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What is Immunosuppressive Therapy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...leading to anemia or low white blood cell counts. * **Kidney or Liver Toxicity:** Certain drugs can strain the kidneys or liver if not‍ carefully monitored. *⁣ **Cancer Risk:** Long-term...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Acute Varicella Zoster (Chickenpox)?

...liver Encephalitis Although rare, affecting about one out of every thousand people with chickenpox, encephalitis can be life-threatening if not treated. The condition results from a direct viral infection of...

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December 23, 2021
Diseases Conditions

What is Radiofrequency Ablation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...ablation for liver tumors. In: Blumgart’s Surgery of the Liver, Biliary Tract and Pancreas. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2012 El-Nashar SA, Hopkins MR, Creedon DJ, et al. Prediction...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...of diseases that PGD can diagnose; these groups classify the diseases as sex-linked disorders, single gene defects, and chromosomal disorders. Examples of sex-linked disorders are hemophilia and some neuromuscular disorders;...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is a Radiologist?

A Radiologist specializes primarily in the assessment and analysis of medical imaging to identify and help diagnose diseases within the body. The medical imaging can be carried out by a...

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June 25, 2021
Radiology

What is Vaccines: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...person to provide immunity against certain infectious diseases. They act by stimulating the immune system to provide protection against the diseases they⁢ target. The concept of vaccination has been around...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

Spread

Medical Post Summary: Spread **Introducing Spread: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Infectious Diseases** *Spread*, a compelling section dedicated to the dissemination of infectious diseases, aims to empower individuals...

September 20, 2024

What is Intravenous Therapy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy – These patients require intravenous therapy to deliver the pharmaceutical drugs into their system. The duration of treatment depends on the type of cancer being treated...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage?

...the diseases that may cause it. This may include reducing alcohol intake to prevent liver disease, giving up smoking, and avoiding long-term use of anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, which...

What is Retina Surgery Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...retina detachment, macular degeneration, and other retinal diseases.⁤ It is a specialized procedure typically performed by an ophthalmologist in ‍an eye care facility.⁢ Generally, the doctor will prepare the patient...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures