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Doctor insights on: Nmr Lipo Profile

Possibly: Ldl, HDL and triglycerides are independent risk factors. A high LDL should still be treated even if the HDL and triglycerides are good. ...Read more

MRI was invented: By several teams of docs. One doctor invented a very slow method - which took 24 hours to image a glass of water. The other team in 1981 which received the nobel prize was headed by dr. Lauterbur and he used something called fourier transformation which mathematically speeds up the reconstruction of the image to make an image in minute instead of hours. We now can imaging in seconds. ...Read more

MRI of LDL/check-up.: This profile is a special test that uses nuclear magnetic resonance or NMR to observe the amount and type (s) of your LDL particles in your body, along with vldl and hdl. With this, your doctor can make more accurate treatment decisions. Since about 50% of heart attacks occur in those with good readings, and the risk goes up with issues like diabetes, and high blood pressure, it is wise to do it. ...Read more

Medspeak!: Medical abbreviations, while useful and possibly giving a "clubby" feel to docs' discussions, can be counterproductive to patient understanding. In this case cv ds means cardiovascular disease; nmol/l is nanomoles per liter (measure of concentration of a molecule in the blood); NMR particle test checks for other subtypes of LDL which may cause arterial disease even when ldl-c is normal. ...Read more

MRI Scans: Mri scans are performed on isolated parts of the body for specific reasons. If a physician is concerned for brain, spine or joint infections, than a targed MRI is a great test. It would never be used to screen a whole body. It would take hours and be very expensive. As an example, a brain MRI takes about 45 minutes. A total spine MRI takes up to 2.5 hours. ...Read more

Prostate: Once you stop the medication, you will go back to how you were. ...Read more

Yes: College of radiology was afraid the word nuclear in NMR would scare people away. Know what else MRI stands for? ...Read more

Mental Block: Sounds like an absence seizure or Petit Mal. Absence seizure is the term given to a staring spell. This type of seizure is a brief, usually less than 15 seconds, disturbance of brain function due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain ...Read more

Yes - Based on Data: LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) is the traditional measure of LDL quantity. NMR measures LDL particle number (LDL-P). When LDL-C and LDL-P differ CHD risk tracks with LDL-P not LDL-C. Expert groups advocate use of LDL-P to judge response to therapy and guide adjustment of therapy. New data shows adjusting therapy to achieve low LDL-P results in fewer CVD events versus statin treatment to low LDL-C levels. ...Read more

Let me explain: I do believe the way to handle it to get the proper diagnosis, then set plan for management, this problem will be with you for ever and possibly get worse with time.
I advice to see a spine specialist and have him give a solid advice how to proceed. Good luck. ...Read more

Apparently, YES.: This profile is a special test that uses nuclear magnetic resonance or NMR to observe the amount and type (s) of your LDL particles in your body, along with vldl and hdl. With this, your doctor can make more accurate treatment decisions. You might want this because about 50% of heart attacks occur in those with good readings, and if you have other issues like diabetes, your risk goes up. ...Read more

NC5: In what context? A medical test? A test result? Please provide more information so we can try to provide an answer. ...Read more

TN??: Trigeminal neuralgia? Tic douloureux, prosopalgia, the suicide disease or fothergill's disease. ...Read more

Generic Vicodin: It is hydrocodone 5 mg/acetaminophen 500 mg. ...Read more

Apollo: Apollo is a greek god of prophecy, music, intellectual pursuits, healing, plague, the sun (sometimes), etc... Leto (latona) and zeus (jupiter) are the parents of apollo. The romans also called this god apollo. ...Read more

Yes: At about 6 months of age, most babies will respond to their names. This may be a look, a smile or the baby " talking". Remember nicknames take hold also, so be careful not to use demeaning ones. ...Read more

Rephrase: Rewrite your question, please. Your question makes no sense. ...Read more

Immunosin.: Inosiplex.

Noten?: Atenolol = Noten

Imidapril: Hipertene.

Inosiplex: Inosiplex = Isoprinosine®

9 mnths: Developmentally infants recognize and respond to their name by 9 months. Babies continue to amaze me with their ability to learn. Best advice is for you to observe and notice when your child seems to consistently respond to his/her name. They recognize voices from in utero and can distinguish mom from dad....So maybe by 6 months you may notice your child recognizes his/her name. ...Read more

Sorry: Sorry, you're going to have to clarify your question. ...Read more

Doxine: Doxycycline is generic.

Not really.: This is one area where we pediatricians are not trained! It is a personal thing based on so many factors, that it is impossible to list. ...Read more

Nor-tz: I would read the package insert you got with meds or go to Drugs. Com. Or let's do 2nd opinion. ...Read more

Bubonic plague: Bubonic Plague caused by Yersinia pestis

Instructions: You must follow the directions given to you by your physician or pulmonologist. Both medications have similar actions and taking them simultaneously may be harmful and cause elevated blood pressure and heart rate. You can also get advice from your pharmacist on the proper way to use these medications. ...Read more

"contact us": On your healthtap home page, clicl on "contact us" and indicate your desire to be removed from this site. ...Read more

From its discoverers: Here's the article from 1976 http://www. Jpeds. Com/article/S0022-3476 (76)81050-5/abstract ...Read more

By 2: Children recognize their name by a year of age or sooner and should be able to say their name by 20-22 months of age. ...Read more

Usually by 9 months: Most babies should respond regularly to their own name around 9 months. They are probably not doing much talking at this age, but you should hear a lot of babbling. Most babies are saying "dada" or "mama" at this age, but it may not be specific for you. ...Read more

~15%: To be approved by the fda, generic drug manufacturers only need to demonstrate that their product is between 85% and 115% effective as the brand name product. For most patients and physicians, this isn't a problem. ...Read more

Body Norms: This is a question that is absolutely impossible to answer. You will be the height you will be based upon your genetics. You cannot interrupt this process of growing. Now you can avoid being overweight by eating well and getting plenty of exercise. ...Read more

Yes and no: The brands do the research and stay ahead of the market with improvements. The store brands are often simple knockoffs mostly made by one source but relabeled to meet the stores request. These often get their component from the lowest bidder, but all comply with the minimum requirements of the FDA.You end up paying to support research & advertising. Your kid may or may not have a better outcome ...Read more

Not me: Not that simple. If your blood pressure is really 290/150 you must go to ER now STAT. ...Read more

Yes: There is no difference in how effective they are. Always go for the cheaper, generic drug when you have a choice in over the counter medicines. ...Read more

Convention: First recognized outbreak was in 1976 in philadelphia at a legionaires convention. ...Read more

No, I can't.: You haven't described it - so we can't name it. ...Read more

Strokes maybe?: You may be referring to thrombotic and hemorrhagic strokes.
Thrombotic or embolic means from a clot. These strokes most often happen when someone has a blood clot in the heart, and it breaks off and goes to the blood vessels in the brain. Usually from a heart rhythm called Atrial fibrillation.
Hemorrhagic means caused by bleeding, a blood vessel breaks and bleeds into the brain. Both bad. ...Read more