Radiation therapy (synonym: radiotherapy, radiatio) of tumor patients is used depending on the exact type of tumor – with curative (curative) as well as palliative (disease-moderating) intent – if necessary in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy. In about 90 % of cases, a locoregional therapy, i.e. surgery and/or radiotherapy, is performed. However, the therapy also … Cancer: Radiotherapy
Ammonia is a colorless, pungent-smelling gas composed of one nitrogen and three hydrogen atoms (NH3). The main site of formation in the human body is the intestine, particularly the colon (large intestine). Here, bacterial processes release and reabsorb ammonia from undigested protein. The breakdown takes place mainly in the liver. This explains why protein meals … Ammonia: Uses, Effects, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions, Risks
Bright-light therapy is a procedure that is used, among other things, to treat seasonal depression and forms a subfield of light therapy. This so-called winter depression is a condition caused by a daily lack of sunlight. In healthy people, daylight has a direct influence on the internal clock and thus determines the biorhythm. This clock … Bright Light Therapy
Classification of hemophilia according to factor activity. Factor activity: factor VIII/factor IX Assessment Clinical symptoms 25-50 % Subhemophilia Mostly without symptoms 5-25 % Mild hemophilia Usually asymptomatic, possibly postoperative secondary hemorrhage or hematoma after more severe trauma (injury) 1-5 % moderate hemophilia Bleeding after minor trauma < 1 % severe hemophilia Spontaneous bleeding
Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. Nasal endoscopy (nasal endoscopy; nasal cavity endoscopy) possibly with biopsy (tissue sampling). Sonography (ultrasound examination) of the paranasal sinuses – if sinusitis (sinusitis) is suspected. Computed tomography (sectional imaging … Animal Hair Allergy: Diagnostic Tests
For the co-treatment of liver cirrhosis, it is recommended to follow several principles of nutrition Balanced diet with 1.2 (-1.5) g protein/kg body weight. Limit salt intake Alcohol must be avoided completely The increased protein intake serves to maintain he body cell mass. Only in exceptional cases, for example, in patients in anadvanced stage of … Liver Shrinkage (Cirrhosis): Nutritional Therapy
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of molle’s ulcer. Family history Social history Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed any skin lesions such as pustules or painful ulcerations (boils) on the penis, labia, or around the anus? Have you noticed painful enlarged lymph nodes? How … Molle’s Ulcer: Medical History
Conchotomy (synonyms: conchal reduction, turbinectomy) is a surgical procedure to (surgically) reduce the size of enlarged turbinates (conchae nasales). It is used as a therapeutic measure in the treatment of altered turbinates that interfere with breathing. However, conchotomy is not just a single procedure, but is a generic term for various surgical procedures that serve … Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Conchotomy)
Adenotomy (synonyms: pharyngeal tonsillectomy, removal of adenoids) is a surgical procedure from the field of otolaryngology and is used to remove so-called adenoid growths (adenoid hyperplasia; hyperplasia of the tonsilla pharyngea; synonyms: tonsilla pharyngealis, tonsilla pharyngica, adenoid vegetations or – in common parlance – polyps). These are hyperplastic (greatly enlarged) pharyngeal tonsils (tonsilla pharyngea). Adenoids … Pharyngeal Tonsillectomy (Adenotomy)
The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by female infertility: Psyche – Nervous System (F00-F99; G00-G99). Depression (in the case of unfulfilled desire to have children) Prognostic factors Age of the woman: from the age of 30, the fertility (fertility) of the woman begins to decline. Then from … Female Infertility: Complications
Therapy for jaundice (jaundice) depends on the cause. General measures Limited alcohol consumption (men: max. 25 g alcohol per day; women: max. 12 g alcohol per day). Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease. Avoidance of environmental stress: Phenol exposure Mushroom poisoning Regular checkups Regular medical checkups Nutritional medicine Nutritional counseling … Jaundice (Icterus): Therapy
Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Differential blood count CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification. Tumor markers (CA 125, Ca 72-2, Ca 15-3,) (very non-specific, often … Ovarian Cysts and Benign Overay Neoplasms: Test and Diagnosis
