after the main risk factors microchapter is written, to summarize the key points of the microchapter. It can be the same as the overview statement found on the main risk factors microchapter for the disease.
-* The overview of the risk factors of a disease should ideally be written after the main epidemiology and demographics microchapter is written, as an attempt to summarize the key points of the microchapter. It can be the same as the overview statement found on the main risk factors microchapter for the disease.
+*To view a template and examples of the Risk Factors overview statement, click [[Risk factor template#Overview|'''here''']].
-* For an example of a risk factors section within an overview chapter, click [[Confusion overview#Risk factors|here]].
 ==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis==
 * The natural history of a disease describes how the disease would progress without treatment. The complications describe the negative consequences of the disease and treatment, and the prognosis describes the outcomes of the disease.
+* This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence.
-* This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence. It should read like this: "The natural progression of (disease name) without treatment involves the development of ........ Complications that can occur as a result of (disease name) include........ and complications of the treatment of (disease name) include...... The prognosis with/ without treatment is .......
 * The overview of the natural history, complications and prognosis is ideally written after the main microchapter is written, to summarize the key points of the microchapter. It can be the same as the overview statement that is seen on the natural history, complications and prognosis microchapter page.
-* For an example of a natural history, complications and prognosis section within an overview page, click [[Pericarditis overview#Natural History,Complications and Prognosis|here]].
+*To view a template and examples of the Natural History, Complications and Prognosis overview statement, click [[Natural history, complications and prognosis template#Overview|'''here''']].
 ==Diagnosis==
 * The diagnosis of a disease details the most important signs, symptoms, tests, and other studies that lead to the diagnosis of a disease.
-* This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence, and read: "Important modalities used in the diagnosis of (disease name), are....."
+* This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence.
-* The overview of the diagnosis of a disease should ideally be written after the main diagnosis microchapter is written, to summarize the key points of the microchapter. It can be the same as the overview statement found on the main diagnosis microchapter for the disease.
+* The overview of the diagnosis of a disease should ideally be written after the main diagnosis microchapters are written, to summarize the key points of the microchapters.
-* For an example of a diagnosis section within an overview chapter, click [[Pericarditis overview#Diagnosis|here]].
-===Symptoms===
+===History and Symptoms===
-* List the main symptoms that lead to, or exclude the diagnosis of the disease you are describing. You should use the name of the disease in the first sentence.
+* Describe the main aspects of the patient history that should be focused on, and the symptoms that lead to, or exclude the diagnosis of the disease you are describing. You should use the name of the disease in the first sentence. For an example of this subsection, click [[Myocarditis overview#Diagnosis|here]].
+* This section can be the same as the overview section on the history and symptoms page.
+*To view a template and examples of the History and Symptoms overview statement, click [[History and symptoms template#Overview|'''here''']].
 ===Physical Examination===
-* Describe the main physical examination findings that can lead to or exclude the diagnosis of the disease you are describing. You should include the name of the disease in the first sentence.
+* Describe the main physical examination findings that can lead to or exclude the diagnosis of the disease you are describing. You should include the name of the disease in the first sentence. For an example, click [[Pericarditis overview#Diagnosis|here]]
+* This section can be the same as the overview section physical examination page.
+*To view a template and examples of the Physical Examination overview statement, click [[Physical examination template#Overview|'''here''']].
-===Laboratory Studies===
+===Laboratory Findings===
 * List the main laboratory studies that can lead to or exclude the diagnosis of the disease you are describing. You should include the name of the disease in the first sentence.
-===Other Diagnostic Studies===
+* This section should be the same as the overview statement on the laboratory findings page.
+*To view a template and examples of the Laboratory Findings overview statement, click [[Laboratory findings template#Overview|'''here''']].
+===Electrocardiogram===
+* If EKG findings are pertinent to the diagnosis of the disease you are describing, you can provide the findings here.
+* This section can be the same as the overview statement found on the Electrocardiogram page.
+*To view a template and examples of the Electocardiogram overview statement, click [[Electrocardiogram template#Overview|'''here''']].
+===Chest X Ray===
+* If chest x ray findings are pertinent to the disease page you are making, you can briefly describe them here.
+* This can be the same as the overview statement on the chest x ray page.
+*To view a template and examples of the Chest X Ray overview statement, click [[Chest x ray template#Overview|'''here''']].
+===CT Scan===
+*If CT findings are pertinent to the page you are making, you can briefly describe them here.
+*This section can be the same as the overview section on the CT page.
+*To view a template and examples of the CT Scan overview statement, click [[CT template#Overview|'''here''']].
+===Echocardiography or Ultrasound===
+*If echocardiography or ultrasound findings are pertinent to the page you are making, you can describe them here.
+*This section can be the same as the overview section on the echocardiography and ultrasound page.
+*To view a template and examples of the Echocardiography or Ultrasound overview statement, click [[Echocardiography or ultrasound template#Overview|'''here''']].
+===Other Imaging Findings===
 * List the most important diagnostic studies, such as imaging and other studies, that can lead to or exclude the diagnosis of the disease you are describing. You should name any "gold standard" studies here, and include the name of the disease in the first sentence.
+*To view a template and examples of the Other Imaging Findings overview statement, click [[CT template#Overview|'''here''']].
 ==Treatment==
 * Treatment describes the various, most commonly used methods in treating the disease you are describing.
-* This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence, and read: "The most common and effective treatments for (disease name), are..... Alternatively, other treatments that have been shown to have some success are......."
+* This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence.
 * The overview of the treatments for a disease should ideally be written after the main treatment microchapter is written, to summarize the key points of the microchapter. It can be the same as the overview statement found on the main risk factors microchapter for the disease.
-* For an example of a treatment section within an overview chapter, click [[Pericarditis overview#Treatment|here]].
+===Medical Therapy===
+* Medical therapy describes all non-surgical therapies that are provided for the patient.
+*This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence followed by the indication to treat the patient (if applicable) and the name of the therapy.
+*To view a template and examples of the Medical Therapy overview statement, click [[Medical therapy template#Overview|'''here''']].
+===Surgery===
+*Surgery describes all surgeries and therapeutic procedures that are provided for the patient.
+*This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence followed by the indication to surgically manage the patient (if application) and the name of the surgery.
+*To view a template and examples of the Surgery overview statement, click [[Surgery template#Overview|'''here''']].
+===Prevention===
+*Prevention describes all strategies that prevent from the occurrence of the disease. Prevention may be either primary (prevent occurrence of the disease), secondary (diagnose and treat existent disease in early stages), tertiary (reduce the negative impact of extant disease), and quaternary (methods to avoid results of unnecessary interventions). At least primary and secondary prevention are usually discussed in each chapter.
+*This section should contain the name of the disease you are describing in the first sentence. The availability or lack of vaccine availability of a vaccine against the disease should be clearly written. Other strategies for the prevention of the disease should be outlined and classified as either primary, secondary, tertiary, or quaternary.
+*To view a template and examples of the Prevention overview statement, click [[Prevention template#Overview|'''here''']].
 ==References==
 * References should be cited for the material that you have put on your page.
-* For information on how to add references into your page, click [[Help:Adding References to Articles|here]].
+* For information on how to add references into your page, click [[References|'''here''']].
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