Skeletal maturity determination is an important procedure for assessing bone age. Skeletal maturity means that both length and thickness growth of the bones has ended and the skeleton has reached its final shape. Changes to which the adult skeleton is subjected throughout its life are not negligible, but are not important here. The determination of … Skeletal Maturity Determination
Orbscan topography (synonym: Orbscan I) is a modern procedure in ophthalmology that allows pachymetry (measurement of corneal thickness) and analysis of the anterior chamber structures of the eye (lens, iris). Corneal thickness is a parameter of tremendous importance and is used to determine corneal function. Indications (areas of application) Checking the function of the corneal … Orbscan Topography
1st order Spina bifida aperta: here, the cele (blister-like protrusion; hernial sac) is first incised (sparing the nervous tissue). The spinal cord is gently transferred back into the spinal canal. The spinal canal is closed with a fascial flap. Wound closure is performed in layers or by means of plastic coverage. Myelomeningocele: here, the closure … Spina Bifida (“Open Back”): Surgical Therapy
White tea is one of the most valuable teas in the world. This is because up to 30,000 young buds of the tea plant are needed to produce one kilogram of the tea. White tea is obtained from the same plant as green and black tea. However, it differs from the other two types of … White Tea Health Benefits
Cardiovascular (I00-I99). Essential arterial hypertension (high blood pressure). Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). Chronic polyarthritis
The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be caused by infections with clostridia of the gas gangrene group: If not treated in a timely manner, the infection is usually lethal (fatal).
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of anthrax (anthrax). Family history What is the general health status of your relatives? Social history What is your profession? Do you work a lot with animals, animal products? Are you a hunter? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). What symptoms … Anthrax: Medical History
1st-order laboratory parameters-obligatory laboratory tests. Dilated (dilated) cardiomyopathy (DCM) NT-proBNP (N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide) – for suspected heart failure (heart weakness) Assessment: correlation between NT-proBNP and stage of heart failure/heart weakness (NYHA, median/95th percentile). NYHA I: 342/3,410 ng/l NYHA II: 951 / 6,567 ng/l NYHA III: 1,571 / 10,449 ng/l NYHA IV: 1,707 / … Heart Muscle Diseases (Cardiomyopathies): Test and Diagnosis
Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Dermal melanocytic nevi (pigmented nevi). Mongolian spot – indistinct gray-blue discoloration of the skin in the buttock/back area; regresses by puberty; usually seen in mongolians Nevus coeruleus (blue nevus) – coarse blue-black nodules that appear mainly on the back of the hand or arm. Naevus fusco-coeruleus – blurred flat blue-black pigmentation … Nevus: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
Bleeding abnormalities or bleeding disorders refer to altered menstrual bleeding (menstruation). A normal menstrual period lasts approximately four days and repeats in a cycle of 28 days each. Abnormalities are divided into rhythm disorders and type disorders. Rhythm disorders include: Polymenorrhea – the interval between bleeding is less than 25 days, so the bleeding occurs … Bleeding Abnormalities and Disorders
Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substance (micronutrients) are used for prevention (prevention) and supportive therapy: Probotics Fluoride The above vital substance recommendation (micronutrients) were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of evidence. For a therapy recommendation, only clinical … Caries: Micronutrient Therapy
To prevent Bowen disease, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors UV light exposure (sun; solarium). Environmental pollution – intoxications (poisonings). Arsenic Sun exposure Note: Bowen’s disease also occurs in non-light-exposed areas such as the lower legs. There it is manifested by scaly reddish plaques (areal or plate-like substance proliferation … Bowen’s Disease: Prevention
