photostimulable luminescence (PSL).
... At this time, it should be emphasized that the conventional approach that “kVp controls contrast” and “mAs controls OD” does not hold for CR. Because CR image contrast is constant, regardless of radiation exposure, images can be made at higher kVp and lower mAs, resulting in additional reduction ...
... At this time, it should be emphasized that the conventional approach that “kVp controls contrast” and “mAs controls OD” does not hold for CR. Because CR image contrast is constant, regardless of radiation exposure, images can be made at higher kVp and lower mAs, resulting in additional reduction ...
Colon and Rectal Cancer (Colorectal Cancer)
... Only a doctor can make a diagnosis of cancer so it is important to see a doctor when ...
... Only a doctor can make a diagnosis of cancer so it is important to see a doctor when ...
Coronary Artery Disease In A Young Patient Taking Modafinil
... effects on the central nervous system (CNS) and vasospasm and tachycardia.2,3 Potential cardiac side effects include palpitations, chest pain, ischemic EkG changes, and dyspnea.1,2 There is a limited amount of literature linking the use of modafinil to coronary artery disease (CAD). However, there i ...
... effects on the central nervous system (CNS) and vasospasm and tachycardia.2,3 Potential cardiac side effects include palpitations, chest pain, ischemic EkG changes, and dyspnea.1,2 There is a limited amount of literature linking the use of modafinil to coronary artery disease (CAD). However, there i ...
Towards Earlier Cancer Diagnosis
... • Prognosis generally poor – does early diagnosis make a difference? • Usually spread by the time symptoms ...
... • Prognosis generally poor – does early diagnosis make a difference? • Usually spread by the time symptoms ...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 2014 Newsletter
... continue to have an annual digital mammogram. Additional ultrasound is an option and should be considered in context of the individual risk using a risk calculator such as the Tyrer-Cusik model which takes in to account many more factors than the commonly used Gail Model for calculating risk. A down ...
... continue to have an annual digital mammogram. Additional ultrasound is an option and should be considered in context of the individual risk using a risk calculator such as the Tyrer-Cusik model which takes in to account many more factors than the commonly used Gail Model for calculating risk. A down ...
early diagnosis of cancer
... Cancers of the colon and rectum are eminently curable when detected early. Over half of these cancers occur in the rectum and sigmoid colon and can be easily detected by a careful per-rectal (PR) examination and proctosigmoidoscopy. It merits emphasis that no examination of the abdomen is complete w ...
... Cancers of the colon and rectum are eminently curable when detected early. Over half of these cancers occur in the rectum and sigmoid colon and can be easily detected by a careful per-rectal (PR) examination and proctosigmoidoscopy. It merits emphasis that no examination of the abdomen is complete w ...
Lung cancer: spotting the symptoms
... is often considered a given in the cancer world that people with lung cancer present late in the disease, when the chances of curative treatment are very limited. The reason commonly cited is the lack of obvious symptoms that might trigger the patient’s visit to the doctor at an earlier stage. But n ...
... is often considered a given in the cancer world that people with lung cancer present late in the disease, when the chances of curative treatment are very limited. The reason commonly cited is the lack of obvious symptoms that might trigger the patient’s visit to the doctor at an earlier stage. But n ...
Surgery of Coronary Artery Disease
... Revascularization of the heart via bypassing significantly narrowed coronary arteries to enhance blood supply to ischemic regions of myocardium ...
... Revascularization of the heart via bypassing significantly narrowed coronary arteries to enhance blood supply to ischemic regions of myocardium ...
What is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?
... may be added to beta blockers, or used in patients that do not tolerate beta blockers. There are two generations of these drugs. The first generation includes Nifedipine(Adalat), Cardizem (Diltiazem), and Verapamil (Veralan, Calan). This class is generally contraindicated or has to be used very care ...
... may be added to beta blockers, or used in patients that do not tolerate beta blockers. There are two generations of these drugs. The first generation includes Nifedipine(Adalat), Cardizem (Diltiazem), and Verapamil (Veralan, Calan). This class is generally contraindicated or has to be used very care ...
Lung Cancer
... of the value of different forms of therapy. The two characteristics of the lung tumor is help to separate individuals into two groups.1. Those who are at low risk of cancer recurrence.2. Those who are at high risk of cancer recurrence. Surgical resection, or cutting away, of the tumor generally ...
... of the value of different forms of therapy. The two characteristics of the lung tumor is help to separate individuals into two groups.1. Those who are at low risk of cancer recurrence.2. Those who are at high risk of cancer recurrence. Surgical resection, or cutting away, of the tumor generally ...
