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Gastroparesis (gastro- from Ancient Greek γαστήρ – gaster, "stomach"; and -paresis, πάρεσις – "partial paralysis") is a medical disorder of ineffective neuromuscular contractions (peristalsis) of the stomach, resulting in food and liquid remaining in the stomach for a prolonged period of time.
Molecular breast imaging (MBI), also known as scintimammography, is a type of breast imaging test that is used to detect cancer cells in breast tissue of individuals who have had abnormal mammograms, especially for those who have dense breast tissue, post-operative scar tissue or breast implants. [1]
Staging breast cancer is the initial step to help physicians determine the most appropriate course of treatment. As of 2016, guidelines incorporated biologic factors, such as tumor grade, cellular proliferation rate, estrogen and progesterone receptor expression, human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2) expression, and gene expression profiling into the staging system.
A gastric emptying study is a nuclear medicine study which provides an assessment of the stomach's ability to empty. It may be used if there are complications after gastric surgery, for gastric reflux , or suspected gastroparesis amongst other indications. [ 1 ]
Stomach pain or tummy troubles are among the most common ailments that affect children and adults alike. Feelings of bloating, cramping, constipation or nausea often occur because of something ...
In 1930, American physician and radiologist Stafford L. Warren published "A Roentgenologic Study of the Breast", [61] a study where he produced stereoscopic X-rays images to track changes in breast tissue as a result of pregnancy and mastitis. [62] [63] In 119 women who subsequently underwent surgery, he correctly found breast cancer in 54 out ...
In a new study published in JAMA, Dr. Shelley Hwang, vice chair of research in the department of surgery at Duke Cancer Institute, reports that certain women with DCIS who chose to have regular ...
Schematic image showing a woman undergoing a mammogram imaging examination. In medicine, breast imaging is a sub-speciality of diagnostic radiology that involves imaging of the breasts for screening or diagnostic purposes. There are various methods of breast imaging using a variety of technologies as described in detail below.