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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

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Diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells

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Pediatrician

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Treatment of diseases of children

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Physiatrist

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Treatment to restore function after injury or illness, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist

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Psychiatrist

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Treatment of mental disorders

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Pulmonologist

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Treatment of lung diseases

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Radiologist

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Examination of X-ray images for diagnosis, interpretation of ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine studies

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Radiation oncologist

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Treatment of disease with high energy radiation

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Rheumatologist

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Treatment of systemic disease affecting joints and muscles

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Thoracic Surgeon

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Surgery on chest organs

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Urologist

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Surgery on the urinary tract and for treatment of male reproductive disorders

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Audiologist

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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

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Collects, types, and prepares blood and its components for transfusions and laboratory tests

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Chiropractor

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Treats health problems associated with muscular, nervous and skeletal systems. Especially the spine

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Clinical Laboratory Technologist

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Perform tests to examine and analyze body, fluids, tissues and cells.

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Dental laboratory technician

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Prepares material for use by a dentist

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Diagnostic medical sonography

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Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures

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ECG technician

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Operate ECG to record ECG and for Holter monitoring and stress tests

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Health Information Management Professional

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Designs manages and administers the use of health care data and information

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Medical Assistant

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Helps physicians examine and treat patients and performs tasks to keep offices running smoothly

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Medical laboratory technologist

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Performs routine tests and laboratory procedures

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Nuclear medicine technologist

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Performs radioactive test and procedures under the supervision of a nuclear medicine physician

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Nurse anesthetist

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AIDS in the delivery of anesthesia during surgery

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Radiation therapist

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Prepares cancer patients for treatment, examinations and administers medications

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Radiographer technologist

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Produces X-ray images of parts of the body for use in diagnosing medical problems

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AD

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Alzheimer’s disease

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CNS

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Central nervous system

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CSF

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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CVA

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Cerebrovascular accident

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EEG

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Electroencephalography

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LP

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Lumbar puncture

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MS

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Multiple sclerosis

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TENS

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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

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TIA

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Transient ischemic attack

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Alzheimer’s disease

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Brain disorder marked by deterioration of mental capacity. Irreversible dementia

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Cerebrovascular accident

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Damage to the blood vessels of the cerebrum, leading to loss of blood supply to brain. A stroke

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Concussion

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Traumatic brain injury, that can cause bruising, damage to blood vessels and injury to nerves

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Epilepsy

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Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures

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Glioblastoma

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Malignant brain tumor arising from glial cells

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Hemiplegia

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Paralysis that affects half the body

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Meningitis

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Inflammation of the meninges

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Multiple sclerosis

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Deterioration of the myelin sheath on nerve cells in the CNS with replacement by plaques of sclerotic tissue

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Paraplegia

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Paralysys that affects the lower portion of the body

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Syncope

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Gaining, sudden temporary loss of consciousness as a result of inadequate flow of blood to the brain

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Cerebral Angiography

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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

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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)

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Cross sectional X-ray images of the brain and spinal cord

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Lumbar puncture

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Measures pressure of CSF and contrast may be injected

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Magnetic waves and radio frequency waves are used to create images of the brain and spinal cord

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Positron emission tomography

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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

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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

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A battery powered device delivers stimulation to nerves to relieve acute and chronic pain.

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Encephalitis

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Inflammation of the brain

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Medullary

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Pertaining to the inner or soft part of an organ

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Myelitis

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Inflammation of spinal cord

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Neuropathy

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Disease of nervous tissue

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