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Case detection
1. What is the role of case detection in tuberculosis control?1 F. Luelmo 3
2. What is a case of tuberculosis?1 F. Luelmo 5
3. What is the role of sputum microscopy in patients attending health facilities? F. Luelmo 7
4. How many bacilli are present in a sputum specimen found positive by smear microscopy? K. Toman [...]

Osteoporosis is the consequence of continued bone loss throughout adulthood, low achieved peak bone mass, or both. We recommend maintaining peak bone mass for all patients. To achieve and maintain maximum bone density, patients should have risks for osteoporosis reviewed when they present to their provider offices. In addition to reviewing historical risk factors (discussed [...]

The marrow is really two organs in one. The first is the blood cell-forming organ. This is the site where myelogenous leukemia begins. The second is the lymphocyte-forming organ and is a part of the immune system. It is the site where lymphocytic leukemia begins.
The leukemia is called “lymphocytic” or “lymphoblastic” if the cancerous change [...]

Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma (BMPM), also known as multilocular peritoneal inclusion cysts, is an uncommon lesion arising from the peritoneal mesothelium that covers the serous cavity. This lesion occurs most frequently in women during their reproductive years[1-3] and is associated with a history of previous abdominal surgery[4], endometriosis[5,6] or pelvic inflammatory disease[4]. However, there are [...]

Lung cancer symptoms are rarely felt until the disease has developed into an advanced stage. Even when symptoms are felt, people often tolerate them for some time before they seek medical assistance. For instance, it’s easy to shrug off shortness of breath as being out of shape, or a chronic cough as a bad cold [...]

This booklet discusses possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and followup care. It also has information to help people with leukemia and their families cope with the disease.
Research is increasing what we know about leukemia. Scientists are studying its causes. They are also finding better ways to treat this disease. Because of research, adults and children [...]

HYPERTENSION: UNSAFE AT ANY AGE
High blood pressure is more common with advancing age, and so are its associated complications, of stroke, kidney disease, heart attack, and heart failure. By the seventh decade of life, close to half of all Americans have hypertension, usually of unknown cause. (Chapter 12 presents a general discussion of the diagnosis [...]

This booklet aims to tell you about breast cancer, how it is diagnosed and treated and how the treatment may affect you. The next two pages sum up the main points and tell you which pages to turn to for more information.
Contents
4 Understanding breast cancer –key points in this booklet.
6 Introduction
7 What does that word [...]

Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain, and causes “the gradual loss of brain cells”(What is, What is AD, 2). The disease effects about 4.5 million Americans, and leads to eventual death. In 2001, 53,852 people died from Alzheimer’s disease(Alzheimer’s disease, fastats, 2004). First discovered in 1906 by a German physician Dr. Alois Alzheimer, the disease is [...]

For some people, the Alzheimer diagnosis is a shock. For others, there may be an initial sense of relief at finally being able to put a name to their symptoms. Whatever your immediate response to the diagnosis, over time, you will find yourself experiencing a variety of emotions.
This booklet is available in both print and [...]

Making the Diagnosis
There is currently no single test that can tell if a person has Alzheimer’s disease. The diagnosis is made through a systematic assessment which eliminates other possible causes. Until the time when there is a conclusive test, doctors may continue to use the words “probable Alzheimer’s disease”. However, you should be aware that [...]

What are the benefits of early diagnosis?
Early planning and assistance: Early diagnosis enables a person with dementia and their family to receive help in understanding and adjusting to the diagnosis and to prepare for the future in an appropriate way. This might include making legal and financial arrangements, changes to living arrangements, and finding out [...]