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I will discuss two Non Small lung cancer (NSCLC)cases and the evidences used to decide the patients’ management. Case 1: A 60-year-old man with history of breathlessness and cough. Lung function revealed FEV1 1.60, TLCO (60% predicted) and patient’s performance status was 1. Subsequently, he had staging CT scan/PET scan/EBUS and all the investigations revealed the final diagnosis stage IIIA T3N2(sub carinal lymph nodes metastasis) M0 Non small cell lung cancer squamous (NSCLC). The patient’s…

Introduction Spinal stenosis is a condition which involves the narrowing of the vertebral column, either in the spinal canal, intervertebral foramina, or the intervertebral spaces. The condition is degenerative and widespread, affecting approximately five in every one thousand people (Hsiang, 2015). This report aims to describe the anatomy of the vertebral column and spinal cord, relating changes in anatomy to the development and presentation of spinal stenosis. Within this discussion, the…

Taking Care Of Doctor 's Becoming a medical doctor allows an individual to make an impact on the world by healing the sick. In the United States and in other countries becoming a physician is well respected for this reason. As a physician you must dedicate a lot of time and make many sacrifices. Most people ignore the amount of time medical doctors spending work that too often they neglect their needs. Essentially because most medical doctors do not always feel it is necessary.…

At a young age some people know what career they would. Others don 't figure that out until college when having a better understanding of who he or she is. This vital when considering becoming a physician is an enormous commitment . Becoming a doctor allows an individual to do various things such as making an impact on the world . In the United States and in other countries becoming a physician is well respected for several reasons. One of the many reasons is because in order to become a…

One the defining tendencies of Modernist writers is the rather melancholy stance they seem to take while pondering the world. They often suggest rather than state, emphasize questions over answers, and generally show rather than tell. All of this reinforcing the deep dissatisfaction they have with the traditions of society. Thus, it is particular interesting to look at a piece of Modernist literature that breaks the typical Modernist mold. For while Zora Hurston’s “How it Feels to be Colored Me”…

Functions of the skin: There are eight main functions associated with the skin. These are as follows... 1. Secretion – the skin secretes sebum from the sebaceous glands. This fatty substance lubricates the hair shafts and when combined with perspiration on the surface of the skin, it creates a natural moisturiser which acts as a protective barrier against bacteria. 2. Heat regulation – body temperature is maintained in healthy humans at 37oC (98.6oF). organs involved in heat production are…

the buttocks10) of 45 mm to 84 mm. Most fetuses can be viewed transabdominally scan, while some need additional transvaginal examination2. The image of measuring the NT should be obtained with mid-sagittal plan including fetal’s head and upper thorax only1, 2. Furthermore, hyperextension position of fetal’s neck can increase NT measurement by 0.6 mm and in flexion, the measurement decrease by…

What is comparative anatomy, and what can we gain from it? Comparative anatomy is Organisms that are closely related to one another share many anatomical similarities. Sometimes the similarities are conspicuous, as between crocodiles and alligators, but in other cases considerable study is needed for a full appreciation of relationships like in cats and humans. Many anatomy students will end dissecting a cat long before they go near a human cadaver, there are many reasons for this such as lack…

Abortion is not a new concept. It has been around since ancient times, although the fierce and sometimes violent discussions about its ethical and moral place in the world are much more recent. The short story "We Do Abortions Here" was written by Sallie Tisdale and published in 1987. This piece takes a unique view of abortion. It never picks a side outright and even the main character, a nurse in an abortion clinic, seems to have her doubts. The subtle and descriptive language used provides the…

In this paper, the importance of a physical assessment will be discussed as well as what it is. A physical assessment is a systematic collection of objective information. It's, usually, conducted in a head-to-toe sequence or a system sequence but can be adapted to meet the needs of the patient. It is often necessary to modify the order, positions, and specific assessments based on the patient's age, energy level, cognitive and physical state, as well as time constraints. Even when modified, the…