Factors and Medications that Affect Thyroid and Antibody Blood Tests
Estrogen, androgens, and steroids are some medications, among many others, that affect thyroid and antibody blood tests. These medications can …
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How Does Smoking Affect Your Respiratory System?
Smoking affects all the body’s systems but the respiratory system most of all. With every drag, a smoker inhales toxic substances that often lead to …
Continue ReadingInformation About The Open Lung Biopsy in Interstitial Lung Disease
Open lung biopsy is a surgical procedure used to obtain a tissue sample from the lung. The sample may be used for a variety of diagnostic purposes, …
Continue Readingsyphilis medicines and treatments throughout history
The history of syphilis treatment is characterized by centuries of ineffectual and often life-threatening treatments. Penicillin eventually provided a …
Continue ReadingImportant Facts About HIV and AIDS
HIV is a retrovirus that infects, impairs, and destroys the body’s immune system. There are many myths about HIV. Therefore, it is very important to …
Continue ReadingAn Antibody Test for Hyperactive Thyroid Function?
The antibody test for hyperactive thyroid is ordered to confirm if a person has Graves disease. Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the …
Continue ReadingPre Op Tests Performed Before Fallen Bladder Surgery
There are quite a number of signs and symptoms associated with cystocele and they range from pain in the pelvis, difficulty urinating, or a feeling of …
Continue ReadingCan You Have Hepatitis B and C at the Same Time?
Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are infections caused by the hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus, respectively. Can you have hepatitis B and C at the same …
Continue ReadingLearn About Corneal Transplant Procedure
Corneal transplant or corneal graft or keratoplasty is recommended when corneal dystrophy, which is a condition of damaged cornea, occurs. You might …
Continue ReadingOverview of a Functional Hemispherectomy
Functional hemispherectomy is a surgical procedure frequently done to help patients with epilepsy. Find out more about the procedure and the risks and …
Continue ReadingWhat Causes Syphilis?
Syphilis is a disease transferred from one person to another through unprotected sexual contact and blood transfusion. It can also be transmitted by …
Continue ReadingBiopsy Procedures for Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid nodules or lumps are common, but only about 5% turn out to be cancerous. A biopsy or tissue sampling must be performed, usually with a fine …
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