Endocrinology‚ and Psychiatry. It was noted that the claimant’s breathing has been slowly improved over the hospital course. The CT scan of the chest revealed a 1-cm nodular opacity at the left lower lobe. There were fibrotic changes‚ significant calcification of the NAD‚ and a multi-nodular thyroid. The thyroid ultrasound revealed heterogenous masses. An uptake scan was recommended. Moreover‚ his 2D-echo revealed a normal LV size and function with an ejection fraction of 60%. An aortic valve sclerosis
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RADIOLOGY REPORT Patient Name: Benjamin Engelhart Patient ID: 112592 DOB: 10/05/ Age: 46 Sex: M CT Scan No: 10-790031 Ordering Physician: Alex McClure‚ MD Procedure: CT scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast. Date of Procedure: 11/14/2012 HISTORY: RLQ pain‚ no previous studies. ABDOMEN: The lung basis appeared unremarkable. The liver‚ spleen‚ gallbladder‚ adrenals‚ kidneys and pancreas and abdominal aorta appeared unremarkable. The bowels seen on the study appeared thickened
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victim of a drive-by shooting with two gunshots wound to the right buttock and left lateral thigh. This type of gunshot wound is considered of the transabdominal nature‚ and the patient is a candidate for immediate surgery; computed tomography (CT) scanning was not completed prior to entry to the Operating Room (OR). With these gunshot wounds‚ he suffers bladder lacerations‚ perforation‚ retroperitoneal hematoma in the right pelvic area‚ and a gunshot wound to his thigh‚ which left him
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MEDIQUIP CASE ANALYSIS Introduction Mediquip S.A.‚ a medical technologies company based in Europe‚ specializes in the sales of CT Scanners. Within the market‚ they are at a disadvantage because many of their competitors have been there longer and know the decision-makers better. Another difficulty for Mediquip S.A. is the relatively small market for CT Scanners which in Europe is about 200 units per year. The case study outlines the sales process between Mediquip S.A. and Lohmann University
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case ten EMI and the CT Scanner [A] and [B] Christopher A. Bartlett ■ CASE A ■ In early 1972 there was considerable disagreement among top management at EMI Ltd‚ the UKbased music‚ electronics‚ and leisure company. The subject of the controversy was the CT scanner‚ a new medical diagnostic imaging device that had been developed by the group’s Central Research Laboratory (CRL). At issue was the decision to enter this new business‚ thereby launching a diversification move that many felt
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order to diagnose and stage PDAC‚ as well as provide the basis if the tumor is resectable or not. Each modality has something to offer but overall CT remains the most commonly used modality for diagnosing and staging. CT allows for quick scans and provides radiologists with cross-sectional images that are key to determining the resectability of the tumor. CT is also the primary modality used for follow-up imaging after a patient has undergone a
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Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic disease that causes the kidneys to malfunction. The decrease in kidney function is rooted to cystic growths on the kidneys. The definition of cyst is an abnormal sac-like structure that is filled with fluid. Overtime this genetic disease can cause many cysts to appear at one time and can eventually enlarge the kidneys‚ along with deforming them. This deformation can grow into chronic kidney disease and lead to complete kidney failure. A genetic defect‚ or
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rulers and his life is closely researched by scientists and historians regarding his sudden mysterious death. Radar scans have aided in DNA tests‚ revealing key evidence surrounding King Tut’s chambers which has lead scientists to believe that there are more hidden chambers to be discovered. King Tut is one of the most famous pharaohs of his day because of his young age. Radar scans help aid DNA tests reveal new knowledge about King Tut’s tomb. Reigning for around a decade King Tut ruled from 1332
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The ethical problem in this case involves Joanna’s concerns with the patient complaint of abdominal pain going unaddressed. Despite the vital signs being within normal limits and no significant changes in readings‚ Joanna’s report of abdominal pain to the medical resident twice and the nurse supervisor’s went ignored. I believe that Joanna followed the nursing standards of practice; however‚ the case study does not give a lot of information into her assessment. One of the signs of abdominal
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Most importantly‚ this case is interesting because the causative agent was ultimately found to be a toothpick‚ identification of which was very difficult because a toothpick does not show on standard diagnostic imaging techniques such as MRI and CT scans. The patient’s family has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the hospital. For malpractice to occur there are 4 conditions that must be met. The plantiff will have to show that Dr. Foreman had a duty to his patient. They need to show
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