In medicine, diagnostic radiology (also known as diagnostic imaging) is the technique of creating visual images of the human body. This allows physicians to diagnose and examine diseases and conditions. Some common forms of radiology are EEGs, MEGs, and EKGs. As the technology continues to improve, so does the accuracy of the images in diagnosing disease. These procedures are vital to medical care.
Diabetes is a disease in which the sufferer has high blood sugar. With this nutritional condition, the patient can have arterial and neuropathic problems. These secondary conditions are dangerous because they delay wound healing and promote gangrenous infection. Doctors must amputate the infected limb so that the infection does not spread; the most common diabetes wound is an amputated foot.
Diabetes is a disease in which the sufferer has high blood sugar. In type 1 diabetes, the patient’s body fails to produce insulin. In type 2 diabetes, the patient’s body cannot use insulin properly. All forms of diabetes are treatable through medications; however, they cannot be completely cured. In addition to drug therapy, proper diet and exercise are essential to managing diabetes.
Developmental disability is the term for a group of disorders that impair mental or physical ability. Common types include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and all types of autism. The causes of these and other developmental disabilities are not precisely known; however, brain injury during birth, nutritional deficiencies, chromosome/gene abnormalities, premature birth, drug abuse, or child abuse are all considered to be factors.
Dermatopathology is a subspecialty of dermatology. It focuses on skin disease at the microscopic level. Dermatopathologists diagnose patients using skin biopsies. They also study the causes of skin diseases and work closely with dermatologists to assess skin problems. There are so many differernt varieties of skin diseases that this job is often highly difficult.
Dermatology is a field dealing with the skin and related diseases. It has both medical and surgical applications. A dermatologist heals diseases and problems of skin, scalp, hair, and nails.
Dermatology is a field dealing with the skin and related diseases. It has both medical and surgical applications. A dermatologist heals diseases and problems of skin, scalp, hair, and nails.
Dentistry and odontology (oral hygiene) are the branches of medicine concerned with evaluating, diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases/conditions of the teeth, mouth, and jaws. Dentistry is considered necessary to overall health and well-being. Oral hygienists and dental assistants are part of the dentist’s team.
Dentistry is widely considered necessary for complete overall health. Those in the practice of dentistry are known as dentists. Dentistry is that branch of medicine which deals with the study and practice of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the mouth.
Dental laboratories manufacture a variety of devices that are employed to improve oral health. Some products include crowns, bridges, dentures, and other dental devices. Dental lab technicians follow the dentist’s prescription to manufacture these prostheses. The FDA regulates these medical/dental devices.
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