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what are steps of varicocelectomy?

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Laparoscopic or Open: Varicocele repair can be done via two main approaches: laparoscopic or open.  The open operation is done via a snall lower groin incision which is used to access the spermatic cord. The laparoscopic approach uses three small incisions to access the abdomen and spermatic cord. Both approaches have the same goal: ligation of the spermatic vessels. Both are outpatient procecedures.

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what are the steps of an endoscopy?

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Endoscopy: Intake. Intravenous. Sedation. Procedure. Recovery. The procedure involves a mouthpiece being placed in your mouth to protect your teeth. The scope is then carefully inserted into the mouth and into the esophagus. It is then advanced into the stomach and duodenum. Biopsies or other therapies can be done during the procedure. It can take 5-10 minutes or longer. Some docs use a spray for the throat.

Question 3

what are the steps to treating leukemia?

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Depends on type...: There are many types of leukemia (all, aml, cml, cll) with different treatment regimens. Once diagnosis confirmed, chemotherapy is the mainstay of treatment (length and intensity depend on type). Sometimes radiation therapy is also required, and sometimes a bone marrow transplant is needed for cure. On the other side of the spectrum, CML can be controlled with oral pills taken daily.

Question 4

what are the steps of having an abortion?

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It varies: Alot by state, by provider, and mostly by 'how-far-along-you-are.' you might find this helpful:
http://www.Plannedparenthood.Org/health-topics/abortion/

best of luck!

Question 5

what are the steps to become a pediatrican?

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College & med school: When you apply to colleges, look for strong premedical programs with good acceptance rates into med school.In college, there are required courses for med school but take electives in other areas to be well rounded, too. Find volunteer programs to work with kids. In med school, keep volunteering with kids and take pediatric rotations. Next is a pediatrics residency (3 years)!

Question 6

what are the steps toward fighting leukemia?

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Prevention?: If you are asking about prevention, i'm not sure there is firm advice for that.  If you are referring to chemotherapy and treatments, i would consult an oncologist or reliable online oncology reference.

Question 7

what are the steps to becoming a psychiatrist?

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Many: First determine your "why" -- it's a long road!  you need to do well in college (4 years), attend medical school (4 years), and then complete a psychiatric residency (4 years) which includes working on other medical services like neurology, internal medicine, and often er and icu.  You need to pass medical licensure exams.  Many also take additional fellowships, and take psychiatry boards.

Question 8

if i want to start to get pregnant whats the steps ?

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Pregnancy:  Optimally, one option would be taking prenatal vitamins &amp; avoiding tobacco, alcohol &amp; excess caffeine.  Eat healthfully &amp; get adequate sleep. Make the decision with your partner and educate yourself. Check out weeks 1 &amp; 2 of https://americanpregnancy.org/week-by-week/1-and-2-weeks-pregnant/. When you have a good balance in life, the next step is to have sexual intercouse around time of ovulation.

Question 9

please describe the steps to seeing if a tumor is cancerous?

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Adequate biopsy: DX of malignancy is histologically based to define the nature and status of low or high grade.  Immunologic studies help define the type of tumior is not obvious.  One can if needed look into oncogene mutations such as p53 which helps control cell cycle.
Newer mAbs can signify whether oncofetal proteins defining specific cancer are present.

Question 10

i was wondering what are the steps in the biosynthesis of hemoglobin ?

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Two parts: Hemoglobin has two major parts, heme and globin. Globin is the protein and is synthesized like all other protein. Heme is a ring structure and has iron in it. Consult this site for info on heme metabolism.

http://www.nbs.csudh.edu/chemistry/faculty/nsturm/che452/13_heme%20metabolism.htm.

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