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A 68-year old man has noted the presence of several lumps on…

A 68-year old man has noted the presence of several lumps on the right side of his neck for the past 5 months. On physical examination he has firm, non-tender, movable lymph nodes palpable in right posterior cervical region. He does not have splenomegaly or hepatomegaly. Laboratory studies show normal hemoglobin and red blood cell levels, but elevated white blood cell numbers. A cervical lymph node biopsy is performed and on microscopic examination shows numerous non-functional B lymphocytes expressing CD5. These cells are negative for CD23. Molecular studies indicate evidence of a chromosomal translocation resulting in overexpression of cyclin D. His disease is resistant to chemotherapy and the patient dies from his condition. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

When someone is retrieving health information from the inter…

When someone is retrieving health information from the internet, what should they look for to know the information they find is valid and reliable? List at least three (3) components/elements one should look for to know the health information they are retrieving from the internet is valid and reliable. 1). _________________________ (1 point) 2). _________________________ (1 point) 3). _________________________ (1 point)