Radiography

Traditional Chinese medicine and modern Western medicine use distinctive approaches in healing and have distant modes of doctor-patient interaction. Despite their contrasting healing practices and cultures, they share a number of similarities and differences with regard to aspects of doctor-patient relationship or professional authority of doctors. To start with, traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine show both similarities and differences in the degree of formality of doctor-patient…

1. Differential diagnosis (names of possible bacteria) You should include at least 6 most relevant bacteria that can cause signs and symptoms given in the case study and rationale for including each of them (1 sentence maximum for each). An elderly man at the hospital emergency has symptoms of high temperature (at 103oF) and an above respiratory rate. Possible bacterial pathogens that could have caused his illness are: Haemophilus influenza – this bacterium, which is more susceptible to the…

Everyone in the world receives some amount of natural radiation daily, even pregnant women. However, during pregnancy getting a medical x-ray and receiving any man-made radiation can be harmful to the mother and the unborn fetus as well as the technologist performing the examination. Let’s explore and discuss the effects that radiation can have on the pregnant patient, the unborn embryo/fetus, the pregnant technologist, and the protective or precautionary measures that can be taken to reduce as…

1) What activities have you performed that demonstrate your ability to work effectively with people? I have performed a wide range of activities that have demonstrated my ability to work exceptionally well with others. Collectively, my activities and experiences have allowed me to develop outstnading interpersonal, relationship building, and communication skills. I often had to accommodate people with varying needs, personalities, experiences, emotions, and backgrounds while working within…

Along with Steinert, Batten and Gibb were the first to report on what is now known as DM1. Batten and Gribb describe two cases of what they termed myotonia atrophica. Patient 1 was a 37-year-old male while patient 2 is a 56-year-old male. In both cases, the authors note wasting of the sterno mastoids, vastus internus and forearm muscles. Both showed a weakness of the orbicularis paperbarum and stiffness in the jaws and tongues as well as initiation of walking. There was lack of or sluggish…

Case study This case study is going to describe the details of a chest examination undertaken on a 36 year old man who was involved in a road traffic collision (RTC) from the emergency department. The request card for the examination had the following clinical details: 'Cyclist involved in RTC, query pneumothorax'. Pneumothorax is a condition whereby the pleural cavity holds an accumulation of air resulting in the collapse of the lungs due to the pressure exerted on the lungs by the air…

Often some of the greatest discoveries hold the greatest mysteries. Discovered by sponge divers in 1902, the Antikythera Mechanism, often thought of as the first underwater archaeology find, is no exception. Careful studies have dated this artefact to the first century B.C., but the artefact has the appearance and complexity of a much later time in history. Now believed to be an elaborate calendar and astronomical device, the Antikythera Mechanism harbours its mystery within its intricate inner…

During the 1930’s and 40’s, the majority of children diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis died in the first couple years of their lives. ("Prognosis") This unfortunate reality is caused by the effect of the inherited disease, Cystic Fibrosis; this sickness is caused by the build-up of excess mucus that has the potential to permanently damage one’s lungs. Cystic Fibrosis, also known as CF, Cystic Fibrosis of Pancreas, Fibrocystic Disease of Pancreas, or Mucoviscidosis, is a non-contagious genetic…

modality for examining abdominal structures including the location and dimensions of canine kidneys (Remichi et al., 2014). It involves a non-invasive procedure for examination of kidney diseases (Sampaio and Araujo, 2002) and offers advantages over radiography as there are no side effects of radiation and contrast agents (Nyland et al., 1995). Canine kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal region of the abdomen around T12-L1 for right kidney and L1-L3 for left kidney (Burk and Feeney, 2003).…

veterinarian can observe the animal’s gait. If any problem of the feet is suspected the animal’s shoes must be removed under the owner’s permission. The owner should also agree that the shoes will be replaced by a farrier. Additional procedures such as radiography, endoscopy and electrocardiography are undertaken if they are requested by the purchaser or if relevant observations are made during the…