�PAGE �7� �PAGE �1� THESIS I am referring to a condition called Hashimoto ’s Thyroid Disease‚ which is a common hypothyroid disorder found among many different people and countries throughout the world. As you read through this paper‚ you will learn the basics about Hashimoto ’s Thyroid Disease‚ including some of the causes‚ the signs and symptoms‚ and the treatment. OUTLINE Hashimoto ’s Thyroid Disease I. Introduction II. Description and History a. Thyroid b. Hashimoto ’s thyroiditis III
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A review of her medical record indicates that her onset of Alzheimer’s dementia started 8 years ago. She has now progressed in her dementia to been a Fast 7E. She has had multiple hospitalizations for recurrent pneumonia and UTI’s. She was recently discharge from hospice due to a prognosis of greater than 6 months. At today’s visit she is accompanied by her husband and private caregiver. She is alert and nonverbal. She is a poor historian due to her advanced dementia. The husband reports that she
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What is a goiter? A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland. It can range from an enlargement that is slight and unnoticeable to a lump that is visible and pronounced. In some cases a goiter is not associated with thyroid disease‚ and in other cases the presence of a goiter can be a sign of hypothyroidism. If you have a goiter‚ your healthcare provider can use tests to determine what may be causing it. Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer Thyroid nodules are lumps that may develop on the thyroid
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A Differential Diagnosis Mnemonics Handbook - and the Parts of the Medical History By Allan Platt‚ PA-C‚ MMSc Mnemonics are memory tools to help in the memorization of long lists. These differential diagnosis and medical history mnemonics are intended to aid memorization. These mnemonics are not all inclusive and should be used in conjunction with standard textbooks of medical diagnosis and differential diagnosis. The electronic text in PDF or word has hyperlinks to navigate. Index Acute Abdominal
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Hyperthyroidism‚ otherwise known as thyrotoxicosis‚ is a disease where the thyroid is overactive. Although the thyroid is not a large-sized gland located on the front of the neck‚ it is a big part of the endocrine system that produces a hormone called the thyroid-stimulating hormone. These hormones play a role in regulating different parts in the body‚ such as metabolism‚ body temperature‚ and bone growth (N1). It even plays a role in how your heart beats! The thyroid-stimulating hormone also helps
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Hashimoto Thyroiditis I did not know too much about Hashimoto thyroiditis and I wanted to learn about something that I didn’t know a whole lot about. I knew basic things like patients have to take their medication‚ see their doctor‚ and if a female patient gets pregnant to see their doctor immediately. Hashimoto’s disease is a disease known by many names. They are chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis‚ Hashimoto thyroiditis‚ and autoimmune thyroiditis. It was first discovered by a scientist named Hakaru
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there will be a 18% growth in surgeons. I chose to research a cardiothoracic surgeon because of the show Grey’s Anatomy. Cardio Surgeons manages other diseases like hypertension‚ diabetes‚ COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)‚ asthma‚ and hypothyroid. They perform histories and physical exams and they handle daily patient rounds. I would like this job because it is an intense high paying and high demand job. I do think I would pursue this because it would be very interesting and a lot of
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blocked by giving iodide orally‚ thereby preventing hypothyroidism. The thyroid gland speeds up many metabolic reactions. A person with low thyroid hormone levels grows slowly‚ feels the cold more readily‚ thinks more slowly. If untreated‚ a hypothyroid person may become intellectually disabled. The thyroid gland in the neck may try to compensate for its low production by enlarging‚ and this is known as a goitre. The link between iodine and the thyroid gland is interesting. Worldwide‚ the most
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History and Examination of the Reproductive System Female reproductive history: - Age‚ gravidity (no. of pregnancies‚ including miscarriages/ectopics/stillbirths)‚ parity (no. of livebirths)‚ LMP (last menstrual period) - History of presenting complaints: o Nature and duration o Relation to menstrual cycle o Vaginal discharge o Vaginal bleeding o Urinary symptoms (dysuria‚ frequency‚ urge/stress incontinence) o Bowel symptoms - Previous gynaecological history: o Periods – regular
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Introduction Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are still somewhat of a mystery in the medical world. Most people believe that they are one in the same. More often than not‚ people use Alzheimer’s disease and dementia interchangeably‚ due to their similarities. This‚ coupled with the public’s lack of awareness of these subjects‚ contributes to mix-ups and misconceptions in everyday conversations about the two. The intended purpose of this writing is to give the reader a general overview on the
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