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Graves’ disease is a lifelong condition, but appropriate medical care can control the symptoms and reduce the risk of complications. Graves’ disease is one of the causes of thyrotoxicosis or metabolic derangement due to excessive thyroid hormone levels in the body. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland (two lobes connected by a bridge of tissue …

Piebaldism is a one of the signs of Waardenburg syndrome. Piebaldism is a genetic condition characterized by congenital white patches of the skin and hair due to the absence of cells called melanocytes in certain areas of the skin and hair. Waardenburg syndrome is a group of genetic conditions characterized by hearing loss and changes in the color (pigmentation) of the hair, …

Locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) is breast cancer that has spread to adjacent lymph nodes or tissues such as the breast or armpit The 5-year survival rate for locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) is 72%, depending on the size of the tumor and the involvement of lymph nodes and surrounding tissues. Early identification and treatment are crucial in improving prognosis. What …

A thyroid storm or crisis is a rare endocrine emergency that represents the extreme manifestation of thyrotoxicosis. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck that produces and releases two hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These hormones play a crucial role in several important bodily functions, such as maintaining: Body temperature Heart rate Metabolism …

Understanding drug-induced schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental condition that affects millions of people globally. Drug-induced schizophrenia goes away at least one third to 60 percent of cases. Schizophrenia is a mental condition that affects millions of people globally. No one really knows what causes it. However, research suggests that some factors combined can make a person more likely to develop …

Why is food freedom important? Food freedom, also called intuitive eating, is a counter-movement to diet culture that encourages people to heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Think of food freedom as an anti-diet. Food freedom, also called intuitive eating, is a counter-movement to diet culture that encourages people to heal their relationship with food and their bodies. …

People with heart failure frequently have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea. Sleep studies are tests that record specific body functions during sleep. These include heart rate, breathing rate, nasal airflow, brain wave activity, eye movement, blood oxygen level, and muscle movements. Sleep studies are used to identify sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and parasomnias. Moreover, …

Learn about how menopause affects breast cancer risk Although menopause itself does not increase your risk of breast cancer, advancing age does. Most postmenopausal women are diagnosed with breast cancer due to weakening immune systems and the cumulative amount of exposure to estrogen over the years. How does menopause affect breast cancer risk? Early menopause may lower the risk of breast …

Generic Name: Lactobacillus Brand and Other Names: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacid, Culturelle Drug Class: Herbals What is lactobacillus, and what is it used for? Lactobacillus refers to some of the species of bacteria that live within human digestive and genitourinary tracts and are essential for maintaining good health of these systems. The “good” bacteria including Lactobacillus species help the digestive system break …

Sleep apnea and many other sleep problems are diagnosed using in-lab sleep examinations. A sleep study is the study of physiological parameters while a person sleeps. It measures your tissue oxygen levels, heart rate, electroencephalogram, blood pressure, and respiratory pattern. A sleep study is a detailed analysis used to identify sleep abnormalities, commonly known as polysomnography. During the study, a …