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20yo guy.dark brown eyes.a small black spot in on iris.last eye checkup was 5-6 mnths ago. seems slightly raised.vision=ok.pupil=ok concerns:melanoma?

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"OK" to be concerned: Iris nevi should be periodically assessed for growth as should any pigmented skin lesions. At your age melanoma iris risk is low. If pigment spot is significant i would recommend careful anterior segment photography to allow comparison over time. Iris melanoma's when they do occur are usually of the lowest grade of malignancy ; thus have a favorable prognosis if surgery is ever indicated.

Question 2

what is atext book of orthopaedics?

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A book for Ortho: It is a book that has information on orthopedics. Orthopedics is a medical specialty that takes care of bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles.

Question 3

what is the zi ka?

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Zika Virus: Zika is spread primarily through the bite of a mosquito. Symptoms of Zika Virus only occur in about 20% of people and include fever, joint pain, conjunctivitis (red eyes) &amp; a red/pink bumpy rash (maculopapular). Headache, eye pain, vomiting &amp; muscle pain can occur. Sx' last a few days to a week. It has caused microcephaly and other abnormalities in developing fetuses.

Question 4

what is the ellis classification system?

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Ellis: It is a way to classify dental fractures. There are 3 types.

Question 5

is sensory processing disorder somewhere on the autism spectrum?

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At times: Almost all  children on the autism spectrum have some sensory processing difficulties but it can also be a stand alone problem.  In either case the interventions are similar. A child with autism who is on the lower end of the spectrum may not be as actively involved in their therapy but the goal is to improve the integration of the sensory inputs to the central nervous system.

Question 6

what is the study of penises called? which doctors study them?

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Hmm?: Urologists tend to take care of many issues related to penis health. But I don't know a term for the study of penises.

Question 7

is sensory processing disorder on the autism spectrum?  is there a cure?

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Definitely: Spd is a neurological disorder causing difficulties with taking in, processing & responding to sensory information about the environment & from within his own body(visual, auditory, tactile, olfaction, gustatory, vestibular &propioception). There is no known cure but there are many treatments available. Dr. Lucy miller is a very good resource.

Question 8

what is operation peer support within the blinded veterans association?

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Special funding : Special line item funding for the centers of excellence to put together best programs for vets.

Question 9

hello..what is the monoclonal antibody?how it works?

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There are many: Before hybridoma technology, if we wanted an antibody against something, we had to inject an animal and get a diverse mixture. Today, a single antibody with a specific sequence can be produced in unlimited quantities. It was one of the key breakthroughs in 20th century medicine & a many diagnostic & therapeutic agents resulted.

Question 10

61healthy.mribrain..multiplefoci of flairhyperintensityinbilateral subcortical whitematterare nonspecifi findingsoften seenwith chron vas isc chang

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Common findings: These are findings that are often found in every person's MRI of the brain that hold very little significance. You can say they are the "liver spots" of the brain.

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20yo guy.dark brown eyes.a small black spot in on iris.last eye checkup was 5-6 mnths ago. seems slightly raised.vision=ok.pupil=ok concerns:melanoma?

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What is atext book of orthopaedics?

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What is the study of penises called? which doctors study them?

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Is sensory processing disorder on the autism spectrum? is there a cure?

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What is operation peer support within the blinded veterans association?

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Hello..what is the monoclonal antibody?how it works?

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61healthy.mribrain..multiplefoci of flairhyperintensityinbilateral subcortical whitematterare nonspecifi findingsoften seenwith chron vas isc chang

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