Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy WriteWhen Not to WriteGuidelinesLetter ComponentsSample LetterSympathy Notes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Write When Not to Write Guidelines Letter Components Sample Letter Sympathy Notes A condolence letter is a note expressing your sympathy. It can be a great source of comfort for someonegrieving the loss of a loved one. A condolence letter is a simple but powerful gesture that lets someone know they’re in your thoughts during a difficult time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeWho Should Be TestedTypesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Who Should Be Tested Types Frequently Asked Questions Tonometryis a test that measuresintraoculareye pressure (IOP), or the pressure inside your eyes. It is used to screen you for risk ofglaucoma. This is a condition that occurs when high pressure damages nerve fibers in the back of your eye, causing vision loss and sometimes blindness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsSerious SymptomsComplicationsWhen to Have an ENT ConsultSymptoms After Surgery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Serious Symptoms Complications When to Have an ENT Consult Symptoms After Surgery Tonsillar cancer (or tonsil cancer) is a type oforopharyngeal(throat) cancer. Symptoms of tonsil cancer originate in the back of the throat and can include alump on the neck, persistentsore throat,earaches,swallowingissues, or a feeling of something stuck in your throat (globus sensation)....

Key TakeawaysA small study has shown that a specially formulated toothpaste can help desensitize people with food allergies through a treatment called oral mucosal immunotherapy (OMIT).If more testing shows it’s safe and effective for kids as well as adults, it could be an easier way to help people overcome food allergies.The current standard of care for food allergies is avoiding triggers and carrying an auto-injector epinephrine pen to be prepared for life-threatening anaphylaxis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesRashSide EffectsToxicityInteractions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Rash Side Effects Toxicity Interactions Pokeweed has been used in alternative medicine to treat tonsillitis, skin conditions, and more. But the plant, an herb native to the Gulf Coast of the United States, ispoisonousas well. Pokeweed can cause a painful, blistering contact rash on the skin, similar to poison ivy, and it must be prepared in a certain way to be safe for oral consumption....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It DoesEligibilityTimeframe for UseSide EffectsGetting TreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Does Eligibility Timeframe for Use Side Effects Getting Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is a drug given through a vein to help break up a blood clot so that blood flow can return to normal. It is used for the emergency treatment ofischemicstroke, which occurs when a blood clot interrupts blood flow to a region of the brain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryHow It WorksWhen It’s UsedTypesChanges Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History How It Works When It’s Used Types Changes The term “triage” means sorting out. Medically, it’s a process used to prioritize who needs emergency medical attention first, whether injured or sick people or disaster survivors. Patients are triaged or prioritized according to their need for emergency care. Resource availability is also taken into account during this process....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAt-Home TestingLabs and TestsDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Trichomoniasis GuideHow Trichomoniasis Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents At-Home Testing Labs and Tests Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Next in Trichomoniasis Guide Testing for trichomoniasis is important becausemany infected people have no symptoms. That means that you can’t rely on the presence or absence of symptoms to know if you have this (or other) STDs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-ChecksPhysical ExaminationImagingLabs and TestsDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks Physical Examination Imaging Labs and Tests Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Triple-negative breast canceris diagnosed through hormone receptor and HER2/neu testing of a biopsy sample. Diagnosing triple-negative breast cancer doesn’t take additional time compared to other forms of breast cancer. What can cause a delay in diagnosis is a lapse in awareness, whether it be neglecting self-checks, physical examinations, or frequent mammograms, depending on your age....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSurgeriesMastectomyTherapiesHome Remedies/LifestyleOTC OptionsPrescriptionsComplementary/AlternativeClinical TrialsNext in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer GuideTriple-Negative Breast Cancer Recurrence After Mastectomy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Surgeries Mastectomy Therapies Home Remedies/Lifestyle OTC Options Prescriptions Complementary/Alternative Clinical Trials Next in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Guide Triple-negative breast cancer or TNBC is a subtype of breast cancer in which the cancer cells test negative for estrogen, progesterone, and HER2 receptors.Treatment options fortriple-negative breast cancerinclude chemotherapy, surgery, and/or radiation....

President-elect Donald Trump announced a line-up of medical doctors to fill three top health roles in his administration over the weekend. Trump will nominate Florida Representative Dave Weldon to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Marty Makary for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, and Janette Nesheiwat for Surgeon General. They could all play key roles in shaping how the government manages health care, medicines, food safety, and scientific research....

As winter approaches, it means shorter days and a dwindling amount of sunlight. This seasonal change can bring on symptoms ofseasonal affective disorder(SAD), which affects about one in 20 Americans. Some social media influencers claim that you can counteract these symptoms with a combination ofvitamin D3andvitamin K2 supplements. “You need to buy vitamin D before seasonal depression hits, before the sun goes away for months on end,” said TikTok user Cirena Wilson....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWell-BeingPhysical ActivitySelf ConfidenceCareerFriendshipsRomantic RelationshipsPlanning for the FutureFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Well-Being Physical Activity Self Confidence Career Friendships Romantic Relationships Planning for the Future Frequently Asked Questions Havingdiabeteshas many effects on physical well-being. It can also have mental and emotional impacts that affect other aspects of your life, such as your relationships with others and your professional life.This article discusses how havingtype 2 diabetescan take a toll on everyday living and how you can minimize its negative impacts....