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 …
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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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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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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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Generic drug: bendamustine hydrochloride Brand name: Bendeka What is Bendeka (bendamustine hydrochloride), and how does it work? Bendeka (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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What are prolactin levels? There may be a number of causes of low or high levels of prolactin, including: Sheehan's syndrome, smoking, retained placental fragments, prolactinoma (pituitary tumor), and hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid. Prolactin, or milk hormone, is the hormone that causes breasts to grow. It is produced by the pituitary gland located at the bottom of the brains of …
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Adenoids that appear as small patches are located behind the nose and roof of your mouth. Adenoids that appear as small patches are located behind the nose and roof of your mouth. Unlike your tonsils, adenoids are not easy to locate or see without the help of instruments. Like tonsils, adenoids act like a protective sponge by catching all the …
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Synesthesia can occur between any combination of senses or cognitive pathways. Synesthesia is termed as a perceptual condition in which the stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway triggers an automatic, involuntary (beyond conscious control) experience involving several other senses. The senses tend to intertwine giving an additional dimension to the persons’ perception of the world. Synesthesia is rare. It …
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A doctor listens to a patient’s chest with a stethoscope for signs of heart issues, breast problems, and reproductive health.Source: Getty Images Symptoms of 12 serious diseases and health problems facts When is a cough "just" a cough, or a headache a symptom to be concerned about? Listed are signs and symptoms that could indicate a serious health condition, and …
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Generic drug: busulfan Brand name: Busulfex What is Busulfex (busulfan), and how does it work? Busulfex (busulfan) is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication used to treat the symptoms of chronic myelogenous leukemia (a type of blood cancer). Busulfex is not a cure for leukemia. What are the side effects of Busulfex? Common side effects of Busulfex include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, …
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