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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Common Is Prostate Cancer?What to ExpectWhat Your Results MeanFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Common Is Prostate Cancer? What to Expect What Your Results Mean Frequently Asked Questions A prostate exam can check for an infected, enlarged, orinflamed prostate. If you have symptoms such as trouble urinating, your healthcare provider may recommend a prostate exam to find the cause....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsHow It WorksTypes and UsesDietary SourcesHow to Get Enough in Your DietProtein Deficiency Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is How It Works Types and Uses Dietary Sources How to Get Enough in Your Diet Protein Deficiency A protein is a large, complex molecule that is a key building block of life. We all know that it is an important part of our diets, but how many of us knowhow protein actually worksin our bodies, and why we need it?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Psychopath?PrevalenceSociopath vs. PsychopathSignsCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Psychopath? Prevalence Sociopath vs. Psychopath Signs Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment The term “psychopath” refers to someone who does not follow the moral norms of their society and lacksempathyand remorse. People displaying psychopathy are callous, manipulative, and deceitful. They often commit acts of violence, theft, or fraud to get others to do what they want....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConcentrationsProcedural ExpertiseSubspecialtiesTraining and CertificationAppointment Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Concentrations Procedural Expertise Subspecialties Training and Certification Appointment Tips A pulmonologist is a physician who specializes in diseases of therespiratory tract. This includes the lungs, airways (mouth, nose, pharynx, larynx, and trachea), and respiratory muscles (including thediaphragmand intercostal muscles). BSIP / Getty Images Pulmonology, known aschest medicineis some countries, is a subspecialty of internal medicine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeRisksBefore the ProcedureDuring the ProcedureAfter the Procedure Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Risks Before the Procedure During the Procedure After the Procedure Verywell / Jessica Olah Purpose of Pulpotomy If your child complains of pain when cold, hot, or sweet things touch their tooth or teeth, it may mean that they have pulpitis. Pulpitis is the inflammation of the pulp and its main cause isuntreated cavities(tooth decay)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurpose of a Rectovaginal ExamWhy It Is PerformedWhat a Rectovaginal Examination InvolvesOther Rectal ExamsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of a Rectovaginal Exam Why It Is Performed What a Rectovaginal Examination Involves Other Rectal Exams Frequently Asked Questions A rectovaginal examination is a manual physical examination of the rectum and thevagina. While it is not generally a standard part of a medical or gynecological evaluation, it may be done if there are concerns about issues, such as rectal involvement of endometriosis, a rectovaginalfistula(an abnormal connection between the rectum and vagina), or rectal or vaginal cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCauses and Risk FactorsDiagnosisTreatment and PreventionCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes and Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment and Prevention Coping Frequently Asked Questions Some practitioners use the termocular migraineto refer to retinal migraine, but strictly speaking, the retinal migraine is one of two subtypes of ocular migraine. The other type of ocular migraine ismigraine with aura, in which the visual disturbances that come before head pain affect both eyes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsComplicationsTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Complications Treatment Frequently Asked Questions A retracted eardrum is one that is pulled deeper into the middle ear than is normal. As a result, this thin piece of tissue (also known as the tympanic membrane) can no longer separate the middle and outer ear as it should. Eardrum retraction, or middle earatelectasis,can be temporary and cause symptoms such as muffled hearing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They WorkExamplesTreatmentOther Types of VirusesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Work Examples Treatment Other Types of Viruses Frequently Asked Questions This article looks at how retroviruses work. It also provides some examples of known retroviruses. Noel Hendrickson / Getty Images How Retroviruses Work Retroviruses use reverse transcriptase to transform their single-stranded RNA into double-stranded DNA. DNA molecules store the genetic information of human cells and cells from other life forms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurpose of the TestRisksBefore the TestDuring the TestAfter the TestInterpreting Results Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of the Test Risks Before the Test During the Test After the Test Interpreting Results A rheumatoid arthritis (RA) latex turbid test is a laboratory test used to help your healthcare provider diagnoserheumatoid arthritisor anotherautoimmune disease. This test is sometimes called a rheumatoid factor (RF) test....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What to Do After a Sexual Assault ANE Exam Process Who Can Perform an Exam Healthcare providers will assess any injuries and ask questions that can help with your care. The SANE staff will also prepare arape kitin which they can collect evidence of the assault. You do not have to think about pressing charges at this point, but the evidence will be saved in case it’s needed for a future prosecution....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Yeast on the scalp that causes infection is a condition that can occur at any age, although it is more common in children. There are many factors that can contribute to a scalp yeast infection, but an overgrowth of yeast is the primary underlying cause....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses and Types of Scaphoid FractureScaphoid Fracture SymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentRecoveryWhen a Fracture Doesn’t HealFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes and Types of Scaphoid Fracture Scaphoid Fracture Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Recovery When a Fracture Doesn’t Heal Frequently Asked Questions Cast immobilization is typically recommended for this type of fracture, but this can vary. Since scaphoid fractures can take a long time to heal, and may not do so completely, surgery may sometimes be required....