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What to expect from Crohn’s infusions

What to expect from Crohn’s infusions

A doctor may recommend that a person try infusions of medications called biologics as a treatment for Crohn’s disease. Ideally, these infusions can help keep the condition in remission. People can receive biologics via injection or intravenously. While they may reduce symptoms in some individuals, they also have potential side effects. In this article, learn […]

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Existing antibiotic could help treat melanoma

Existing antibiotic could help treat melanoma

In the treatment of melanoma, tumor cells sometimes develop a resistance to anticancer drugs. A new study asks whether an antibiotic may provide extra firepower to bolster existing treatments. An antibiotic may boost melanoma treatment. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes. These are cells that contain pigment. It is one […]

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First User-Fitted Hearing Aid Approved

First User-Fitted Hearing Aid Approved

FRIDAY, Oct. 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The first hearing aid that doesn’t require the assistance of an audiologist or other health care provider has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Latest Hearing News The Bose Hearing Aid is a user-fitted device for people aged 18 and older with mild-to-moderate hearing loss, […]

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Differences between lactose intolerance and Crohn’s disease

Differences between lactose intolerance and Crohn’s disease

Crohn’s disease and lactose intolerance can both cause similar digestive symptoms, such as diarrhea and abdominal pain. However, the causes and treatment of these two conditions are very different. In this article, we look at Crohn’s disease and lactose intolerance in more detail and compare their causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. Lactose intolerance […]

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What are the side effects of radiation for breast cancer?

What are the side effects of radiation for breast cancer?

One common and effective treatment for breast cancer is radiation therapy. However, it does have some side effects. A doctor may recommend radiation therapy in combination with other treatments, such as surgery and chemotherapy. There are two main types of radiation treatment: External beam radiation: This involves a doctor applying radiation from an external machine […]

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Why are my feet swollen?

Why are my feet swollen?

A person might experience swollen feet for a number of reasons. Some causes, such as minor injury, are apparent and easy to treat. Others, however, may be signs of a serious underlying health condition that needs prompt medical attention. Here, we take a look at some of the reasons why a person’s feet may appear […]

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Can Viagra permanently damage vision?

Can Viagra permanently damage vision?

For the first time ever, researchers investigate — in cellular detail — the damage that high levels of Viagra can do to the retina. Taking too much might threaten color vision. How might a blue pill make you see red? There are few drugs as well-known as sildenafil citrate, commonly sold under the brand name […]

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Are probiotics good or bad for Crohn’s disease?

Are probiotics good or bad for Crohn’s disease?

Probiotics are living microorganisms, including bacteria and yeast, that can benefit the body. Some people take probiotics to enhance the digestive bacteria in their gut. People with Crohn’s disease, which is an inflammatory disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract, experience a variety of digestive problems. Probiotics may help reduce the symptoms of this condition. People can […]