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Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. It is the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of death among cancers in the Western world. Many colorectal cancers are thought to arise from adenomatous polyps in the colon. These mushroom-like growths are usually benign, but some may develop into cancer over time. The majority of the time, the diagnosis of localized colon cancer is through colonoscopy. Therapy is usually th ...

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• Colorectal cancer - Identification of malignancy
• Colorectal cancer - Pathology
• Colorectal cancer - Staging
• Colorectal cancer - TNM or Duke's
• Colorectal cancer - AJCC stage groupings
• Colorectal cancer - Pathogenesis
• Colorectal cancer - Treatment
• Colorectal cancer - Surgery
• Colorectal cancer - Chemotherapy
• Colorectal cancer - Radiation therapy
• Colorectal cancer - Immunotherapy
• Colorectal cancer - Support therapies
• Colorectal cancer - Prognosis
• Colorectal cancer - Prevention
• Colorectal cancer - Surveillance
• Colorectal cancer - Lifestyle
• Colorectal cancer - Chemoprevention

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Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the bowel that usually affects the distal end of the large intestine and rectum. It has no known cause, although there is a genetic component to susceptibility. Ulcerative colitis - Features. Chronic diarrhoea (sometimes bloody). Other symptoms may include abdominal pain and discomfort, bloating, and nausea. No infective cause of diarrhea found. Inflammatory changes are most often confined to the left side and distal parts of the large ...

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• Ulcerative colitis - Comparison to Crohn's disease
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• Ulcerative colitis - Course
• Ulcerative colitis - Treatment
• Ulcerative colitis - Current research and treatment alternatives

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The argument from poor design or dysteleological argument is an argument against the existence of God, specifically against the existence of a creator God (in the sense of a God that directly created all species of life). It is based on the following premise: An omnipotent and omniscient God would create organisms that have optimal design. Organisms have features that are subo ...

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• Argument from poor design - Overview
• Argument from poor design - Criticism
• Argument from poor design - As an argument regarding God
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Appendicitis is a condition characterised by inflammation of the appendix. While mild cases may resolve without treatment, most require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreated, mortality is high, mainly due to peritonitis and shock. Appendicitis - Causes. The cause of appendicitis is generally unknown, but the leading theory is that obstruction of the appendiceal orifice is the inciting factor. Obstruction may come from fecal matter lodged in the appendix, impaction ...

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• Appendicitis - Signs symptoms and findings
• Appendicitis - Diagnosis
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• Appendicitis - Prognosis

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Abebe Bikila (August 7, 1932 - October 25, 1973) was a Ethiopian runner and two time Olympic marathon champion from Ethiopia. A member of Emperor Haile Selassie's Imperial Guard, Abebe Bikila, born in Mout, Ethiopia, became a national hero after winning the Olympic gold medal in the marathon at the 1960 Summer Olympics. At the Games held in Rome, Bikila ran the entire length of the marathon barefoot, setting a world record of 2 h 15 min 16.2 s. During the marathon, Bikila passed the Obelisk of Axum, which had been looted f ...

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Diathermy is the use of electrical current in surgery as either a cutting tool or to cauterize blood vessels to stop bleeding. The invention of diathermy has made the work of surgeons much simpler by allowing them save time on hemostasis by burning off small arteries that would previously have had to be tied manually. There are two types of diathermy, monopolar and bipolar. Both types use electrical current, the dif ...

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Harry Houdini (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926) was the stage name of Ehrich Weiss, one of the most famous magicians, escapologists, and stunt performers of all time as well as an investigator of spiritualists. He legally changed his name to "Harry Houdini" in 1913. Harry Houdini - Early life. Houdini was born as Erik Weisz on March 24, 1874 in Budapest, Hungary, to Jewish parents (his father was Rabbi Samuel Weisz, his mother was Cecilia Steiner Weisz). In 1878, his family moved to the Un ...

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The term abdominal surgery broadly covers surgical procedures that involve opening the abdomen. Surgery of each abdominal organ is dealt with separately in connection with the description of that organ (see stomach, kidney, liver, etc.) Diseases affecting the abdominal cavity are dealt with generally under their own names (e.g. appendicitis). The three most common abdominal surgeries are described below. Exploratory Laparotomy -- This refers to the opening of the abdominal cavity for direct examination of its conte ...

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Abdominal pain can be one of the symptoms associated with transient disorders or serious disease. Making a definitive diagnosis of the cause of a person's abdominal pain can be quite difficult, because so many diseases can result in this symptom. Abdominal pain - Introduction. Abdominal pain is traditionally described by its chronicity (acute or chronic), its progression over time, its nature (sharp, dull, colicky), its distribution (by various methods, such as abdominal quadrant (left upper quadrant, left ...

