For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
When you grow up in a distinctive culture, it’s bound to influence your lifestyle, your belief system — and perhaps most enjoyably, your diet. You might have a soft spot for mama’s marinara, an aunt’s curry and chapatis, dad’s barbecue ribs or grandmother’s holiday tamales.
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Located in the upper right section of the abdomen, the liver is the largest organ in the body. It plays important roles in detoxification of blood, protein synthesis, metabolism of fats and production of bile.
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For a successful recovery, it is essential to know the origin of cancer in the brain. As some brain cells go haywire, they transform into a tumor feeding on the blood and nutrients around them.
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Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot develops in the deep veins of your upper and lower legs, an occurrence that can have deadly effects. Those who are immobile for some time, such as after bed rest or failing to move after surgery, are more likely to experience DVT.
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Your blood glucose levels can determine whether you have or are at risk for developing diabetes, a condition in which your body no longer effectively processes and absorbs glucose from the bloodstream. Blood glucose levels fluctuate during the day, particularly after meals.
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There are many different conditions that cause chest pain. When you have chest pain accompanied by shortness of breath, the reason may be an underlying medical condition.
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Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects your blood vessels, such as the lymphatic system and bone marrow. Symptoms include fever or chills, weight loss, fatigue, easy bleeding, red spots on the skin, bone pain and sweating. Treatment can include chemotherapy, radiation therapy and stem cell transplant.
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Cashews do not usually cause diarrhea, unless there is another condition that is provoked by cashews. If diarrhea follows shortly after you eat cashews, you may have an allergy to tree nuts -- one of the most common food-related allergies in children and adults, according to the Food Allergy Research and Education.
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Wisdom teeth, which are also called third molars, generally grow in at the very back of your mouth when you are between the ages of 15 and 25. According to the researchers at the University of Maryland Medical Center, most peoples’ mouths are too small to fit four extra teeth.
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Hershey's cocoa powder is sugar free and has a rich chocolate taste. Many brownies use both cocoa powder and melted chocolate for depth of flavor. Instead of sugar, you could use a sugar substitute such as Splenda, Equal, erythritol, which is a sugar alcohol, stevia or a combination of these choices.
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Dental extractions, although uncomfortable, are sometimes necessary. If your tooth is broken, cracked or decayed to the extent that it can't be repaired, or if periodontal disease has damaged supporting bone to the extent that the tooth is loosened, you and your dentist may decide extraction is the best option.
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Weed is a slang term for marijuana or cannabis. It is an illegal drug to possess in the United States. Some people have a medical card that allows them to grow, manufacture and possess marijuana but only under strict regulations.
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If you have developed a red or flesh-colored lump under the skin that seems like acne but won't go away, you may have a sebaceous cyst, according to MayoClinic.com in the article "Sebaceous Cysts." Sebaceous cysts grow slowly and usually are not painful, but in some cases, they may become infected.
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Stanozolol falls into the drug classification of anabolic steroids -- drugs made to mimic the effect of male hormones in the body. These hormones, testosterone and dihydrotesterone, increase the synthesis of protein within the cells, resulting in a faster buildup of cell tissue.
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If you have a sore throat due to cough, cold or allergies, a combination of ginger and honey may help relieve your symptoms and may also treat the root cause of your sore throat. The medicinal use of ginger and honey dates back to ancient times.
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EDTA chelation therapy uses a compound called ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. EDTA is able to bind to certain metals via a process called chelation. This binding causes them to be unable to react with anything else. It also causes the kidneys to remove the EDTA/metal complex from the blood.
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A tumor composed of dilated blood vessels that grows along the bones in the spinal cord is a condition called a vertebral or spinal hemangioma. People with this type of spinal tumor typically don't experience symptoms, especially when the hemangioma is small.
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Testosterone, prolactin and estrogen are some of the many hormones produced in the male body. Of all of these hormones, testosterone is responsible for maintaining and expressing male features such as facial hair, body hair, sperm production and maintenance of muscles and bones.
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The muscles of the back are surprisingly strong but are meant largely to engage in continuous, low-intensity efforts. Requiring them to move quickly or contract strongly, as they must to lift a very heavy weight, can pull them, leading to painful aching and spasms.
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Celexa, the brand name of the medication citalopram, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor medication used to treat depression. If you're taking Celexa discontinuing the medication too abruptly may cause unpleasant effects. In fact, abrupt discontinuation of any antidepressant may cause a condition called "
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