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People with Marfan's syndrome (marfanoid) sm

Posted By: fn on 2007-08-04
In Reply to: Marvingoid appearance? sm - here again

Subject: People with Marfan's syndrome (marfanoid) sm

tend to be very tall, with long noses and long fingers. Abe Lincoln was thought to have had Marfan's. Mongoloids tend to be of short stature.


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marfanoid; Marfan syndrome.....
Subject: marfanoid; Marfan syndrome.....

hmmm....no....I don't think that is what was what you previously said. (Forgive me if I am incorrect, here, but), hmmmm,....unless I am "flumoxed" by the MTStars format, I can't identify with what you are saying, OP.
Marfan's syndrome

Is there a variation of this syndrome?  It s/l the doc is saying Lloyd Dietz syndrome and then says, a s/l "a varian of Marfan's."  Thanks!


Marfanoid?
Subject: Marfanoid?

Might fit since the patient seems very tall...
MARFAN'S
Subject: MARFAN'S

could it be variant of?
Per google, Loeys-Dietz.
Marfanoid FOUND IT.
Subject: Marfanoid FOUND IT.


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Subject: Could it be as simple as hepatorenal syndrome or hypo/hyperventilation syndrome? Does neuro give a

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possibly Ayerza syndrome? Search to see if it fits. How is your syndrome being treated? nm
Subject: possibly Ayerza syndrome? Search to see if it fits. How is your syndrome being treated? nm

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Patellofemoral syndrome versus Patella-femoral syndrome? (sm)
Subject: Patellofemoral syndrome versus Patella-femoral syndrome? (sm)

Are there any ortho MTs who can give documentation regarding the above, in so far as, what distinguishes one from the other?  Thanks in advance.


s/l either "Lilly Geilech" syndrome or "Rolling Geilich syndrome"
Subject: s/l either "Lilly Geilech" syndrome or "Rolling Geilich syndrome"

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Could it just be trisomy syndrome or Cri-du-chat syndrome? So many to choose from. nm
Subject: Could it just be trisomy syndrome or Cri-du-chat syndrome? So many to choose from. nm

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maybe saying something like FB syndrome or failed back surgery syndrome ?
Subject: maybe saying something like FB syndrome or failed back surgery syndrome ?


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Subject: ? s/l bichette syndrome, pachette syndrome, has anyone heard of that?


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Subject: dysmetabolic syndrome versus metabolic syndrome

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Subject: I think a lot of people use the same

name to post with, i.e. "anon", so it's probably different posters using "anon".
From all my QA people...
Subject: From all my QA people...

Followup is a noun, follow-up is an adjective and follow up is the verb.  The correct way is follow-up visit
Quite a few QA people out there that
Subject: Quite a few QA people out there that

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Because people want help, but
Subject: Because people want help, but

aren't willing to give the background necessary to give an informed answer.
Some people are...
Subject: Some people are...

deserving, like yourself. :-)
I like to participate because I learn new things every day. It's sort of like "continuing education" for me. And...if I can be of help, I will do that too. I know I would appreciate any help.
Always wonder that too - why do people answer
Subject: Always wonder that too - why do people answer


I work for two people....
Subject: I work for two people....

One person tells me to put disc for spine and disc for eyes.  This is for a neurology account.  The other person tells me to use disk for spine and disc for eyes.  This is for neurosurgery.  I still am not sure which one is correct though   I just go by what the person prefers.
yo Missi - so many people help you here....nm
Subject: yo Missi - so many people help you here....nm


Thanks to the pleasant people for help me out!
Subject: Thanks to the pleasant people for help me out!


NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE!!!
Subject: NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE!!!

Thank you!  I always chuckle at that and shake my head....guess I am easily entertained.  But sometimes, while reading this board, you just NEED something to pop out and make you smile.  Your guy does that well.
You people are great! Thank you.
Subject: You people are great! Thank you.


I wonder too why people don't just Google the
Subject: I wonder too why people don't just Google the

phrase. I do that all the time and most of the time it comes close enough I know where to go to look further if it actually does not bring it up. But, you have to remember, we were all new once.
You people are so helpful! Thank you.
Subject: You people are so helpful! Thank you.


ABSOLUTELY! I think some people need a little
Subject: ABSOLUTELY! I think some people need a little

too much validation - I still can't believe how MEAN-SPIRITED that person seems to be!  I feel sorry for them.
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Subject: Don't let the negative people win!

Patty,


Please don't leave! 


I have never asked for your help, but have learned a lot from your answers.


Don't let the negative people win.


 


It really is fun. People are so nice here. nm
Subject: It really is fun. People are so nice here. nm


any wound care people out there?
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some people might be offended by seeing that word
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Some people might be in a hurry, or might forget just this once. nm
Subject: Some people might be in a hurry, or might forget just this once. nm

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I did google that to see if people take it during their menses..
Subject: I did google that to see if people take it during their menses..

Didn't help too much in identifying it as what she is saying. I'm not sure she is saying "para menses" so I wanted to see if anyone else has heard of this before or not. :)
EXACTLY!! A regime is little people under a KING...
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People that like to find fault in others
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Subject: What does NM mean that people are putting after their comments


I know a ton of QA people and I do not know any who are employees who make any more than $17 tops.
Subject: I know a ton of QA people and I do not know any who are employees who make any more than $17 tops.

I know some companies that pay ICs more than $17 (just two), but that's it. Many try to get away with paying by the line, which you do not want to do because you will bust butt and make nothing.
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Subject: More opinions needed. 2 people are disagreeing here. TY


I've heard of open CT for people who are sm
Subject: I've heard of open CT for people who are sm

claustrophobic.
relax Shirl - people forget they were once new too.
Subject: relax Shirl - people forget they were once new too.

I'm patient with newbies because I remember how tough it was for me being a newbie 28 years ago.  Feel free to email me with any questions now or in the future - just click on email in my post.


Folks, try to remember what it was like to be new in the world of medical transcription.  We should never forget from where we came......


Have a GREAT Sunday!!  .


 


Asian=people, oriental=decor. nm
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Some people take it around the time of their menstrual cycles.
Subject: Some people take it around the time of their menstrual cycles.

Try googling that. :-)
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Subject: Thx, people on my team skip this doc, as he is a mumbler. Thx for your help.


Do not know very many people "great" at these either, good site would be
Subject: Do not know very many people "great" at these either, good site would be

http://www.dsmz.de/microorganisms/bacterial_nomenclature.php?select=P
Amazes me how unaware people are of their own country. sm
Subject: Amazes me how unaware people are of their own country. sm

I'm from the Southeast but I certainly know where the Grand Canyon is. I've heard of the Black Hills of South Dakota. I know where the Rockies are. The Adirondacks aren't some tiny "local" thing, it's a whoe mountain region. Now I see why we have a game show that asks if you're smarter than a 5th grader.
my doc tells people to use Sarna lotion........................nm
Subject: my doc tells people to use Sarna lotion........................nm


Thanks. Love this board. Nice people. nm
Subject: Thanks. Love this board. Nice people. nm


yeah - there are some people with real smarts on
Subject: yeah - there are some people with real smarts on

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