What is the thorax? Thorax is the medical term for the chest, which comprises the chest cavity and the upper part of the abdominal cavity. The respiratory muscles are attached to the outer wall on the inside and outside. Inside, the thorax is divided into two parts, the pleural cavities. The diaphragm forms the lower … Lung cancer: types, prevention, prognosis
How is prostate cancer treated? Individual choice of therapy Various forms of therapy are available for the treatment of prostate cancer. How the tumor is treated in individual cases depends mainly on the age of the patient and on how far the cancer has already progressed and how aggressively it is growing. The following factors … Prostate Cancer – How it is Treated
Fasciitis nodularis involves the formation of nodular and fibroblastic growths on the fascia that resemble benign tumors. Speculation is that these are reactive processes after trauma or inflammation of the tissue. Differentiation from malignant disease is particularly difficult for pathologists. What is fasciitis nodularis? Fasciae are soft tissue components of connective tissue. Various malignant and … Fasciitis Nodularis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
High-energy radiation can not only cause severe damage, as in the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear accident or the Hiroshima atomic bomb. But they are also capable of alleviating and curing ailments. Since Conrad Röntgen’s groundbreaking discovery in 1895, radiation has secured an important place in medicine, technology and science. The beginning of radiation medicine … Radiation Medicine (Radiotherapeutics)
Whereas in the pioneering days of X-ray medicine patients still had to pick up their own exposure cassettes, today patients benefit from a significantly reduced radiation dose with the highest image quality, faster treatment and shorter waiting times. Innovations in medical technology and the use of information technology make a decisive contribution here. The fact … Radiation Protection
Dupuytren’s disease or Dupuytren’s contracture refers to a condition in which changes occur in the connective tissue of the hands. As the condition progresses, the fingers curve more and more toward the palm of the hand. As a consequence, those affected can no longer use their hands properly and experience a significant restriction in their … Dupuytrens Disease (Dupuytrens Contracture): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Radioimmunotherapy is a relatively new treatment method for cancer patients. Its advantage over conventional treatment methods such as chemotherapy or traditional radiation therapy is the high selectivity of the procedure. The goal of the therapy is to produce a high dose of radioactive radiation in the vicinity of the tumor cells, which kills the tumor … Radioimmunotherapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
A radiologist works in a medical field that uses electromagnetic radiation and/or mechanical waves to make diagnoses. For scientific purposes, as well as in the field of research, radiology is used. What is a radiologist? Radiologists work in various subfields such as diagnostic radiology, which is divided into neuroradiology and pediatric radiology. Radiation therapy and … Radiologist: Diagnosis, Treatment & Choice of Doctor
Kasabach-Merritt syndrome is a vascular tumor disorder associated with platelet-consuming coagulopathy and thrombocytopenia. Treatment of the disease has been experimental to date. Interferons and corticosteroids have shown promise in many cases. What is Kasabach-Merritt syndrome? Kasabach-Merritt syndrome is also called hemangioma–thrombocytopenia syndrome and corresponds to a rare blood disorder. Hemangiomas and a coagulopathy with platelet … Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Radiation therapy, radiation treatment, radiotherapy, radiooncology or colloquially radiation uses various rays to treat diseases; these include, for example, X-rays or electron beams. The mechanism of action is that the influence of radiation therapy destroys the DNA (which contains the genetic information) of diseased cells – such as tumor cells. A cell damaged in this … Radiotherapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Testicular cancer is a malignant tumor or cancer that can develop in a man’s testicle from the germ cells. Clear causes leading to testicular cancer have not yet been scientifically proven. Testicular cancer can mostly be treated very well nowadays. What is testicular cancer? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy of the testis in testicular cancer. … Testicular Cancer: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A bronchoscopy is an examination and treatment procedure used in human medicine. It involves inserting an endoscope into the bronchial tubes, which allows the attending physicians to make accurate diagnoses or perform certain procedures in this region. The procedure is comparatively gentle for the patient and nowadays is usually performed without anesthesia. What is a … Bronchoscopy: Treatment, Effect & Risks
