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Kidney Transplants Safe When Donors Had Hepatitis C

Kidney Transplants Safe When Donors Had Hepatitis C

Latest Digestion News THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Kidneys from donors with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are routinely used in kidney transplants in the United States and function well in the first year after transplantation, a new study says. The findings provide reassurance that the use of HCV-infected kidneys for transplantation is […]

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The Digestion Process (Organs and Functions)

The Digestion Process (Organs and Functions)

Digestion definition The digestive system involves organs that turn food into energy and eliminate waste. The energy required for all the processes and activities that take place in our bodies is derived from the foods we ingest. The digestive system allows us to utilize food from such diverse sources as meat from an animal and […]

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Heel Spurs

Heel Spurs

Heel spurs (calcaneal spurs) facts Heel spurs are pointed, bony outgrowths of the heel that cause soft-tissue inflammation. A heel spur is a pointed bony outgrowth of the heel bone (the calcaneus bone). The build-up of calcium deposits under the heel bone causes heel spurs. Heel spurs under the sole of the foot (plantar area) […]

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Stricter Arsenic Standard Made Public Drinking Water Safer: Study

Stricter Arsenic Standard Made Public Drinking Water Safer: Study

Latest Cancer News FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Stricter U.S. government standards for drinking water have reduced arsenic violations by public water systems, proving such safety regulations work, researchers say. Public water systems provide more than 80% of the nation’s drinking water. The new standard was introduced in 2001. Since then, the percentage […]

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For This Mom, Rare Bone Disease Is a Family Affair

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Arthritis News FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Most people expect some risk in activities like mountain biking or rollerblading, but few would expect to end up in the emergency room with a broken thigh bone from doing a squat. That’s exactly what happened to Rachel Jones, 39, who […]

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How to Keep Your Bones Strong and Prevent Fractures

Latest Arthritis News THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a young adult, start thinking about your bone health, an expert advises. Most people reach peak bone mass — the strongest bones they’ll ever have — between 25 and 30 years of age, according to Dr. Philip Bosha, a physician with Penn State […]

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Peanut Allergy Treatment Moves Toward FDA Approval

By Peter Schelden on 09/13/2019 3:24 PM Latest Allergies News Source: MedicineNet Health News A new pill designed to treat peanut allergies will be reviewed today by a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel. There are currently no FDA-approved therapies for any food allergy. The advisory panel will make its recommendation after discussing safety and […]

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Emgality (galcanezumab)

Emgality (galcanezumab)

What is Emgality? Emgality is a brand-name prescription medication that’s used in adults to: Prevent chronic and episodic migraines. According to the International Headache Society, people with chronic migraines have 15 or more migraine days per month. People with episodic migraines have fewer than 15 migraine days per month. Treat episodic cluster headaches. According to […]

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Xiidra (lifitegrast)

Xiidra (lifitegrast)

What is Xiidra? Xiidra (lifitegrast) is a brand-name prescription medication that’s used to treat dry eye disease. With this condition, your body doesn’t make enough tears, or the tears it does make don’t keep your eyes lubricated (moist). Xiidra comes as a liquid solution that’s used as eye drops. Xiidra is approved for use in […]