Category: T

Tenecteplase is a thrombolytic medication employed for managing myocardial infarctions (heart attacks). It is administered via intravenous injection.  

A full breakage in a tendon, known as a rupture, can occur when the muscle it’s connected to contracts abruptly and forcefully, often during intense physical activity. Alternatively, rupture might result from an injury or a joint-related condition like rheumatoid arthritis. Indications encompass a sensation of snapping, limited mobility, pain, and swelling. Typically, diagnosis can…

A technique involving the extraction of a small tissue segment from the temporal artery (located on the side of the scalp) for microscopic examination. Temporal artery biopsies are conducted to identify indications of inflammation, aiding in the diagnosis of temporal arteritis.  

Also known as Takayasu’s arteritis, this condition involves the inflammation and gradual blockage of arteries that stem from the aorta. The exact cause is not known, and the disorder is seldom diagnosed outside of Asian countries like Japan. A defining feature is the absence of a pulse in the arms or neck, along with elevated…

Compression or elongation of a nerve, resulting in sensations of numbness, tingling, weakness, and occasionally pain in the region served by the affected nerve. Examples of nerve entrapment include conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, where pressure on the median nerve within the wrist leads to symptoms in the thumb, index, and middle fingers; herniated disc,…

Abnormal growths within the intestine can be either cancerous or noncancerous. Cancerous growths are more prevalent in the large intestine, while occurrences in the small intestine are relatively infrequent. Intestinal lymphomas and carcinoid tumors (which can result in carcinoid syndrome) may occasionally arise. Noncancerous growths encompass colon polyps, as well as adenomas, leiomyomas, lipomas, and…

The majority of hospitals in the UK are affiliated with the National Health Service (NHS). Each NHS district comprises a general hospital that offers a range of services, such as medicine, surgery, gynaecology, obstetrics, and paediatrics. Certain specialized services are centralized in fewer centers. The UK also has private hospitals that primarily provide nonemergency surgery,…

Hepatectomy is the surgical procedure involving the complete removal of the liver. It serves as the initial stage in a liver transplant operation.  

In the early 1970s, studies were conducted to investigate the behavioral patterns of individuals with coronary artery disease, resulting in the identification of two distinct personality types associated with such conditions. These personality types were characterized by specific behavioral traits. During that period, it was postulated that a specific behavioral pattern, referred to as Type…

A method involving the application of dye to skin cells derived from a blister, followed by microscopic examination of the stained cells, constitutes a diagnostic process.