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Dysentery is an infection of the intestines which causes the passage of bloody stools mixed with mucus. It is caused either by bacteria such as Shigella, or by parasites such as Entamoeba. These forms are called bacillary dysentery, or shigellosis, and amoebic dysentery respectively. Other symptoms of dysentery include cramps, bloating, and fever, along with 3-8 soft or liquid stools […]
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Hepatitis B is inflammation of the liver caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus. This highly contagious virus is spread through exposure to bodily fluids infected with the virus including blood, semen, breast milk, vaginal secretions and saliva. The hepatitis B virus is between 50 and 100 times more infectious than HIV and can also survive outside of the […]
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Treatment and management of arthritis depends on the type and severity of the condition. Aims of arthritis treatment Goals of treatment of arthritis include: Every individual should be treated for his or her particular type and severity of arthritis There is not best treatment for any type of arthritis. Every individual with a particular type of arthritis may respond differently […]
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Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the blood, which carries them to organs and tissues of the body to exert their functions. There are many types of hormones that act on different aspects of bodily functions and processes. Some of these include: Development and growth Metabolism of food items Sexual function and reproductive growth and health Cognitive […]
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Docetaxel is a chemotherapy drug that is used to treat several forms of cancer including head and neck cancer. In October 2006, the United States Food and Drugs Administration (US FDA) approved the use of docetaxel in combination with cisplatin and fluorouracil as an induction therapy for locally advanced squamous cell cancers of the head and neck (also called SCCHN). […]
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Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin required in the body for blood coagulation and several other functions. Vitamin K is needed for the synthesis of proteins involved in blood coagulation and for calcium binding in the bones and several other tissues. Without vitamin K, bleeding may be uncontrolled and bones may become weak. Some of the functions of vitamin K […]
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Diabetic neuropathy may often go unnoticed in the early stages when symptoms may be minor or even absent. Diagnosis is made based on clinical examination and is confirmed by certain tests. Some of the steps taken in diagnosing diabetic neuropathy include: Detailed clinical examination of the peripheries such as the legs, feet, fingers, toes and hands to look for signs […]
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When radiation therapy is used to treat cancerous cells in the body, it is important to measure the dose correctly to avoid unnecessary damage to normal cells in the body. Radiation is not selective to tumor cells and targets any cells that are in the process of replication when the therapy is applied, which accounts for the importance of the […]
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One of the common early symptoms of Batten disease is loss of vision and the disease may first be suspected during an ophthalmic examination. A loss of cells within the eye can be an indicator of several forms of Batten disease but because cell loss occurs in other forms of eye disease, an eye exam alone is not enough to […]
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Several types of stents are available for different indications. They are primarily used to keep narrowed blood vessels open and patent, to allow adequate flow of blood or bodily fluid. Some of the different types of stents include: Coronary stents Bare metal coronary stents – These are tubular, mesh-like devices that do not have any medications embedded in them. Drug-eluting […]
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