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Even though very rare, necrotizing fasciitis, or flesh-eating bacteria, as the name suggests, is a very severe and dreadful disease. It can target anyone and anywhere, hence, it is very important to understand the disease and its symptoms.
Melanoma is one of the most common type of skin cancers. Every year, around one million people are diagnosed with this condition. Let's learn more on this subject in this HealthHearty article.
Non-melanoma Skin cancer is one of the most common type of cancers. Every year more than two million cases are diagnosed, out of which around one million cases are from the US ...
Hemophilia disease is a kind of genetic blood disorders due to malfunction in the blood clotting factors. As the clotting doesn't take place properly, it often results into anemia and death. The following article provides information about the various symptoms and treatment options available for this condition.
More commonly known as 'mono', infectious mononucleosis is a viral disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and is spread through saliva (thus the nick-name 'kissing disease'). This article highlights the symptoms of infectious mononucleosis.
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplements are prescribed for individuals suffering from osteoarthritis. However, these chemicals are not devoid of side effects. The current article gives a brief description of the possible side effects and allergies due to these supplements.
It has been found that there are more causes to mesothelioma, but the main cause is almost always asbestos exposure. Getting yourself diagnosed for mesothelioma if you have been exposed to asbestos could help contain the cancer and even prolong your life.
Morbid obesity is a serious health problem that poses several health risks. The following HealthHearty write-up provides information on the surgery for morbid obesity.
Mesothelioma was diagnosed using x-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans. Today, most surgeons prefer using the PET scan for its accuracy and ability to show the internal organs/skeletal structure in fine detail.
There are three systems in use today for mesothelioma staging. They consist of the Butchart Staging System (oldest, but still in use), the TNM Staging System (recent and most widely used today), and the Brigham Staging System (latest system which can check if the mesothelioma is still resectable)
Mesothelioma is not only a very rare cancer, but also the most fatal of all cancers. It affects the membrane lining the lungs, stomach, and heart. Survival time after diagnosis (which usually happens 30 to 40 years after initial asbestos exposure) is a mere 12 to 18 months, or even less in absence of treatment/medication.
Traditionally available treatments for mesothelioma today consist of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. In current clinical trials, many new drugs are being combined with these methods to find the perfect treatment for mesothelioma.
