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  2. Cholescintigraphy - Wikipedia

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    The image produced by this type of medical imaging, called a cholescintigram, is also known by other names depending on which radiotracer is used, such as HIDA scan, PIPIDA scan, DISIDA scan, or BrIDA scan. [1] [2] Cholescintigraphic scanning is a nuclear medicine procedure to evaluate the health and function of the gallbladder and biliary system.

  3. Management of cerebral palsy - Wikipedia

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    Physical therapy used to treat spastic hemiplegia. Physical activity is recommended for people with cerebral palsy, particularly in terms of cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strengthening and reduction of sedentary behaviour. Participating in physical activity can supplement or replace some forms of therapy. [8]

  4. ASA physical status classification system - Wikipedia

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    A moribund person who is not expected to survive without the operation. A declared brain-dead person whose organs are being removed for donor purposes. If the surgery is an emergency, the physical status classification is followed by "E" (for emergency) for example "3E". Class 5 is usually an emergency and is therefore usually "5E".

  5. Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    All of the following criteria need to be met for as part of the definition of a functional disorder of the gallbladder: [2] the pain must be located in the upper part of the abdomen and/or the right upper quadrant of the abdomen; episodes of pain must last at least 30 minutes; the symptoms must be recurrent, and occur at differing intervals

  6. Activities of daily living - Wikipedia

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    The American Occupational Therapy Association identifies 12 types of IADLs, which may be performed individually or as co-occupations with others. [13] Care of others (including selecting and supervising caregivers) Care of pets; Child rearing; Communication management; Community mobility; Financial management; Health management and maintenance

  7. List of medical abbreviations: C - Wikipedia

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    coronary artery graft surgery: cAMP: cyclic adenosine monophosphate: CAH: chronic active hepatitis congenital adrenal hyperplasia: CAKUT: congenital abnormalities of the kidney and urinary tract, see bladder outlet obstruction: CALLA: common acute lymphocytic leukemia antigen CALM: café au lait macules: CAM: cell adhesion molecule ...

  8. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans - Wikipedia

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    To do physical activity safely and reduce risk of injuries and other adverse events, people should: Understand the risks, yet be confident that physical activity can be safe for almost everyone. Choose types of physical activity that are appropriate for their current fitness level and health goals, because some activities are safer than others.

  9. New York Heart Association Functional Classification

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    The New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification provides a simple way of classifying the extent of heart failure.It places patients in one of four categories based on how much they are limited during physical activity; the limitations/symptoms are in regard to normal breathing and varying degrees in shortness of breath and/or angina.