Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (TLE) is characterized by seizures originating in the temporal lobes of the brain. The temporal lobes of the brain are areas which process emotions and are important for short-term memory. This condition may involve focal seizures with or...
A common gastrointestinal condition, diverticulosis refers to small pouches or pockets (diverticula) that occur within the wall or lining of any specific portion of the digestive tract. The pouches...
Proper chiropractic documentation is necessary for the safety and continuity of patient care. Documentation should be accurate, legible and understandable, and include sufficient details so that...
Various types of biopsy procedures are used to make a cancer diagnosis such as bone marrow biopsy, endoscopic biopsy, needle biopsy, skin biopsy and surgical biopsy. Providers of biopsy services...
Regarded as a life-threatening condition, myocardial infarction (MI) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI) occurs due to sudden blockage of blood flow to the heart, causing tissue damage. According...
A chronic skin condition, eczema causes red, itchy and inflamed patches on the skin. Also known as atopic dermatitis (AD), it is more common among children, but can occur at any age. There are...
CPT code changes are released annually. Anticipated CPT code updates are announced in advance, prompting physicians and providers of medical coding services to prepare for them. The Editorial Panel...
According to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 37 million US adults (2019 statistics) – that is, 1 out of every 7 or 15 percent of the adult population suffer...
Generally, allergies can occur when the immune system reacts to foreign substances such as pollen, bee venom molds, animal dander, latex, insect stings or even certain food items. Reports from the...
A skin lesion is an area of the skin that appears different from surrounding skin in terms of color, shape, size, and texture. As they are a common condition seen in the primary care setting, family...
Eye injuries are considered the leading cause of vision loss in children. As per reports, about 42,000 sports-related eye injuries occur every year in the United States, and children suffer most of...
