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of PID (p. 941). Differentials: a. Ectopic pregnancy: This should be ruled out based on her history of unprotected sex (Ferri, 2017). She did have a period two days ago, however this was the beginning of her pain as well. b. Tubo-ovarian abscess: This differential should be considered based on her chief complaint of abdominal pain (Ferri, 2017). Moreover, she described similar symptoms eight months ago that was untreated. Chlamydia infection can lead to this complication and should be…

Neisseria meningitidis is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children and young adults. Extrameningeal manifestations of Neisseria meningitidis infection are uncommon in normal children and are a consequence of invasion of the bacterium into the blood stream. We describe a case of IMD with meningoencephalitis, septic arthritis, myositis and pleural effusion who developed secondary fever and prolonged hospitalization. Case report: A 10-year-old boy previously healthy was referred from…

patients received the absolute possible care, overcoming every sort of barriers in doing so. During this clinical rotation, the patient assigned to me was an eleven year old hispanic boy with Asperger’s syndrome. He was admitted to the hospital for an abscess on his cheek due to an infection. My patient, during the assessment, seemed to be at par with the developmental goals for his age. Indeed, he was as though normal in every developmental aspect especially for a child his age; he…

scientists have commonly observed dental damage in captive orcas. Sixty-one percent of the orcas who were studied had endured a “modified pulpotomy,” which is a hole drilled into the tooth and the soft pulpy tissue inside is removed to prevent a deadly abscess forming in the jaw. Trainers, John Jett, and Jeff Ventre, examined photos of the orcas’ jaws and teeth. They figured out that when orcas get bored in captivity, they might chew on stuff. The only thing around the orcas is a concrete wall,…

The Amazing Specialties Dental Has to Offer Over the years we have seen a variety of cases in the dental office. Anywhere from very misaligned teeth, broken teeth, abnormalities in the gingiva, root canals, cavities, to all 32 teeth missing. Therefore resulting in different dentists needing to invest time to specialize in each aspect, so that each dental problem could be solved to its full extent. As time went on specialties started to rise and many dentists would specialize in each profession.…

Treating the Itchy Bumps on Legs Itchy Bumps can appear anywhere on the legs, whether it is on the feet or on the thigh. People who get this type of bumps often have the feeling to scratch it as it is so itchy. They are so frustrating but there is no need to worry about these bumps. These bumps are usually small and itchy, and appear and disappear more often. It is usually not advisable to scratch or burst open the bump as it will open the skin and cause unnecessary infection. Let us discuss…

Herpes zoster (shingles): a skin condition caused by varicella-zoster virus, the virus causing chickenpox (a childhood illness). Shingles is common among people with previous chickenpox history. The virus may remain inactive in the nerves for a long time and become active again as a consequence of weak immune system (elderly, cancer patients). The virus targets the epidermis and cause painful rashes that appear as clusters of fluid-filled blisters. Although blisters may occur anywhere on the…

1 Mr. Martinez a forty-two years old Hispanic male with a diagnosis of lower back pain and unable to move bilateral lower extremities. He had a CAT scan of his spinal cord in the emergency room, which showed lumber 4 and lumber 5 abscess. The patient refused to do an MRI of his spine because he is claustrophobic. Education topic: Me Martinez to have the MRI of the spine, because without having the MRI done, the doctor cannot proceed any other treatment, whether any surgical or medication…

The American Podiatric Medical Association is making a direct effort to inform members about Health IT and Meaningful Use. A recent analysis of the initial federal incentive payments for Meaningful Use shows that podiatrists make up 12 percent of the total number of recipients; this is substantial considering that this specialty makes up less than 2 percent of Medicare practitioners and physicians. With a podiatry practice generally consisting of a solo or small-group practice that functions…

In the article “Let Steroids into the Hall of Fame,” by Zev Chafets the author strongly supports the use of steroids in baseball. The overall theme of the story illustrates the concept of steroids shaping the way we know baseball today, with it’s concerning influence on the youth who view players as their role models. The author begins with the background history on steroids in baseball and supports the claim that players have altered the game since the beginning, as many of the famous players…