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• Abdominal pain - Approaches
• Abdominal pain - Types and mechanisms
• Abdominal pain - Selected causes

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1521 - Events. January 3 - Pope Leo X excommunicates Martin Luther in the papal bull Decet Romanum Pontificem. January 28 - Diet of Worms begins, lasting until May 25. March 6 - Ferdinand Magellan discovers Guam. March 16 - Ferdinand Magellan reaches the Philippines. April 7 - Ferdinand Magellan arrives at Cebu. April 16 - 18 - Martin Luther is examined before Emperor Charles V and the German Diet of Worms. April 26 - Martin Luther leaves Worms and disap ...

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October 31 is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 61 days remaining, as the final day of October. October 31 - Events. October 31 is the day of halloween 475 - Romulus Augustus was proclaimed Roman Emperor. 1517 - Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther posts his 95 theses on the door of the [[Wittenberg Castle Church]]. 1587 - Leiden University Library opens its doors after its founding in 1575. ...

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• October 31 - Holidays and observances

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Treatment for fistulae varies depending on the cause and extent of the fistula, but often involves surgical intervention combined with antibiotic therapy. Typically the first step in treating a fistula is an examination by a doctor to determine the extent and "path" that the fistula takes through the tissue. Surgery is often required to assure adequate drainage of the fistula (so that pus may escape without forming an abscess). Various surgical procedures are commonly used, most commonly fistulotomy, placement of a seton (a cor ...

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Fistula, Fistula - Location of fistulas, Fistula - Types of fistulas, Fistula - Causes, Fistula - Treatment

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To set up a patient in the operating theatre for monopolar diathermy, a large conductive pad is first placed on the patient, away from the site of surgery. The other contact point is an instrument used by the surgeon and the current is activated usually by a foot-pedal. Both the pad and the diathermy tool are connected to the diathermy machine which has various settings for intensity and waveform. When activated, the current flows between the diathermy instrument tip ...

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Diathermy, Diathermy - Monopolar diathermy, Diathermy - Bipolar diathermy

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The cause of appendicitis is generally unknown, but the leading theory is that obstruction of the appendiceal orifice is the inciting factor. Obstruction may come from fecal matter lodged in the appendix, impaction of mucous, a small tumor (such as a carcinoid), or even a small blood clot. Viral infections, which can cause ulceration of the lining, can also lead to obstruction of the appendix through enlargement of lymph nodes in its walls, a possible explaination for seasonal variations in rates of appendicitis and clustering of cases. Rega ...

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Appendicitis, Appendicitis - Causes, Appendicitis - Signs symptoms and findings, Appendicitis - Diagnosis, Appendicitis - Treatment, Appendicitis - Prognosis

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In the mid-line a slight furrow extends from the ensiform cartilage/xiphoid process above to the symphysis pubis below, representing the linea alba in the abdominal wall. At about its midpoint sits the umbilicus or navel. On each side of it the broad recti muscles stand out in muscular people. The outline of these muscles is interrupted by three or more transverse depressions indicating the lineae transversae. There is usually one about the ensiform cartilage, one at the umbilicus, and one between. It is the combination of the linea alba and the linea transv ...

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Human abdomen, Human abdomen - Muscles of the abdominal wall, Human abdomen - Abdominal organs, Human abdomen - Surface landmarks of the abdomen, Human abdomen - Related topics

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ICD-10 Chapter K: Diseases of the digestive system - K00-K14 Diseases of oral cavity salivary glands and jaws. (K00) Disorders of tooth development and eruption (K01) Embedded and impacted teeth (K02) Dental caries (K03) Other diseases of hard tissues of teeth (K04) Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues (K040) Pulpitis (K05) Gingivitis and periodontal diseases (K054) Periodontosis (K06) Other disorders of gingi ...

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ICD-10 Chapter K: Diseases of the digestive system, ICD-10 Chapter K: Diseases of the digestive system - K00-K93 - Diseases of the digestive system, ICD-10 Chapter K: Diseases of the digestive system - K00-K14 Diseases of oral cavity salivary glands and jaws, ICD-10 Chapter K: Diseases of the digestive system - K20-K31 Diseases of oesophagus stomach and duodenum, ICD-10 Chapter K: Diseases of the digestive system - K35-K38 Diseases of appendix, ICD-10 Chapter K: Diseases of the digestive system - K40-K46 Hernia, ICD-10 Chapter K: Diseases of the digestive system - K50-K52 Noninfective enteritis and colitis, ICD-10 Chapter K: Diseases of the digestive system - K55-K63 Other diseases of intestines, ICD-10 Chapter K: Diseases of the digestive system - K65-K67 Diseases of peritoneum, ICD-10 Chapter K: Diseases of the digestive system - K70-K77 Diseases of liver, ICD-10 Chapter K: Diseases of the digestive system - K80-K87 Disorders of gallbladder biliary tract and pancreas, ICD-10 Chapter K: Diseases of the digestive system - K90-K93 Other diseases of the digestive system

