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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSpecimenClinical HistoryGross DescriptionNoninvasive vs. InvasiveTumor StageTumor GradeHormone Receptor StatusHER2 StatusTumor MarginsLymphovascular InvasionFinal Diagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Specimen Clinical History Gross Description Noninvasive vs. Invasive Tumor Stage Tumor Grade Hormone Receptor Status HER2 Status Tumor Margins Lymphovascular Invasion Final Diagnosis Once breast cancer is diagnosed, the pathologist performs additional tests on the breast tissue. These tests aim to understand the cancer better, including its type, how fast it’s expected to grow, and what treatments it may respond to....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewInformation in an EOBWhy It’s ImportantConfidentiality Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Information in an EOB Why It’s Important Confidentiality It’s important to understand the information you’ll find on an EOB, how it’s useful in terms of your financial planning for the year, and why you should make sure that all of the details are correct. Hoxton / Sam Edwards / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Risks and Contraindications Interpreting Results The FEV1/FVC ratio is a test that helps measure how much air you can forcefully expire (exhale) from your lungs. It involves a tool called aspirometerthat can deliver two specific measurements: The test can help diagnose and monitor restrictive lung diseases (in which you have difficulty inhaling) or obstructive lung diseases (in which you have difficulty exhaling)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPositive and Negative TestsFactors That Affect ResultsRelative Value TestsAt-Home Tests Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Positive and Negative Tests Factors That Affect Results Relative Value Tests At-Home Tests There are two basic kinds of medical test results: Thousands of medical tests are done to make diagnoses, measure the progression of a disease or condition, or monitor the effectiveness of treatment. But they all have some basic truths about what they mean and how they are best interpreted....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNasal Turbinates DefinitionAnatomyInferior MeatusMiddle MeatusSuperior MeatusPhysiologyTurbinate DisordersCorrecting Turbinate DisordersA Word From VerywellFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nasal Turbinates Definition Anatomy Inferior Meatus Middle Meatus Superior Meatus Physiology Turbinate Disorders Correcting Turbinate Disorders A Word From Verywell Frequently Asked Questions If you have heard a reference to your “nasal turbinates” where are these located? What is the anatomy of this part of the nose, what is its function, and what disorders may occur?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNoncancerous Causes of a High PSADetecting Prostate Cancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Noncancerous Causes of a High PSA Detecting Prostate Cancer Theprostate-specific antigen (PSA) testis routinely used to screen for prostate cancer. Prostate canceris just one of the conditions the PSA test can help diagnose. While a high PSA may be suggestive of a malignancy, the test alone cannot offer a diagnosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDietExerciseOral MedicationsInsulinOther InjectablesSurgeryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diet Exercise Oral Medications Insulin Other Injectables Surgery Frequently Asked Questions There are standard treatments for type 2 diabetes, but each person’s needs are different. Your healthcare team will consider many factors when determining the right treatment for you. This article will review the different non-medical and medical treatments for type 2 diabetes, including exercise, diet, oral pills, and injectable medications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNormal Uric Acid LevelsHow It Builds UpCauses of High Uric AcidRelated ConditionsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Normal Uric Acid Levels How It Builds Up Causes of High Uric Acid Related Conditions Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Uric acid is the final waste product ofpurines, which are chemical compounds found naturally inside cells and in certain foods and drinks (e.g., red meat and alcohol)....

Key TakeawaysThe shift to working from home may be harder for adults with dyslexia.Many public misconceptions about dyslexia still exist, even among educators; it’s not seeing letters backwards.Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common in adults with dyslexia who were not identified and appropriately educated as children.Workplace accommodations for adults with a dyslexia diagnosis may include a variety of assistive technologies. Key Takeaways The shift to working from home may be harder for adults with dyslexia....

Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) and mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) are conditions that have some similarities to other systemicautoimmuneorconnective tissuediseases, but there are distinctions that make them different. When the criteria for named autoimmune diseases are not met, the condition is defined as UCTD.There are 5 named autoimmune connective tissue diseases. They are classified based on a combination of symptoms, physical exam findings, and antibody testing.They are:Rheumatoid arthritisSjögren’s diseaseSystemic lupus erythematosusSclerodermaInflammatory myopathyIf you meet the classification criteria for more than one autoimmune connective tissue disease, this is described as overlap syndrome....

Key TakeawaysDust mites are tiny pests that feed on dead skin cells from humans and pets.In the home, dust mites are often found in bedding, pillows, mattresses, linens, carpets, and furniture upholstery.Allergists say that dust mites can cause symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, coughing, itchy skin, or a skin rash—especially in people who are allergic to them.To prevent and get rid of dust mites, experts recommend washing your bedding, vacuuming frequently, and using dust-proof pillowcases or mattress covers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHypothyroidismHashimoto’s ThyroiditisPCOSDepressionInsomniaMenopauseCushing’s DiseaseCongestive Heart FailureCancerWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hypothyroidism Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis PCOS Depression Insomnia Menopause Cushing’s Disease Congestive Heart Failure Cancer When to Seek Care Weight gain and fatigue are common issues that many people experience. These symptoms are often natural consequences of dealing with everyday stressors and a lack of sleep. However, unexplained weight gain and fatigue can sometimes be symptoms of an underlying condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBreast ReconstructionWhat Is the Regret Rate for Mastectomies?Common ProblemsTalk to Your SurgeonGet a Second OpinionConsider Your OptionsComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Breast Reconstruction What Is the Regret Rate for Mastectomies? Common Problems Talk to Your Surgeon Get a Second Opinion Consider Your Options Complications Breast reconstruction after amastectomycan be physically and emotionally difficult. It’s made worse when the results aren’t right....