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Rapid prototyping (RP) is a technology that began in the late 1980s as a way to produce models and prototype parts in an industrial setting. More recently, it has begun to be used as a practical way to address the complications of different types of fractures in hopes that it can help to reduce operating time and also positively influence patient outcomes and reduce complications. It has also been used as a method to produce made-to-order surgical guides, fixtures, and surgical tools for use in…

Nasometer What is it? A non-invasive, real-time, computer-software supported instrument that measures the acoustic energy of the nasal and oral cavity during speech tasks. Nasometry software collects and calculates the (nasal plus oral) data to determine a ratio converted to an average nasalance score. Nasalance Score: N ÷ (N + O) x 100.) Purpose: A tool to assess velopharyngeal function; including hyponasality, hypernasality, airway obstruction, and resonance disorders. Often used in cleft…

If you’ve ever been tired of wearing glasses or contacts, then LASIK surgery might be for you. If you have concerns about eye surgery, rest assured that LASIK is one of the most common surgeries performed by eye doctors today. The doctors and staff of Metrolina Eye Associates in Monroe, NC will address any questions and concerns you have about LASIK during your next eye exam. Metrolina Eye Associates is committed to providing patients with the best eye care possible. To do this, they have…

1. A Veterinarian is a person that is qualified to treat diseased or injured animals. They have a one on one communication with their patients and owner. A Veterinarian diagnose, prevent, and treat a variety of animal illnesses and diseases. I have chosen this career because I would love to become a Veterinarian one day and help animals in need. This area (Veterinarian) needs improvement with making sure the patients are receiving the right treatment, diagnosis and customer services. Sometimes…

Capture and Handling Sieders (2009) suggests that all capturing or handling be done early in the morning to avoid the warmer temperatures of the day. While nets may be used to catch these owls, inexperienced handlers may damage the feathers or wings of the individual. To avoid these injuries, a thick towel is suggested whenever catching or handling a barn owl. (Sieders, 2009). Two or more people should guide the desired individual into a corner and down to the ground when possible. Once in this…

onset and levels of treatment are analyzed to find the best combination to minimize the onset and severity of PLP. Preemptive anesthesia prior to surgical amputation is analyzed in reducing the severity, and also onset in some cases, of PLP post surgery. Pharmacotherapy is then analyzed specifically the use of NSAIDs, antidepressants, and opioids, in reducing PLP pain intensity in the short term and long term…

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is surgery to remove the gallbladder. The gallbladder is located in the upper right part of the abdomen, behind the liver. It is a storage sac for bile produced in the liver. Bile aids in the digestion and absorption of fats. Cholecystectomy is often done for inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis). This condition is usually caused by a buildup of gallstones (cholelithiasis) in the gallbladder. Gallstones can block the flow of…

Most men experience hair loss at some point in their lives. While a ubiquitous and completely normal occurrence, many still struggle with lower self-esteem as a result. For those experiencing premature balding, the struggle can be even greater. Luckily, there are options. Gilda’s Hair Studio in Fairfield, OH, has been helping people with hair loss reclaim their confidence and good looks. By age 70, about 80 percent of men will experience male-pattern baldness. More than half will experience it…

With healthcare being such a rapidly moving field it is important that we, as aspiring medical professionals, understand what is progressing in our profession. Within the blink of an eye healthcare changes; doctors, professors, phds, are coming up new theories, journals and studies daily. It is our job as current students in this field to do our best to further understand these journals studies, etc.and the writing that is involved in our field. Why you may ask? There are arguably an infinite…

___ [NAME] returned to the oncology clinic today to follow up on her lymphadenopathy, and several studies that were performed recently. One was a bone marrow (aspirate and) biopsy, and this was negative for any malignancy. There was (a lymphocytosis), but flow cytometry did not identify any malignant forms. Fortunately, no evidence of leukemia or lymphoma were identified. At the time the bone marrow was done, her platelet count had dropped significantly to 27,000. It had been over 300,000.…