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Oncology: Tough Job, Big Impact
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Job Overview Oncologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating cancer, a disease that can affect almost any part of the body, so yeah, it’s not just one thing to memorize. Because cancer comes in many forms, they have to understand how different types grow and spread, which means…
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Myasthenia Gravis through a Physical Therapy Lens
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What is Myasthenia Gravis? The weakening of voluntary muscles and the prevention of nerve-muscle communication for contraction because of antibodies produced that prevent communication through receptor sites. Causes– An abnormally large thymus, either from swelling or tumors, can cause the production of antibodies that destroy or block the anti-acetylcholine receptor.…
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The Role of Anesthesiologists in Medicine
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Have you ever had surgery and it felt like it went by in seconds? One moment you’re nervous, the next you’re waking up and it’s over. That’s the job of an Anesthesiologist. Who Are They? Anesthesiologists are doctors who make sure patients don’t feel pain during procedures, but their job…
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Needles and New beginnings: The Journey in Becoming an IVF/Fertility Nurse
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Overview: Fertility/IVF nurses are registered nurses who specialize in the field of reproductive endocrinology. They work with patients and couples who are experiencing trouble conceiving. These nurses use their skills to focus primarily on women’s reproductive health and hormones, while assisting patients through performing fertility treatments such as In Vitro…
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Fighting MS: One Brain Cell at a Time!”
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Overview Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder, which means that the body is attacking itself. Millions of neurotransmitters have an insulation known as myelin sheath around the axon that communicates that message to the other neurotransmitter. So the immune system attacks itself and destroys the myelin sheath, which then…
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So, You’re Curious About Internists?
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What exactly is an internist? Despite the confusing name (no, they don’t work with interns), internists are doctors who specialize in internal medicine. In short, they’re experts at diagnosing, treating, and managing a huge range of diseases that affect adults. Think of them as the ultimate go-to for adult healthcare.…
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The Shocking Solution for Acute and Chronic Pain
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What is Electrical Stimulation Therapy? Electrical Stimulation Therapy, sometimes referred to as ESTIM, is a method of recovery and pain management being used by a wide variety of patients. Electrical stimuli are sent through the skin to motor nerves, which then send a signal to the muscle to mimic the…
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A Brief Attack Can Change a Lifetime
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Overview A transient ischemic attack is the same as a stroke with not as long-lasting damage. A brief blockage of blood flow lasts about a few minutes. Having a TIA episode is a warning that a stroke is coming with about 1 in 3 people having the chance that a…
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“Huntington’s Disease: Exploring the Genetic Link and Path Forward”
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Overview Chronic Progressive Hereditary Chorea, or better known as Huntington’s Disease, is a genetic neurodegenerative disorder affecting 3-7 of every 100,000 people in the United States and 2-10 of every 100,000 in the world. This disease is characterized by a slow decline in mental and motor functions, ultimately leading to…