Leukemia symptoms may be very subtle, with fatigue, unintentional weight loss, excessive bleeding (such as frequent nosebleeds), and frequent infections, to name a few symptoms. These symptoms may be due to a wide range of causes, but taken together they may point to one of the types of leukemia, a group of blood-related cancers that affect people of all ages. The symptoms may suggest that further evaluation is needed to arrive at any diagnosis....
Regardless of the cause of lung cancer, one thing remains true. Without the ability to detect these cancers early and without the means to treat them, more people will have poor outcomes. For many people, a lack of affordable quality health care is the biggest issue. Thankfully, there are a number of health insurance options you can consider to cut costs and make a challenging situation more manageable. This article will address how Medicare and Medicaid can help, including who is eligible for these programs and what they cover....
The introduction and distribution of the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine in the United States changed the trajectory of these diseases. Illnesses that were commonplace among baby boomers now occur very rarely. Still, vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and the people around you from measles, mumps, and rubella and to maintain the rarity of these diseases in the U.S. This article provides an overview of the MMR vaccine, describes symptoms and complications of measles, mumps, and rubella, and outlines who should and should not get the MMR vaccine....
What Is Opdivo? Opdivo (nivolumab) is an intravenous (IV) medication used to treat many different types of cancer. It is in a class of medications called programmed death-1 (PD-1) inhibitors, also known as immune checkpoint inhibitors or immunotherapy. Although used for cancer, Opdivo is not chemotherapy. As a PD-1 inhibitor, it works with your immune system to target cancer cells, allowing the immune system to find and destroy them. Opdivo is administered intravenously (into the vein) in a healthcare provider’s office or infusion center....
R-EPOCH chemotherapy is a combination chemotherapy regimen used to treat certain malignancies, especially certain types of aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The R-EPOCH regimen, also called EPOCH-R chemo, stands for the following drug agents: R = RituximabE = Etoposide phosphateP = PrednisoneO = Vincristine sulfate (Oncovin)C = CyclophosphamideH = Doxorubicin hydrochloride (Hydroxydaunorubicin) R-EPOCH vs. R-CHOP If you are already familiar with the acronym R-CHOP, a regimen commonly used for NHL, then you can think of the R-EPOCH chemo regimen as a “scrambled” version of R-CHOP with a few important differences....
Rotavirus, a highly contagious virus, was the most common cause of infectious gastroenteritis (stomach flu) among infants and children before vaccinations were introduced in 2006. Adults can also be infected with rotavirus, although they usually have milder symptoms. The infection often resolves on its own within a week, but the associated nausea and vomiting can cause dehydration. While you or your child are recovering from rotavirus infection, it is important to stay hydrated and to prevent the spread of infection with strategies such as handwashing....
Shingles can cause a rash in the breast area. It can lead to health complications and should be examined and treated as soon as possible. What Does Shingles Under the Breast Look Like? A shingles rash under the breast appears as a long, broad strip around the torso. In the early stages, the rash may look flat or like raised blotches on the skin that are pink and red. When it is fully developed, the rash will: Shingles affects one out of every three people in the United States....
Managing inflammation and oxidative stress may be as simple as sipping on a glass of 100% orange juice, according to a new review and meta-analysis. Key Takeaways According to a recent study, drinking 100% orange juice may play a positive role in chronic inflammation and oxidative stress.Combatting chronic inflammation can have a positive effect on immune health.While the study showed an overall positive effect of drinking 100% OJ, more research is needed to confirm its potential benefits on inflammation and oxidative stress....
Loss of appetite, referred to by healthcare providers as anorexia, is a common symptom during treatment for lung cancer (anorexia differs from the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, a psychological illness in which patients starve themselves). The importance of addressing lack of appetite with cancer cannot be overstressed, as cancer cachexia, a syndrome of unintentional weight loss and muscle wasting is thought to be the direct cause of 20% of cancer deaths....
