Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is HIV-1?DiagnosisCausesStagesSymptomsTreatmentPreventionCopingRisksFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is HIV-1? Diagnosis Causes Stages Symptoms Treatment Prevention Coping Risks Frequently Asked Questions If you have been diagnosed withHIV, you will have more likely than not been infected with HIV-1. HIV-1 is one of two types of the virus, along with HIV-2, circulating around the world today. As more and more of these cells are killed, the body becomes increasingly unable to defend itself against otherwise harmless infections, referred to asopportunistic infections....

When you’reliving with HIV, dating can come with a lot of questions: How can you meet people? When and how should you discuss your diagnosis? How will HIV affect different areas of your new relationship? How does HIV make you feel about yourself? People will answer those questions in different ways. Just remember thatHIVis only part of your story. Dating has its ups and downs for everyone. Some things may be easier after your diagnosis, even as others are harder....

Key TakeawaysJune marks 40 years since the CDC first reported five cases of what later became known as AIDS.AIDS killed 100,000 people in the U.S. alone in the first decade.Advances in treatment and prevention have now provided the tools to end new cases of HIV.Barriers still exist to treatment and prevention, and stigma still persists. Key Takeaways June marks 40 years since the CDC first reported five cases of what later became known as AIDS....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Hives Look LikeCausesComplicationsWhen to Get HelpTriggersTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Hives Look Like Causes Complications When to Get Help Triggers Treatment Pinpointing the exact cause of hives can be difficult, especially when they appear suddenly or for no apparent reason. Most rashes are self-limiting, meaning that they will resolve on their own without treatment. When treatment is needed, it tends to be simple....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Hives andeczemaboth involve itchy skin rashes and are related to allergies. While they may share some similarities, these two conditions are distinct in their symptoms, underlying causes, and treatment. This article will discuss the key differences between hives and eczema in their symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention This article will explore the symptoms, causes, and treatments to expect with hives that you might not see with other types of rashes. anand purohit / Getty Images Rashes and hives cause changes in the appearance of the skin and itching; however, there are some distinct differences. Rash Rashes can vary in appearance and cause a wide variety of symptoms, such as:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDrug Side EffectsHivesNodulesVasculitisLivedo ReticularisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Drug Side Effects Hives Nodules Vasculitis Livedo Reticularis Treatment Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) can cause a rash, hives, or other skin problems like firm lumps called rheumatoid nodules. The severity of skin involvement indicates how severe the disease is. In addition, the medications that treat RA may also affect the skin.It is very important to bring skin issues to your healthcare provider’s attention as they are signs that rheumatoid arthritis symptoms are not well-managed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeThe HLA SystemProcessInterpreting ResultsTissue Registries Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose The HLA System Process Interpreting Results Tissue Registries Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing is a genetic test used to match patients and donors for bone marrow, cord blood, or organ transplants. The HLA system is a group of genes that play an important role in theimmune system. Together, the proteins these genes make form the major histocompatibility complex (MHC)....

Celiac diseaseis a genetic condition, which means you need to have certain genes to develop it and to be diagnosed with it. HLA-DQ2 is one of two main celiac disease genes, and it is the most common gene implicated in celiac disease (HLA-DQ8 is the other celiac gene). Most doctors believe you need at least one copy of either HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8 to develop celiac disease. Gorodenkoff / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Health Insurance PlansPlan ComparisonPhysician RequirementReferral RequirementPreauthorizationOut-of-Network CareCost-SharingFiling ClaimsHow Your Provider Gets PaidMedicare and MedicaidWhich Plan Is Best?Next in Health Insurance GuideWhat Is a Health Insurance Exchange? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Health Insurance Plans Plan Comparison Physician Requirement Referral Requirement Preauthorization Out-of-Network Care Cost-Sharing Filing Claims How Your Provider Gets Paid Medicare and Medicaid Which Plan Is Best?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to See a Provider Lymphomais a cancer of the lymphatic system, with two major types:Hodgkin lymphoma(HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Rashes in HL aren’t very common but can occur as a symptom of the disease or as a side effect of some treatments. Rashes are more likely to occur in NHL, which includes over 50 subtypes, some of which involve the skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewHow CommonBy EthnicityBy Age and SexCausesMortalityScreening and Early DetectionNext in Hodgkin Lymphoma GuideHodgkin Lymphoma: Signs, Treatment, Recovery, and Survival Rate Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview How Common By Ethnicity By Age and Sex Causes Mortality Screening and Early Detection Next in Hodgkin Lymphoma Guide In 2022, it was estimated that about 8,540 people in the United States would be diagnosed withHodgkin lymphomaand more than 900 would die of the disease that year....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCopingPrognosisNext in Hodgkin Lymphoma GuideHow Hodgkin Lymphoma Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Prognosis Next in Hodgkin Lymphoma Guide Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is one of two types of cancer that develop in white blood cells calledlymphocytes. A primary symptom of HL is swollenlymph nodesin the neck, armpits, and groin, which usually will prompt a healthcare provider to do lab and/or imaging tests to diagnose the disease....