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In medical and cancer terminology, a relapse (or recurrence) refers to the return of a disease after a period in which the disease seemed to be going away (remission). A relapse can occur at any stage of cancer remission. In some cases, a certain therapy may be shrinking a...
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is a brand of stain medication that is meant to help lower the levels of LDL cholesterol in the body. It has been said that statins, combined with a healthy diet and active lifestyle, will also reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. It is available in one milligram,...
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Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer which is formed by malignant blood plasma cells. These cells are responsible for producing the antibodies which make up the body’s defense arsenal in the immune system. These plasma cells are found in the fleshy center of bones – the bone...
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Tooth pain can be annoyingly painful, particularly if you know you have to wait a while for your dentist appointment. So what can you do until then? There are a few home remedies you can use to minimize discomfort, but if you’d rather go over-the-counter, then Orajel is a...
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Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease which affects the skin, characterized by red, scaly rashes across affected areas. The most common type of psoriasis is plaque psoriasis, which causes red, raised patches of skin covered with silvery scales. These plaque patches may be itchy and painful, and the severity can...
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An abscess occurs when the pulp chamber inside a tooth becomes infected. The pulp chamber is a collection of nerves and blood vessels which runs up through the inside of the tooth. The infection then spreads and multiplies down through the tooth, before collecting down at the tooth root...
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Crohn’s Disease is a lifelong disease that affects the bowels and parts of the digestive system. While doctors do not know the actual cause of this inflammatory bowel disease, it has been found that bacteria and the immune system’s abnormal response to these bacteria can play a role in...