Discoloration, pain and swelling, sores, burning, and noticeable changes in the texture or taste of food are a few signs and symptoms of tongue diseases and other tongue problems. These range from oral thrush seen in newborns to leukoplakia, which may be a sign of developing cancer in adults. Some are relatively common, while others are rare. Some are typically easy to treat, while others are not. This article presents these 10 different tongue diseases and other problems, along with their symptoms:...
What Is Trintellix? Trintellix (vortioxetine) is an antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as clinical depression. As a potent selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), Trintellix helps improve mood by reducing feelings of depression and anxiety while increasing the feelings of joy and happiness. It corrects an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. This medication helps balance a neurotransmitter called serotonin. Serotonin sends signals throughout the brain to stabilize your mood....
At the back of the eye, your retina, which is a sensory membrane, takes light focused on it and converts this into nerve signals sent to the visual centers in the brain. In the brain, images are then created by these signals. If the retina is not functioning as it should, you may be told that you have retinopathy. This is an umbrella term that encompasses a variety of conditions that may lead to retina-related vision loss....
Vaginal orgasms are a real thing. However, not every woman has this type of orgasm—and that’s completely normal too. An orgasm—a pleasurable release of sexual tension—is caused by different types of sexual stimulation. Everyone experiences orgasms in their own way. What stimulates an orgasm varies from person to person. It can even change from day to day or with different partners. This article discusses vaginal orgasms. It explains the biomechanics behind vaginal orgasms and the steps you can take to achieve one....
A support group, or social support group, is a group of people who are led by a professional and come together with a goal of overcoming or coping with a shared problem. With the leadership of the professional, they share help, comfort, encouragement, advice, and guidance to face their challenges together. The leader of the group is generally someone who is not struggling with the problem faced by the members of the support group and is specifically trained to provide support to them....
There are many treatments for autism, but there is no cure. There is no single treatment that can alleviate the core symptoms of autism either. However, there are therapies and medications that can have a significant positive impact on children and adults on the autism spectrum—as well as therapies and medications that can actually cause harm. For most families, choosing the best therapies is a process of trial and error, with final decisions depending on a variety of factors such as availability, cost, and the abilities, challenges, and interests of the person on the autism spectrum....
If you have a wheat allergy, you’ll likely come down with symptoms just minutes—or sometimes hours—after you eat something that contains wheat. In some cases, this reaction can be deadly, so it’s important to know what to watch for and how to respond. The best treatment, though, is prevention, which means learning what you (or your child) can and can’t eat. A wheat allergy is a common food allergy, affecting approximately 2 million adults in the United States....
Everyone gets body odor. Body odor, called bromhidrosis, is a normal part of being human. It’s embarrassing enough, though, that you may want to get rid of it. This article discusses body odor, its causes, and risk factors. It also offers tips for controlling body odor. Causes of Body Odor Sweat itself doesn’t have a smell. Body odor comes from the bacteria that live on sweaty parts of your body....
What Is Xopenex? Xopenex (levalbuterol hydrochloride) is a prescription drug known as a rescue inhaler for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasms in adults, adolescents, and children 6 and older with asthma (reversible obstructive airway disease) or chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) in adults 18 and older. Xopenex Inhalation Solution is in a drug class known as short-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists (SABA). These agonists make up a group of drugs prescribed to treat asthma....
In many parts of the country, teachers are among the essential workers now allowed to make COVID-19 vaccine appointments. As of February 8 2021, at least 26 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have made some or all teachers eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Among them: Illinois. Jeanne Paulino, an English language arts diverse learning specialist teacher in Chicago, is one of those teachers who’s managed to secure an appointment to get vaccinated....
If you have a child with autism, play is important for their development and well-being irrespective of where they are on the autism spectrum. Hobbies and activities help autistic children develop skills that are important for learning and communication. Enjoying activities together not only helps your child build social skills that they can integrate into their school life but can also be bonding if you choose the appropriate activity based on your child’s capabilities and interests....
