Dr.Zaki wasel

11/08/2025

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New York

08/06/2025

Men and Women

07/22/2025

📸 What’s the Difference Between X-ray, CT Scan, MRI, and PET?

Doctors order different types of scans depending on what they’re looking for—because each imaging method has its own purpose:

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🩻 1. X-ray:
• The simplest and fastest imaging method
• Used for broken bones, chest infections (like pneumonia), and dental issues
• Provides 2D images
• Cheap, quick, and low radiation
• But it doesn’t show small details like nerves or soft tissue well

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💻 2. CT Scan (Computed Tomography):
• An advanced X-ray that provides 3D cross-sectional images
• Used for internal bleeding, tumors, abdominal or brain issues, and complex fractures
• Faster and more detailed than a regular X-ray
• Has higher radiation, so used only when necessary

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🧲 3. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging):
• Uses magnets and radio waves, no radiation
• Best for brain, nerves, muscles, cartilage, and joints
• Very detailed but expensive and time-consuming
• Not suitable for people with metal implants or pacemakers

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🔬 PET Scan:
• Measures metabolic activity in the body using a small dose of radioactive tracer
• Used for detecting and tracking cancer and evaluating how well treatment is working

07/19/2025

👣 What Is the Babinski Sign?The Babinski sign is a neurological reflex test used to check the health of the corticospinal tract (a pathway that carries movement-related messages from the brain to the spinal cord).✅ Normal (Negative) Babinski Response: • When the bottom of the foot is stroked, the big toe curls downward (flexes), or there is no movement. • This is a normal response in adults.❌ Abnormal (Positive) Babinski Sign: • The big toe moves upward (extends), and the other toes fan out. • This is called a positive Babinski sign, and it suggests damage to the brain or spinal cord, especially the corticospinal tract.⸻🧠 When Is the Babinski Sign Positive?A positive Babinski sign may be seen in: • Stroke • Multiple sclerosis (MS) • Spinal cord injury • Brain tumors • Traumatic brain injury⸻👶 Note About Babies:In infants under 2 years old, a positive Babinski sign is normal because their nervous system is still developing

07/17/2025

Patient presents because of pitting swelling in both legs. He also has frothy urine. What is your diagnosis?

07/04/2025

Another name for blood 🩸?

06/30/2025

skin lesion

05/31/2025

“🇺🇸Body Positivity” Shouldn’t Ignore the Medical Reality

This is a real X-ray showing the stark contrast between the human skeleton and excess body mass in severe obesity.

The bones are the same as anyone else's, but they are under immense strain.

This isn't just about appearance
• The spine is crushed under pressure
• The hips and knees deform over time
• The heart is pushed beyond its limits
• Organs like the liver and pancreas become overwhelmed
• The risk for cancer, stroke, and diabetes climbs rapidly

Fat isn't just 'extra'... It is dangerous.
It isn't beautiful. It is deadly.

Obesity is a chronic and complex disease, not a body type. And while it is serious, it is also treatable and preventable.

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