Salivary glands produce saliva, which is then emptied into the mouth through ducts. Saliva aids in the swallowing and chewing of food. It may also aid […]

Urology is a medical discipline that treats infections of the urinary tract of both men and women, as well as the male reproductive organs. Urology is […]

Post-void residual volume (PVR) is the quantity of urine stored in the bladder following a voluntary void which serves as a testing aid. This helps evaluate […]

To measure the direction and speed of a moving subject, Doppler ultrasonography is used. This is most generally applicable to the flow of blood in veterinary […]

Patients with life-limiting conditions both provide supportive treatment in the hospice and palliative care. Hospice care is used when medication is not necessary to cure or […]

Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have abnormalities in the metabolism of androgens and estrogen and the control of androgen production. PCOS can result from abnormal […]

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) is a thin flexible tube that is inserted into a vein upper arm and guided into a large vein above the […]

 Pulmonary aspiration of gastric content is a major anesthetic-related complication which may result in significant morbidity and mortality. This is particularly true in high-risk patients and […]

Acupuncture therapy involves the needling of specific points on the body known as acupuncture points. It is recommended for the treatment of pain and for relief from nausea […]

Ultrasound examination can be divided into many categories, mainly divided according to the examination site and technology, including abdominal ultrasound, pelvic ultrasound, chest ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, […]