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Some people’s view on good health means that they need to have more and more medical tests. They also think they should be having more visits to their doctor and to always remain vigilant. However, in some circumstances this really is not the best approach. Too much medical testing...
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Many people with chronic back pain are attracted to the idea of laser spine surgery because it conjures up an image of a quick and easy surgery that delivers a fast recovery. But even though laser surgery in minimal instances can be very effective for some conditions, it is...
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Multiple Myeloma is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells. These cells are present in bone marrow – the soft tissue which is found on the inside of bones. When the plasma cells become infected, they begin to duplicate aggressively, forming a tumor which can damage bones...
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Pneumonia is a disease that most commonly occurs in young children under the age of two, as well as adults over the age of 65. People most susceptible to pneumonia must get a pneumonia vaccination or shot. Pneumonia shots are also recommended for people between the ages of two and...
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Psoriasis If you’re asking the question, “What is the treatment for itching skin?” There are many different types of skin rashes, and luckily many types of skin treatment for itching skin. Heat rash treatment, lotions, medication, and medicated creams are really useful. Luckily depending on the extent you may...
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A stroke occurs when the brain is said to have stopped functioning. This may be due to a shortage of blood supply to the brain caused by blockage of the artery or when the vessels of blood in the brain rupture depriving the brain cells of oxygen hence the...
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Melanoma is a type of skin cancer considered by medical professions to be the worst type. It develops deep in the cells that form skin pigment and is typically caused by overexposure to harmful UV rays such as those found in tanning beds or produced naturally by the sun. Skin...
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Dealing with cancer is difficult, but when the verdict is pancreatic cancer, the survival rate is only 25 percent for the first five years after the diagnosis. Like all other cancers, staging occurs from the beginning. The oncologist will base the stages upon various factors, such as if the...
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Hepatitis C is an infection that causes inflammation of the liver. One of the main issues with Hepatitis C is that many times the individual does not even realize that they have the disease until the damage to the liver is irreversible. Hepatitis C is spread from person to...
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Renal cell carcinoma makes up approximately nine out of ten kidney cancer cases in adults. This type of kidney cancer originates in the lining of the proximal convoluted tubule, which is part of the small tubes in the kidney that transport waste from the blood to the urine. The...
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Today, many adults have some form of gum disease. Gum disease is referred to as periodontal disease, which affects the bones and tissues surrounding the teeth. Gum disease ranges from a plain gum inflammation to a severe infection resulting in damage to bone and tissue that sustain the teeth....
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An asthma diagnosis can be limiting and frustrating at times. It may necessitate you to make some adjustments in your lifestyle. Many patients become extremely overwhelmed, and they let the disease control the way they live their lives. With all the advancements in treatment and the free flow of...
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Ever wondered what your ancestry truly is or if you might be carrying an extremely rare gene? If so, you might want to get your DNA sequenced. If you are indeed interested in learning more about your genes and having your DNA tested, there are many different options available...
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Multiple myeloma is a form of cancer that targets plasma cells (a type of white blood cell). Plasma cells create disease-fighting antibodies to carry out their responsibility of eliminating infections. Multiple myeloma may be asymptomatic in its early stages. If you show any multiple myeloma signs and symptoms, there...
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Pneumonia is a type of lung infection that causes inflammation, creating breathing difficulties. Pneumonia vaccines help to prevent pneumonia or pneumococcal disease. While there is no guarantee that the vaccine will prevent you from catching the infection, it can lower your risk. Guidelines recommend those over the age of 65 or with...
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Hemophilia refers to a hereditary disorder in which your blood does not coagulate or clot normally. If you suffer from this condition, any internal bleeding can cause damage to your internal organs and body tissues and may lead to death if not checked early. Notably, hemophilia is associated with...
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According to a review of more than 25 years of research reported in the November issue of Psychological Bulletin (which is published by the APA, American Psychological Association), males normally experience more traumatic events on average as compared to the females yet females are likely to meet the diagnostic...
