Diagnostics Essay Examples and Topics. Page 2

It is pertinent that Jean be told about the reason as to why genetic testing for HD is done, and to which group of people they are done to.

As the method helps the medical practitioner get a clear view of the problem by analyzing the tissues and 'slices' in the body of a patient, he/she is in a position to know the right [...]

The rapid-acting treatments are taken to quicken the process of reversing acute asthmatic attacks by causing the relaxation of the smooth muscles of the bronchial system. These preventers reduce the sensitivity of airways hence swelling [...]

The trade-off for the improved blood flow of PVCs, for instance, is that they are the most susceptible to both problems.

Depending on the extent of this defect the prognosis of the condition can range from favorable to life-threatening; there is no known treatment for the condition; however, it can be managed symptomatically. The condition with [...]

The inheritance of the condition is linked to the x-chromosome; consequently, the incidence is higher in the males than in the female; additionally, the latter requires two defective alleles for the expression of the defective [...]

This increased heme and the block in the biosynthesis pathway together contribute to the enhanced levels of intermediates. The increase of the ALA level is also in favour of hereditary coproporphyria.

This is one of the most complex medical procedures where the donor's organ and the recipient's body must be in sync to work correctly or else the organ might be rejected by the immune system [...]

The 95th percentile on these standard charts of the CDC defines children and adolescents being at risk for overweight correspond with a BMI of approximately 30, which is the adult definition of overweight.

Because of the enormous speed of the illness spread, dealing with asthma is becoming a burning issue of the modern medicine. This is due to the fact that the muscles of the broche lack the [...]

In 1869, in Royal College, London, the DV was investigated thoroughly and called "dengue" due to the gait the pain in muscles and joints provoked. Once the mosquito bites a woman, the dengue can pass [...]

As he explained to the elderly man, in the case of the provision of intubation, it would take time to get him off the ventilator.

In this situation, the clavicle is pushed out of its place, and a bump may be formed at the top of the shoulder.

The patient exhibited the classic indications of type 2 diabetes, namely, polyphagia, polydipsia, and polyuria that have been occurring for the last 3 months. The patient had a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, obesity, a [...]

The human vision system consists of three essential parts - the eye, the lateral geniculation nucleus, and the cortex brain. First of all, they check visual acuity, which is a screening of the healthy functioning [...]

The study will rest on the idea that the creation of the appropriate environment is vital for patients with AS because it can contribute to the reduction in the level of stress and development of [...]

The introduction of solid digital sensors meant led to the development of point-and-shoot cameras that fits in a pocket. Therefore, the introduction of black and white photography in the mid-nineteenth century helped the doctors to [...]

The combination of substance abuse and behavioral addiction is another point that is widely debated to be recognized in the DSM-5.

Second, the inability to fall asleep without alcohol or a sleeping pill is a definite sign of addiction. Third, the client initially takes large doses of alcohol, which is a sign of increased tolerance.

Second, the client needs to undergo a thorough medical assessment to understand if he presents the signs of comorbidities. Considering that the client may find it difficult to organize and keep track of all appointments, [...]

Although there is little application of genomics to control deadly diseases, more needs to be done in order to realize the full potential of research on family medical history.

The development of therapeutic management approaches depends on an in-depth understanding of the molecular basis of the condition. The final technique that can be employed in the molecular understanding of HSCR disease is the RFLP [...]

Since the patient reported manifestation of influenza-like symptoms, the recommended course of action would be to draw connections between these symptoms and possible complications of influenza.

This is probably due to the fact that obesity is the one of the world's most topical issues. The most commonly used technique to establish reliability is to reference certain child's BMI against the sample [...]

One of the major objectives of Al-Rahba hospital's laboratories is to eliminate the inappropriate specimen collection since it may have an adverse impact on the patients' wellbeing.

The collection of specimens is a significant element of the pre-analytical phase that may impact the validity of results received within analytical and post-analytical phases. At Al-Rahba, the transportation of specimens is performed by a [...]

The paper entails a comprehensive analysis of the sleeping process in addition to evaluating the factors that affect the sleeping process.

This has made it possible to understand the aspects concerning the development of human life as well as genetic causes of abnormalities that are seen in the human body. In the treatment of genetic diseases, [...]

The clinician can also ask more about the family history in relation to the symptom the young lady was suffering from in order to understand the personal history of Clara.

