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Genomic testing or genomic assay is performed on a tumor sample taken during a biopsy to look for mutations (changes) in the genes that make the tumor up. Genomic testing or genomic assay is performed on a tumor sample taken during a biopsy (or, less often, on a blood sample). It looks for mutations (changes) …

The cerebrum is responsible for coordinating movement, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, emotions, learning, speech, vision, and other senses The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and divided into left and right hemispheres separated by a deep groove. Each side of the cerebral hemisphere controls the opposite side of the body. As a whole, the cerebrum is responsible for: Initiating …

What is Susvimo, and what is it used for? Brand name: Susvimo Generic: ranibizumab Susvimo (ranibizumab) injection is a prescription ophthalmic medicine used to treat the symptoms of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which may cause vision loss (blindness). Susvimo is delivered via ocular implant. Susvimo is a vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) antagonist, which may be used alone or …

Symptoms of zinc deficiency include poor appetite, weaker immune system, slow wound healing, loss of taste and smell, and more. The human body can adapt to a short-term, mild zinc deficiency by absorbing more from food and excreting less. Inadequate zinc intake, however, will impact bodily functions. While zinc deficiency is uncommon among most people in the United States, it …

Since there is no cure for peanut allergies, prevention and keeping an epinephrine injector (EpiPen) on hand is key to helping your child’s allergy. If you suspect your child has a peanut allergy, you should have them tested by a medical professional. Even when precautions are taken, inadvertent exposures can and do occur. An epinephrine injector can help reduce the …

Motor fluctuations in Parkinson’s disease are caused by drops in dopamine brain levels since your nerve cells can no longer make enough of the chemical. Motor fluctuations are common occurrences in many people with Parkinson’s disease as the disease progresses. Researchers think they are caused by two reasons. Wearing off effect As time passes, Parkinson’s disease worsens. The ability of …

While a bicornuate uterus does not necessarily cause infertility, it may increase the chance of complications during pregnancy for mother and baby A bicornuate uterus is a rare abnormality where the womb is not pear-shaped but instead heart-shaped, with a deep indentation at the top. Often described as a womb with two horns, it is caused by a defect in …

Pigeon chest (pectus carinatum) is caused by an abnormal development of cartilage connecting the ribs. Pigeon chest (pectus carinatum) is the second most common chest abnormality seen in children. The breastbone, also known as the sternum, protrudes outward and shapes the chest to a bird-like appearance, hence the name pigeon chest. The exact cause of this condition is unknown, but …

Sensory overload is when a person feels overstimulated by their sensory surroundings, which may result in anxiety, irritability, and aggression. Sensory overload is a phenomenon where one feels an overwhelming sense of discomfort in the external environment (or sensory surroundings). Many people may feel anxious and want to immediately leave the situation that created it. A sensory overload may often …

Typically, centipede bites result in severe pain, swelling, and redness at the puncture site, however, these symptoms usually subside within 48 hours. Centipedes are closely related to lobsters, shrimp, and crayfish. Their bodies are multi-segmented with a pair of legs for each body segment. Centipedes are usually nocturnal, which means they come out to hunt their prey at night. While …