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Survival rates are estimated and used as a way of explaining to cancer patients what their prognosis is. Survival statistics can help a patient understand how long they may survive after they are diagnosed with cancer. While this may give hope to some patients, others may find survival estimates unhelpful and may not even want to hear them. When dealing […]
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Renal function tests are performed to evaluate how well the kidneys are doing their job of filtering out nitrogenous waste from the blood. They involve the measurement of various substances in both blood and urine in order to estimate the filtering efficiency of the kidneys. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) rarely produces any symptoms, until the critical kidney reserve is passed […]
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A febrile seizure is a convulsion that can occur when a child has a fever, usually as a result of infection. The seizure often occurs during the first day of a fever, which is defined as a temperature of 101˚F (38˚C) or above. In some cases, a child may not have a fever when the seizure occurs, but develops one […]
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The treatment decision for kidney stones is based on the stone type, severity of the condition, and duration of the symptoms in patients. Though plenty of treatment options are available, the procedure that best suits an individual should be discussed to help improving efficacy of treatment and patient outcomes. Non-Surgical Procedure A waiting period of about 4–6 weeks is considered […]
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The retina is the light-sensitive layer inside the eye. It is made up of 5 or 10 layers, based on the anatomical classification. The innermost layer contains the rod and cone cells, which are rich in photosensitive pigments. These are called photoreceptors and are the actual organs of light reception. The retina also contains several other types of nerve cells, […]
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Acne is an inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous units of the skin, arising mostly during adolescence. Most acne lesions occur over the face, neck, upper arms, chest, and upper back. Acne complications are caused by worsening of the primary acne lesion i.e., when there is inflammation or infection of the comedo. The comedo is the primary lesion of acne. This […]
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A pharmacist plays an important role in the healthcare team to dispense medications to patients and ensure they are used in the safest and most effective way. They are responsible for checking that the doses are safe, and that there are no potential drug interactions that could have adverse effects for the patient. Additionally, they may be involved with health […]
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For individuals who have been diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease, there are often several lifestyle changes that go alongside the treatment plan provided by the medical practitioner. Over time, a peptic ulcer typically heals with adequate treatment, though affected individuals need to pay attention to their diet in the future to prevent the formation of another ulcer. There are some […]
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By Keynote ContributorDr. Alan MendelsohnOphthalmologist & Eye SurgeonEye Surgeons & Consultants, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Over the past few decades, there has been a substantial increase in the number of diabetics worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, the total number of diabetics rose from 108 million in 1980, to 422 million in 2014, with 8.5% of adults, age 18 years […]
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Ophthalmology is the specialized field of medicine that focuses on the health of the eye. It includes the anatomy, physiology and diseases that may affect the eye. Historically, the science of ophthalmology encompassed all aspects of visual function, both in health and in illness. Additionally, ophthalmology also includes animal eyes as ocular function and optic diseases are similar among humans […]
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