Tom is a 45-year-old male that has lost his ability to hear high frequency sounds. the most likely explanation for this would be

A32-year-old woman presents for a routine gynecological exam. she has been married for 5 years and plans to start a family with her husband in the near future. her first menstrual period was at the age of 11. she is in a 28/4 cycle with no irregularities or discomfort. at age 18, she had an induced abortion and has used oral contraceptives since then. in the recto-vaginal exam, you palpate a mass on the left side. an ultrasound confirms a complex cystic tumor 6cm in diameter on the left ovary. there is no free fluid in the pelvis. there is no family history of any malignant tumors. what is your therapeutic approach?

Followers of which tradition may take offense at being offered charity health benefits?

Used primarily for thickening sauces and soups, a (paste/roux/stock) is made from a (1: 2/2: 1/1: 1) fat and flour.