abnormal enlargement of the abdominal aorta‚ AAA has been called the “silent killer” disease due to its asymptomatic findings. Fortunately with the use of radiologic imaging‚ AAA can be detected‚ monitored‚ and treated. The combination of radiographs‚ ultrasound‚ CT‚ MRI‚ and angiography allow for the management and treatment of AAA. Computed tomography is the preferred imaging modality used for AAA detection‚ pre-operative imaging‚ and post-operative imaging. CT techniques such as CTA and 3-D reconstruction
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For the past few decades there has been a chronic disease plaguing society’s young children. This chronic disease has spread worldwide with the numbers of diseased children is expected to increase in the next decade. This chronic disease is obesity. Along with the rise of obesity among youth‚ there is a new silent killer linked to childhood obesity. This new chronic disease‚ typically found in alcoholics‚ is now becoming prevalent in obese children and is called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
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Hip (Coxa Saltans)” by Mark Karadesheh and Patrick McCulloch they recommend for radiographs a view of the AP pelvis/hip. This is used to rule-out synovial chondromatosis. For ultrasound‚ during dynamic movement‚ snapping of tendons or bands can be viewed for external or internal Snapping Hip Syndrome. For external ultrasound can be used to localize a diagnostic challenge injection into the trochanteric bursa‚ while for internal the iliopsoas sheath‚ and the intra-articular space. MRI’s can be used
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Wilms Tumor a Childs Cancer Causes • Cancer is caused by a mutated (change) gene cell. • Cells in the fetus (baby) do not mature in the kidneys. • Small or large clusters of these kidney cells remain when the baby is born and will mature by the child’s age of three or four. If the cells do not mature they can grow out of control causing Wilms Tumor. • Wilms Tumor has also been linked to birth defects called syndromes. Syndromes are a group of systems linked to certain changes within the
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The diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome is actually based on the combination of ultrasound‚ biochemical and clinical view. There a number of signs and symptoms to give a better diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome. Normally‚ women suffering from oligomenorrhea are mostly likely to get this syndrome with any one of the clinical features such as polycystic ovaries‚ hyperandrogenism‚ and irregular menstrual cycle. For those who is having ‘polycystic ovaries’ will show signs like enlarged
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Placentae | A premature separation of the placenta from its attachment to the uterus wall before the baby is delivered. | Abdominal pain‚ back pain‚ frequent contractions‚ and vaginal bleeding. | Abdominal ultrasound‚ complete blood count‚ fibrinogen level‚ pelvic exam‚ and vaginal ultrasound. | | 5. Toxic Shock Syndrome | A severe disease that involves fever‚ shock‚ and problems with the function of several organs | Confusion‚ diarrhea‚ headaches‚ fever‚ low blood pressure‚ muscle aches‚ vomiting
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arm or spread around the collar bone. To detect if you really have breast cancer go to your doctor and get a diagnostic mammogram‚ MRI‚ breast ultrasound‚ or ductogram. A MRI is a scan that uses radio waves and strong magnets. The energy from the waves absorbs and the releases a pattern formed by the body tissue and by a certain disease. A breast ultrasound is also known as a sonography‚ it uses sound waves to outline parts of the body. A ductogram sometimes helps to determine the cause of the nipple
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Ultimate Medical Academy Laura A Cain BC 1025/ Section 2 When Cancer Hits Home Kimberly Wilson June 22‚ 2013 This subject of prostate cancer hits very close to home. My husband Tom has just finished his treatment for prostate cancer February 15‚ 2013. All of our information about prostate cancer came from the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor Michigan. My husband Tom was diagnosed with prostate cancer in November of 2012. The VA Clinic in Lansing‚ Michigan had been testing Tom’s PSA level
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HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Good morning this is Alex McClure‚ MD dictating PATIENT NAME: Brenda c. Seggerman PATIENT ID: 903321 Date of Admission: 3/27/2012 EMERGENCY ROOM Physical: Alex McClure. MD Admitting diagnosis: Egtopic pregnancy Chief Complain: The patient presents in the emergency this morning‚ complaining of lower abdominal pain. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: the patient states that she has been having vaginal bleeding more like spotting over the past month
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Topic: In Vitro fertilization General purpose: To inform Specific purpose: To inform the audience about the process of in vitro fertilization and its benefits. Thesis statement: In Vitro fertilization is a method whereby people experiencing fertility issues and trouble conceiving children the conventional way may become parents. Organizational pattern: Chronological Introduction: Many people take pregnancy for granted. Most couples assume that when they begin trying to start a family
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