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Alba had expressed interest in becoming an actress since the age of five, took her first acting class at age twelve, and was signed by an agent nine months later. Alba's first appearance in film was a small role in the 1994 feature Camp Nowhere, as Gail. She was originally hired for two weeks but her role soon turned into a two month job when the actress in one of the more prominent roles in the film dropped out, and Alba was picked to replace her because ...

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The classification has two axes: International Classification of Diseases for Oncology - Morphology. The morphology axis is for the morphology of the tumor. This axis has additional importance, because the Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine has adopted ICD-O's classification of morphology. (8000-8004) Neoplasms, NOS (M8000/0) Neoplasm, benign (M8000/1) Neoplasm, uncertain whether benign or malignant (M8000/3) Neoplasm, malignant (M8000/6) Neoplasm, metastatic (M8000/9) N ...

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International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, International Classification of Diseases for Oncology - Axes, International Classification of Diseases for Oncology - Morphology, International Classification of Diseases for Oncology - Topography

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Evolution - Evidence of evolution. The process of evolution has left behind numerous records which reveal the history of different species. While the best-known of these are the fossils, fossils are only a small part of the overall physical record of evolution. Fossils, taken together with the comparative anatomy of present-day plants and animals, constitute the morphological record. By comparing the anatomies of both modern and extinct species, biologists can reconstruct the lineages of those species with ...

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Evolution, Evolution - Overview of evolution, Evolution - Evidence of evolution, Evolution - History of evolutionary thought, Evolution - Misconceptions of modern evolutionary biology, Evolution - Social and religious controversies, Evolution - Science of evolution, Evolution - Academic disciplines, Evolution - The Modern Synthesis, Evolution - Heredity, Evolution - Mechanisms of evolution, Evolution - Speciation and extinction, Evolution - Notes and references

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Inflammation has two main components - cellular and exudative. The exudative component involves the movement of fluid, usually containing many important proteins such as fibrin and immunoglobulins (antibodies). Blood vessels are dilated upstream of an infection (causing redness and heat) and constricted downstream while capillary permeability to the affected tissue is increased, resulting in a net loss of blood plasma into the tissue - giving rise to edema or swelling. The swelling distends the tissues, ...

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Inflammation, Inflammation - Characteristics, Inflammation - Leukocytes and cytokines, Inflammation - Outcomes, Inflammation - Systemic inflammation, Inflammation - Sepsis, Inflammation - Low-grade, Inflammation - Inflammation examples

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Colorectal cancer - Identification of malignancy. Colorectal cancer can take many years to develop and early detection of colorectal cancer greatly improves the chances of a cure. Therefore, screening for the disease is recommended in individuals who are at increased risk. There are several different tests available for this purpose. Digital rectal exam (DRE): The doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to feel for abnormal areas. It only detects tumors large enough to be felt in t ...

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Colorectal cancer, Colorectal cancer - Symptoms, Colorectal cancer - Risk factors, Colorectal cancer - Diagnosis screening and monitoring, Colorectal cancer - Identification of malignancy, Colorectal cancer - Pathology, Colorectal cancer - Staging, Colorectal cancer - TNM or Duke's, Colorectal cancer - AJCC stage groupings, Colorectal cancer - Pathogenesis, Colorectal cancer - Treatment, Colorectal cancer - Surgery, Colorectal cancer - Chemotherapy, Colorectal cancer - Radiation therapy, Colorectal cancer - Immunotherapy, Colorectal cancer - Support therapies, Colorectal cancer - Prognosis, Colorectal cancer - Prevention, Colorectal cancer - Surveillance, Colorectal cancer - Lifestyle, Colorectal cancer - Chemoprevention

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The episode "Like Father, Like Clown" (based on the film The Jazz Singer), first released on October 24, 1991, expanded on his origin. According to it, he was born Herschel Schmoeckel Krustofsky and is of Jewish heritage. Krusty is a third generation American. In 1902, Krusty's grandfather Zed Krustofski left Imperial Russia for the United States and gained entry through Ellis Island. His son Hyman Krustofsky became an Orthodox rabbi and a leader of his community, whose wise counsel is continually sought. Rabbi Krustofsky, voiced by J ...

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