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    III – MRI examination _ MRI studies were obtained using a closed MRI machine 1.5-T MRI system (Signa; GE Medical Systems, Milwaukee, USA) equipped with surface array- shoulder coil. Patients were supine with the examined shoulder horizontal on the MRI table and the arm by their side in a neutral position. Table 1 cases). Mean age Gender Male Female Type of injury Direct trauma Indirect trauma Affected muscles Supraspinatus Infraspinatus 931 Showing the demographic data of all…

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    A Tourniquet Zimmer ATS machine is used to constrict and compress blood vessels to prevent circulation of blood flow in the area. When used during surgery, it creates a bloodless field allowing A Terumo syringe pump is a Class I, Type CF equipment. It is also used to deliver medications or fluids into the patient. When doing preventive maintenance, the electrical safety analyser and the infusion device analyser is used. 4 Terumo syringe pump can be done at once as the analyser has 4 channels. It…

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    Medicine During War

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    During the war disease was at war itself with the soldiers. It killed devastating amounts of nurses, surgeons and etc. Many tried to conquer the amounts it was killing. At the beginning of the civil war medical procedures were not the most sterile and supplies was scarce. Medicine played a significant role in the war. Especially since war had an major impact medicine leaving soldiers terribly wounded and more. War helped the development of medicine to help maintain a strong military force. Field…

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    Post Infection Nose Rhinoplasty, when not performed appropriately under the guidance of a well-trained surgeon may lead to complications, such as infection post-surgery. Moreover, the infection rates are much higher when using alloplastic implants, such as silicone and Gore-Tex. This is the reason why autologous (from your own body) materials are considered as a better and safer option. An infection is often accompanies by symptoms such as, redness, pain or swelling in nose, persistent nose…

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    Senior year is the start of many new and exciting experiences. For most, pinpointing one career out of thousands of possibilities can be stressful. However, for myself the choice is clear. My dream is to become an anesthesiologist, and I have developed a plan to help me accomplish my dream. I will be graduating high school in May of 2017 and continuing my education. After much thought and consideration, I have decided to attend Spoon River College in Canton in the fall of 2017. There, I…

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    with medication, but surgery is sometimes an option when medications fail. Though not considered until multiple medications and medication combinations have been exhausted, surgery to relieve epilepsy is considered earlier than it was in the past. Those whose epilepsy is caused by brain tumors or lesions are often good candidates for surgery. When the brain tissue itself is at fault, surgeons can remove the part of the brain that triggers seizure activity. This type of surgery, known as a…

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    :1. Do I have to have a drain after a tummy tuck? Many people are asking about whether or not it is necessary to have a drain placed after a tummy tuck procedure. The decision to place a drain isn’t a straightforward yes or no and there are many different aspects to take into consideration before the surgeon will decide. Historically, surgeons placed drains after every tummy tuck procedure to allow any accumulating fluid, referred to as seroma, a way to exit the body. During a tummy tuck…

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    Diagnostic Testing

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    Diagnostic testing for the patient with acute appendicitis included magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and a Karl Storz image of the appendix. An MRI is a non-invasive technique in which the patient is placed in a magnetic field to examine their body anatomy (Pagana & Pagana, 2014). This form of diagnostic testing provides healthcare professionals with imaging on a specific area of the body with the ability to differentiate between blood vessels, necrotic, and healthy tissue (Pagana & Pagana,…

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    In theory, surgery should work. Yet, doctors have doubts. Valery Spiridinov, the world’s first head transplant volunteer, suffers from a degenerative disease known as Werdnig Hoffman. The incurable illness is characterized by the wasting away of muscle tissue, so the thirty year-old has placed high hopes in Italian neuroscientist Dr. Sergio Canavero’s proposed head transplant procedure. While, in theory, every part of the surgery should work, many health professionals question that Valery’s…

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    survivors of these crashes the road to recovery is long and hard. With brain damage or broken limbs, most can’t return to work for quite some time. But bills do not stop because you’re injured, nor does your family’s hunger. Also, medical bills for surgeries and rehabilitation will prove costly as well. Allow our attorneys to build your case and take on the defense and properly present your claim in court. In our experience, the driver of the vehicle is often in the wrong. Chances are the driver…

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