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The 5-year survival rate for localized breast cancer is 99%, and the condition is very treatable Localized breast cancer refers to cancer that has not spread to neighboring lymph nodes or other areas of the body. The 5-year survival rate for localized breast cancer is 99%, and the condition is very treatable. What is breast cancer? …

PSA levels between 4.0 and 10.0 ng/mL might suggest the possibility of prostate cancer (in about 25 percent of cases) or BPH. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the glandular tissue of the prostate (a walnut-sized gland just below the bladder and in front of the rectum in males). PSA levels can be detected in the blood, urine, …

The prognosis of diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis is very poor among other types of lupus nephritis. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that affects various organs including the skin, brain, kidneys, and joints. Kidney inflammation triggered by the autoimmune illness SLE can lead to hematuria and proteinuria, as well as end-stage renal failure that can be fatal. There are …

What is maca root? Maca root grows mainly in South America and has a long history as a tonic for hormonal health, libido, and energy.  Modern studies suggest it might have some health benefits, but more research is necessary.  Maca, Lepidium meyenii, grows in the Andes mountains of Peru. It’s an herbaceous plant in the cabbage family and a staple food …

Inverse psoriasis is a type of psoriasis that occurs in the armpits, under the breasts, groin, genitals, in the crease between the thigh and groin, and other skin folds Inverse psoriasis is a type of psoriasis that occurs in the armpits, under the breasts, groin, genitals, in the crease between the thigh and groin, and other skin folds. Diagnosis of …

Treatment can help reduce inverse psoriasis symptoms or make them go away temporarily (remission), but flare-ups can occur throughout life Inverse psoriasis an immune-mediated, non contagious skin condition characterized by rashes in the folds of the skin, such as the groin, armpits, navel, under the breasts, crease between thigh and groin, and the genitals. Inverse psoriasis is a chronic condition. Treatment …

Drugs most often involved in drug-induced lupus include procainamide, hydralazine, and quinidine Drug-induced lupus erythematosus is a type of lupus that occurs as a reaction to exposure to certain medications.  More than 40 drugs have been identified to cause drug-induced lupus, mainly those used to treat chronic conditions such as heart disease, thyroid disease, hypertension, neuropsychiatric disorders, inflammation, and epilepsy. …

Neonatal lupus is a rare, acquired, autoimmune, and congenital condition characterized by red rash or skin eruptions and heart issues. Though the exact cause of lupus in most cases is unknown. However, it appears that people with an inherited predisposition for lupus may develop the disease when they come into contact with the environmental factors that can trigger it. While …

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication of diabetes. However, mortality rates are fairly low Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication of diabetes that is most commonly seen among people with type I diabetes, although people with type II diabetes can also develop DKA. With appropriate and timely treatment, the survival rate of DKA is quite high at over …

Most people have a normal lifespan and an excellent quality of life if NPSLE is treated early. The most basic approaches to detect nervous system abnormalities in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are cognitive tests and a magnetic resonance imaging evaluation. However, a diagnosis of neuropsychiatric lupus (NPSLE) might be difficult to establish. The doctor may order tests to rule out …