Below you will find two medical scenarios to read. Please identify 15 medical terms that would be unfamiliar to a layman or non-medical person. For each identified term: a.Identify the prefix‚ suffix and word root where appropriate. b.Please provide a plural or singular form for the selected medical terms‚ if the term changes form. Example: •Stomach: no additional information needed •Analysis: supply “analyses” the plural format •Appendectomies: supply “appendectomy” the singular format
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could charge $500 to $600 per hour. For GE Healthcare it’s along the same lines of unique strategy that provides added benefits for their customers. These customers were typically Medical radiology clinics that use an MRI machine. What was unique was that GE typically leased their MRI machines whereas their competitor’s strictly sold them. That meant customer had a huge upfront cost. If you know anything about the healthcare industry you know that getting these expenses financed was not an
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sales representative who sustained a work-related injury to his bilateral wrists from lifting carts of clothes. As per OMNI entry‚ he was initially diagnosed with bilateral wrist sprain/strain. MRI of the Left Wrist dated 03/05/2015 showed a small radioulnar joint effusion and subchondral cyst formation. MRI of the Right Wrist dated 03/12/2015 showed subchondral cyst formation. Physical therapy initial report dated 06/11/2015 revealed that the patient has received medications and conservative care
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electrical activity in different areas of the brain. The first electroencephalogram was made by Hans Berger in 1924. Other imaging techniques researchers use to study the nervous system are CT scan (computerized axial tomography)‚ MRI (positron- emission tomography)‚ and functional MRI (fMRI). Brain-imaging techniques have helped neuroscientists accumulate
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++ 1 at L4 and S1 bilaterally and symmetric. There is hyperesthesia at right L4-5. Straight leg raise and Braggard’s were positive on the right at 40 degrees. Current medications include Flexeril‚ tramadol‚ tizanidine and meloxicam. Patient had an MRI of lumbar spine without contrast performed on 10/12/2016 (unofficial)‚ which showed degenerative disc at L5-S1 with broad-based left paracentral disc bulge results in mild spinal and bilateral neural foraminal stenosis. Assessments include lower back
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Pericarditis is an inflammation of the thin sac that surrounds the heart (known as the pericardium). This can cause pain as the inflamed pericardium rubs against the heart. Fluid can build up in the pericardium‚ which can compress the heart and affect its function. What causes pericarditis? Pericarditis can be caused by infection from a virus‚ bacterium or fungus. Viral infections are the most common cause of pericarditis in children. Pericarditis can result from injury to the chest. It can
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Dr. Erik C. Nilssen is the founder of Nilssen Orthopedics Ankle and Foot Centers. Dr. Nilssen’s Gulf Breeze location is the first clinic established within the United States that is dedicated to Orthopedic Sports Medicine centering around foot and ankle care. As the guiding force behind both centers‚ Dr. Nilssen is passionate about providing the individuals in and around Pensacola‚ and Gulf Breeze‚ Florida with a caring‚ compassionate medical team at innovative centers specifically designed with
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enlargement of bones. 4. Great Khali‚ Andre the Giant‚ and Zeng Jinlian are three celebrities with this disease. 5. 3-4 of every 1‚000‚000 are affected. Testing Diagnostic Tests Growth Hormone blood tests CAT scan MRI Carrier Testing Anyone could be a carrier. Accuracy of Tests MRI is most accurate in diagnosis. Usually by the time they are tested for it‚ though‚ all of the tests are accurate because of how large the tumor has grown and how much growth hormone has been secreted by that point. Citations
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Steve has a history of hypertension which is a common risk factor of haemorrhagic strokes. When hypertension is not managed well‚ can cause a lot of pressure to the muscles of the intracerebral artery walls as it responds by pushing back harder causing the walls to become thick. This leads to the intracerebral arteries to be narrow causing less space for blood flow. A lifestyle factor that can be a risk to Steve’s hypertension is the excessive alcohol intake and study shows that 74% drinkers will
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Markel Franklin Professor Idziak Speech 1311 March 27‚ 2012 Multiple Sclerosis Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about multiple sclerosis by exploring various facts of the disease including what causes it‚ types of the disease and how it is treated. General Purpose: To make people aware of the autoimmune disease. Introduction I. Greeting- Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen. It is always a pleasure to stand before such an enthusiastic crowd and to talk
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