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What is interpharm?
Interpharm: This is a generic form of the branded product Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) (800mgs of sulfamethoxazole and 160mgs of trimethoprim ). ...Read more
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Expert opinions? Which arthritis type affects primarily distal interphalangeal joints?
Psoriatic arthritis: Psoriatic arthritis is number one, bot osteoarthritis can to. If you are 42, then osteoarthritis is much less likely. ...Read more
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Whats the relationship between histrionic personality disorder and exhibitionism in females?
No relation: These are 2 different disorders. Exhibitionism is one of several paraphilias, and involves exposing one's genitals to unsuspecting strangers in public -- usually to get a response of shock or fear. More common in men. Women with histrionic pd may dress provocatively, but their motive is to draw attention and love, not to shock. They don't usually "flash" unsuspecting public either. ...Read more
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What is the difference between extra-articular, partial-articular, complete-articular and intra-articular? (for a distal femur fracture)
Related to the joint: Fracture of the femur and other bones can be described as Extra/Outside of joint , Partial/involving part of joint, complete/entire joint, Intra/inside of the joint . Treatment can sometimes depend on the type of joint involvement. ...Read more
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What does 4mm scapholunate widening and perilunate subluxation mean?
See Ortho urgently: It implies significant injury to the wrist with torn ligaments and partially dislocated bones in the wrist. See an orthopedist urgently. ...Read more
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What is moderate joint effusion, joint space narrowing "lateral" of the patellofemoral joint and bones slightly osteopenic and signif. Vascular calcif?
Osteoarthritis: Your description suggests that you have moderate osteoarthritic damage to the knee. The effusion is the joint fluid which has been produced by the arthritic inflammation. The vascular calcification is arteriosclerotic changes in arteries. Ask your doctor to review the films with you. ...Read more
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What's the difference between extended oligoarticualr jra and polyarticular jra?
See details: Oligoarthritis means 4 or fewer joints involved, polyarthritis is greater than 4 joints involved. ...Read more
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What are the differences between philosophical counselling, humanistic psychology, and existential psychotherapy?
This is too broad of: a question for 400 characters. Each of the 3 types of counseling mentioned are based on the therapist's orientation to therapy. all three relate to their philosophy of how and why psychotherapy works. ...Read more
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What does this mean Increased areas of radiotracer uptake at the acromioclavicular joints bilaterally, coracoid processes bilaterally, and knee joints?
The bone scan: is "active" with ANY INFLAMMATORY process including degenerative arthritis which may be the reason in your case! IT'S A NON-SPECIFIC FINDING!!!!!!!!!! Hope this helps! Dr Z ...Read more
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Help doctors! what're volar plate and dorsal plate with reference to metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints please?
Blue Plate Special.: The volar plate or palmar plate is more commonly used to describe structures located in the hand. However, volar plate, or more commonly called the plantar plate, can be used to describe the fibrocartilagenous structures of the metatarsal phalangeal and interphalangeal joints located in the feet as well. I am not familiar with the term dorsal plate other than distal radius fixation in the wrist. ...Read more
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What are the main differences between a psychopath, sociopath, borderline personality disorder, and narcissistic personality disorder?
Major differences: Psychopath= a person who exploits others without concern for whether they are hurting the person (i.e. Not having a conscience) ("sociopath" is an outdated term for psychopath) borderline personality=is typically a long-standing set of traits that cause extreme and chronic relationship problems narcissistic personality=long-standing belief and acting that one is superior to others. ...Read more
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61healthy.MRIbrain..Multiplefoci of flairhyperintensityinbilateral subcortical whitematterare nonspecifi findingsoften seenwith chron vas isc chang
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. ...Read more
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Meaningful differences between character disorder and personality disorder?
The two terms: are used interchangeably.
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Where is the difference between monodimensional, bidimensional, threedimensional and colour doppler echocardiography?
A lot: This is procedural and scientific question that needs more room than in this space. Look up m-mode, b-mode and real time echocardiography. This link as some info but is incomplete: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/echocardiography 3d is really 4d when you add in time. ...Read more
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My ankle xray 8mm lucency in medial talar dome consistent with osteochondral lesion. Enthesophyte at posterior aspect of the calcaneus, means what?
See orthopedist : Those findings especially at the dome of the talus was once osteochondritis dessicans. To try and avoid further aritic findings talk to your doctor. That talar finding is an "old" injury. So too is enthesophyte ( spur) ...Read more
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In terms of location, what is the difference between distal and proximal Achilles tendinopathy?
Distal is at the : Back of the heel proximal is anywhere above that... ...Read more
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Radiology question: what does abnormal signal associated with the articulate carriage of the medial meniscus tibial plateau posteriorly mean?
Knee Degeneration: Wear and tear of the knee can lead to abnormal signals on mri. The meniscus is a large cushion structure in the knee, and can show abnormal signal when it is torn or worn. The decision on treatment will be based on your symptoms. If you have a tear you may benefit from a surgical clean up. Surgery is more predictable at fixing locking. And clicking than relieving pain. Hope that helps. :). ...Read more
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X-ray of both hands = narrowing radiocarpal articulation on both side. What does tht mean? Joint space ok, no ulnar styloid, no erosive changes.
Degenerative disease: Details like those from a report favor early degenerative disease with attendant loss of articular cartilage, but seeing the images is best to ensure this is not just normal variant anatomy (given the fact that it is bilateral). Next month patients will be able to upload their studies for imaging second opinions to http://conciergeradiologist.Com. Check out the site for more info. ...Read more
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What is the difference between posterier tibial tendon dysfunction and tarsal tunnel syndrome?
Flat feet: Here is the simple answer....Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction or pttd is a flat foot deformity. It could be rigid or flexible and present with pain at the arch or heel area. Tarsal tunnel syndrome or tts is a compression syndrome (such as carpal tunnel syndrome in the hand) of the posterior tibial nerve. Pttd can cause tts. Therapy can vary significantly. Treatments include orthotics to surg. ...Read more
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