Tongue piercing as a form of body piercing has become quite popular as a fashion trend. Tongue piercing as a form of body piercing has become quite popular as a fashion trend. The reasons vary. Some do it for religious or spiritual purposes and some do it to gain acceptance in a particular social group. …
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A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure whereby the diseased knee joint is replaced with artificial material.Source: iStock Total knee replacement facts Patients with severe destruction of the knee joint associated with progressive pain and impaired function may be candidates for total knee replacement. Osteoarthritis is the most common reason for knee replacement operation in the U.S. Risks of …
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Acquired apraxia of speech can affect someone at any age although it most typically occurs in adults. Apraxia of speech (AOS) is a poorly understood neurological condition that causes problems in a child’s or an adult’s ability to speak properly. Depending on the cause, there are two main types of apraxia of speech: Acquired apraxia of speech Childhood apraxia of …
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Ear lobes are the safest part for ear piercings. Ear lobes are the safest part for ear piercings. However, cartilage piercings (or ear cartilage piercings) seem to be the latest trend. Cartilage piercings are more painful than ear lobe piercings but less painful than other kinds of body piercings. This is because cartilage tissue is thick and hard. So, you …
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What is atrophic vaginitis? Atrophic vaginitis is a medical condition where the walls of the vagina become thinner, dryer, and inflamed. Even though the disorder occurs in up to 50% of women who are postmenopausal, only 20 to 25% of that population end up seeking treatment. Atrophic vaginitis may cause pain during sex or lead to urinary tract infections. The …
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Generic drug: blinatumomab Brand name: Blincyto What is Blincyto (blinatumomab), and how does it work? Blincyto (blinatumomab) for injection is a bispecific CD19-directed CD3 T- cell engager indicated for the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-negative relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). What are the side effects of Blincyto? WARNING CYTOKINE RELEASE SYNDROME and NEUROLOGICAL TOXICITIES Cytokine Release Syndrome …
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Generic drug: bendamustine hydrochloride Brand name: Belrapzo What is Belrapzo (bendamustine hydrochloride), and how does it work? Belrapzo (bendamustine hydrochloride) injection is an alkylating drug indicated for treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that has progressed during or within six months of treatment with rituximab or a rituximab-containing regimen. What are the …
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Scoliosis causes the spine to curve abnormally (as shown on the right). A healthy spine does not curve to the side as seen in people with scoliosis (left).Source: Getty Images Scoliosis facts Scoliosis is an abnormal curve in the spine. There are several types of scoliosis based on the cause and age when the curve develops; the majority of patients …
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Acromegaly is a rare endocrinological disorder; only three to four cases are diagnosed per million people each year. Acromegaly is a rare endocrinological disorder; only three to four cases are diagnosed per million people each year. You can get acromegaly when the pituitary gland produces more amount of growth hormones than normal for the age. Acromegaly typically happens between 30-50 …
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The latissimus dorsi muscle is the largest in the body and is up to 20-40 cm. The latissimus dorsi muscle is the largest in the body and is up to 20-40 cm. The main functions of this muscle are: Helping to extend, move, and rotate the shoulder joint Helping to keep the spine straight Bringing the shoulder girdle down Assisting …
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