Localized cancers are treated with ________, in which temporary radioactive implants are placed close to or directly into cancerous tissue.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
brachytherapy
In brachytherapy, the radiologist places temporary radioactive implants close to or directly into cancerous tissue, targeting only the area where the tumor is located and limiting radiation exposure to healthy tissue.
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A. patients who improve their blood sugar control can reverse some of the complications of diabetes, such as neuropathy and retinopathy. B. patients with sustained hyperglycemia are at increased risk of long-term complications of diabetes, such as vascular disease and nephropathy. C. Patients with sustained hypoglycemia are at increased risk of infection because they have an impaired immune response and are more likely to have gastroparesis. D. A and B.
________—Breast pain
Fill in the blank with correct word.
A patient is transferred to the post-surgical recovery unit after undergoing a partial lobectomy in the left lung. Three days after surgery, the patient is unable to reach their pre-operative incentive spirometry values, in spite of a report of feeling well with no significant pain. Which of the following could explain this observation?
A. diminished Hb level B. poor V/Q matching C. reduced total lung capacity D. increased FRC
The Maine Coon is the oldest natural breed in North America
Indicate whether the statement is true or false