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The majority of cases of skin cancer essentially happen on parts of the body that are not exposed to direct sunlight. Besides, many deaths due to skin cancer are actually not more than ten thousand in the complete population of the U.S. To be more exact, there is a...
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The pancreas is a six-inch-long organ located behind the lower part of your stomach. Its function is to secrete the hormones and glucagon that help regulate sugar metabolism and enzymes that aid digestion. When the hormones are not working properly, diabetes is often the result. Pancreatic cancer occurs when...
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Hepatitis C is a contagious virus that is transmitted through contact with infected blood. This virus affects the liver of an infected individual. Over time, hepatitis C can cause significant damage to the liver as well as lead to the development of cancer. Many people who are infected with...
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Bones make the core structure of our body. Total 200 bones are there in our body which are meant for providing support to us and holding our body. It also provides protection to the organs of our body. The number of cases of this cancer is not huge like...
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Today, several adults have a certain form of gum disease. Gum diseases are commonly known as a periodontal disease that affects 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 the...
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If you have never had a mammogram, then there are possibly just 2 things that you know about a breast cancer screening exam. Firstly, there is someone who is going to try squashing your boobs as flat as it’s the case with a pancake and you’ll have to let...
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Diabetes is a life-long condition whereby an individual’s body lacks the proper mechanism to regulate blood glucose levels. The result is either blood sugar levels rise or fall below optimal levels.Type 2 diabetes or hyperglycemia I a condition whereby the resistance causes blood glucose levels to rise higher than...
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There are currently more advanced, newer medications that are preferred over standard chemotherapy drugs in the treatment of multiple myeloma. According to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, these drugs–proteasome inhibitors and immunomodulating agents–are known as novel agents. These medications have quickly become the standard for multiple myeloma treatment. Understanding...
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If you are diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), your medical team will go through every treatment option available to find those suited to your condition. It is paramount to take enough time to weigh your options. You should compare the advantages, potential side effects, and risk factors of...
Some people’s view on good health means that they need to have more and more medical tests. They also think they should be having more visits to their doctor and to always remain vigilant. However, in some circumstances this really is not the best approach. Too much medical testing...
Many people with chronic back pain are attracted to the idea of laser spine surgery because it conjures up an image of a quick and easy surgery that delivers a fast recovery. But even though laser surgery in minimal instances can be very effective for some conditions, it is...
Multiple Myeloma is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells. These cells are present in bone marrow – the soft tissue which is found on the inside of bones. When the plasma cells become infected, they begin to duplicate aggressively, forming a tumor which can damage bones...
Pneumonia is a disease that most commonly occurs in young children under the age of two, as well as adults over the age of 65. People most susceptible to pneumonia must get a pneumonia vaccination or shot. Pneumonia shots are also recommended for people between the ages of two and...
Psoriasis If you’re asking the question, “What is the treatment for itching skin?” There are many different types of skin rashes, and luckily many types of skin treatment for itching skin. Heat rash treatment, lotions, medication, and medicated creams are really useful. Luckily depending on the extent you may...
A stroke occurs when the brain is said to have stopped functioning. This may be due to a shortage of blood supply to the brain caused by blockage of the artery or when the vessels of blood in the brain rupture depriving the brain cells of oxygen hence the...
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer considered by medical professions to be the worst type. It develops deep in the cells that form skin pigment and is typically caused by overexposure to harmful UV rays such as those found in tanning beds or produced naturally by the sun. Skin...
Dealing with cancer is difficult, but when the verdict is pancreatic cancer, the survival rate is only 25 percent for the first five years after the diagnosis. Like all other cancers, staging occurs from the beginning. The oncologist will base the stages upon various factors, such as if the...
Hepatitis C is an infection that causes inflammation of the liver. One of the main issues with Hepatitis C is that many times the individual does not even realize that they have the disease until the damage to the liver is irreversible. Hepatitis C is spread from person to...
