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MRSA is the acronym for methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, a life threatening infection caused by a particular strain of staphylococcus bacteria that is resistant to most antibiotics. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Statistics, there are more 80,000 reported cases of MRSA infections in the US yearly,...
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Psychotherapy involves treating troublesome habits and mental disorders such as schizophrenia and depression by talking to a psychiatrist, trained mental health provider or a trusted family member and in some cases it may involve other methods other than talking such as drama, movement and art. During this process, one...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes swelling, redness, pain and discomfort that gets worse if left untreated. The inflammation that the disease causes can affect internal organs as well. Eyes, lungs and heart are some of which can be affected by it. Despite the condition being a...
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When it comes to treating pancreatic cancer, there are three main options for those suffering from this disease. Depending on the advancement of the cancer, these treatments can be used individually or in conjunction with one another. Treatment options include: Surgery Radiation Therapy Chemotherapy Surgery Surgery is generally used for...
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, is a progressive disease that usually makes it difficult to breathe. “Progressive” simply means that this illness gets worse with time. COPD might cause coughing which produces large amounts mucus, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Cigarette smoking is currently the...
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Cancer is a general name given to over 100 different individual diseases that develop because cells begin to reproduce out of control. When this occurs, these new abnormal cells can then invade other healthy tissues. Once there are enough cancer cells, they will then form a tumor, although there are some that do not, such as those...
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Postpartum depression is a medical condition that mainly exists in women and has a very low frequency of occurrence in men. This is a clinical depression that mainly occurs after childbirth. The condition mainly exhibits emotional symptoms in the victims. It mainly begins in the initial months after a...
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Miscarriage occurs when a pregnancy is suddenly lost before the 20th week. Between 10% and 20% of confirmed pregnancies end in miscarriage, so it is important to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms if it happens to you. Warning Signs of Miscarriage If you start to experience...
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Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine although any other joints may be affected. It involves inflammation of the spinal vertebrae that may lead to severe pain and discomfort. In more advanced cases this inflammation can lead to ankyloses which is new bone formation...
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Produced by Janssen Biotech and Genmab, Darzalex™ or daratumumab is the first monoclonal antibody that was approved by the FDA for treating individuals with multiple myeloma. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to defend the body against infections. Antibodies that are created in the lab (monoclonal antibodies)...
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that results from the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein in the body, typically affecting the legs. Patients can be asymptomatic or they may experience inflammation or pain in the legs. DVT pain usually presents itself in the...
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Meningitis is an infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is this swelling of the meninges that causes the symptoms associated with the condition: headaches, fever, stiff neck, etc. Depending on the cause of the infection, the condition may get better...
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Psychedelic drugs are drugs that are psychoactive and primarily change the brain’s thought processes. Most of the psychedelic drugs are said to disable the filters that suppress the signals, which are related to each day’s functions from getting to the conscious mind. These kinds of drugs have been used...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic disorder resulting from an inflammation of the membranes or tissues that line the joints, typically in the hands and feet, that generally develops in an individual between the ages of forty and sixty. Over time, rheumatoid arthritis can destroy the cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and...
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It is still unknown exactly what causes most cases of pancreatic cancers. However, some risk factors have been linked to an increased chance of being diagnosed with the disease. Recent research has shown that some of these risk factors, such as smoking or heavy drinking, can affect the DNA...
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COPD defined Have you ever become out of breath walking a few meters? Or wanted to try out for the hockey team but were afraid of becoming a panting outcast? Want to play hopscotch with your kids but can’t manage more than a few jumps without finding yourself absolutely...
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The concept of masculinity has long been championed among men throughout their process of growth and when they finally attain adulthood. ‘Manly’ behavior is often associated with strength and strongly rids itself of any form of weakness such as ill health. As such, the traditional macho man has been...
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Suffering from an overactive bladder (OAB) can be upsetting, disappointing and additionally humiliating. OAB alludes to an issue in the bladder that causes it to contract before it is full, bringing about a sudden desire to urinate, which could prompt the accidental loss of urine. With the right diagnosis,...
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Allergies are caused by a hypersensitive immune system that flags an otherwise harmless substance in the environment as if it were a disease-causing organism. When your immune system overreacts in this way, it sets off a chain of events with a goal of saving your life from a harmful...
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After a patient has been diagnosed with mouth cancer and the cancer is staged, the doctor will talk about treatment options. According to the cancer type and stage, one may undergo one type of treatment or a series of cancer treatments. Also, based on the stage and location of...
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Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection primarily causes inflammation of the liver and can eventually lead to liver problems, which includes cancer. If you have HCV, you will need medication to treat it and avoid potential health complications. These drugs will diminish the symptoms of the virus and strengthen your immune...
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A mold allergy attack can be life threatening when it isn’t treated in a timely manner. What’s more is that it needs to be treated effectively. That leads many people to wonder what the best mold allergy treatment actually is, or what kind of side effects they may have....
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What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is common in older adults, where decreased bone density might eventually lead to bone fractures. From the Greek that literally means “bone porosity”, it is believed that about 200 million people suffer from it. More commonly seen in geriatric patients in their 70s and 80s...
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Pulmonary hypertension is a disease that can kill. It is known to have an affect on the arteries that connect the heart through to the lungs. These particular blood vessels will gradually become smaller. This means that blood pressure will increase. As a result, this will cause more stress...
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Receiving the news that you are pregnant is supposed to make you radiate with joy. However, for many women this may not be the case, and such communication often leads them to depression. Pregnancy is often portrayed as one of the happiest stages in a female’s life. In TV...
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While the signs of rheumatoid arthritis can seem hidden and unnoticeable, they may be more visible than you might think. Although there are indeed rheumatoid arthritis signs that some people might not be able to pick up on, there are still plenty of other symptoms that you’ll be able to...
