...**Types of Mesothelioma** Based on the location of the tumor, mesothelioma is classified into the following types: * **Pleural Mesothelioma:** The most common type, affecting the lining of the lungs...
...Grafts There are three different types of skin grafts that can be used: split-thickness skin graft (STSG), full-thickness skin graft (FTSG), and composite skin graft. All three types of skin...
...– Although less invasive than an abdominal myomectomy, this type of surgery can only remove certain types of fibroids. It usually cannot remove multiple, large, and those fibroids that are...
...while a patient is overcoming a medical condition or during post-operative recovery. The type of cast used will depend on the type of condition being treated and the degree of...
...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:...
...arise after a lower limb amputation. Also known as trans-femoral amputation, the goals of the procedure are to remove the diseased or damaged tissue and any crushed bone, smoothen uneven...
...can affect athletic performance and increase the patients’ risk of getting injured. These include diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and hypertension. A person with diabetes, for example, may experience hypoglycemia (deficiency...
...e) Patient Education: Follow-up appointments provide an opportunity for healthcare providers to educate patients about their condition, treatment options, rehabilitation exercises, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term health and...
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...Health. September 2005. Accessed: 24 October 2017. ↩ “How Long Does It Take to Recover from Shingles?.” New Health Guide. 24 October 2017. Accessed: 24 October 2017. ↩ “Dermatomes Anatomy.”...