Gamma

Gamma ray: High-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted by certain radionuclides when their nuclei transition from a higher to a lower energy state. Gamma rays have high energy and a short wave length.
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Alternate Names
: Gammaglobulin Electrophoresis - Urine, IEP - Urine, Immunoglobulin Electrophoresis - Urine, Urine Immunoglobulin Electrophoresis
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Gamma-knife radiosurgery: Neurosurgery without a scalpel Gamma-knife radiosurgery gives doctors pinpoint accuracy in treating a number of brain disorders, all without ever opening the skull.
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GAMMA GLOBULIN: 1. One of the proteins in blood serum that contains antibodies. 2. Passive immunizing agents obtained from pooled human plasma. See Globulins, Immunoglobulins.
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Gammaglobulins. All of the gammaglobulins are antibodies--proteins produced by the immune system in response to infection, allergic reactions, and organ transplants.
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gamma globulin
Blood protein that contains most antibodies. Used in the temporary prevention of hepatitis and as treatment for disorders with antibody deficiencies.
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gamma knife
Radiation therapy in which high-energy rays are aimed at a tumor from many angles in a single treatment session.
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Gammagard S/D (Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) )
(Systemic)
Gammagard S/D 0.5 g (Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) )
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Gamma Knife Device provides 201 beams of radiation for treatment of multiple types of brain lesions.
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Gamma-globulin
An extract of human blood that contains antibodies.
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Gamma rays are produced when isotopes of certain elements (such as iridium and cobalt 60) release radiation energy as they break down.
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- Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) can be taken as oil of borage, evening primrose, or black current seed. In purified form, up to 1.5 grams per day can be taken.
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IV gamma globulin may help to build up the immune system temporarily when there are severe infections.
Expectations (prognosis):
Job syndrome is a lifelong chronic condition. Each new infection requires treatment.
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The gamma camera will take pictures as the radioactive tracer moves through your bloodstream and into your heart. It is important not to move while the scan is under way.
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GGTP (Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase) - Enzyme or protein synthesized by the liver in large amounts when there is obstruction of the bile ducts to the normal flow of bile. Measured in blood by laboratory to assess function of liver.
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Intravenous gamma globulin (IVIG) is a human blood product that contains many antibodies. IVIG comes from human plasma, the liquid part of the blood that does not contain blood cells. Special processes are used in manufacturing IVIG to make it safe.
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TC de la cabeza; Gammagrafa de crneo; TC de los senos paranasales
Forma en que se realiza el examen: ...
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In rheumatoid arthritis, a group of antibody molecules called collectively RF, or rheumatoid factor, is complexed to the individual's own gamma globulin blood proteins; ...
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There are three main classes of interferon: alpha , beta , and gamma .
IFNalpha is produced by virus-infected monocytes and lymphocytes .
IFNbeta is produced by virus-infected fibroflasts (and some other cell types).
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Within the scanner are rings of detectors containing special crystals that produce light when struck by a gamma ray. The scanner's electronics record these detected gamma rays and map an image of the area where the radiopharmaceutical is located.
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Kawasaki disease is treated with high-dose intravenous gamma globulin therapy, which is usually administered in the hospital. Early treatment always reduces the possibility of coronary aneurysm formation.
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Ask your health care provider if you need to get a hepatitis or gamma globulin shot.
Wear disposable gloves if you must have contact with the sick person's bowel movements or body fluids.
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Durante la gravidanza è particolarmente importante da mangiare bene, da una vasta gamma degli alimenti - poichè questo gli forniranno i minerali supplementari della traccia e le vitamine di che avete bisogno.
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The isotope enters the bloodstream and travels to the bones, where it emits gamma rays, which are similar to X-rays. A gamma camera can detect gamma rays. A computer analyzes the rays and forms an image (or scan) of the bones.
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A nuclear scan involves injecting a very small amount of radioactive material, just enough to show up using a camera that captures gamma rays. The amount of radioactive substance used is determined by the child's weight.
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Prompt treatment in the hospital, IV hydration, corticosteroids, gamma globulin, and aspirin can reduce the likelihood of cardiac complications and shorten the duration of illness.
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The treatment of cancer by x-rays or gamma rays to destroy cancer cells.
Reflexology
A relaxing massage technique using pressure to the feet to improve the blood supply to various parts of the body.
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ANNOUNCER: The radioactive particles in Zevalin emit beta radiation, which travels over a relatively short distance. The radioactive particles in Bexxar give off beta and gamma radiation. The gamma radiation travels a longer distance.
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Radiation: X-rays or gamma rays can kill cancer and help prevent it from spreading. They can also be effective in reducing pain, controlling bleeding, and shrinking cancerous tumors. Doctors also use this type of therapy on cancerous lymph nodes.
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The patient receives a radioactive tracer by injection (into a vein) and then the heart is imaged using a gamma camera. The heart is imaged before and after exercise.
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Benzodiazepines work by depressing the part of the brain, called the reticular activating system, that regulates how active the brain is. They do this by increasing the action of a substance called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), ...
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5 million in 2000. Emergency department visits related to the drug gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), also known as the "date-rape" drug, have also increased dramatically (from 56 cases in 1994 to 4,969 cases in 2000).
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