A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Neck Extremities: [swelling? Size; consistency; displaceability of skin relative to underlying surface. Deformity of joints and bones?] Spine, thorax (chest). Auscultation (listening) of the heart. … Enchondroma: Examination
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) – formerly called Wegener’s granulomatosis – (thesaurus synonyms: Allergic angiitis and granulomatosis; Glomerular disease in Wegener’s granulomatosis; Glomerular disorder in Wegener’s granulomatosis; Glomerulonephritis in Wegener’s granulomatosis; Granuloma gangraenescens; granulomatous polyangiitis; granulomatosis Wegener; Klinger-Wegener-Churg syndrome; pulmonary granulomatosis; McBride-Stewart syndrome [granuloma gangraenescens]; Wegener’s disease; necrotizing respiratory granulomatosis; rhinogenic granulomatosis; giant cell granuloarteritis; giant … Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
The following recommendations – in the spirit of holistic reproductive medicine – should be implemented before starting reproductive medical therapy. General measures Regular sex (every 2 days) during fertile days increases the likelihood of pregnancy. After ovulation, an egg is fertile for about 12-18 hours. Sperm can survive in the uterus for up to 5 … Female Infertility: Therapy
Alpha-1-antitrypsin (α1-AT; AAT; α-1-antitrypsin; synonym: alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor; also called protease inhibitor in English) is an acute-phase protein and one of the most important proteinase inhibitors (inhibition of protein-degrading agents) in serum. It is produced over 90% in hepatocytes (liver cells). Alpha-1 antitrypsin inhibits proteinases (enzymes that cleave proteins/proteins) trypsin and neutrophil elastase (NE; serine protease), … Alpha-1 Antitrypsin: Effects
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height. Gynecological examination Inspection of the mammae (breasts), right and left; nipple (breast), right and left, and skin [crusting of secretions in the area of the nipple/mammillae due to galactorrhea? /diseased breast milk … Mastopathy: Examination
Laboratory parameters of 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. IgM and IgG antibodies – for detection of acute rubella infection [detection of IgM antibodies or a significant IgG antibody titer increase]. HAH test (hemagglutination inhibition test) > 1:32 – sufficient immunity. Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, … Rubella (German Measles): Test and Diagnosis
Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy of male infertility. Vitamins A, C, E Trace elements selenium and zinc [6,7] Beta-carotene L-carnitine [8,9] The above micronutrient recommendations (vital substances) were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies … Male Infertility: Micronutrient Therapy
Inpatient admission is required if the patient is unable to drink or has concomitant fever and/or pain requiring i.v. administration of analgesics (pain relievers). The following measures are essentially for urinary stone prophylaxis: General measures Consistent fluid intake of 2.5 to 3 liters. In case of great heat or sweaty physical exertion, the drinking quantity … Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis): Therapy
Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs) – for basic diagnostics. Thyroid ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland) – for suspected thyroid disease; as a basic examination to determine the size and volume of the thyroid gland and any structural changes such as nodules; if necessary, with fine needle … Fatigue: Diagnostic Tests
