Some of the advantages of using ultrasound for diagnostic imaging include that it is inexpensive and there is no exposure to ionizing radiation. The benefits are inherent for all types of ultrasounds.
A vascular ultrasound is one type of ultrasound that focuses on examining the circulation in the blood vessels across different parts of the body. The results of the ultrasound will help in assessing the presence and severity of circulatory problems and diseases, including the following.
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There are three different types of hearing loss. The first is sensorineural hearing loss, which affects the inner ear or auditory nerve. The second type is conductive, while the third is a mixture of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss types. Conductive hearing loss happens when the passage of sound to the brain is blocked, either inside the ear canal or somewhere in the middle of the ear. If you have this type of hearing loss, the intensity of the sounds which you receive from the environment will be reduced before it reaches the cochlea, which is located in the middle of the ear.
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Skin cancer is extremely common in Australia. Fortunately, its treatment has a high success rate, especially if it is found early. Surgery is one of the more common and effective treatments that you may be given; this guide will tell you how to look after yourself afterwards.
Rest
It generally does not take long to recover from skin cancer surgery. You should rest for the remainder of the day but will probably find that you can return to light activity the next day.
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After you've been through the menopause, your body makes less oestrogen than before. Because of your lowered oestrogen and progesterone levels, you're at a higher risk for certain conditions. If you want to maximise your health after the menopause, try following these women's health care tips:
Try Pelvic Floor Exercises
Following the menopause, many women experience a weaker urethra and a weaker pelvic floor. As a result, conditions such as urinary incontinence worsen.
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There are several different kidney cancer treatment options that a person might be offered if they are diagnosed with this disease. Here is some more information about two of the most common procedures used to treat this type of cancer.
1. A partial or radical nephrectomy
Kidney cancer causes tumours to grow on a person's kidneys. These tumours will often continue to grow in size until the malignant cells from which they are made inflict severe damage on the kidneys and then metastasise to other organs and tissues.
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