Phosphorus is an essential mineral that the body needs Hyperphosphatemia or high phosphorus levels in the body is generally caused by kidney disease or by consuming too much dietary phosphorus and not enough dietary calcium. Normal working kidneys help remove excess phosphorus in the blood. When a person has chronic kidney disease (CKD), kidneys cannot …
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Sensitivity is a broad term used to describe one’s response to the environment Sensitivity is a broad term used to describe one’s response to the environment, either physical or emotional. For example, sensitivity to cold means there is a decreased tolerance to cold, sensitivity to pain means a person has a relatively lower pain threshold, and sensitivity to pollen means developing an …
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A close-up of an under eye hematoma.Source: iStock Facts you should know about hematoma A hematoma is a collection of blood outside of a blood vessel. There are several types of hematomas and they are often described based on their location. Examples of hematomas include subdural, spinal, under the finger or toenail bed (subungual), ear, and liver (hepatic). Some causes …
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A doctor examines a patient’s hands for scabies.Source: Pixtal Images Facts you should know about scabies Scabies is an itchy, highly contagious skin disease caused by an infestation by the itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei. Direct skin-to-skin contact is the mode of transmission. A severe and relentless itch is the predominant symptom of scabies. Sexual contact is the most common form …
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Generic drug: Gallium Ga 68 PSMA-11 Brand name: Gallium Ga 68 PSMA-11 What is Gallium Ga 68 PSMA-11 Injection, and how does it work? Gallium Ga 68 PSMA-11 Injection is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positive lesions in men with prostate cancer with suspected metastasis who are candidates for initial …
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Generic drug: vibegron Brand name: Gemtesa What is Gemtesa (vibegron), and how does it work? Gemtesa (vibegron) is a prescription medicine for adults used to treat the following symptoms due to a condition called overactive bladder: urge urinary incontinence: a strong need to urinate with leaking or wetting accidents urgency: the need to urinate right away frequency: urinating often It …
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Generic drug: ivacaftor Brand name: Kalydeco What is Kalydeco (ivacaftor), and how does it work? Kalydeco (ivacaftor) is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients age 6 months and older who have at least one mutation in their CF gene that is responsive to Kalydeco. Talk to your doctor to learn if you have …
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What are warts? In most cases, warts will go away on their own without any medical intervention. You, or your doctor, can also treat them with salicylic acid, freezing (cryotherapy), zapping and cutting, or with duct tape or over the counter treatments. Many people have warts or at least think they do. You have already probably seen a wart on …
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Introduction Blood in the urine is not always cause for concern. Common causes of blood in urine include kidney and bladder stones or infections, strenuous exercise, cancer, urinary tract infections (UTI), enlarged prostate, and other medical conditions. There are many reasons why both men and women may experience blood in their urine. Although it may be unsettling, it’s not always …
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What is a yeast infection? Typically, your doctor will prescribe an antifungal medicine to get rid of a yeast infection. The medication should resolve within one to two weeks. A yeast infection is an overgrowth of a yeast fungi called candida that are naturally present in the body. Candida fungi live in: The mouth The throat The vagina The stomach …
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