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A Comprehensive Guide to CT-Angiogram of the Heart-Part 1

Rao Doctor

Earlier, I had written a similar detailed article about diagnosing coronary artery disease- you can access it here- Understanding Angiography of Heart. This non-invasive procedure is primarily employed to diagnose various heart conditions, especially in cases where traditional imaging methods may be inadequate.

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Zen and the Art of Doctoring

A Country Doctor Writes

Doctors are trained to diagnose, prescribe, and perform with efficiency and precision. Zen and the art of doctoring would urge us to resist this fragmentation and instead cultivate an integrated view, where physical health, mental well-being, and social context are interwoven threads in the diagnostic process.

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Varicocele: Understanding Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Vascular Physician

Varicocele: Understanding Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options Varicocele is a condition that occurs when the veins within the loose pouch of skin that contain the testicles become swollen or enlarged. The Link Between Varicocele and Infertility Varicoceles can contribute to infertility in as many as 20% of the men diagnosed with them.

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How differences in diagnoses of mental disorders might affect clinical research outcomes for antipsychotics

Medical Xpress

Most physical disorders such as heart disease or muscular dystrophy have well-defined boundaries. Clinicians from across the globe regularly revise disease definitions to be on the same page as far as the diagnosis of these disease goes.

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You don’t need X-Rays to tell if a child is constipated

PEMBlog

Constipation is a clinical diagnosis and does not require testing, yet as many as 70% of children who are given a diagnosis of constipation in the emergency department have an abdominal x-ray completed. The diagnosis of constipation should be made based on a good history and clinical exam.

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10 Essential FAQs About Fever: Understanding the Heat-Part 1

Rao Doctor

Understanding the causes of fever is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment. Heat Exhaustion: Exposure to excessive heat, whether environmental or due to physical exertion, results in heat exhaustion. Recognizing these types is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. What are Common Causes of Fever?

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A New Outlook: How Carrier Screening Shaped One Family’s Future

Myriad Genetics

We went through the pediatrician, the physical therapist, and none of those people brought up carrier screening. Ashley’s journey to a diagnosis for Christopher probably felt like forever to their family. From symptom onset until diagnosis, searching families visit an average of more than seven specialists and spend 4.8