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For proper functioning, your body requires lipids, also known as cholesterol which is produced by the liver or contained in some foods. Cholesterol on its own doesn’t cause any health symptoms, though in excess it could cause complications like heart disease. To move around the body, cholesterol combines with proteins,...
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The symptoms and signs of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) include a heavy wheezing cough or a cough that brings forth large amounts of mucus (often called smoker’s cough); shortness of breath, especially with sports and chest tightness. Some of the symptoms and signs of COPD are identical to...
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Going to the doctor for a prostate exam can cause men quite a bit of anxiety and dread. Unfortunately, this may cause men to put off or completely avoid this potentially life-saving procedure. Reasons for shunning a prostate exam may include feelings of embarrassment; fear of physical discomfort; or...
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The treatment for acid reflux will depend on what the cause was for each individual. There are a wide range of treatment options that can be used. These options will help control the acid reflux and heartburn that the individual experiences. If it continues to flare up, the treatment...
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Diabetes is a condition where the amount of sugar in your blood is in excess because your pancreas doesn’t have enough to regulate the glucose level entering your blood cells or the produced doesn’t function well. You can manage diabetes well by healthy eating habits combined with regular exercises...
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Hemophilia is a rare condition where the blood does not clot normally due to lack of sufficient blood clotting factors. It is genetic and has no known cure. There are however solutions to help one live a fairly normal life. Treatment with replacement therapy This works by dripping concentrates...
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A relapsed myeloma—also known as a recurrent myeloma—is when a cancer mass regrows after treatment. A relapse may also occur while a patient is in remission. Since multiple myeloma does not have a cure, it is likely that, at some point in time, a patient will relapse. When a patient...
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Have you ever experienced skin rashes? If yes, you already know how problematic and painful they can be. But they are not so simple to be ignored. There may be different causes and symptoms related to them. Your skin rash can be one of many types, from scalp psoriasis...
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Cancer, irrespective of its type, is one of the deadly diseases challenging mankind. Despite a lot of research and billions of dollars spent, cancer is continuing to be one of the leading causes of death throughout the world. Among various types of cancers that affect women, ovarian cancer causes...
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For many of us, mental illness seems like something foreign and that has led to a lack of seriousness in dealing with the issue. It should be noted that more than 54 million people suffer from mental disorders in the US alone. This is an estimated 15% of the...
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You’ll often hear older adults complaining about aching and soreness in their joints, even when doing tasks that don’t seem that strenuous. Medical experts estimate that nearly 50% of seniors get a diagnosis with a form of arthritis, making it a condition directly associated with aging. While it can...
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Lung cancer is a type of disease that starts in the small tissue of the lung. In many cases, it begins by forming in cells that are lining a person’s air passages. Lung cancer comes in two different forms known as small and non-small cell. In order to diagnose...
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COPD is commonly misdiagnosed — former smokers are often told they have COPD when in reality they have another less common lung condition. Likewise, many persons who truly do have COPD aren’t diagnosed until the disease is far advanced and interventions are less effective. Tests If you have symptoms...
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Deep vein thrombosis is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in the legs. This condition sometimes develops when you don’t move for a long period of time, such as after surgery or an accident when you...
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Knowing about normal blood sugar levels is key, it is critical that you see how this is important as it can be extremely perilous. The centralization of glucose in your bloodstream is known as blood glucose level (BGL) or otherwise called blood sugar level. Your glucose level ought to...
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Colon Cancer is the third most common cancer in men after lung and prostate cancer according to the reports from the National Cancer Institute. The reports also find it to be the fourth most common cancer in women after lung, breast and cervical cancer. The symptoms are normally very...
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Multiple sclerosis — more popularly known as MS — is an unpredictable and often disabling disease affecting the central nervous system by disrupting the flow of blood between the brain and the body and within the brain itself. Clinically isolated syndrome is the first neurologic symptom patients experience that...
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Patients with advanced multiple myeloma (MM) whose disease has worsened after multiple lines of therapy have a poor prognosis and very few treatment options available to them. The median survival time for these patients is nine months. The combination of () and low-dose may help some patients if their...
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Generally, Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible brain disorder that progressively interferes with a person’s memory and thinking capabilities. The disease affects people differently. Here are some the common early signs you need to watch for. Difficulty in handling and completing daily tasks Are you having problems in completing tasks...
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Today, several adults have a certain form of gum disease. Gum diseases are commonly known as a periodontal diseases that affect the tissues and bones surrounding the teeth. Gum diseases range from plain gum inflammations to a severe infection, resulting into damages to the bone and tissues which sustain...
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Depression is not just a once-in-awhile, temporary bad mood — it is a constant feeling of worthlessness, unhappiness and complete disinterest in the desire to engage in regular, pleasurable life activities. Ordinarily, depression is usually treated with drugs, talk therapy or both. Sometimes drugs and talk therapy fail, forcing one...
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Meningococcal disease is caused by a bacteria strain known as Neisseria Meningitidis. This bacteria is one of the leading causes of bacterial meningitis in children between the ages of 2-18. You can protect your child by getting them the meningitis vaccine. There are two different meningococcal diseases: Meningitis: a...
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Lung cancer is cancer that begins in the lungs. The lungs are located in the chest and are responsible for taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. Unfortunately, when cancer grows in these organs, it is a very serious disease. In fact, lung cancer is the leading cause of...
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So, it might seem like the occasional morning espresso is harmless during the nine months of your pregnancy. And who knows, maybe you weren’t even aware you were pregnant for the first few months of it! And that’s okay. A recent study shows that while the one-in-a-while coffee isn’t...