Spinal cord compression (SCC) occurs in 5% to 30% of the oncology population and affects patient function, comfort, and general quality of life. Patients with lung cancer, breast cancer ...

Celiac artery compression syndrome, also known as median arcuate ligament syndrome, is a condition where a muscular fibrous band of the diaphragm, the median arcuate ligament, compresses the celiac ...

Physical examination findings correspond to the location of the tumor, degree of cord impingement, and duration of involvement. [3] The APN should palpate the entire spine to determine whether ...

The thought of your baby being ‘strangled’ by the umbilical cord can cause so much worry. Fortunately, a normal, healthy umbilical cord is protected from blood vessel compression. Babies receive ...

If you’ve been struggling with tired legs or are at risk for circulation problems, compression socks can make a big difference. By applying gentle pressure to your calves and ankles, compression ...

Thirty-seven reports of spinal hydatid disease published between 1964 and 2000 were reviewed. Most of the reported cases of spinal hydatid disease presented with spinal cord compression syndrome. Due ...

Iliac Vein Compression Syndrome (IVCS) is a common risk factor for deep vein thrombosis in the lower extremities. The objective of this study was to investigate whether employing a porous medium model ...

How Often. 1 out of 200 newborns. Symptoms. Redness spreads around the navel. The area may be tender, swollen and have a foul odor. Definition. Small round growth in center of navel after the cord ...

What is Cushing's syndrome? Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder. It’s caused when you have high levels of the hormone cortisol over a long time. Cushing's syndrome is fairly rare. It most often ...

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Whether you’re camping, backpacking, or flying around the world, compression sacks can help you get more stuff into your bag. If you’re a chronic over-packer or a person who always considers ...