Issues pertaining to truth or mission of truth is a frustrating, discouraging, tiring, and long journey because most of the individuals who have industries or organizations ties may attempt to mislead other people.

Doctors in some instances overlook the element of the client's socio-cultural factors in assessing, evaluating, interpreting, and diagnosing the client's symptoms. All these factors assert the need to incorporate one's socio-cultural information in the diagnosis [...]

When I found sharp pain in the right lower part of the patient's abdomen, I was almost sure that Jerome had appendicitis. Even though it could relate to renal pathology, I decided that it was [...]

As it can be judged by the title of the book, the individualized approach to the client should stand in the center of the system of substance abuse counseling.

Imaging in the field of medicine is the technique that is used to create an image of a part or parts of the body of a human being.

For their pioneer work, Hounsfield and Cormack shared the Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine in 1979 Some of the advances in CT scanners over the years include the development of spiral CT and multi-slice [...]

The role of a respiratory therapist include providing oxygen support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, overseeing of the functioning of mechanical ventilators, medication of drugs for the lungs as well as ratting the functioning of the lungs.

Name:Ben Age:47 years Sex:Male Name of informant: Police Reason for referral: the client's wife who reported that Ben had taken an overdose of paracetamol, sertraline and diazepam and wanted to die Recent Treatment history: [...]

MS affects the neurons in the areas of the brain and spinal cord known as the white matter. These cells carry signals in between the grey matter areas, where the processing is done between these [...]

Bones, on the outside, are sturdy structures that protect and support the internal organs of the body and also affect the posture and overall shape of the body. It is composed of calcium and the [...]

They are- Assessment: The radiologic technologist needs to have information regarding patient's particulars and procedural issues. Patient Education: The radiographer educates/informs patients and other related parties about the procedures that are to be performed.

The combination of excessive exercise, stress, and weight loss leads to the reduction in the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone and amenorrhea.

Hence, selection of the technique most valuable in guiding management during the acute phase of injury is essential, as is the assessment of the additional value of the technique in predicting outcome.

The variety of tools for osteoporosis screening shows that this problem has to be actively reviewed for patients younger than 65 years.

Mammography screening is one of the most recognized options for analyzing breast tissue in adult women. In contrast, the accuracy of this procedure allows it to be an alternative for women who cannot undergo mammography [...]

A significant part of health care for women is devoted to disease prevention and timely diagnosis. Moreover, cholesterol and blood pressure checks are added for women to detect any cardiovascular issues.

Moreover, the USPSTF lists risk factors for adults and children that can help clinicians to assess patients' mental health and prevent the escalation of depression.

A drop of blood drawn from the fingertip is placed on a chemical strip known as Glucose Testing Strip. Once the drop of blood is placed on the strip, the meter digitally displays the level [...]

Research conducted by Sahle concludes that the prevalence of HF in Australia is 1%-2%, which is similar to the statistics of the developed countries.

In this scenario, I would analyze the patient's family history of breast cancer and past biopsies, as well as evaluate the level of breast density before deciding on the screening method.

This was important, as without these qualities I would not have been able to extract the information out of the patient and provide qualified assistance.

The patient was distressed by the symptoms and relayed a dangerous frequency to the event, with over 10 separate episodes occurring since the first incident.

In the case of a child that is present in the clinic for fever, vomiting, and diarrhea, the patient is at risk for extensive fluid and electrolyte losses.

A 64-year-old Hispanic male presents to the office with complaints of lower back pain. The pain worsens with movement, and Advil taken recently did not relieve pain for a long period of time.

It has been persistent for a month; the pain is mild, but it sometimes radiates to his left leg. It does not subside without medication and is stronger after sitting for a long time or [...]

The primary purpose of ADH is to help the kidneys control the amount of water that is left in the body or lost through the urine.

In the first presented problem, the patient's throat is reddened, and she has enlarged tonsils, thus allowing one to see which areas of the body are affected. This process causes fever and the enlargement of [...]

The differential diagnosis includes stable angina, myocardial infarction, and costochondritis, and a treatment plan for the primary diagnosis is offered. The description of the signs and patient's history shows that angina is the primary diagnosis.

The triggers of the patient's condition are not known, which is typical of chronic urticaria. Finally, the skin reaction is localized on the areas of contact with a trigger.

Patient Information: JA, 15, M, White S. CC knee pain HPI: Location: knee Onset: 5 days ago Character: dull, continuous, and catching Associated signs and symptoms: clicking in knee and sensations under the patella Timing: [...]

