Oncology is the study of cancer. A medical oncologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, and targeted therapy. The medical oncologist often is the main health care provider for someone who has cancer. What is meaning of Medical Oncology? MedicalRead More →
What Is the Difference Between an HMO and a PPO? With an HMO plan, you must stay within your network of providers to receive coverage. Under a PPO plan, patients still have a network of providers, but they aren’t restricted to seeing just those physicians. You have the freedom toRead More →
The professional component of a charge covers the cost of the physician’s professional services only. The technical component of a charge addresses the use of equipment, facilities, non-physician medical staff, supplies, etc. What is the professional component of a CPT code? The Professional Component is the physician or other qualifiedRead More →
Estheticians generally are working with clients who have minor skin problems, like age spots or dry skin. Medical aestheticians tend to work with clients who are suffering from much more serious skin problems, including burns, trauma or helping people after they have had plastic surgery. What can medical estheticians perform?Read More →
Difference Between MS and MCh An MS degree is only offered as a postgraduate degree which can be pursued by MBBS graduates. On the other hand, an MCh is offered as a doctoral or postdoctoral program that can be pursued either after completing an MBBS or MS. What does MChRead More →
Diabetes mellitus is more commonly known simply as diabetes. It’s when your pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin to control the amount of glucose, or sugar, in your blood. Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition that has nothing to do with the pancreas or blood sugar. Why is diabetes called mellitus?Read More →
Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a special type of MRI that uses computer software to image the pancreatic and bile ducts, areas where tumors often form. MRCP is also used to see pancreatic cysts and blockages in the ducts. A MRCP can happen at the same time as an MRI.Read More →