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Miscarriages are unfortunately a fairly common part of the pregnancy process. Since there are so many different types of miscarriages, as well as several varying factors that can increase your risk, the statistics surrounding miscarriages can be confusing to understand on an individual basis. Here are the most important...
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Unstable angina, sometimes known as acute coronary syndrome, is a condition where the blood does not get enough blood flow and as a consequence, oxygen. It may in the long haul lead to heart attacks. Angina is a type of chest discomfort caused by poor blood flow through the...
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When a patient is diagnosed with multiple myeloma, their healthcare team goes through all therapy options with them depending on their particular case. There are mainly two approaches to the treatment of multiple myeloma: local therapies or systemic medications. Local therapies such as radiation therapy or surgery entail targeting...
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In most cases, the standard treatment for stage IV—advanced or metastatic breast cancer—involves systemic treatment. This treatment approach typically involves a combined use of chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy. Radiation therapy or surgery may also be recommended to control the symptoms. Advanced breast cancer is a stage in which...
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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....
Miscarriages are unfortunately a fairly common part of the pregnancy process. Since there are so many different types of miscarriages, as well as several varying factors that can increase your risk, the statistics surrounding miscarriages can be confusing to understand on an individual basis. Here are the most important...
Unstable angina, sometimes known as acute coronary syndrome, is a condition where the blood does not get enough blood flow and as a consequence, oxygen. It may in the long haul lead to heart attacks. Angina is a type of chest discomfort caused by poor blood flow through the...
When a patient is diagnosed with multiple myeloma, their healthcare team goes through all therapy options with them depending on their particular case. There are mainly two approaches to the treatment of multiple myeloma: local therapies or systemic medications. Local therapies such as radiation therapy or surgery entail targeting...
In most cases, the standard treatment for stage IV—advanced or metastatic breast cancer—involves systemic treatment. This treatment approach typically involves a combined use of chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy. Radiation therapy or surgery may also be recommended to control the symptoms. Advanced breast cancer is a stage in which...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....