Archives des MEDICAL - Polyclinique Les Jasmins

Gastroenterology and hepatology

webmaster — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:24:11 +0000

This medical specialty focuses on the pathologies of the digestive tract (esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, and rectum), liver, and pancreas.
It detects, diagnoses, and treats diseases of the digestive system, such as:

Inflammatory bowel diseases (hemorrhagic rectocolitis, Crohn’s disease, etc.)
Liver and bile duct diseases (stones, tumors, etc.)
Hepatitis
Digestive hemorrhages
Pancreatic diseases
Digestive cancers

Procedures:

Diagnostic endoscopy
Interventional endoscopy (ERCP, Biliary stents, Polypectomy, etc.)
Functional exploration
Proctology
Fibroscan (See poster)

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Neonatology

webmaster — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:44:51 +0000

Neonatology is the medical specialty that focuses on the fetus and the newborn, before, during, and up to 3 months after birth. Neonatal care units accommodate premature infants and full-term infants, distinguished as follows:

Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Level 2 Intensive Care Unit
Nursery Unit

Relevant Pathologies:

Prematurity
Medical and surgical pathologies during the neonatal period, regardless of term.
Various pathologies in the first 3 months of life: bronchiolitis, cardiac diseases, etc.

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Pediatrics

webmaster — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:40:46 +0000

Pediatrics is a medical specialty dedicated to children from birth to adolescence, addressing nutrition and monitoring the child’s growth and development. Pediatrics plays an important role in prevention and detection, aiming to diagnose and treat pathologies affecting the child’s health at any age.

Procedures:

The pediatrics takes care of:

Treatment of all childhood diseases
Vaccination of the child
Monitoring the child’s growth and development
Puberty and sexuality

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Cardiology

webmaster — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:49:47 +0000

Cardiology is the medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and management of heart and blood vessel (arteries and veins) anomalies and diseases. collectively referred to as cardiovascular diseases. This specialty offers treatments (medical, endovascular, or surgical) Cardiologists intervene in the field of emergencies (myocardial infarction, hypertensive crises, aneurysms) but also in daily practice as they manage conditions such as hypertension, angina pectoris, and heart failure. They also address diseases related to atherosclerosis, a condition where the caliber of blood vessels decreases due to the accumulation of lipids on the walls.

Procedures:

Clinical Cardiology
Cardiac Doppler Ultrasound
Vascular Doppler Ultrasound
Rhythmology
Non-invasive Cardiology (Echo-Doppler, Rhythmic and Blood Pressure Holters, Stress Test)

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Oncology and chemotherapy

webmaster — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:08:45 +0000

Oncology, also known as cancerology, is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of patients with cancer.
Chemotherapy involves administering drugs that act on cancer cells by destroying them or preventing their multiplication
Sub-specialties in Oncology:

Medical Oncology (care coordination and use of chemotherapy agents)
Radiation Oncology
Hematology-Oncology, specifically for blood cancers

Procedures:

Diagnosis and monitoring of tumor pathologies
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy

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Endocrinology and Diabetology

webmaster — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:59:22 +0000

Endocrinology-diabetology are specialties dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, endocrine diseases, and nutrition-related disorders.
These specialties aim to manage patients with diabetes, endocrine diseases of the thyroid, adrenal glands, gonads (ovaries and testicles), pituitary gland, parathyroid glands, and metabolic diseases such as morbid obesity and dyslipidemias (hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia).

Relevant Pathologies:

Diabetology
Thyroid diseases
Malfunctions of the adrenal glands
Malfunctions of the pituitary gland

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Neurology

webmaster — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:12:09 +0000

Neurology is a medical discipline that studies the physiology, anatomy, and pathology of the nervous system.
It treats diseases affecting the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord) or peripheral nervous system (roots and nerves). Our healthcare facility provides tailored medical care for numerous neurological pathologies: epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, strokes, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as neuromuscular diseases.

Relevant Pathologies:

Central Nervous System (Brain and Spinal Cord) Pathologies
Peripheral Nervous System (Roots and Nerves) Pathologies
Vegetative nervous system pathologies
Electroencephalography
Electromyography…

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Nephrology

webmaster — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:21:42 +0000

Nephrology is the medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of all kidney diseases (nephropathies), affecting the blood filtration function, the primary function of the kidneys.

Relevant Pathologies:

Glomerular Nephropathies
Glomerulonephritis
Renal Cystic Disease
Renal Biopsy
Renal Insufficiency (Hemodialysis, Hemodiafiltration)

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Rheumatology

webmaster — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:33:18 +0000

Rheumatology is the medical specialty that addresses pain and dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system (skeleton, muscles, joints) and connective tissues, as well as conditions affecting the peri-articular region.

Relevant Pathologies:

Bone Diseases (Osteoporosis, etc.)
Spinal Disorders (Sciatica, Disc Herniation, Low Back Pain)
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spondyloarthropathies
Autoimmune Diseases
Arthritis
Rheumatic Diseases in Children

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Hematology

webmaster — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:52:20 +0000

Hematology is the medical specialty that focuses on the components of the blood (red and white blood cells, platelets), lymph, and hematopoietic organs that secrete them (bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen), as well as the diseases related to them.

Relevant Pathologies:

Polyglobulia (excess of red blood cells)
Anemia (deficiency of red blood cells)
Leukemia (excess of white blood cells). This includes chronic lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and acute myeloblastic leukemia.
Leukopenia (deficiency of white blood cells)
Thrombocytosis (excess of platelets)
Thrombocytopenia (deficiency of platelets)
Hemophilia (a coagulation disorder)
Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system)
Aplastic anemia (reduced production of blood cells by the bone marrow).

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