Candidiasis—or as it’s more commonly known, a yeast infection—can occur in many places in the body, such as the mouth,anus, skin, vagina, and bloodstream. This infection is usually treated with over-the-counter medications. Prescription medications are also available for persistent infections. People with aweakened immune systemmay need further medical intervention to properly treat candidiasis. Colin Anderson Productions pty ltd / Getty Images Over-the-Counter (OTC) Therapies Many OTC therapies are available for treating candidiasis, and your treatment will depend on the area affected....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksExamplesBenefitsDrawbacks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Examples Benefits Drawbacks With capitation, the physician—otherwise known as theprimary care physician (PCP)— is paid a set amount for each enrolled patient whether a patient seeks care or not. The PCP is usually contracted with ahealth maintenance organization (HMO)whose role it is to recruit patients. This article explains how capitation works, including the different capitation models used in healthcare....

Key Takeaways Researchers haveannouncedthat two patients who hadchronic lymphocytic leukemia(CLL) in 2010 are still cancer-free a decade later after receiving a promising cancer treatment called CAR T-cell therapy. The details of the patients’ cases were published in the journalNaturein early February 2022. Will Cancer Ever Be Cured? What Is CAR T-Cell Therapy? Chimeric antigen receptorT-cell treatment is more commonly calledCAR T-cell therapy. It’s a type of cancer treatment that uses T cells—white blood cellsthat are an important part of the immune system....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFirst AidOxygen TherapyOther TreatmentsFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning GuideWhat Is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents First Aid Oxygen Therapy Other Treatments Frequently Asked Questions Next in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Guide Oxygen therapy is the main treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning. That’s because when you breathe carbon monoxide, it binds with and blocks hemoglobin, a protein in your blood that carries oxygen throughout your body....

Research shows thatceliac disease—especially undiagnosed celiac disease—can affect many aspects of your reproductive health.Women suffer a wide array of reproductive disorders related to celiac disease, including increased risks ofinfertility,miscarriage, andother pregnancy problems. Although far less research has been done to document the reproductive health effects of celiac disease on men, what few studies there are indications that male infertility is higher among undiagnosed celiac men.But can having the undiagnosed celiac disease affect your sexuality and your sexual satisfaction?...

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks/At-Home Testing Blood Tests Imaging Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Next in Celiac Disease Guide Diagnosingceliac diseaseis a fairly lengthy process. In most cases, you’ll first have blood tests done and then ultimately have a procedure known as an endoscopy, in which healthcare providers look directly at your small intestine.In the best-case scenario, you’ll have your answer within a few days or a week, but this can take much longer in some areas, especially where gastroenterologists are in short supply....

It’s not unusual for people withceliac diseaseto report having problems with their gallbladders. As it turns out, the link between celiac and gallbladder issues may not be just an anecdotal one: several studies have linked celiac disease and certain types of gallbladder disease. nensuria / Getty Images However, there’s some debate over whether people with celiac actually are at higher risk for the most common type of gallbladder disease: gallstones. This common and painful digestive condition does affect many people who also have celiac disease, but there isn’t much evidence indicating that people with celiac are at any higher risk for gallstones than people who don’t have celiac disease....

While links between celiac disease and infertility in women are pretty well-established, there’s been far less research on any connection between celiac disease and male infertility. Glow Images, Inc / Glow / Getty Images From the scant research that’s been done, it appears there may be a link between celiac disease and male infertility — just like in women who have the condition, men who have undiagnosed celiac disease seem to suffer from infertility more often than other men....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsCausesRisk FactorsTreatmentsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Treatments Prevention Cellulitisis an infection of the skin that typically happens after a break in the integrity of the skin. A break in the skin can be something as small as a paper cut or a similar wound or could be a crack in dry skin. Essentially, any break in the skin can become a doorway for bacteria to enter and create an infection in the skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome Remedies and LifestyleOver-the-Counter TherapiesPrescriptionsSurgeries and Procedures Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies and Lifestyle Over-the-Counter Therapies Prescriptions Surgeries and Procedures Central serous retinopathy, also calledcentral serous chorioretinopathy, does not always require treatment. It often will go away on its own after a couple of months. Sometimes, an eye doctor may decide to treat central serous retinopathy if it is severe or recurring....

Cerebral palsy(CP) is a brain disorder thatcauses impaired movement. Cognitive and sensory problems, as well as epilepsy, also may be present.​ Cerebral palsy can occur when part of the fetal brainfails to developproperly. An injury to the brain before, during, or after birth can also cause CP. Cerebral palsy is permanent:treatmentmay help someone with cerebral palsy to move better, but the underlying injury to the brain can’t be repaired. Cerebral palsy is also non-progressive....

Key TakeawaysChrononutrition looks at the timing ofwhenyou eat.There’s a growing body of research that shows that eating during a restricted window of time can have a positive impact on your health, and reduce risk for chronic disease, like diabetes or hypertension.Experts stress that what you eat is also important, and say that healthy, balanced meals are key to wellbeing.New Year’s resolutions often revolve around healthier eating habits, but sticking to a specific diet or program can be tough—especially when you’re busy with work or rushing to pick the kids up from activities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Chemo WorksTreatment OptionSide EffectsCoping With ChemoPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Chemo Works Treatment Option Side Effects Coping With Chemo Prognosis Chemotherapy for lung cancer is used for different purposes depending on the type and stage of cancer you have. This includes achievingcancer remission, shrinking a tumor before surgery, killing remaining cancer cells after surgery, or relievinglung cancer symptomswhen the disease cannot be treated....