November 25 2013

Medical Monday: Cystitis

Cystitis is the inflammation of the bladder. It is a common lower urinary tract infection.

Machine Briefs:
Option #1: cystitis= S*IS/AOITS
Option #2: cystitis= KRIFT/AOITS
Option #3: cystitis= KRIFT/TAOITS
Option #4: cystitis= SIS/TAOITS
Option #5: cystitis= SIS/TAOIT/*IS
Option #6: cystitis= SIS/TAOI/TIS

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November 4 2013

Medical Monday: Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is either of two chronic forms of diabetes: “1. A severe, chronic form of diabetes caused by insufficient production of insulin and resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The disease, which typically appears in childhood or adolescence, is characterized by increased sugar levels in the blood and urine, excessive thirst, frequent urination, acidosis, and wasting. Also called insulin-dependent diabetes, type 1 diabetes.

2. A mild form of diabetes that typically appears first in adulthood and is exacerbated by obesity and an inactive lifestyle. This disease often has no symptoms, is usually diagnosed by tests that indicate glucose intolerance, and is treated with changes in diet and an exercise regimen. Also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes, type 2 diabetes.”

Machine Briefs:
Option #1: diabetes= DAOIBTS
Option #2: diabetes= DAOIBS
Option #3: diabetes= DAOI/BAOETS

Option #1: mellitus= MEL/LAOITS
Option #2: mellitus= MA/LAOITS
Option #3: mellitus= MEL/LAOI/TUS
Option #4: mellitus= MA/LAOI/TUS
Option #5: mellitus= MA/LAOIT/TUS
Option #6: mellitus= MEL/AOI/TUS

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October 21 2013

Medical Monday: Crepitus

Crepitus is defined as, “the grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints or a crackling sensation due to the presence of air in the subcutaneous tissue.”

Machine Briefs:
Option #1: crepitus= KREP/A/TUS
Option #2: crepitus= KREP/TUS
Option #3: crepitus= KREP/T*US
Option #4: crepitus= KREP/TIS
Option #5: crepitus= KREPTS

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October 14 2013

Medical Monday: Palpation vs. Palpitation

According to the National Library of Medicine: “Palpation is a method of feeling with the fingers or hands during a physical examination. The health care provider touches and feels your body to examine the size, consistency, texture, location, and tenderness of an organ or body part.”

“Palpitations are feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing. They can be felt in your chest, throat, or neck…The heart’s rhythm may be normal or abnormal when you have palpitations.”

Machine Briefs:
Option #1: palpation= PAL/PAIGS
Option #2: palpation= PALGS

Option #1: palpitation= PAL/PA/TAIGS
Option #2: palpitation= PAL/TAIGS
Option #3: palpitation= PAPLGS
Option #4: palpitation= PAEPGS

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October 7 2013

Medical Monday: Hypothenar

Hypothenar is a group of three muscles that are located in the palm of your hand. This group of muscles controls the motion of the little finger.

Machine Briefs:
Option #1: hypothenar= HAOIP/O*E/THA/NAR
Option #2: hypothenar= HAOI/PO*T/A/NAR
Option #3: hypothenar= HAOIP/THA/NAR
Option #4: hypothenar= HAOI/PO*T/NAR

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September 16 2013

Medical Monday: Bursitis

Accordimg to the website Web MD, “Bursitis is the inflammation or irritation of the bursa. The bursa is a sac filled with lubricating fluid, located between tissues such as bone, muscle, tendons, and skin, that decreases rubbing, friction, and irritation.

Bursitis is most often caused by repetitive, minor impact on the area, or from a sudden, more serious injury. Age also plays a role. As tendons age they are able to tolerate stress less, are less elastic, and are easier to tear.

Overuse or injury to the joint at work or play can also increase a person’s risk of bursitis. Examples of high-risk activities include gardening, raking, carpentry, shoveling, painting, scrubbing, tennis, golf, skiing, throwing, and pitching. Incorrect posture at work or home and poor stretching or conditioning before exercise can also lead to bursitis.

An abnormal or poorly placed bone or joint (such as length differences in your legs or arthritis in a joint) can put added stress on a bursa sac, causing bursitis. Stress or inflammation from other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, thyroid disorders, or unusual medication reactions may also increase a person’s risk. In addition, an infection can occasionally lead to inflammation of a bursa.”

Machine Briefs:
Option #1: bursitis= BUR/SAOI/TIS
Option #2: bursitis= BUR/SAOITS

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September 9 2013

Medical Monday: Polyphagia

Polyphagia is another word for hyperphagia. Polyphagia excessive hunger or increased appetite.

Machine Briefs:
Option #1: polyphagia= POL/YI/FAEJ
Option #2: polyphagia= POL/YI/FA*EJ
Option #3: polyphagia= POIL/FAEJ
Option #4: polyphagia= POIL/FA*EJ
Option #5: polyphagia= PO*IL/FA*EJ
Option #6: polyphagia= PO*IL/FAEJ

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August 26 2013

Medical Monday: Ureter vs. Urethra

The ureter is a duct that carries urine from a kidney to the bladder. The urethra is a tube that connects the urinary bladder to the outside of the body.

Machine Briefs:
Option #1: ureter= AOU/RAOE/TER
Option #2: ureter= U/RAOE/TER
Option #3: ureter= AOU/RE/TER
Option #4: ureter= U/RE/TER
Option #5: ureter= AOURT

Option #1: urethra= U/RAOE/THRA
Option #2: urethra= AOU/RAOE/THRA
Option #3: urethra= U/RE/THRA
Option #4: urethra= AOU/RE/THRA
Option #5: urethra= AOU/R*ET/RA
Option #6: urethra= AOU/RAO*ET/RA
Option #7: urethra= U/R*ET/RA
Option #8: urethra= U/RAO*ET/RA
Option #9: ureter= AO*URT

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