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Allergist

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Treatment of hypersensitivity reactions

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Anesthesiologist

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Administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures

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Cardiologist

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Treatment of heart disease

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Cardiovascular surgeon

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Surgery on the heart and blood vessels

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Colorectal Surgeon

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Surgery on the colon and rectum

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Dermatologist

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Treatment of skin disorders

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Emergency practitioner

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Immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting

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Endocrinologist

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Treatment of endocrine gland disorders

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Family practitioner

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Primary care of treatment for families on a continuous basis

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Gastroenterologist

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Treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders

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Geriatrician

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Treatment of diseases of old age

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Gynecologist

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Surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive system

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Hematologist

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Treatment of blood disorders

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Hospitalist

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General medical care of hospitalized patients

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Infectious disease specialist

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Treatment of disease caused by micro organisms

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Internist

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Adult comprehensive care in office or hospital setting

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Nephrologist

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Treatment of kidney diseases

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Neurologist

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Treatment of nerve disorders

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Neurosurgeon

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Surgery on the brain, spinal cord and nerves

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Obstetrician

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Treatment of pregnant women, delivery of babies

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Oncologist

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Diagnoses and treatment of malignant and benign tumors

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Ophthalmologist

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Surgical and medical treatment of of eye disorders

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Orthopedist

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Surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint disorders

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Otolaryngologist

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Surgical treatment of ear nose and throat disorders

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Pathologist
Diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells
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Pediatrician
Treatment of diseases of children
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Physiatrist
Treatment to restore function after injury or illness, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist
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Psychiatrist
Treatment of mental disorders
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Pulmonologist
Treatment of lung diseases
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Radiologist
Examination of X-ray images for diagnosis, interpretation of ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine studies
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Radiation oncologist
Treatment of disease with high energy radiation
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Rheumatologist
Treatment of systemic disease affecting joints and muscles
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Thoracic Surgeon
Surgery on chest organs
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Urologist
Surgery on the urinary tract and for treatment of male reproductive disorders
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Audiologist
Works with people who have hearing problems by using testing devices to measure hearing loss. Clinical doctor degree
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Blood bank technologist
Collects, types, and prepares blood and its components for transfusions and laboratory tests
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Chiropractor
Treats health problems associated with muscular, nervous and skeletal systems. Especially the spine
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Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Perform tests to examine and analyze body, fluids, tissues and cells.
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Dental laboratory technician
Prepares material for use by a dentist
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Diagnostic medical sonography
Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures
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ECG technician
Operate ECG to record ECG and for Holter monitoring and stress tests
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Health Information Management Professional
Designs manages and administers the use of health care data and information
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Medical Assistant
Helps physicians examine and treat patients and performs tasks to keep offices running smoothly
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Medical laboratory technologist
Performs routine tests and laboratory procedures
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Nuclear medicine technologist
Performs radioactive test and procedures under the supervision of a nuclear medicine physician
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Nurse anesthetist
AIDS in the delivery of anesthesia during surgery
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Radiation therapist
Prepares cancer patients for treatment, examinations and administers medications
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Radiographer technologist
Produces X-ray images of parts of the body for use in diagnosing medical problems
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AD
Alzheimer’s disease
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CNS
Central nervous system
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CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid
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CVA
Cerebrovascular accident
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EEG
Electroencephalography
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LP
Lumbar puncture
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MS
Multiple sclerosis
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TENS
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
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TIA
Transient ischemic attack
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Alzheimer’s disease
Brain disorder marked by deterioration of mental capacity. Irreversible dementia
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Cerebrovascular accident
Damage to the blood vessels of the cerebrum, leading to loss of blood supply to brain. A stroke
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Concussion
Traumatic brain injury, that can cause bruising, damage to blood vessels and injury to nerves
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Epilepsy
Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures
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Glioblastoma
Malignant brain tumor arising from glial cells
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Hemiplegia
Paralysis that affects half the body
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Meningitis
Inflammation of the meninges
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Multiple sclerosis
Deterioration of the myelin sheath on nerve cells in the CNS with replacement by plaques of sclerotic tissue
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Paraplegia
Paralysys that affects the lower portion of the body
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Syncope
Gaining, sudden temporary loss of consciousness as a result of inadequate flow of blood to the brain
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Cerebral Angiography
X-ray imaging of the blood vessels in the brain after the injection of contrast material into an artery.
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Cerebrospinal fluid
Chemical tests for sodium, chloride, protein and glucose, cell counts, cultures, and bacterial smear on samples of CSF to detect disease of the brain or meninges
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Computed Tomography Scan (CT)
Cross sectional X-ray images of the brain and spinal cord
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Lumbar puncture
Measures pressure of CSF and contrast may be injected
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Magnetic waves and radio frequency waves are used to create images of the brain and spinal cord
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Positron emission tomography
Uptake of radioactive material into the brain shows how the brain uses glucose and gives information about brain function
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Stereotactic radio surgery
No surgical type of radiation therapy used to treat abnormalities and small tumors of the brain. Cyber knife. Precisely targeted radiation in fewer high dose treatments
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Transcutaneous electrics nerve stimulation
A battery powered device delivers stimulation to nerves to relieve acute and chronic pain.
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Encephalitis
Inflammation of the brain
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Medullary
Pertaining to the inner or soft part of an organ
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Myelitis
Inflammation of spinal cord
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Neuropathy
Disease of nervous tissue

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