Cervical Cancer Screening Initiative
... their annual pap smear screen. On clinic days, if screening is identified as a need, client can be immediately referred to Pap Clinic ...
... their annual pap smear screen. On clinic days, if screening is identified as a need, client can be immediately referred to Pap Clinic ...
Lung Cancer - Chest Medicine of Cullman
... include erlotinib and bevacizumab. Newer targeted therapies are in development and are currently being studied in clinical trials. CLINICAL TRIALS are research studies that allow patients to try new treatments such as cancer drugs, new approaches to surgery or radiation therapy, combinations of trea ...
... include erlotinib and bevacizumab. Newer targeted therapies are in development and are currently being studied in clinical trials. CLINICAL TRIALS are research studies that allow patients to try new treatments such as cancer drugs, new approaches to surgery or radiation therapy, combinations of trea ...
A Research Study on Lung Cancer How will participating in this
... The study aims to find the gene(s) that may cause lung cancer. The study will help scientists understand how the gene(s) work with environmental factors (such as smoking) in causing lung cancer. ...
... The study aims to find the gene(s) that may cause lung cancer. The study will help scientists understand how the gene(s) work with environmental factors (such as smoking) in causing lung cancer. ...
Surgical Treatment and the Lung Cancer Patient
... usually containing a mass or tumor along with surrounding normal lung tissue. In some cases, such as when a tumor is very close to the heart where the arteries and veins originate, the entire lung is removed. This is called a “pneumonectomy”. The decision to perform any of these procedures is made o ...
... usually containing a mass or tumor along with surrounding normal lung tissue. In some cases, such as when a tumor is very close to the heart where the arteries and veins originate, the entire lung is removed. This is called a “pneumonectomy”. The decision to perform any of these procedures is made o ...
Assessment of Cardiovascular Function
... • Myoglobin is not used alone to diagnose MI, because elevations can also occur in patients with renal or musculoskeletal disease. • However, negative results are helpful in ruling out an early diagnosis of MI. ...
... • Myoglobin is not used alone to diagnose MI, because elevations can also occur in patients with renal or musculoskeletal disease. • However, negative results are helpful in ruling out an early diagnosis of MI. ...
Abstract 2
... The patients who underwent surgical resection of lung cancer were divided into two groups: those who presented to a primary health center or to the accident and emergency department with symptoms caused by the lung cancer, and those patients who were asymptomatic but were diagnosed incidentally whil ...
... The patients who underwent surgical resection of lung cancer were divided into two groups: those who presented to a primary health center or to the accident and emergency department with symptoms caused by the lung cancer, and those patients who were asymptomatic but were diagnosed incidentally whil ...
Klinisk beslutningslære
... You should discuss it with her now – patients expect that you inform them of any findings. In the letter you should explain that even though the results have shown cell changes, these are modest and most likely are not serious, but that the changes should be followed-up. Such a message one year la ...
... You should discuss it with her now – patients expect that you inform them of any findings. In the letter you should explain that even though the results have shown cell changes, these are modest and most likely are not serious, but that the changes should be followed-up. Such a message one year la ...
Taylor, M
... b. Unique features of this case i. Patient presented with a vague chief complaint that is often heard in Optometry practices: “blurred vision in left eye.” He initially demonstrated a non neurological, unreliable visual field with no other neurological deficits. As many as 40% of patients with brain ...
... b. Unique features of this case i. Patient presented with a vague chief complaint that is often heard in Optometry practices: “blurred vision in left eye.” He initially demonstrated a non neurological, unreliable visual field with no other neurological deficits. As many as 40% of patients with brain ...
Ignatavicius: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition
... decreased perfusion causes irreversible damage to tissue. Chronic stable angina is chest discomfort that occurs with moderate to prolonged exertion in a frequency, duration, and intensity that remain the same over time. o It results in only slight limitation of activity, is usually associated with a ...
... decreased perfusion causes irreversible damage to tissue. Chronic stable angina is chest discomfort that occurs with moderate to prolonged exertion in a frequency, duration, and intensity that remain the same over time. o It results in only slight limitation of activity, is usually associated with a ...
Database of Pediatric MR Images Aids Diagnosis, Treatment
... by those research communities. “The project will allow doctors to search imaging records and find other annotated images in the database which ‘appear the same’ based on their anatomical phenotype,” said lead investigator Michael Miller, Ph.D., director of the Center for Imaging Science and a Hershe ...
... by those research communities. “The project will allow doctors to search imaging records and find other annotated images in the database which ‘appear the same’ based on their anatomical phenotype,” said lead investigator Michael Miller, Ph.D., director of the Center for Imaging Science and a Hershe ...
