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All of the medical testing that Peace Corps applicants are required to complete before being accepted into the program can discourage some
7 September 2006
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Section 1: Purpose of the Screening and Medical Clearance Process
16 August 2006
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Section 2: Urinanalysis, Height and Weight, Blood Pressure, Hearing, Electrolytes, Lipids, EKG (8 pages)
16 August 2006
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Section 3: Overweight, Underweight, Allergies, Urticaria, Angioedema, Anaphylaxis, Rhinitis (16 pages)
16 August 2006
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Section 4: Allergies: Insect Sting Allergy, Exercise, Cold, Heat & Stress Induced Urticaria and Angioedema, Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria and Angioedema, Rhinitis (21 pages)
16 August 2006
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Section 5: Dental: Congenital Dental Disorders, Dental Disorders, Dental Pathology, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Dental Procedures (12 pages)
16 August 2006
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Section 6: Dental: Orthodontic Treatment, Dentures, Dental Procedures (4 pages)
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Section 7: Dermatology: Acne, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma (11 pages)
16 August 2006
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Section 8: Dermatology: Melanoma, Nevi, Dysplastic, Alopecia (12 pages)
16 August 2006
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Section 9: Dermatology: Pilonidal Cyst, Eczema, Psoriasis, Sebaceous Cyst, Lipoma, Suborrheic Keratosis, Impetigo, Fungal Infection, Varicella, Viral Warts (12 pages)
16 August 2006
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Section 10: Ear Nose Throat: Cerumen, Cholesteatoma, Hearing Aid, Hearing Deficit, Congenital Deafness, Malignancies of the Ear, Nose, and Throat, Hypopharynx, Larynx, Tonsil, Mastoiditis, Mastoidectomy, Meniere's Disease,Otitis Media Acute, Chronic, or Serious, Myringotomy, Tympanoplasty, Myringotomy with insertion of tubes, Tinnitus, (13 pages)
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Section 11: Ear Nose Throat: Vertigo, Deviated Nasal Septum, Fracture of the Nose, Nasal Polyps, Nasal Polypectomy, Ethmoidectomy, Sinusitis, Ethmoidectomy, Sinusotomy, Leukoplakia, Erythroplasia, Malignancies of the Mouth, Nodules of the Vocal Cords, Sialolithiasis, Sialosis, Sialoadenectomy, Tonsillitics, Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy (11 pages)
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Section 12: Endocrinology: Diabetes Meillitus, Insulin Dependent and Non-Insulin Dependent, Diabetes Insipidus, Gout, Hypoglycemia, Insulinomus, Addison's Disease, Pituatary Adenomas, Acromegaly, Carcinoma of the Thyroid, Solitary Thyroid Nodule (10 pages)
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Section 13: Endocrinology: Hyperthyroidism, Graves Disease, Toxic Adenoma, Toxic Multinodular Goiter, Diffuse Nodular Goiter, Hypothyroid, Non-Specific, Non-Toxic Nodular Goiter, Thyroidectomy, Thyroiditis, Hashimoto's, Sub-Acute Thyroiditis, Overweight, Underweight (8 pages)
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Section 14: Gastroenterology: Achalasia, Esophageal Stricture, Obstruction or Barrett's Esophagus, Esophageal Tear, Esophagitis, Gastritius, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Gastrectomy, Pyloric Stenosis, Bowel Obstruction, Intussusception, Colitis, Ulcerative, Proctitis, Crohn's Disease, Diverticular Disease, Diverticulitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lactose Intolerance (16 pages)
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Section 15: Gastroenterology: Colonic Polyps, Polypectomy, Appendicitis, Appendectomy, Bowel Anastomosis, Colon Resection, Colostomy, Ileostomy, Proctocolectomy, Anal Fissures and Fistulas, Anorectal Abscess, Hemorrhois, Hemorrhoidectomy, Benign Liver Cysts and Adenomas, Cirrhosis, Ascites, Hepatitis, Gilbert's disease, Rotor's Syndrome, Cholelithiasis, Cholecystitis, Cholecystectomy, Pancreatitis, Hiatial Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Inguinal Hernia (14 pages)
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Section 16: Genitourinary: Cancer of the Testicle, Orchiectomy, Epididymitis, Hydrocele, Spermatocele, Varicocle, Begnign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (Turp), Partial Prostatectomy, Prostatitis Acute and Chronic, Carcinoma of the Prostate, Radical Prostatectomy (9 pages)
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Section 17: Genitourinary: Testicular Torsion, Orchiopexy, Orchiectomy, Undescended Testicle, Carcinoma of the Kidney, Nephrectomy, Solitary Kidney, Horseshoe Kidney, Cystic Disease of the Kidneys, Single or Multiple Cysts, Polycystic Disease, Glomerulonephritis, Nephritis, Renal Failure, Hydronephrosis, Nephrolithiasis, Ureterolithiasis (9 pages)
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Section 18: Genitourinary: Cystitis, Cystoplasty, Pyelonephritis, Carcinoma of the Bladder, Urethral Stricture, Urethritis, Cystocele, Stress Incontinence, Urinary Fistula (11 pages)
