A myelogram is a procedure where your doctor uses a dye to show the movement of fluid between individual disks in your spine. Once they inject dye, they use a CT or MRI to see pressure points affecting your nerves. Bone scans identify fractures, growths, infections, and arthritis that...
Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, provides nutrients and removes waste products.
What causes fluid around the kidneys? What is chronic kidney disease? Explain the causes and describe the signs/symptoms of chronic kidney disease. Outline the management of chronic kidney disease. What causes the kidneys to hurt? What is involved in a CT scan of the kidneys?
The inclusion of sex as a biological variable in research is absolutely essential for improving our understanding of disease mechanisms contributing to risk and resilience. Studies focusing on examining sex differences have demonstrated across many level
The Process of Natural Degeneration Well, there are two main things that happen that cause degenerative disc disease. Losing fluid in the discs. The natural hydration acts like lubrication, allowing the discs to move properly. As the discs lose hydration (a natural part of aging), they become...
Nucleus pulposus is the thick fluid found within disks in thespine. It acts as a lubricant and a cushion forvertebrae, helping to maintain flexibility in the back and mitigate pressure from walking, jumping, and twisting. The substance tends to gradually degenerate with age, often leading to ch...
A sample of cells from the placenta is taken to examine the chromosomes. Amniocentesis is done during the second trimester (16 to 18 weeks). A sample of the fluid surrounding the baby is taken to examine the chromosomes. A detailed ultrasound may be taken of the baby's spine and skull....
Transfer the fluid to a microscope slide, and allow the sample to dry at room temperature. To identify the estrous cycle stage the female is in, the types of cells present (cornified epithelial, nucleated epithelial, and leukocytes) and ratio of these cells is determined by crystal violet ...
In advanced cases, dialysis machines are used to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood, when the kidneys can no longer do so. Before getting to that point, however, "lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising, and quitting smoking, are often recommended," Nagata ...
hemorrhage, you can have other issues like vasospasms, when blood vessels in your brain suddenly get narrow. That can keep blood from flowing and cause an ischemic stroke. You also might get a buildup of the fluid that normally surrounds your brain and spine, and that can add even more ...