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Jai Ganesh · 2015-09-30 12:02:47

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#928. Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are a component of blood whose function (along with the coagulation factors) is to stop bleeding by clumping and clogging blood vessel injuries. Platelet concentration is measured either manually using a hemocytometer, or by placing blood in an automated platelet analyzer using electrical impedance, such as a Coulter counter. What is the normal range (99% of population analyzed) for platelets in healthy Caucasians per cubic millimeter (a mm3 equals a microliter). or 10^9 per liter?

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Jai Ganesh · 2015-09-30 15:05:03

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Magnificent, David and bobbym! The Answer #928 is perfect!

#929. Name medical condition affecting the spine in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring of an intervertebral disc allows the soft, central portion to bulge out beyond the damaged outer rings. It is usually due to age-related degeneration of the anulus fibrosus, although trauma, lifting injuries, or straining have been implicated. Tears are almost always postero-lateral in nature owing to the presence of the posterior longitudinal ligament in the spinal canal. This tear in the disc ring may result in the release of inflammatory chemical mediators, which may directly cause severe pain, even in the absence of nerve root compression.

bobbym · 2015-09-30 19:32:31

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Jai Ganesh · 2015-10-01 00:00:28

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The Answer #929 is perfect! Remarkable, bobbym and David!

#930. Name the medical term : the use of extreme cold to freeze areas of weak or torn retina in order to cause scarring and seal breaks. It is used in cryosurgery for retinal detachment.

bobbym · 2015-10-01 04:47:41

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Jai Ganesh · 2015-10-01 07:56:10

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#931. Name the medical term / phrase - reflex actions originating in the central nervous system that are exhibited by normal infants, but not neurologically intact adults, in response to particular stimuli. These reflexes are absent due to the development of the frontal lobes as a child transitions normally into child development. These are also called infantile, infant or newborn reflexes. Older children and adults with atypical neurology (e.g., people with cerebral palsy) may retain these reflexes and may reappear in adults. Reappearance may be attributed to certain neurological conditions including, but not limited to, dementia (especially in a rare set of diseases called frontotemporal degenerations), traumatic lesions, and strokes.[An individual with cerebral palsy and typical intelligence can learn to suppress these reflexes, but the reflex might resurface under certain conditions (i.e., during extreme startle reaction).

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Jai Ganesh · 2015-10-01 17:23:39

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The Answer #931 (Primitive reflexes) is perfect! Excellent!

#932. Name the medical term / phrase - an autosomal dominant genetic disorder known as a branchial arch syndrome. Specifically, this syndrome affects the first branchial (or pharyngeal) arch, which is the precursor of the maxilla and mandible. Since the branchial arches are important developmental features in a growing embryo, disturbances in their development create lasting and widespread effects.
This syndrome is named after a French physician who first described this disorder. He noted the affected patients were a mother and her daughter, implying a genetic basis. First called "craniofacial dysostosis", the disorder was characterized by a number of clinical features. This syndrome is caused by a mutation in the fibroblast growth factor receptor II, located on chromosome 10.
Diagnosis of this syndrome usually can occur at birth by assessing the signs and symptoms of the baby. Further analysis, including radiographs, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, genetic testing, X-rays and CT scans can be used to confirm the diagnosis of this syndrome.

bobbym · 2015-10-01 18:48:31

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Jai Ganesh · 2015-10-02 00:29:39

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The Answer #932 is correct, David! Splendid!

#933. Name the alternate medical term - (commonly called kidney dialysis or simply dialysis) It is a process of purifying the blood of a person whose kidneys are not working normally. It is a method that is used to achieve the extracorporeal removal of waste products such as creatinine and urea and free water from the blood when the kidneys are in a state of renal failure. It is one of three renal replacement therapies (the other two being renal transplant and peritoneal dialysis). An alternative method for extracorporeal separation of blood components such as plasma or cells is apheresis.
can be an outpatient or inpatient therapy.

David · 2015-10-02 00:45:14

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Jai Ganesh · 2015-10-02 11:19:17

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The Answer #933 is correct! Excellent, David!

#934. Name the medical term - swelling and inflammation of the prostate gland, a walnut-sized gland located directly below the bladder in men. It often causes painful or difficult urination. Other symptoms of it include pain in the groin, pelvic area or genitals and sometimes flu-like symptoms.
It affects men of all ages but tends to be more common in men 50 years of age or younger. It can be caused by a number of different things. If it's caused by a bacterial infection, it can usually be treated with antibiotics. However, sometimes it isn't caused by a bacterial infection or an exact cause is never identified. Depending on the cause, it may come on gradually or suddenly. It may get better quickly, either on its own or with treatment. Some types of it last for months or keep recurring .

bobbym · 2015-10-02 15:47:33

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Jai Ganesh · 2015-10-02 19:53:45

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The Answer #934 (prostatitis) is correct, bobbym! Good work!

#935. Name the medical term - Treatment of disease by manipulation of joints, muscles, and ligaments and nutritional therapy, based on the belief that many diseases are caused by displacement of connective tissues.

bobbym · 2015-10-03 09:55:05

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Jai Ganesh · 2015-10-03 11:01:07

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Very close to the Answer #935, bobbym! Good work!

#936. Name the medical term / phrase - A break in the lining of the stomach, first part of the small intestine, or occasionally the lower esophagus. An ulcer in the stomach is known as a gastric ulcer while that in the first part of the intestines is known as a duodenal ulcer. The most common symptoms are waking at night with upper abdominal pain or upper abdominal pain that improves with eating. The pain is often described as a burning or dull ache. Other symptoms include belching, vomiting, weight loss, or poor appetite. About a third of older people have no symptoms. Complications may include bleeding, perforation, and blockage of the stomach. Bleeding occurs in as many as 15% of people.
Common causes include the bacteria, Helicobacter pylori and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other less common causes include tobacco smoking, stress due to serious illness, Behcet disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, Crohn disease and liver cirrhosis, among others.

bobbym · 2015-10-03 12:16:23

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David · 2015-10-03 12:44:41

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Jai Ganesh · 2015-10-03 14:25:38

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The Answer #936 (peptic ulcer or Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)) is correct! Good work, bobbym and David!

#937. Name the medical term / phrase - It is a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell. Plasma cells help you fight infections by making antibodies that recognize and attack germs. It causes cancer cells to accumulate in the bone marrow, where they crowd out healthy blood cells. Rather than produce helpful antibodies, the cancer cells produce abnormal proteins that can cause kidney problems. Treatment for this disease isn't always necessary. If you're not experiencing signs and symptoms, you may not require treatment. If signs and symptoms develop, a number of treatments can help control your disease.

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