Blood Test Results
...from the lungs to the body’s tissues. The hemoglobin test is also useful in diagnosing anemia, with many practitioners preferring this test over the hematocrit test.7 Read more about Hemoglobin and Hemoglobin Levels...
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What is Cardiovascular Screening Visit: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...history to assess your cardiovascular risk factors. * **Physical Examination:** This includes checking your blood pressure, heart rate, and lung sound, among other vital statistics. * **Blood Tests:** May include...
Oriahnn dosage: Form, strengths, how to use, and more
...estradiol (a form of estrogen) and progestin (synthetic version of progesterone). Taking medication containing these hormones may increase your risk of blood clots in your lungs or certain veins. Symptoms...
What is Caesarean Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...it is not encouraged before the baby has turned 39 weeks or before it has fully developed lungs. How the procedure works All mothers are encouraged to prepare for C-surgery...
What is a Radiotherapist oncologist?
...patients may develop skin damage later in their treatment. Depending on the treatment site, patients may develop side effects such as mouth ulcers and dry mouth, lung inflammation, and bleeding...
What is Molar Pregnancy?
...present. A molar pregnancy diagnosis can then be confirmed. Malignant trophoblastic tumors primarily metastasize to the lungs, so once the diagnosis of a molar pregnancy is confirmed, this should be...
What is Hormonal Therapy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...patient to switch to another type of hormone or another therapy modality altogether. References: Facts about menopausal hormone therapy. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/resources/heart/menopausal-hormone-therapy-facts. AskMayoExpert. Menopausal hormone therapy:...
Anticoagulation Management
...any of the blood vessels such as a main artery of the lung. This may then cause pulmonary embolism. There are also people who carry certain genetic mutations that make...
What is Gynaecologic Oncology Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...women can be attributed to gynaecological cancers. Breast cancer remains to be the top form of cancer followed by lung and colon. However, only 20% of those with gynaecological cancer...
What is Skin Biopsy, Subcutaneous Tissue and/or Mucous Membrane: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...inside of various organs, such as nose, mouth and lungs. They are rich in blood vessels and produce special lubricating and protective secretions. Benefits of Skin Biopsy, Subcutaneous Tissue, and...