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Genes contain the proteins a cell needs to stay healthy and function normally. There are specific genes and proteins that can influence how breast cancer behaves. They can also influence its response to specific treatments. Cancer cells are tested on a tissue sample. From there, they are either normal or abnormal. The proteins they make can also be broken down and tested. Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is one such gene that plays a role in the development of breast cancer. When...
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Diabetes causes high levels of blood glucose, or sugar, in the body, which is what happens when the body either cannot make or use insulin the way it should. Currently, there are many treatments for diabetes. Depending on the type of diabetes, type 1 or type 2, the medications to control diabetes will vary. Regardless of the type of diabetes a patient has, they will need to use medications to help them keep their blood sugar levels normal. Medications to Control Diabetes (Type 1) The most...
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Xyntha is one of the drugs that treats people with hemophilia A. Hemophilia A is when the antihemophilic factor VIII is missing in a person’s body. Xyntha can help to temporarily raise the levels of factor VIII in the blood, helping the blood to clot and prevent bleeding episodes. Xyntha hemophilia treatment is available to adults and children who have hemophilia A. Use of Xyntha Hemophilia Treatment In addition to helping the blood to clot, Xyntha also controls bleeding when a hemophiliac patient goes into surgery or a...
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Gluten-free foods are swarming the shelves at the grocery store, but they aren’t all as good for you as you think. You still have to considered calorie, sugar, carbohydrate, and sodium content when looking for gluten-free options that are truly healthy for your body. These gluten-free foods are completely safe for those on gluten-free diets, and they’re also lower in sugar or calories than many of the other options on the market. 1. Erewhon If you love cereal but need to avoid gluten, it can...
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Neck pain can hinder your daily routine. It may be brought on by stress, poor posture, abnormal sleeping positions, or accidents resulting in trauma. While some neck pain might require medical attention, some can be relieved by doing a few simple movements to strengthen, stretch, and relax the neck muscles. Here are some exercises to help provide relief for neck pain. All at the Top For tightness or stiffness in the neck, a few neck rolls can do wonders. Sit straight in your chair...
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As we go through life, our hands are used for many different tasks. Whether it’s typing on a computer keyboard, working on a production line in a factory, or participating in sports, our hands are put to the test daily. However, if they are put through the rigors long enough, problems can result. One of the most common health problems associated with our hands is carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition in which nerves in our wrists get compressed and don’t allow the hand to...
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Tennis elbow, also called tendonitis, is a condition that occurs from continuous stress or overuse of the muscles and tendons in the forearm. Pain is often felt on the outside of the elbow. Here is a look at everything you need to know about this common injury, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments. Symptoms The most common symptom of tennis elbow is pain and tenderness felt on the outside of the elbow. The injured tendons are connected to this area, which is why it often hurts....
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Foot Pain Information Foot pain can prevent us from enjoying some of life’s most fun activities. Luckily, quite a number of foot conditions can be treated with a good prognosis. The causes of foot pain can be as varied as the individual who is suffering from it, and the prognosis depends upon the cause and how advanced the case is. In many cases, the main cause is arthritis, particularly with older individuals. Arthritis can cause inflammation of cartilage in the feet and in the...
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Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a neurological sickness that includes an insurgent series at the level of the central nervous system. The illness determines dysfunctions of the body’s nervous cells, due to devastating of myelin, a sheath that surrounds the neurons. Myelin is necessary for the appropriate activity of the nervous system, as it aids the transmission of knowledge between neurons. When the nervous cells myelin-containing membrane is interfered, the innervated tissues of the entire human body can be dangerously affected. Due to demolition of...
Genes contain the proteins a cell needs to stay healthy and function normally. There are specific genes and proteins that can influence how breast cancer behaves. They can also influence its response to specific treatments. Cancer cells are tested on a tissue sample. From there, they are either normal or abnormal. The proteins they make can also be broken down and tested. Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is one such gene that plays a role in the development of breast cancer. When...
Diabetes causes high levels of blood glucose, or sugar, in the body, which is what happens when the body either cannot make or use insulin the way it should. Currently, there are many treatments for diabetes. Depending on the type of diabetes, type 1 or type 2, the medications to control diabetes will vary. Regardless of the type of diabetes a patient has, they will need to use medications to help them keep their blood sugar levels normal. Medications to Control Diabetes (Type 1) The most...
Xyntha is one of the drugs that treats people with hemophilia A. Hemophilia A is when the antihemophilic factor VIII is missing in a person’s body. Xyntha can help to temporarily raise the levels of factor VIII in the blood, helping the blood to clot and prevent bleeding episodes. Xyntha hemophilia treatment is available to adults and children who have hemophilia A. Use of Xyntha Hemophilia Treatment In addition to helping the blood to clot, Xyntha also controls bleeding when a hemophiliac patient goes into surgery or a...
Gluten-free foods are swarming the shelves at the grocery store, but they aren’t all as good for you as you think. You still have to considered calorie, sugar, carbohydrate, and sodium content when looking for gluten-free options that are truly healthy for your body. These gluten-free foods are completely safe for those on gluten-free diets, and they’re also lower in sugar or calories than many of the other options on the market. 1. Erewhon If you love cereal but need to avoid gluten, it can...
Neck pain can hinder your daily routine. It may be brought on by stress, poor posture, abnormal sleeping positions, or accidents resulting in trauma. While some neck pain might require medical attention, some can be relieved by doing a few simple movements to strengthen, stretch, and relax the neck muscles. Here are some exercises to help provide relief for neck pain. All at the Top For tightness or stiffness in the neck, a few neck rolls can do wonders. Sit straight in your chair...
As we go through life, our hands are used for many different tasks. Whether it’s typing on a computer keyboard, working on a production line in a factory, or participating in sports, our hands are put to the test daily. However, if they are put through the rigors long enough, problems can result. One of the most common health problems associated with our hands is carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition in which nerves in our wrists get compressed and don’t allow the hand to...
Tennis elbow, also called tendonitis, is a condition that occurs from continuous stress or overuse of the muscles and tendons in the forearm. Pain is often felt on the outside of the elbow. Here is a look at everything you need to know about this common injury, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments. Symptoms The most common symptom of tennis elbow is pain and tenderness felt on the outside of the elbow. The injured tendons are connected to this area, which is why it often hurts....
Foot Pain Information Foot pain can prevent us from enjoying some of life’s most fun activities. Luckily, quite a number of foot conditions can be treated with a good prognosis. The causes of foot pain can be as varied as the individual who is suffering from it, and the prognosis depends upon the cause and how advanced the case is. In many cases, the main cause is arthritis, particularly with older individuals. Arthritis can cause inflammation of cartilage in the feet and in the...
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a neurological sickness that includes an insurgent series at the level of the central nervous system. The illness determines dysfunctions of the body’s nervous cells, due to devastating of myelin, a sheath that surrounds the neurons. Myelin is necessary for the appropriate activity of the nervous system, as it aids the transmission of knowledge between neurons. When the nervous cells myelin-containing membrane is interfered, the innervated tissues of the entire human body can be dangerously affected. Due to demolition of...