Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a rare, highly aggressive type of cancerous tumor that forms in the soft tissue, usually in the skeletal muscle tissue. It is generally considered a childhood disease because the vast majority of cases occur in people under 18 years of age. Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a rare, highly aggressive type of cancerous tumor …

Multiple studies have reported the advantages of collagen peptides for skin, hair and joint problems. Multiple studies have reported the advantages of collagen peptides for skin, hair and joint problems. If a person decides to take a collagen supplement, they must look for the one that is hydrolyzed. This means collagen has been broken down into small peptides that are …

What helps dissolve? One of the best and easiest ways to prevent kidney stones is to drink plenty of water. One of the best and easiest ways to prevent kidney stones is to drink plenty of water. Generally, health experts recommend drinking about 12 glasses per day to help flush stones out of the urinary system. Sipping water throughout the …

Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) symptoms are similar to insomnia. Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) is a type of sleep disorder diagnosed in people who work evening shifts or night shifts for a long time. It is common in the following groups: People who have early-morning shifts People who have night shifts People who have overnight shifts People who have …

Going to therapy Mental health involves emotional, psychological and social well-being. Our world is fast-moving, and people barely have time to ask, “how do you feel”. Most of us carry a plastic smile with an “I am fine” tag. Almost no one is free enough to know how genuine the expression of being ‘fine’ is. A lot of emphasis is …

Health benefits Raspberries are edible fruits of a plant species in the genus Rubus. Benefits of eating raspberries include Rich in antioxidants, essential vitamins, and minerals: Fresh raspberries are among the top sources of antioxidants. Black raspberries offer the most antioxidants, followed by red and then golden raspberries. Antioxidants stabilize free radicals, making them harmless. Raspberries also provide potassium, which …

What is radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the liver? Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a technique that uses high frequency electrical energy that creates heat, delivered through a thin instrument known as a probe, to destroy tissue. It is used in the liver to destroy tumors (either primary liver cancers or cancers that have metastasized or spread to the liver) that cannot …

What are the differences and similarities between oxycontin and oxycodone? Both OxyContin and oxycodone work by binding to specific receptors in the brain Oxycodone and OxyContin are names given to different pharmaceutical formulations of the same opioid medication. They are essentially the same substance. Oxycodone is the opioid substance that is the main ingredient in several pain medications including OxyContin. …

An ulcerative colitis flare-up can last a few days or a few weeks Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the inner lining of the large intestine and rectum. If you have UC, you may experience repeated cycles of flare-ups (symptomatic periods) and remissions (asymptomatic periods).  A flare-up can last a few days or …

Healing time of a shoulder subluxation or shoulder instability may depend on the frequency of painful episodes Healing time of a shoulder subluxation or shoulder instability may depend on the frequency of painful episodes and the type of management and rehab done. However, estimated time frame is three to five months. The goal of rehabilitation is to return to your …