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Section 19: Gynecology: Breast Cancer, Breast Cysts, Breast Implants and Reconstructive Surgery, Fibrocystic Breast Changes, (12 pages)
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Section 20: Gynecology: Solid Breast Mass, Pap Smear (12 pages)
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Section 21: Gynecology: Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding Patterns, Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Premenstrual syndrome, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Cysts, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Hyperplasia, Endometriosis, Uterine Cancer, Uterine Leiomyomas, Bartholin Gland Infections, Vagina and Vulva Cancer, Vaginitis, Contraception, Termination of Pregnancy, Mammography, Gynecology Surgical Procedures, Other Gynecology Disorders (46 pages)
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Section 22: Hematology: Anemia, Hemoglobinapathies, Hemorragic Disorders, Hodgkins Disease, Leukemias, Lyphomas, Multiple Myeloma, Myeloproliferate Disorders, Spleen Disorders (19 pages)
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Section 23: Infectious Disease: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fungal Infections, Lyme Disease, Mononucleousis, Sexually transmitted Diseases, Tuberculosis (25 pages)
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Section 24: Adjustment Disorders: with Depressed Mood, with Anxiety, with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood, with Disturbance of Conduct, with Mixed Disturbance of Emotions and Conduct, Unspecified (13 pages)
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Section 25: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Eating Disorders not Otherwise Specified (7 pages)
16 August 2006
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Section 26: Bipolar Disorders, Cyclothymic Disorder, Dysthymic Disorder, Major Depression, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Other Mood Disorders (17 pages)
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Section 27: Personality Disorders, Alcohol Related Disorders, Substance Related Disorders, Brief Psychotic Disorder, Schizophrenia, Other Thought Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Factitious Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders, Somatization Disorders, Short Term Academic, Family, and Support Group Counseling, Panic Disorder, Phobias (41 pages)
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Section 28: Neurology: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Bell's Palsy, Headache, Malignancies, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravis, Myopathies, Narcolepsy, Parkinson's disease, Post Polio Syndrome, Seizure Disorder, Ventricular Shunt (14 pages)
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Section 29: Ophthalmology: Amblyopia, Impaired vision, Strabismus, Conjunctivitis, Cataract, Lens Implant, Chalazion, Corneal Disease, Enucleation,Glaucoma, Floaters and Flashers, Herpes Keratitis, Hordeolum, Optic Nerve disease, Optic Neuritis, Retinal Disease, Retinal Detachment, Uveitis, Iritis, Iridocyclitis (16 pages)
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Section 30: Orthopedics:Amputations, Bursitis, Fractures, Ligaments, Sprains, Tendons, Reconstruction, Bunions, Bunionectomy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion, (10 pages)
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Section 31: Orthopedics Joint Replacement, Prosthesis, Osteo-Arthritis, Knee: Chrondromalacia, Osgood Schlatter, Non-Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee, Meniscus Tears, Medial, Leteral Cartilage Tear, Knee: Ligament Injuries and Repair Anterior Cruciate Ligament (5 pages)
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Section 32: Orthopedics: Dislocation of the Shoulder, Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Injury, Impingement Syndrome, Back Pain, Muscle Strain, Sprain, Scoliosis, Degenerative Disc Disease, (5 pages)
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Section 33: Orthopedics: Scoliosis, Harrington Rod Insertion, Spondylolisthesis, Spondylosis, Cancer of the Bone, Fibrous Dysplasia,Osteoporosis, Paget's Disease (8 pages)
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Section 34: Respiratory: Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Emphysema, Pulmanary Sarcoldosis, Pneumothorax (10 pages)
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Section 35: Respiratory: Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, Malignancy of the Lung or Bronchus (10 pages)
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Section 36: Respiratory: Long Term Self-Management Plan for Persistent Asthma (10 pages)
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Section 37: Respiratory: Asthma (6 pages)
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Section 38: Rheumatology: Polymyositis, Dermatomysitis, Reiter's Syndrome, Ankylosis Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, (9 pages)
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Section 39: Index (10 pages)
16 August 2006
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Section 40: Index (continued) (9 pages)
16 August 2006
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