Medical ultrasonography

thousands of people are diagnosed with cancer or other diseases that can put them in a difficult situation if death comes into play. Constant debate of Physician-Assisted Suicide and/or Euthanasia has caused a spark within the medical industry, causing more hospitals and medical facilities to accommodate special request from terminally ill patients. Within the majority of society, many agree that this is morally wrong; but, what many people don’t understand is what these patients mentally and…

When I grow up, I want to become an anesthesiologist. To become an anesthesiologist, I will need four years of medical school and three to four years of residency (on-the-job training), in addition to a bachelor's degree. Anesthesiologists are the physicians responsible for administering general or regional anesthesia, which allows surgeons and other physicians to complete invasive procedures with little to no discomfort to the patient. Anesthesiologists also closely monitor a patient's…

It is important to those with this disease to comply with medical regimens in order to achieve a state of wellbeing. Chronic pancreatitis is a progressive, destructive disease of the pancreas that has remissions and exacerbations (“flare-ups”). Inflammation and fibrosis of the tissue contribute to pancreatic insufficiency and diminished function of the organ (Ignatavicius 2010). Living with this disease will consist of daily changes, medical regimens and adjustments to life in order to manage…

Planning a funeral for a loved one can be difficult, especially if part of your responsibility is to choose between burial and cremation services. Serving greater Medford, NY and surrounding areas, McManus-Lorey Funeral Home provides thoughtful, caring service during the funeral planning process, and can help you as you make these challenging decisions. It’s always helpful to discuss the subject with supportive family members, as you might be able to glean some valuable opinions that you may…

Cancer. We all know about it. We all know that it ends in death inevitably. Death. Is it good or bad? We all have our own ideas about it. What if Death came knocking at your door in one day, one beautiful sunny day? What if the darkness that you never thought that was coming to the ones you love came barging in without warning. Well, that happened to me. Death came without even ringing a doorbell, it came like it was a brother that we loved. It came after my mother specifically, but it hits…

(also called medical scientists or medical laboratory technicians) are highly skilled scientists who discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that helps physicians determine the nest treatment for the patient. In addition, CLS collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissues, and other substances e. Academic requirements: A baccalaureate degree and have completed an accredited clinical laboratory science or medial technology program. 2. Disaster Medical…

She reported that she was “cold all the time. I just couldn’t get warm.” It wasn’t until she began gaining five pounds a day while eating only a bowl of plain lettuce that she sought medical treatment. Her excessive weight gain lasted approximately a month before she went to the doctor. D. B. was unable to recount specifics detailing this early portion of her cancer treatment. She placed blame on the fact “that was over thirty years…

Managing Chronic Illness Chronic illnesses are often assumed to be a major issue in the senior population, but approximately thirty three percent of Canadian individuals from ages eighteen to forty-four years old suffer from at least one chronic condition (Taylor & Sirios, 2014). Unfortunately chronic illness can not be cured, but it can be managed. The strategies used to treat and manage chronic illness can be explained through the biopsychosocial model of health. Chronic illnesses devalue the…

In a recent interview, an interviewer seemed very doubtful in my abilities to do well in medical school because I took my MCAT three times. This has been on my mind a lot and made me wonder if the admissions committee here had the same notion. I would like to spend time to clarify and hopefully eliminate any doubts the committee may have in my ability to do well in medical school and also be a great clinician. Some may view the fact that I took the MCAT three times as it took me three tries to…

The most common type of radioactivity molecule used for tracing is the 18F fludeoxyglucose (18F-FDG). As a medical and research tool, this scan produces three-dimensional images that map the body metabolic, organ, and functional processes to enhance the treatment of individuals(Mayo Clinic Staff, 2017).Ideologically, this type of scan allows for mapping of the…