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DIGITALIS TOXICITY - A result of the over-accumulation of digitalis glycosides in the body. Kidney insufficiency can be a contributing factor. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, visual changes, blurred vision, anorexia, and palpitations.
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Digital rectal exam
Definition:
A digital rectal exam is an examination of the lower rectum to check for hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and stool abnormalities such as frank (evident) or occult (hidden) blood.
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Digitalis medicines are used to improve the strength and efficiency of the heart, or to control the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat. This leads to better blood circulation and reduced swelling of hands and ankles in patients with heart problems.
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Digitalis toxicity is the result of the body accumulating more digitalis than it can tolerate at that time. That can be caused by high levels of digitalis in the body, or it can be caused by "normal" levels but decreased tolerance by the body.
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The digital rectal exam is an important screening test for the detection of tumors of the rectum and prostate abnormalities, including benign enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and cancer of the prostate.
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The amputated digits are kept cool before surgery. This is done by wrapping the digits in gauze moistened with saline, or a salt solution. The digits and gauze are placed inside a bag and set on ice to keep them cool.
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Los niveles de digitlicos se deben monitorear con regularidad cuando se est bajo tratamiento con dichos medicamentos. Tambin se debe monitorear la qumica sangunea para detectar las condiciones que hacen ms comn la intoxicacin por digitlicos.
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Digital mammography may have some advantages over conventional mammography. The images can be stored and retrieved electronically, which makes long-distance consultations with other mammography specialists easier.
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Digital rectal exam - The doctor inserts a gloved finger into the rectum to check for unusual growths or formations. This can only detect polyps in the rectum, the lower few inches of the bowel.
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Digital block anesthesia is used when reducing dislocations, making the procedure less uncomfortable. Your doctor will apply gentle pressure and traction to the finger, stabilizing the joint in relation to the rest of the hand.
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Digital rectal exam (DRE)
PSA Blood Test
To rule out cancer, your doctor may recommend a PSA blood test. The amount of PSA, a protein produced by prostate cells, is often higher in the blood of men who have prostate cancer.
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Digital rectal examination - a urologist feels the prostate by inserting his or her finger into the back passage. The urologist can then feel for any abnormalities that may suggest prostate cancer.
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Digital rectal examinationAn examination where a gloved, lubricated index finger is inserted into the rectum to check for any abnormalities.
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Digital mammograms, which require the same breast compression as x-rays but produce a more accurate electronic image, are available but mostly at research facilities.
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digital mammography
A technique that uses a computer, rather than x-ray film, to record x-ray images of the breast.
digital photography ...
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digital x-ray detector Digital x-ray technology replaces conventional x-ray film, producing instant images on a computer screen.
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A digit, or limb, may be at an abnormal angle or there may be pain at a specific place on a bone.
A major fracture can cause a loss of pulse below the fracture, weakness, and inability to bear weight.
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A digital rectal examination is usually done before any of these tests. See an illustration of a digital rectal examination. For more information, see the medical test Digital Rectal Examination.
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AP Digital customers will be able to offer their users access to physician-produced medical, surgical, and health-related content including streaming video webcasts and feature articles.
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If the flexor digitorum brevis contracts first and overpowers the rest of the muscles in the toe, the middle phalanx (middle bone) is pulled downward, causing the joint between the proximal and middle phalanges to buckle upward.
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palmar aponeurosis; palmar branch of median nerve; palmar branch of ulnar nerve; palmar carpal branch of radial artery; palmar carpal branch of ulnar artery; palmar carpal ligament; palmar carpometacarpal ligaments; palmar crease; palmar digital ...
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Modern advances in EEG have included what is referred to as digital EEG.
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Traditionally, prostate cancer screening consisted of digital-rectal examination. Since 1986, however, a blood test for a tumor marker called prostate-specific antigen (PSA) has greatly increased the number of early-stage prostate cancers diagnosed.
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How To Take Your Own Blood Pressure with a Digital Monitor
Each blood pressure monitor works differently, so read the directions before using yours the first time. You should be rested and relaxed.
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If you make a fist and then relax it again allowing your fingers and thumb to straighten you'll feel how the movement of your digits is smooth and continuous.
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The number of tender points was assessed by digital palpation, the pain threshold on the shinbone and the middle part of the deltoid muscle was measured by the dolorimeter of A. Fischer.
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Transrectal ultrasound is an additional test that is often used to help evaluate individuals who have some abnormality on digital rectal exam or PSA. It utilizes sound waves and a special computer to create an image of the gland.
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Ellis-van Creveld syndrome: A type of short stature with striking shortening of the ends of the extremities (arms and legs), polydactyly (extra digits), fusion of bones in the wrist, dystrophy (abnormal growth) of the fingernails, ...
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drugs such as digitalis, amphetamines, and antitumor medicines (chemotherapy)
a high level of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia)
a low level of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia)
alcohol abuse
viral hepatitis (an infection of the liver) ...
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Digital photographs were taken of the participants and their work. The purpose of this Real Time Record is to provide a reference of the work done, and to help particpants remember the models, ideas, and conversations that occured during the event.
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Definition:
This is a congenital (present from birth) deformity of the limbs (arms or legs) or digits (fingers or toes) caused by a type of damage to the placenta which cuts off their blood supply and prevents normal development.
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