The Mayo Clinic II
Videos: (1) Capsule endoscopy and (2) All about an allergy test
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and launch a 'search' using the above two titles as keywords
If the above method does not work, trying clicking here (1) and here (2).
If the above links still don't work, try these: (1) and (2).

(1) Capsule endoscopy
Vocabulary:

capsule
endoscopy
innovative
bleeding
tumors
absorption
small intestine
endoscope
to swallow
tiny
camera
medical team
digestive tract
directly
to diagnose
along the way
monitor
signals
inner workings
to eliminate
to flush

Listening comprehension questions:
1. In what kinds of situations is this special kind of endoscopy used?
2. What must one swallow?
3. About how long does the whole process take?
4. Where and how are the pictures which are taken by the tiny internal camera viewed?
5. What comes of the camera after it is done moving through the patient's system?

(2) All about an allergy test
Vocabulary:

allergy
test area
alcohol
to indicate
to apply
drop
allergen
grass
mold
fungus
elm
maple
walnut
oak
dust
to encounter
pointed
instrument
lancet
to scratch
droplet
extract
to develop
to measure
reaction
wheal
mosquito
severity
millimeter
ruler
cream
to rub
itching
discomfort
redness
bumps
symptoms
to subside
to bring under control
to calculate
to recommend
therapy
immunotherapy
medication
to avoid

Listening comprehension questions:
1. Describe the two steps taken to prepare an arm for an allergy test.
2. What is an allergen?
3. Give five examples of common allergens mentioned in the video.
4. What is done with a lancet?
5. Why is a different lancet used for each scratch?
6. What happens after 15 minutes?
7. What are wheals? What do they resemble?
8. How is the degree of allergy to an allergen determined?
9. What is the cream for?
10. About how long does the discomfort last?
11. What are three ways to deal with allergies?
12. Do you (or does someone in your family) have allergies? What are you (is he or she) allergic to? How do you (does he or she) deal with your (or his or her) allergies?

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