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  PET CT (Positron Emission Tomograpy)

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  In our Nuclear Medicine Department at Anadolu Medical Center, we perform diagnostic imaging and tests on all organs. The most common test we perform is called PET CT scanning. The highly sensitive PET scan images the biology of disorders at the molecular

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  What is Parkinson's Disease?

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  Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive disease and mostly affects people older than 65 years. The disease is caused by the reduction of a substance named dopamine. The most common symptoms of the disease are: slowing of walking and other m

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  How is the diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease made?

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  Diagnosis is made based on a neurological examination. There is not any specific lab test for the disease. Some tests are conducted to support the diagnosis or to exclude other diagnoses that may cause the same symptoms.

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  ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)

  by Anadolu Medical Center 296 Views / 0 Likes

  Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a technique that uses X-ray to view the patient's bile and pancreatic ducts. The most common reason why someone would need an ERCP is because of a blockage of one of these ducts (often due to gallst

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  Endoscopy Overview

  by Anadolu Medical Center 268 Views / 0 Likes

  EGD, or esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy, is a procedure that allows a physician to directly examine the upper part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which includes the esophagus, the stomach, and the duodenum. The most common reasons for upper endoscopy in

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  During the Endoscopy Procedure

  by Anadolu Medical Center 286 Views / 0 Likes

  The endoscopy is performed using an endoscope. This is a flexible tube that is about the size of a finger. The endoscope allows the endoscopist to see the inner lining of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The endoscopist may also perform specific tre

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  What is Gastroesophageal Reflux?

  by Anadolu Medical Center 281 Views / 0 Likes

  Acid refluxbecomes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) when it causes bothersome symptoms or injury to the esophagus. Some symptoms of GERD are: ●Heartburn ●Difficulty or pain with swallowing (feeling that food gets "stuck") ●Unexplained weight loss ●C

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  Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux

  by Anadolu Medical Center 260 Views / 0 Likes

  In general, anti-reflux surgery involves repairing the hiatus hernia and strengthening the lower esophageal sphincter. The most common surgical treatment is Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication. This procedure involves wrapping the upper part of the stomach

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  Radioactive Lodine Treatment

  by Anadolu Medical Center 295 Views / 0 Likes

  Radioactive Lodine Treatment is used to treat certain thyroid diseases and thyroid cancer. This treatment is performed by giving radioactive iodine to the patient through tablets. The iodine is used to destroy cells in the thyroid and thyroid cancer cells

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  Microscopic Tonsillectomy

  by Anadolu Medical Center 308 Views / 0 Likes

  Tonsillectomy is among the most commonly performed operations all over the world. It is generally regarded as a simple and safe surgical procedure, but surgeons are mindful of possible complications such as postoperative hemorrhage and pain. A variety of

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  Nasal Septal Surgery in Children

  by Anadolu Medical Center 297 Views / 0 Likes

  Trauma and genetics are the most common causes for nasal septal deviation during childhood. Nasal obstruction disrupts the normal development of the nose and maxillofacial growth. The impaired nasal patency may exert a negative effect on the other systems

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  Botulinum Toxin (BOTOX) Therapy for Neurologic Disorders

  by Anadolu Medical Center 230 Views / 0 Likes

  Botulinum Toxin can be very useful for many different medical conditions. Some of these are neurological conditions due to muscles being too tight or overcontracted, while it can also be helpful in some other medical indications such as excessive sweating