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Health Tip: Causes of Appetite Loss

Health Tip: Causes of Appetite Loss

(HealthDay News) — Any illness can reduce or eliminate your appetite. But if the illness is treatable, appetite should return after treatment, says MedlinePlus. Latest Digestion News Removing Appendix Puts You at Parkinson’s Risk Hepatitis A Infections Soaring: CDC Health Tip: Reduce Excess Gas Health Tip: Signs of Hemorrhoids First Time, Drone Delivers Kidney for […]

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Appendicitis

Appendicitis

Appendicitis definition and facts Picture of Appendicitis The appendix is a small, worm-like, tubular appendage attached to the cecum of the colon. Appendicitis is caused by the blockage of the appendix followed by invasion of bacteria of the wall of the appendix.  The most common complications of appendicitis are rupture, abscess, and peritonitis. The most […]

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Bone Cancer

Bone Cancer

What is bone cancer? What is metastatic bone cancer? Illustration of Bone Cancer Bone cancer is a malignant tumor that arises from the cells that make up the bones of the body. This is also known as primary bone cancer. Primary bone tumors are tumors that arise in the bone tissue itself, and they may […]

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Bladder Cancer

Bladder Cancer

What is chemotherapy for bladder cancer? Patients who are diagnosed with metastatic bladder cancer (M stage – M1; cancer which has spread to other parts of the body) are usually treated with chemotherapy. Chemotherapy may also be used in cases of “locally advanced” bladder cancer (T stage – T3 and above and/or N stage – […]