Question 1

i have thyroidnodule 1.9x2.4x3.9 what exactly is the critical measurement?

Accepted Answer

4 : If you have new thyroid module close to number 4 in size - that's cut of point to have more exam done . Ultrasound of thyroid and based on result fine needle biopsy or other biopsy. See your doctor for complete evaluation and follow up. Nodules can be benign or sometimes malignant . Do not procrastinate.

Question 2

how can i stop being so self-critical?

Accepted Answer

A large capital I.: Picture a large capital i, which represents the person that other people see.  Now consider that the large capital i is made up of many small i's.  Sure, some of the small i's have faults (we'll color them blue), upon which you focus when you look at things closely, but there are far more red ones, your good points.   When you stand back so that you can see only the large i, it appears red!

Question 3

what sort of problem is a critical injury?

Accepted Answer

Broad question: A critical injury could be many things.  Life-threatening like a closed head injury or a torn major blood vessel, multiple rib fractures, etc.  But a critical injury may not be life threatening, but could threaten a limb or be a major detterent to quality of life - think of a bad hand injury or a spinal cord injury.

Question 4

what does "critical vs grave" condition mean?

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Condition: Grave or moribund condition is used to describe a condition where recovery is not expected. Critical condition is used when a patient is unstable and will not live without a significant amount of intervention but has a resonable chance of recovery.

Question 5

alt/sgpt is 54 u/l. is it in critical level..?

Accepted Answer

No: This is a minor elevation but you should discuss these results with the doctor who ordered the test.

Question 6

what is the normal value and critical value for the monospot test?

Accepted Answer

+ or -: The test is either positive or negative.  See https://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/mono/tab/test/
If there is any doubt further testing can be done for  the Epstein-Barr virus and the presence of present or past infection, generally. In the acute phase of mono there may false negatives with either method.

Question 7

what are the three most critical global health issues you would address?

Accepted Answer

CANCER, OBESITY,: And sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 8

read this in wikipedia: "when a cell s telomeres shorten to critical lengths, the cell senesces" is that how we age?

Accepted Answer

One theory: This one biomarker of aging. Other theories include oxidative stress, and other environmental stressors, genetics, etc. Nature(genetic longevity) and nurture(environmental, how we treat ourselves, medical care) all contribute to the longevity of  the human race.

Question 9

is it critical to get 7 to 8 hours sleeep in one shot or it can be taken in parts during 24 hours as long 7 to 8 hours target is met?

Accepted Answer

Sleep: You are more likely to reach the different stages of sleep if you sleep straight through versus having fractured sleep throughout the day.

Question 10

whats a critcal tempreture for a 9 month baby?

Accepted Answer

Critical temperature: A temp of101.6 f  may be considered critical in an infant. However, let your common sense be your guide. Because infants have poor temperature control an infant may have a normal temperature and be deathly ill. Conversely he may have a fever of 103-4 f and be running around the house in a very playful mood.

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I have thyroidnodule 1.9x2.4x3.9 what exactly is the critical measurement?

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How can i stop being so self-critical?

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What sort of problem is a critical injury?

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What does "critical vs grave" condition mean?

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Alt/sgpt is 54 u/l. is it in critical level..?

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What is the normal value and critical value for the monospot test?

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What are the three most critical global health issues you would address?

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Read this in wikipedia: "when a cell s telomeres shorten to critical lengths, the cell senesces" is that how we age?

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Is it critical to get 7 to 8 hours sleeep in one shot or it can be taken in parts during 24 hours as long 7 to 8 hours target is met?

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Whats a critcal tempreture for a 9 month baby?

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