...qualify for the procedure will be advised to stop smoking and avoid taking certain medication (such as aspirin, herbal supplements, and anti-inflammatory drugs, among others) that can interfere with the...
...after the medication is started. This way, the immediate results of the drugs may be observed, and side effects may be addressed promptly. If the patient is undergoing therapy, he...
...the technique futile. Otherwise, surgery is followed by other forms of treatment like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplant. In chemotherapy, drugs are administered to kill the cancer...
...a list of your current medications, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and supplements. * Inform the doctor about any previous allergy tests or treatments. * Consider bringing someone with...
...miscarriage – By transferring only one healthy embryo, the chances of miscarriage are lower than with multiple transfers. Significantly lower cost – Without having to pay for extra fertility drugs...
...delivered from a machine outside the body. * **Brachytherapy (internal radiation therapy):** Radioactive sources are placed inside or near the tumor. * **Targeted therapy using radiosensitizers:** Drugs or treatments increase...
...cardioversion: 1. **Electrical Cardioversion (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation):** Uses electrical impulses to restore a normal heart rhythm. 2. **Pharmacological Cardioversion:** Uses medications, such as antiarrhythmic drugs, to convert the heart rhythm back...
...nasal pathway blockage have been treated successfully, with fewer complications and faster recovery time. Patients no longer had to rely on pharmaceutical drugs for relief of symptoms and can resume...
...available at pharmacies or drugstores. Bring a book to the store and try different degrees of magnification to see what works best for you. Prescription eyeglasses: If OTC reading glasses...
...myeloma cell growth and improving quality of life: * Chemotherapy * Radiation therapy * Targeted therapy (e.g., proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory drugs) * Supportive care (e.g., pain management, blood transfusions) *...