...malformation) * Radiosurgery (using focused radiation to close the abnormal vessels) **Prognosis:** The prognosis of Dural AVMs depends on the size, location, and severity of the malformation. Early diagnosis and...
...to visualize blood vessels) **Treatment** Treatment options for AVM depend on its location, size, and severity. Treatment options include: * Radiosurgery (using high-energy radiation to shrink the AVM) * Surgery...
...cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, and fatigue * **Diagnosis:** Medical history, physical exam, imaging tests (e.g., chest X-ray, CT scan), and biopsy * **Treatment:** Surgical resection, radiation therapy, chemotherapy,...
...depending on their location. Common causes include: * Inflammatory bowel disease * Crohn’s disease * Surgery * Trauma * Radiation therapy **Diagnosis:** Internal fistulas are diagnosed through a combination of...
...due to: * Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) * Diverticular disease * Crohn’s disease * Ulcerative colitis * Radiation therapy * Trauma **Diagnosis and Treatment:** Fistula diagnosis typically involves a physical...
...cancer cells in the peritoneum and elsewhere. – **Targeted Therapy:** Medications that specifically target cancer cell growth and spread. – **Radiotherapy:** Radiation therapy to eradicate peritoneal tumors or shrink their...
...activity, and muscle contractions. – **Heat Loss:** Occurs through radiation, conduction, convection, and evaporation. 4. **Factors Influencing Body Temperature:** – **Environmental Temperature:** Extreme temperatures can disrupt normal regulation. – **Hormonal...
...your feet checked out. Arthritis. This results from inflammation, swelling, and wear and tear on your joints. Each foot has 33 joints. A podiatrist might recommend physical therapy, drugs, or...