Paracentesis: Patients with certain diseases, such as peritoneal mesothelioma, which is a cancer that affects the abdominal region, may have to go through certain processes during the course of treatments. One such process is known as paracentesis. This is a process whereby fluid that has built up in the abdominal cavity is removed, and this procedure is performed with the insertion of a needle that is used to drain off the accumulated fluid.
Pathologists: Diagnosing disease isn’t always easy, and often, a more detailed examination is required before an accurate diagnosis can be made. This can involve the removal and examination of tissue, blood, or bodily fluids, which are then examined by a specialized doctor so that a more informed diagnosis can be made. The doctor who carries out this diagnosis in order to make the diagnosis is known as a pathologist, and the pathologist uses sophisticated laboratory equipment to effectively examine the tissue or fluid.
Pathology Reports: In the world of medicine, everything has to be structured and organized in order to aid the smooth running of processes and to provide patients with the best possible care. For instance, for cancer patients, a pathology report is a report that is used to log your personal details, the diagnosis that has been made, a description of the cells and tissue and how it was obtained, and a description of the tumor in terms of size, how advanced it is, etc.
Pemetrexed: Much research has been carried out, and still continues, into effective treatments for the treatment of mesothelioma, which is an asbestos related cancer. One breakthrough made over recent years was a drug known as pemetrexed, also known by its brand name of Alimta, which is manufactured by the pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly. This drug is used in the treatment of pleural mesothelioma, which affects the lung cavity.
Pericardial Mesothelioma: Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is related directly to exposure to airborne asbestos fibers and dust and can occur in those who are exposed to this dust and these fibers over a long period or at high levels. Asbestos is a known carcinogen, but before the dangers of asbestos were widely known, it was used in many applications, from car parts to building products, ceiling and floor tiles, and as insulation, due to its fire resistant properties and its cost effectiveness.
Pericardium: The human body is very complex, and the major organs perform vital functions within the body. The body uses protective lining, or sacs, to protect these major organs, one of which is, of course, the heart. The protective sac that surrounds and protects the heart is known as the pericardium, and is a double-layered lining that also contains the roots of the great vessels as well as the heart.
Peritoneal Mesothelioma: Asbestos is a substance that is a known carcinogen, and exposure to airborne asbestos fibers and dust can cause a range of health problems, including a malignant form of cancer known as mesothelioma. Asbestos was once widely used in countries all around the world and in many applications, including in building, as insulation, in a range of household products and items, and in auto parts.
Peritoneum: In the human body, the major organs are protected by membrane linings or sacs, such as the pericardium, which is the lining that protects the heart. The peritoneum is the lining that protects the abdominal region, and this membrane lining protects most of the intra abdominal organs, enabling them to function more effectively in the body and providing a protective cover.
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and up until the dangers of asbestos became widely known in the 1980s, it was used widely in many countries all around the world and in a variety of applications. However, it is now known that exposure to airborne asbestos fibers and dust over long periods or at high levels can result in a range of health issues, including a form of asbestos related cancer known as mesothelioma, which can affect the lung, heart, or abdominal cavities.
Photodynamic Therapy: The treatment of cancer can vary quite widely based on a number of factors, and there are various types of treatment available, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Another type of treatment associated with the treatment of cancer is known as photodynamic therapy, and this is also referred to simply as PDT. This method of treatment uses photosensitizing agents in order to destroy cancer cells in the body.
Pleura: The human body contains a number of major organs, and these organs are protected and aided by membrane linings within the body that enable the organs to functions smoothly as well as providing the organs with protection. The heart is protected by the pericardium and the abdominal organs are protected by the peritoneum. The pleura is the lining that protects the lung and inside chest walls.
Pleural Fluid: The pleura is the membranous lining that covers and protects the lungs and the inside of the chest wall. There are two layers to the pleura, known as pleural membranes, and in between these two layers you will find a space that is known as the pleural cavity. Within this pleural cavity a fluid is produced called pleural fluid.
Pleural Mesothelioma: Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and those exposed to airborne asbestos fibers over long periods or at high levels are at risk of a range of health problems, including a type of cancer known as mesothelioma, which is directly linked to exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma is a cancer that can affect various parts of the body, and the three main types of this cancer are pleural mesothelioma, which affect the lining around the lungs, peritoneal mesothelioma, which affect the lining around the abdominal organs, and pericardial mesothelioma, which affects the lining around the heart.
Pleurodesis: Pleural mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is associated with long-term or high-level exposure to airborne asbestos fibers and dust. This type of cancer attacks the protective membranous lining that surrounds the lungs and the inside chest wall. This lining has two layers, one of which directly covers the lungs and the chest wall, and the other surrounding the first. There is a space in between the two membrane layers, and this is the pleural cavity where pleural fluid can be found.
Pneumonectomy: A pneumonectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a lung because of disease. This is the type of procedure that may be recommended in the case of advanced cancer of the lung, such as that found in advanced pleural mesothelioma patients. In some cases, the lining of the chest wall and the diaphragm may also need to be removed depending on the location and the severity of the disease.
Power of Attorney: When it comes to important matters, such as medical, financial, and legal issues, it is important that there is someone who can deal with your affairs on your behalf in the event that you are unable to handle such matters yourself. This could be for a variety of reasons, from being incapacitated to being absent, ill, or even following your death. This is where a power of attorney can prove invaluable. Power of attorney is a written document that passes responsibility for dealing with such matters to another specified person.
Primary Care Doctors: A primary care doctor is a first line doctor in the healthcare system and is responsible for the long term and overall health care of patients, as apposed to specialized doctors who deal with specific functions and problems and usually deal with patients on a short-term basis while dealing with a particular problem. A primary care doctor, or primary care physician, plays a pivotal role in the health care system of today.
Product Identification and Asbestos: Asbestos is a dangerous carcinogen that has been at the center of many lawsuits filed worldwide relating to health problems and even the death of loved ones resulting from exposure to this deadly substance. Asbestos was once widely used in a variety of applications and places, and today many of those who worked with asbestos in the past have found themselves falling victim to health problems, such as the asbestos related cancer known as mesothelioma.
Prognosis: When a patient is diagnosed with an illness or disease, he or she may ask for a prognosis. Basically, this is where the doctor gives a projected outcome of the progression of the patient’s illness and how it may affect the patient in the future. The prognosis could include factors such as life expectancy of the patient or the patient’s chance of surviving at all. Although a prognosis cannot be one hundred percent accurate, it can give the patient an idea of what the future holds.
Pulmonary Therapy: Respiratory problems can arise for a number of reasons, including the onset of diseases such as lung related cancer (e.g. pleural mesothelioma). In some cases, it may be necessary to remove part or all of a lung as part of the surgical treatment associated with this type of cancer, and this can also have a dramatic effect of breathing. Pulmonary therapy is designed to aid the breathing of patients and improve respiration.
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