Sexual/Reproductive History: The patient has the history of 3 pregnancies and 2 births. One of daughters is also obese, and the other one has citrus allergy.

The middle-aged male patient presents with pain in his left ear, the onset of which happened the night before the examination.

The review of the abovementioned factors, primarily the level of hemoglobin, allowed for revealing the primary diagnosis that is anemia of chronic disease.

Iowa athletic pre-participation physical examination has to be performed every year since the document is valid only for the time indicated.

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the provided subjective and objective information to diagnose and develop a management plan for the patient in the case study.

The objective of the study was to examine the accuracy of sonography in the identification of pleural effusion by conducting a systematic review of secondary data.

It can lead to the development of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and certain form of cancer. When it comes to the patient, smoking can be one of the factors that can cause hypertension.

Impaired urination with frequent urges during movement, interruption of the urine stream or acute retention of the outflow, urinary incontinence due to a stone stuck in the narrow neck of the bladder.

It is important to follow conservative management of treatment for pregnant patients, including education, the adjustments of activities, and the measurement of movements.

Acute inflammation of the mucous membrane in the middle part of the pharynx, usually combined with inflammatory changes in the oral cavity and the palatine tonsils.

In normal situations, the puff of air would trigger the eardrum of the right ear to move but the practitioner should observe little or no movement of the eardrum if the middle ear section is [...]

Pediatric Client with Acute Bacterial Sinusitis (ABS) List the clinical criteria that must be present to support this diagnosis in pediatric patients from newborn to 21 years of age. Categorize clinical signs and symptoms by: Persistent Symptoms, Severe Onset, or Worsening Symptoms. Persistent Symptoms: Nasal discharge (any type thereof); Cough (of any type); Symptoms occurring […]

Name: John Jone DOB: August 29, 2000 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Usual source of medical care: pediatrician's office, attending practice for the first time Patient provided information on his own, aware and oriented, reliable as [...]

The first point of interrogation is the actual place of pain which could be at the back or bottom of the heel or around the ankle.

Another ligament that can be stretched during ankle injury is the calcaneofibular ligament, a narrow, rounded cord, running from the apex of the fibular malleolus downward and slightly backward to a tubercle on the lateral [...]

Also, if there were cases of the disease in family history, there is a likelihood that it may develop in a person.

For this reason, the main objectives of this treatment goal are to teach a patient how to come with stress that comes from the job, from the family, and demonstrate relax practices that could be [...]

In brief, the nurse should advise yearly clinical breast examinations and provide information about the risks of the omission of such checkups.

1- Pain in the throat 2- Acute nasopharyngitis 3- Acute pharyngitis, unspecified Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

As the main analysis tools, such factors will be considered as chief complaints and the history of present illness, and the information will be received from both the parents and the child.

The final characteristic is the process of evolving if the lesion changed shape or color during the previous years, it is likely to be malignant.

The description of the patient's rash roughly matches the symptoms of the condition, particularly with regards to the specifics of the area.

While the design of the study involves a review of the existing papers and a compilation of their key results, the information provided by the authors is nonetheless crucial to the understanding of the issue.

Irrespective of its cause, abnormal elastic stability of the aortic wall results in the abdominal aortic aneurysm characterized by the vessel tortuosity, the buckling in the aorta, and the increase in the diameter of the [...]

Difficulty breathing is one of the symptoms that should never be overlooked as it is one of the more severe issues of anaphylaxis.

The condition is caused by the insufficiency of the pulmonary valve which results in the resistance during the flow of blood from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery.

Although the medical error is not officially ranked as the cause of death, it is supposed to be among the leading lethal causes in the United States.

The potential reasons why blood clots continued to be misdiagnosed are related to the providers' level of professional experience and the similarities between the symptoms indicated and the signs of a heart attack.

In the year 2007, the virus began to move eastwards the development that caused the outbreak of Zika epidemic on the island of Yap in the Philippine Sea.

Besides, the existence of the given problem conditions the rapid evolution of the spheres and tools that are aimed at the provision of help and assistance for those who suffered from the road traffic accident [...]

Therefore, patients with a recorded history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome are not recommended to go through an antipsychotic therapy and should rather be prescribed alternative methods of treatment such as the administration of benzodiazepines, carbamazepine, [...]

