The outcome of prognosis of cervical cancer and most other cancers depends on several factors. Some of these factors include: Stage of the cancer – the more advanced the stage of cancer, the lower is the chance of recovery or survival for 5 years – a 5 years survival after diagnosis is considered as a bench mark for efficacy and […]
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The retina is made up of a sensory layer containing the photoreceptors, a middle layer containing several types of other nerve cells, and an innermost layer comprising the ganglion cells which receive the transmit the received impulses through the optic nerve. The retina lies upon the retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) which contains cells rich in melanin. This layer separates it […]
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Brachytherapy is a form of localized radiation therapy involving the direct placement of radioactive material close to or inside a tumor. Brachytherapy varies by dose, mode of delivery and the location of the cancer. Permanent and temporary brachytherapy In permanent brachytherapy, seeds containing the radioactive material are implanted either inside or nearby the tumor. Low dose radiation is gradually absorbed […]
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The normal heart beats from its formation within the mother’s womb until death. Heart rate is the number of heartbeats per unit of time. Usually heart rate is expressed as beats per minute (BPM). The heart beats to supply oxygenated clean blood from the left ventricle to the blood vessels of the body via the aorta. As the need for […]
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Skip to: What is a concussion? What are the signs and symptoms? Can concussion be dangerous? How can concussion be prevented? How to diagnose a concussion? How to treat a concussion? A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury that causes temporary loss of normal brain activities. It is usually caused by a blow, jolt, or bump to […]
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The symptoms of neurofibromatosis vary widely between individuals, with some people only experiencing mild health problems and others finding they are severely affected on a day-to-day basis. Some of the symptoms of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) include: The presence of pale brown skin patches that have smooth outlines, referred to as “café au lait” spots. These are found in 95% […]
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Kinesiology comes from the Greek words for the study of movement. This branch of study was started by Dr. George Goodheart, who was a chiropractor, but later absorbed the techniques of traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, to set up a model of disease as a disturbance of energy flow in the body, rather than as a physical entity. It evaluates […]
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The term menstrual cycle is used to describe the hormonal and reproductive tissue changes that occur in adult females during their reproductive years. It does not represent an independent physiological process, since it is unlikely that there was a selection independent of the evolutionary events that led to it. From the perspective of evolution, indefinite maintenance of the uterus in […]
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Smoking is an established risk factor for the onset and progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). This article describes the evidence for this and how smoking contributes to the symptoms of MS. graja | Shutterstock Smoking increases the incidence of MS Smokers have a higher risk of MS compared to those who have never smoked, according to a study conducted in […]
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Endometriosis describes a condition where pieces of womb lining tissue or endometrium are deposited outside the womb, in the pelvis or abdomen, for example. The endometrial tissue may occur on the fallopian tubes, ovaries, peritoneum, gut, rectum or vagina. Endometrial lesions are stimulated by hormones and may bleed during menstruation in the same way the normal womb lining does and […]
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