Endoscopy

when cells that are not grown normally in your colon or rectum, these cells are grown together and forms polyps, which are “benign growths (noncancerous tumors or neoplasms) involving the lining of the bowel” (American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy). Over time, some of the polyps can turn into cancer. Metastatic colorectal cancer symptoms are determined by where the cancer has spread, as well as the location and size of the tumor…

following septoplasty is a must. Temporary dental numbness is common, and usually resolves within several weeks or months. Permanent numbness is less common. During the initial postoperative visit, presence of a septal hematoma, can be detected by nasal endoscopy. Hematoma, if present, should be drained to prevent permanent nasal deformity. Risk of septal hematoma is reduced by quilting sutures in conjunction with posterior/inferior septal incisions allowing dependent…

Using segmentation in medical images is a very important task for detecting [16] the abnormalities and tracking progress of diseases and surgery planning. Segmentation must not allow regions of the image to overlap. The main aim of medical image segmentation is to study anatomical structure, identify regions of interest, measures tissue volume to measure tumor growth. The main goal of literature survey is to present various image segmentation methods, to…

Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body doesn’t have enough iron. Iron is a necessary component of hemoglobin. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, this substance is extremely important because it carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Iron is also essential to preserve healthy cells, hair, skin and nails. At first, iron deficiency anemia can be so mild that it can be unnoticed. As the body becomes more iron deficient and anemia becomes worse, the signs and symptoms…

LONE EAGLE The rank of Lone Eagle is similar to the Boy Scout rank of Eagle Scout, but with a specific focus on character and leadership. I was considered for the award after completing the qualifications for mastery of Survival, Archery, Swimming, Tripping (Orienteering), Canoeing, and Campcraft. After extensive interviews regarding my leadership at camp and the way I served my campers and fellow staff, I was inducted into the Lone Eagle Fellowship, which is committed to praying for and serving…

At this moment, this young boy fits the diagnosis of Normocytic anemia with increased red cell production along with leukopenia. The patient presents with symptoms consistent with severe anemia including of pallor, fatigue, tachycardia, tachypnea, and hypotension. The patient’s new systolic ejection murmur is most likely related to increased semilunar flow due to the anemia. The recent throat infection and subsequent antibiotic treatment are the most probable cause of these symptoms. The…

Personal Philosophy In December of 1992, after graduating with a diploma from Long Beach City College in California, I began my career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Compassion and caring became the cornerstone of my nursing philosophy during my LPN educational track. The Registered Nurse population is encouraged to learn the books and problem solve, while the LPN population was taught to learn the books, but to have an excellent, caring and compassionate bedside manner. In 2007 I received…

such a case the doctor or medical staff is required to operate in a responsible such as to do no harm to the individual. I remember when I lived in Las Vegas there was an outbreak of Hepatitis C that resulted in at least one fatality at a chain of endoscopy clinics that was due to improper usage and disposal of needles and other medical equipment at the labs. This case was settled in 2014 for $524 million (Thevenot, 2014, p.xx). Under Nevada law, because the civil action occurred in Las Vegas…

Crohn’s Disease (CD) has been influencing the lives of more and more people worldwide, and it is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). More frequent in women, it affects 780,000 Americans (CCFA, 2014). Crohn’s Disease is progressive, chronic, and painful, and it can be located at any point within the gastrointestinal tract, though most frequently within the last part of the small intestine - the ileum -, and/or the colon (Abraham & Cho, 2009). The first documentation of Chron’s Disease…

There are many dangerous, poisonous substances around the house that can be mistaken to be safe, ingestible substances. Two of these substances that can be used everyday are distilled vinegar and ammonia. This paper will discuss the dangers of ammonia poisoning when accidentally inhaled or ingested. Both these products are clear liquids that have a strong odor. Vinegar is used in baking, salad dressings, marinades and can also be ingested daily for health benefits. A child can observe an…