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Starting dialysis at age 75 years or older -- outcomes data to help in shared decision making.
Starting dialysis at age 75 years or older -- outcomes data to help in shared decision making. Scott 87 Views • 2 years ago

Research from Mayo Clinic finds that half of elderly patients who start dialysis after age 75 will die within one year.

Lead study author and a health care delivery scholar with the Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Dr. Bjorg Thorsteinsdottir says many elderly patients and their families feel that they have no choice but to start dialysis, with several expressing regret from having initiated therapy.

The findings were presented at the American Society of Nephrology's Kidney Week 2013 in Atlanta.

Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy samer kareem 2,838 Views • 2 years ago

procedure is usually done in the hospital or outpatient surgical center under general anesthesia (while you are asleep and pain-free). The procedure is performed in the following way: The surgeon makes a small cut (incision) below the belly button (navel). A needle or tube is inserted into the incision. Carbon dioxide gas is passed into the abdomen through the needle or tube. The gas helps expand the area, giving the surgeon more room to work, and helping the surgeon see the organs more clearly. A tube is placed through the cut in your abdomen. A tiny video camera (laparoscope) goes through this tube and is used to see the inside of your pelvis and abdomen. More small cuts may be made if other instruments are needed to get a better view of certain organs. If you are having gynecologic laparoscopy, dye may be injected into your cervix area so the surgeon can view your fallopian tubes. After the exam, the gas, laparoscope, and instruments are removed, and the cuts are closed. You will have bandages over those areas.

Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy samer kareem 2,391 Views • 2 years ago

Chemotherapy (often abbreviated to chemo and sometimes CTX or CTx) is a category of cancer treatment that uses chemical substances, especially one or more anti-cancer drugs (chemotherapeutic agents) that are given as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen.

Hepatitis C Virus Microbiology
Hepatitis C Virus Microbiology samer kareem 2,010 Views • 2 years ago

Many people don't know that they have hepatitis C until they already have some liver damage. This can take many years. Some people who get hepatitis C have it for a short time and then get better. This is called acute hepatitis C. But most people who are infected with the virus go on to develop long-term, or chronic, hepatitis C. Although hepatitis C can be very serious, most people can manage the disease and lead active, full lives.

Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic Surgery samer kareem 21,477 Views • 2 years ago

Cosmetic facial plastic surgery is surgery performed to enhance visual appearance of the facial structures and features. Common procedures include facelifts, eye lifts, rhinoplasty, chin and cheek implants, liposuction, and procedures to correct facial wrinkles.

Risk Factors of Human Papillomavirus
Risk Factors of Human Papillomavirus samer kareem 6,102 Views • 2 years ago

In most cases, your body's immune system defeats an HPV infection before it creates warts. When warts do appear, they vary in appearance depending on which variety of HPV is involved: Genital warts. These appear as flat lesions, small cauliflower-like bumps or tiny stem-like protrusions. In women, genital warts appear mostly on the vulva but can also occur near the anus, on the cervix or in the vagina. In men, genital warts appear on the penis and scrotum or around the anus. Genital warts rarely cause discomfort or pain, though they may itch. Common warts. Common warts appear as rough, raised bumps and usually occur on the hands, fingers or elbows. In most cases, common warts are simply unsightly, but they can also be painful or susceptible to injury or bleeding.

Amputated arm Re-Attaching
Amputated arm Re-Attaching samer kareem 49,293 Views • 2 years ago

A case of replantation of a completely amputated arm

Complications After Bone Marrow Transplantation
Complications After Bone Marrow Transplantation samer kareem 4,351 Views • 2 years ago

Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a common complication after an allogeneic transplant, a transplant in which cells from a family member, unrelated donor or cord blood unit are used. In GVHD, the immune cells from the donated marrow or cord blood (the graft) attack the body of the transplant patient (the host).

Pyogenic liver abscess
Pyogenic liver abscess samer kareem 1,394 Views • 2 years ago

Pyogenic liver abscess Email this page to a friend Email this page to a friend Facebook Twitter Google+ Pyogenic liver abscess is a pus-filled area in the liver. Causes There are many potential causes of liver abscesses, including: Abdominal infection, such as appendicitis, diverticulitis, or a perforated bowel Infection in the blood Infection of the bile draining tubes Recent endoscopy of the bile draining tubes Trauma that damages the liver The most common bacteria that cause liver abscesses are: Escherichia coli Bacteroides Enterococcus Klebsiella pneumoniae Staphylococcus aureus Streptococcus In most cases, more than one type of bacteria is found.

Baby massage for constipation relieving.
Baby massage for constipation relieving. samer kareem 1,879 Views • 2 years ago

Baby massage for constipation relieving.

Smallpox virus
Smallpox virus samer kareem 3,514 Views • 2 years ago

Smallpox disease is a serious, highly contagious, and often life-threatening infection marked by a rash of round pox (blisters) on the face, arms, and legs. It is caused by the Variola virus. The last case of smallpox in the United States was in 1949.

Modified Mullerectomy
Modified Mullerectomy Mohamed Ibrahim 12,323 Views • 2 years ago

A Rapid mullerectomy procedure performed with a single double-armed 6-0 chromic suture and Berke ptosis clamp. No sound.

Watch the difference between first time and the recent time getting flu shot of this teenager.
Watch the difference between first time and the recent time getting flu shot of this teenager. samer kareem 1,745 Views • 2 years ago

Difference between first time and the second time getting flu shot

Calcified Brain Abscess
Calcified Brain Abscess Scott 11,856 Views • 2 years ago

Calcified Brain Abscess complete removal

Taking Dental Impressions: Correction Impression
Taking Dental Impressions: Correction Impression samer kareem 1,385 Views • 2 years ago

A short introduction on how to take a correction impression. The shown materials are recommended by Orthorobot and have proven to be fully compatible with the Orthorobot lab procedure.

How To Survive In A Sinking Car
How To Survive In A Sinking Car samer kareem 1,744 Views • 2 years ago

How To Survive In A Sinking Car

Mini-invasive surgical repair of a ruptured Achilles tendon
Mini-invasive surgical repair of a ruptured Achilles tendon samer kareem 61,173 Views • 2 years ago

Mini-invasive surgical repair of a ruptured Achilles tendon

Overcoming Obesity
Overcoming Obesity News Canada 7,624 Views • 2 years ago

Achieving and maintaining long-term weight loss goals.

Thyroid Exam Physical Exam
Thyroid Exam Physical Exam Medical_Videos 11,406 Views • 2 years ago

Thyroid Exam Physical Exam

Babinski reflex
Babinski reflex Medical_Videos 10,380 Views • 2 years ago

Babinski reflex

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