Thyroid Clinical Case Study 1. The thyroid gland is part of and a major organ of the endocrine system. This gland is composed of two cone-like lobes connected together forming a butterfly shape ( shown in figure 1).The isthmus is a thin band of connective tissues which connects the two lobes of the thyroid gland is located between the pyramidal lobe and the trachea. (Cohen and Wood 2000) The thyroid gland is situated on the anterior part of the lower neck‚ below the larynx (voice box) and
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The role of the radiologist is one that has undergone numerous changes over the years and continues to evolve a rapid pace. Radiologists specialize in the diagnoses of disease through obtaining and interpreting medical images. There are a number of different devices and procedures at the disposal of a radiologist to aid him or her in these diagnoses’. Some images are obtained by using x-ray or other radioactive substances‚ others through the use of sound waves and the body’s natural magnetism. Another
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Sudden cardiac arrest is the largest cause of nature death in the United States‚ causing about 325‚000 deaths in the United States annually. Half of all heart disease deaths are caused by sudden cardiac arrest. (Cleveland Clinic) Sudden cardiac arrest is the sudden‚ unexpected loss of heart function‚ which is caused by abnormality in heart rhythm which is a result from problem with heart’s electrical. Sudden cardiac arrest is more frequent in adults in their mid 30’s and 40’s and is more likely
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The Inhumane Weapons of Warfare Chemical warfare is a barbaric weapon of war that should be banned from any war situation. Chemical Warfare is using any chemical or chemical mix that can physically or mentally harm a human being. It has been killing people for over 2600 years and was created by Spartans. “They grabbed burning sulfur pitch and threw it over the walls of Athens attempting to fill the city with toxic gas.”[6] They tried this because they had a small army that was trying to take over
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About 100‚000 people in the UK die each year due to smoking. Smoking-related deaths are mainly due to cancers‚ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart disease. About half of all smokers die from smoking-related diseases. If you are a long-term smoker‚ on average‚ your life expectancy is about 10 years less than a non-smoker. and in the UK about 8 in 10 non-smokers live past the age of 70‚ but only about half of long-term smokers live past 70. The younger you are when you start smoking‚
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I. Definition A molar pregnancy is an abnormal form of pregnancy in which a non-viable fertilized egg implants in the uterus‚ converting the normal pregnancy progress into a pathological one. It is characterized by the presence of a hydatidiform mole‚ which the chorionic villi around the fetus degenerate and form clusters of fluid-filled sacs‚ resulting in tumor growth that forms in the uterus as a bunch of cysts resembling grape-like vesicles that are visible to the naked eye. Hydatidiform
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Bronchial Asthma | Pediatric and Adolescent Care (psych) | Jessica Chrysostom 00022492Deniece La Roche 00036255Kendon Simmons 00039205 | Table of Contents Topic Page # Introduction 2-4 Clinical Manifestation 4 Asthma and Age Diagnosis Diagnostic challenges Major Criteria
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Anxiety‚ Mood‚ and Dissociative Disorder Matrix Abnormal Psychology Disorders | DSM-IV-TR Criteria | Examination of Classifications and Symptoms | A. Anxiety Disorders: | | | 1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) | A. Excessive anxiety and worry (apprehensive expectation) about two (or more) domains of activities or events (for example‚ domains like family‚ health‚ finances‚ and school/work difficulties)B. The excessive anxiety and worry occur on more days than not for three months or more
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Q5. Finding information for the follow medications- 1.Thyroxine 2. Alendronate 3. Ginkgo Biloba Thyroxine Introduction- Thyroxine tablets are important in managing hypothyroidism‚ but treatment may be sub-optimal if they are used incorrectly. The tablets have pharmaceutical properties‚ which can impair the patients management. Discussing the correct use and storage of the tablets is an important part of prescribing thyroxine. Availability Synthetic preparations of thyroxine contain the
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Atrial fibrillation What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is a very common heart disease characterized by an abnormal heart rhythm. Patients may experience palpitations (heart pounding)‚ chest pain‚ dizziness‚ and loss of consciousness. The heart rate may be elevated (>100)‚ slow (<60)‚ or within the normal range. This condition can be very serious‚ leading to a drop in blood pressure and even stroke. Given its seriousness‚ it is important for patients to educate themselves about
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