...identifies any changes in the bone marrow. * **Monitoring of Blood Disorders:** Assesses the function and health of bone marrow in conditions such as anemia, thrombocytopenia, and neutropenia. ## Expected...
...to a recipient in need. It is a critical component of stem cell transplantation therapies used to treat various conditions, including leukemia, lymphoma, and genetic disorders. **Procedure Overview** The procedure...
...venous disorders (CVDs) – These disorders usually affect the lower extremities and are associated with venous hypertension. Venous conditions typically affect patients who meet the following risk factors: Female gender...
...associated with a small bowel obstruction or a hernia Injury to the small bowel caused by trauma Ulcerative colitis These disorders can cause various gastrointestinal symptoms, such as: Abdominal pain...
...such as CT scans or X-rays, reveal signs of bones abnormalities. The procedure is often instrumental in determining if the abnormalities are due to infection, cancer, or other disorders. Conditions...
Eroded–> **Synonyms** * abraded * worn * corroded * weathered * eaten away * abraded * degraded * diminished * reduced * lessened * atrophied * weathered * eaten away...
...vessel disorders.” http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/ap/vander/cardio/reading12.mhtml van der Worp HB, Bonati LH, Brown MM. “Carotid stenosis.” N Engl J Med 2013; 369:2359-2361. http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc1312990#t=article Lovrencic-Huzjan A, Rundek T, Katsnelson M. “Recommendations for management of...
**Q: What is Fabry Disease?** **A:** Fabry disease, also known as Anderson-Fabry disease, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the deficiency of an enzyme called alpha-galactosidase A (α-Gal A)....
...percutaneous procedure instead of an open-heart procedure. References: Armstrong GP. “Mitral regurgitation.” Merck Manual. http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/heart-and-blood-vessel-disorders/heart-valve-disorders/mitral-regurgitation Acker MA, Parides MK, Perrault LP, et al. “Mitral valve repair versus replacement for severe...
...with an increased risk of fibromyalgia. * **Autoimmune disorders:** Fibromyalgia is often associated with autoimmune disorders such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. **Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia** Fibromyalgia is diagnosed based on...
