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Petrosal sinus sampling is an invasive procedure where blood samples are taken from each side of the veins that drain into the pituitary gland. Although the procedure is not painful, you may experience minor pain when the catheter (tubing) is passed through the veins. You may also experience pain at the puncture site. What is …

Classical conditioning can play a significant role as behavioral therapies in treating the following conditions, which include treating phobias, treating anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Classical conditioning (Pavlovian or respondent conditioning) is a type of learning that has a major influence on behaviors. It was discovered by a Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov while studying the digestive system of dogs. Classical conditioning refers …

Tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) restores the person’s ability to speak after the vocal cord (voice-box) has been removed. Tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) is a surgical procedure in which a hole is created between the trachea (windpipe) and esophagus (gullet). It is usually performed in people who undergo surgical removal of the larynx (voice-box) called a total laryngectomy (TL). This puncture restores the …

Not all moles are cancerous. It is estimated that nearly four to five out of every 100 Caucasians will develop at least one skin cancer by the time they are 65 years old. Not all moles are cancerous. It is estimated that nearly four to five out of every 100 Caucasians will develop at least one skin cancer by the …

5 Exercises that can be done at home to strengthen the upper and lower back. The spine supports our weight and posture. A healthy spine is essential for supporting our body weight. Poor lifestyle habits, such as faulty posture, constant sitting, bending over, being overweight, put stress on the back muscles. Hence, regular exercises and stretching are essential to maintain …

Microblading is a semi-permanent tattoo technique that creates the illusion of fuller brows. Microblading is a semi-permanent tattoo technique that creates the illusion of fuller brows. In this process, mineral-based pigments such as iron oxide and titanium dioxide are deposited underneath the first two layers of the patient’s skin. It is also known as micro-stroking, micro-pigmentation, eyebrow embroidery, or three-dimensional …

Pancreatic cancer is hard to be recognized in its earlier stages as its signs and symptoms may resemble vague gastrointestinal complaints. Pancreatic cancer is hard to be recognized in its earlier stages as its signs and symptoms may resemble vague gastrointestinal complaints. Pain in the abdomen or back is its common symptom. It is mostly intermittent initially, that is, it …

Multiple Nodules in the Lungs Multiple nodules in the lungs or multiple pulmonary nodules (MPN) refer to two or more lesions in the lungs. Multiple nodules in the lungs or multiple pulmonary nodules (MPN) refer to two or more lesions in the lungs. The most common cause of MPN is metastatic cancer or cancer spread from other parts to the …

Rectal Cancer Rectal cancer refers to the uncontrolled growth of the cells in the rectum which is the last part of the large bowel close to the anus. Rectal cancer refers to the uncontrolled growth of the cells in the rectum which is the last part of the large bowel close to the anus. Rectal cancer may occur in isolation …

What is inflammatory breast cancer? Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare type of breast cancer accounting for around 1 to 5 percent of all breast cancer cases. Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare type of breast cancer accounting for around 1 to 5 percent of all breast cancer cases. There are three main parts in a breast: lobules, …