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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStructureSymptomsCausesDiagnosisLong-Term Complications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Structure Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Long-Term Complications A decidual cast, known medically as membranous dysmenorrhea, is a rare phenomenon in which the lining of the uterus is expelled from the body in one large piece instead of the typically small pieces passed during a menstrual period. The large collection of tissue, blood, and mucus remains the same shape as theuterus....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCostShould You Get One?ProcedureCareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Cost Should You Get One? Procedure Care Frequently Asked Questions A dental bridge is a permanent appliance that replaces a missing tooth or missing teeth. It has several pieces that are put together so they fit into the open space where your tooth (or teeth) used to be. Dental bridges are an alternative to partial dentures....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryPurposeTypesHow to UseEffectivenessFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Purpose Types How to Use Effectiveness Frequently Asked Questions Dental dams are thin, flexible pieces of latex or polyurethane used as a barrier between the mouth and the vagina or anus duringoral sex. Like external and internal condoms, they’re designed to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and should be used only once....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConcentrationsTechniquesTrainingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Concentrations Techniques Training Frequently Asked Questions This article reviews what type of skin diseases dermatopathologists investigate, as well as techniques and training. Luis Alvarez / Getty Images The main focus of a dermatopathologist is to aid in diagnosing skin diseases. Unlike dermatologists, who work directly with patients to examine and treat skin diseases, dermatopathologists are tasked with examining samples orbiopsiesof a person’s skin underneath a microscope to help determine what is happening on a cellular level....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymtomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symtoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Ovarian dermoid cysts(also calledmature cysticteratomas) are a type of germ cell tumor (growths of cells that form from reproductive cells). These cysts are fluid-filled sacs that contain tissues meant to develop in other parts of the body. Tissues in ovarian dermoid cysts can include hair, teeth, skin, muscle, and bone. Dermoid cysts in ovaries typically are present at birth but may not grow or become symptomatic for many years....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment A detached retina occurs when theretina, a layer of tissue that covers most of the back of the eye, separates from its anchored position. Eye trauma is the most common cause, and the symptoms—blurred vision and/or seeingfloatersor flashing lights—are sudden in such cases. This condition is a true eye emergency and requires immediate treatment to avoid severe vision loss or blindness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a DEXA Bone Scan?Who Should Have a DEXA Scan?Limitations/ContraindicationsProcedureUnderstanding ResultsCost Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a DEXA Bone Scan? Who Should Have a DEXA Scan? Limitations/Contraindications Procedure Understanding Results Cost ADEXAscan is a non-invasive test that measures bone mineral density to assess if a person is at risk forosteoporosisor a fracture. DEXA stands for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, meaning two X-ray beams are aimed at the bones during the scan....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurpose of TestRisksBefore the TestDuring the TestAfter the TestInterpreting Results Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of Test Risks Before the Test During the Test After the Test Interpreting Results A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a simple procedure in which a healthcare provider inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the anus to check for abnormalities in the rectum and pelvic area....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat DNR MeansTypes of DNR OrdersRulesMaking a DNR Order Work for YouEthical Complications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What DNR Means Types of DNR Orders Rules Making a DNR Order Work for You Ethical Complications People who are terminally ill often regard a DNR as a graceful way to leave the world on their terms. The details of a DNR are usually discussed at the time of admission to a hospital,nursing facility, or hospice program....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Osteopathy?Osteopathic ManipulationBenefitsTraining Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Osteopathy? Osteopathic Manipulation Benefits Training Osteopathy practitionerstreat and prevent illness through evidence-based science, using the latest techniques and technologies but with a special eye on how lifestyle and environmental factors affect your health. Osteopathicdoctors (DOs) account for about 11% of physicians in the United States.They work in primary care, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and more....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of Procedure Risks and Contraindications Before the Procedure During the Procedure After the Procedure A Word From Verywell Jan-Otto / E+ / Getty Images While not everyone with these conditions is a candidate for a facetectomy, the procedure may be considered if symptoms have not responded to conservative treatment, like physical therapy, or if walking or standing becomes difficult. A facetectomy is not a procedure to relieve pain related to uncomplicated arthritis or for people who do not have spinal nerve issues....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesCausesRisk FactorsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples Causes Risk Factors Frequently Asked Questions Most people have memory distortions, but emotional states, health, age, and environment can all affect how things are remembered. False memories are memories that seem real but are not based in reality. Everyone has false memories at times because the human brain doesn’t usually record events with the detailed accuracy of a device....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisRisk Factors and CausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Risk Factors and Causes Treatment Anthophobia is anextreme fear (phobia)of flowers (“anthos” in Greek). People can experience fear of all flowers or a specific type of flower. They may also experience fear of the whole plant or parts of the plant.For example, a person may be afraid of all roses or they may be afraid of rose stems or petals....