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Kidney Pain vs. Back Pain

Kidney Pain vs. Back Pain

What is back pain? People may feel the pain almost anywhere in the back, from the base of the neck down to the tailbone. The pain may originate from any of the structures of the spine, including the vertebrae (bones of the spine), discs between the bones, nerves that exit the back to the rest […]

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FDA Approves Padcev for Treatment of Advanced Urothelial Cancer

FDA Approves Padcev for Treatment of Advanced Urothelial Cancer

Latest Cancer News THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Padcev (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv), a Nectin-4-directed antibody and microtubule inhibitor conjugate, has received accelerated approval for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced yesterday. Padcev is indicated for adults whose disease has progressed while receiving standard treatment […]

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Drug Could Offer New Option Against Lupus

Latest Arthritis News By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — People suffering from the autoimmune disease lupus might soon have a new drug to turn to, a clinical trial suggests. Anifrolumab is a lab-created antibody that blocks type 1 interferon, a biochemical that activates an immune response in humans, explained lead […]

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What to know about a CSF leak

What to know about a CSF leak

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Its role is to supply nutrients to these areas and to cushion the brain inside the skull. The brain is covered in thin layers of tissue collectively called the dura mater, and CSF can escape through a tear in this tissue. […]

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What to know about dysarthria

What to know about dysarthria

Dysarthria is a collective term for a group of speech disorders that occur as a result of muscle weakness. People with dysarthria have neurological damage that weakens the muscles necessary for speech. The neurological damage underlying dysarthria may occur as a result of a stroke, brain injury, or neurodegenerative disease. Dysarthria shares many of its […]

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What causes acid reflux and shortness of breath?

What causes acid reflux and shortness of breath?

Acid reflux occurs when acid leaks from the stomach back up into the esophagus. An occasional bout of acid reflux is generally not a cause for concern. However, a frequent pattern of acid reflux may be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease, which is a chronic digestive issue that can cause medical complications. Sometimes, acid […]

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Breast reduction surgery: Everything you need to know

Breast reduction surgery: Everything you need to know

Breast reduction surgery, which doctors may call reduction mammoplasty, is a medical procedure that reduces the overall size of a person’s breasts. According to the authors of a 2019 article, breast reduction surgery is one of the most common cosmetic procedures. In this article, we discuss breast reduction surgery, including the procedure and how it […]

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What to know about eco-anxiety

What to know about eco-anxiety

Eco-anxiety refers to a fear of environmental damage or ecological disaster. This sense of anxiety is largely based on the current and predicted future state of the environment and human-induced climate change. According to a 2018 national survey, almost 70% of people in the United States are worried about climate change, and around 51% feel […]