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This imaging method is used to ensure that no gallstones remain in the bile duct after a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. During the surgery, a T-shaped rubber tube is placed into the bile duct and left there. About a week later, a contrast medium is injected into the tube, followed by X-ray…

Tsetse fly bites, common in Africa, can cause significant pain. These flies, which look similar to brown houseflies, are carriers of sleeping sickness.  

A medication employed to widen the pupil prior to an eye exam. Potential side effects include blurry vision, heightened light sensitivity, and a stinging sensation. Less commonly, it may cause dry mouth, facial flushing, and glaucoma.  

A growth that originates from the tissues that evolve into the placenta. The most prevalent form of this is a hydatidiform mole.  

Trochanteric bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac near the top of the femur or thigh bone. This condition can arise from continuous strain on the hip, often seen in activities like running, or from a sudden injury such as a fall or during contact sports. Post-surgical hip patients or individuals with…

A set of characteristics that can manifest in females as a result of inheriting three female sex chromosomes (XXX) instead of the typical two. This anomaly arises due to errors in the division of either the egg or sperm cells from one parent. The characteristics associated with triple X syndrome can exhibit considerable variability. While…

The muscle situated at the posterior of the upper arm is known as the triceps. At its upper extremity, the triceps features three distinct “heads.” One of these is connected to the outer border of the scapula (shoulder blade), while the other two attach to either side of the humerus (upper-arm bone). The lower section…

A class of medication employed for addressing breast cancer, Trastuzumab is administered via intravenous infusion exclusively within a hospital setting under the guidance of specialized medical professionals. This drug carries the potential for significant side effects, including challenges in breathing and disruption of heart function.  

An form of cancerous growth that can arise in either the bladder or the kidney. When occurring in the bladder, these tumors, known as transitional cell carcinomas, form within the lining of the bladder. In the kidney, this particular type of tumor develops in the lining of the renal pelvis, which is the central chamber…