Being able to do so alone without additional assistance is a major step to improving the quality of life for the paraplegics since not only would they be able to feel independent, but it would [...]

When the body omits the infection, the immune system releases chemicals into the bloodstream to protect the body. Septic shock is the condition that occurs in the body when sepsis promotes the development of circulatory [...]

The signs and symptoms of the disease are a chronic cough, wheezing, fatigue, and fainting or breathlessness that intensifies during activities and reduces during rest.

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the presented case study, give definitions and criteria for sepsis, identify signs and symptoms of septic shock, and give criteria for organ dysfunction using recent academic literature [...]

According to McCance and Huether, the pathological processes involved are the formation of gallstones, the blocking of the bile duct with a gallstone, and the inflammation of the gallbladder respectively.

The majority of medical practitioners and organizations specializing in the delivery of healthcare are concerned about the increased rate of mortality and morbidity among infants and mothers.

Due to the ineffectiveness of the ICD-9-CM codes, many nations have adopted the use of ICD-10-CM. To begin with, ICD-10-CM code sets should be treated as an upgrade for the ICD-9-CM.

RCA is a broad and orderly method of identifying the spaces in hospital structures and the processes of the health care that may not instantly be noticed; and which may have added to the happening [...]

DJ has a bad sleeping pattern, and no remitting factors were found. DJ has no medication intolerances.

The patient is currently suffering from recurring back pains and is using hydrocodone bitartrate to relieve the pain The patient is currently suffering from recurring back pains and is using hydrocodone bitartrate to relieve the [...]

In this research, the case study approach is applicable due to the fact that various patients suffering from tendon Achilles problem will be used as a basis for gauging the effectiveness of the method of [...]

In this case, the medical history underlines the possibility of the occurrence of pneumonia, as the woman has heart problems and diabetes, which are viewed as favorable conditions for the progress of this illness.

The patient has no history of pregnancy. The patient has no history of surgery.

The node groups that are considered major and should be primarily reviewed can be found at the base of the jaw and along the front and the back sides of the neck.

The new methodology allowed the deepening of the understanding of the structure and functioning of the genome of living organisms and provided a background for the application of sequencing techniques in clinical practice.

The damaged venous valves due to thrombus and obstructions of the veins because of DVT cause blood diversion to other veins, a situation that results in a rise of blood pressure.

This diagnosis is pointed to because of the fact that these symptoms are present in patient's case and his lifestyle is one of the primary contributions to the potential risk of this health concern.

The second disease that needs examination is lactose intolerance, which is associated with the inability of the colon or the large intestine to digest lactose.

Flank pain radiating to the abdomen and groins, nausea, urinary frequency, and fever shown by the patient are common symptoms of the disorder. The diet should be exclusive of substances and products that contribute to [...]

The examiner explains to the patient how the procedure will be performed and how much time is necessary to finish the examination.

The pathophysiology of cluster headache is complex and cannot be identified precisely; however, the most popular theories describe such states as abnormal functioning of hypothalamus, vascular dilation, circadian effects, trigeminal nerve stimulation, and histamine release [...]

Penetration of pathogens of pneumonia in the respiratory parts of the lungs through the bronchogenic, hematogenic, per continuinatem, or lymphogenous pathways followed by their adhesion to the epithelial cells of the bronchopulmonary system and a [...]

During the acute period of the disease, puffiness, and reddening of the vulva and vaginal mucosa, cracks, and abrasions can be observed. The disease is characterized by the inflammation of the wall of the bladder.

Addressing the issue of anemia in women is crucial since the identified members of the population are especially vulnerable to anemia.

Continence, in this case, is attributed to the reactions of the external sphincter, supported by the walls of the vagina and the reluctance of both the frontal and subsequent linings of the interior of the [...]

In this case, the screening process is beneficial because it can help prevent a number of issues connected to acute anemia.

The first component of the diagnoses related to the family, where the report sought information on the child's family background. The report also looks into the social competence of the child and the behavior.

In a study that the Society of Radiographers had commissioned in 1997, the research findings identified the prevalence of MSIs among sonographers. The report further indicates that musculoskeletal injuries have led to a decline in [...]

Circulatory shock is a specific state when the reduced oxygenation of tissues is observed because of the ineffective circulation of the intravascular volume.

Before deciding on the most appropriate medication and treatment plan, it is important to focus on such variables as the patient's past medical history, recently worsened vasomotor symptoms, her blood pressure that is higher than [...]