Hematology is a branch of medicine focused on the blood including normal blood cells and their production, function, and development, as well as their diseases, disorders, and treatments.
Psychology is a field of science dedicated to understanding behavior and the human mind. It encompasses a broad range of topics, ranging from the study of daily behavior and cognitive processes, to the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses.
Forensic psychiatry is psychiatry as it applies to the law. It is a unique blend of legal and medical knowledge, allowing practitioners to understand the mental state of individuals involved in criminal or civil cases.
Neurointervention is a medical specialty that combines advanced imaging techniques with minimally invasive surgical procedures to diagnose and treat diseases of the brain, spine, head, and neck.
Prison medicine is a specialized branch of medicine that focuses on providing healthcare to individuals who are incarcerated in correctional facilities.
Neurology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. This includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
Gynecology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to a woman’s reproductive structures, such as the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and vagina.
Documentation of pain varies widely among healthcare facilities, with most hospitals considering pain a “vital sign” alongside the more traditional heart rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
Craniofacial surgery is a specialized area of plastic and reconstructive surgery that focuses on treating congenital and acquired abnormalities of the head, face, neck and skull.
Deep tissue injury occurs when the blood supply to the muscle and connective tissue overlying a boney prominence such as the sacrum is interrupted by pressure on the small blood vessels or by shear stress.
The signs and symptoms of chronic heart failure are usually associated with comorbid chronic medical conditions including myocardial infarctions, hypertension, obesity, and diabetes mellitus.
Lead exposure causes diminished IQ, delayed language development, reading difficulty, memory loss, abnormal social engagement, antisocial behavior, and ADHD.
