Disease Guide: Diagnosis, Symptoms & Clinical Treatment Protocols

For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.

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Signs of High Uric Acid

A high uric acid buildup in the body is called gout, and when inflammation and pain develop, it is called a gouty arthritis attack. Here's what to look for.

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Uses for Chemotherapy Other Than Cancer

Chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells, which grow and divide at an abnormally fast rate, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. These drugs often kill other healthy cells in the body--including those in the gastrointestinal tract, immune system and bloodstream--in addition to cancer cells.

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Chemotherapy Safety Precautions

Chemotherapy drugs are powerful medications that can be potentially dangerous to household members and caregivers. Most people receive chemotherapy by an intravenous route in a clinic and are monitored by nurses administering the drugs.

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