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| | THIS ISSUE:MEDICAL SPECIALISTS - Part II | | |
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| | OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY OB/GYNs use a wide spectrum of care for the female reproductive system, including pregnancy, oncology, and primary health care for women.. | | |
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| | | ONCOLOGY Treatment of malignant diseases, oncologists are concerned with the diagnosis, management and treatment of cancer. | | |
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| | OPTHALMOLOGY Treatment of conditions of the eyes, including diabetic retinology, corneal transplants, Glaucoma, and vision services (glasses and contacts.) | | |
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| | CARDIOLOGY
Conditions of the heart, like high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Heart disease, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, and other heart-related problems. | |
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| | OTOLARYNGOLOGY Treatment of ears, nose and throat (ENT) as well as related conditions of the head and neck. They deal with disorders like sinus conditions, hearing loss, laryngitis, and tinnitus. | |
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| | PEDIATRICS Ailments of infancy through adolescence (i.e., Croup, asthma, fevers, infections. allergies, childhood diseases,) and the normal development of healthy children. | | |
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| | PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Specialists in promoting health and well-being using medical, social, and behavioral science to investigate the causes of health problems in population groups. | |
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| | SURGERY General surgeries, appendectomies, organ transplantation and removal, and breast surgery. There are many surgical sub-specialties, including plastic surgery, hand surgery, vascular surgery and laparoscopic surgery. | | |
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| | | PATHOLOGY Laboratory analysis by means of x-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs. One of the few medical specialists who does not work directly with patients.
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| | PHYSICAL MEDICINE Physiatrists create rehabilitation plans for conditions like brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, work and sports injuries. They use treatments to reduce pain, restore function, and improve the quality of life. | | |
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| | PSYCHIATRY Specialists in mental health including addiction, mental retardation, psychosomatic medicine, dysfunctional behaviors.. | | |
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| | UROLOGY Urinary tract problems, including treatment of kidneys, bladder and urethra in both men and women, and male sex organs. Urologists perform prostate biopsies, surgery and removal of urinary tract stones. | | |
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