Renal cell carcinoma makes up approximately nine out of ten kidney cancer cases in adults. This type of kidney cancer originates in the lining of the proximal convoluted tubule, which is part of the small tubes in the kidney that transport waste from the blood to the urine. The...
Today, many adults have some form of gum disease. Gum disease is referred to as periodontal disease, which affects the bones and tissues surrounding the teeth. Gum disease ranges from a plain gum inflammation to a severe infection resulting in damage to bone and tissue that sustain the teeth....
An asthma diagnosis can be limiting and frustrating at times. It may necessitate you to make some adjustments in your lifestyle. Many patients become extremely overwhelmed, and they let the disease control the way they live their lives. With all the advancements in treatment and the free flow of...
Ever wondered what your ancestry truly is or if you might be carrying an extremely rare gene? If so, you might want to get your DNA sequenced. If you are indeed interested in learning more about your genes and having your DNA tested, there are many different options available...
Multiple myeloma is a form of cancer that targets plasma cells (a type of white blood cell). Plasma cells create disease-fighting antibodies to carry out their responsibility of eliminating infections. Multiple myeloma may be asymptomatic in its early stages. If you show any multiple myeloma signs and symptoms, there...
Pneumonia is a type of lung infection that causes inflammation, creating breathing difficulties. Pneumonia vaccines help to prevent pneumonia or pneumococcal disease. While there is no guarantee that the vaccine will prevent you from catching the infection, it can lower your risk. Guidelines recommend those over the age of 65 or with...
Hemophilia refers to a hereditary disorder in which your blood does not coagulate or clot normally. If you suffer from this condition, any internal bleeding can cause damage to your internal organs and body tissues and may lead to death if not checked early. Notably, hemophilia is associated with...
According to a review of more than 25 years of research reported in the November issue of Psychological Bulletin (which is published by the APA, American Psychological Association), males normally experience more traumatic events on average as compared to the females yet females are likely to meet the diagnostic...
The majority of cases of skin cancer essentially happen on parts of the body that are not exposed to direct sunlight. Besides, many deaths due to skin cancer are actually not more than ten thousand in the complete population of the U.S. To be more exact, there is a...
The pancreas is a six-inch-long organ located behind the lower part of your stomach. Its function is to secrete the hormones and glucagon that help regulate sugar metabolism and enzymes that aid digestion. When the hormones are not working properly, diabetes is often the result. Pancreatic cancer occurs when...
Hepatitis C is a contagious virus that is transmitted through contact with infected blood. This virus affects the liver of an infected individual. Over time, hepatitis C can cause significant damage to the liver as well as lead to the development of cancer. Many people who are infected with...
Bones make the core structure of our body. Total 200 bones are there in our body which are meant for providing support to us and holding our body. It also provides protection to the organs of our body. The number of cases of this cancer is not huge like...
Today, several adults have a certain form of gum disease. Gum diseases are commonly known as a periodontal disease that affects 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 the...
If you have never had a mammogram, then there are possibly just 2 things that you know about a breast cancer screening exam. Firstly, there is someone who is going to try squashing your boobs as flat as it’s the case with a pancake and you’ll have to let...
Diabetes is a life-long condition whereby an individual’s body lacks the proper mechanism to regulate blood glucose levels. The result is either blood sugar levels rise or fall below optimal levels.Type 2 diabetes or hyperglycemia I a condition whereby the resistance causes blood glucose levels to rise higher than...
There are currently more advanced, newer medications that are preferred over standard chemotherapy drugs in the treatment of multiple myeloma. According to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, these drugs–proteasome inhibitors and immunomodulating agents–are known as novel agents. These medications have quickly become the standard for multiple myeloma treatment. Understanding...
If you are diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), your medical team will go through every treatment option available to find those suited to your condition. It is paramount to take enough time to weigh your options. You should compare the advantages, potential side effects, and risk factors of...