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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)is the most common form ofskin cancer. If you’re concerned you may have basal cell carcinoma, pictures of different stages or types of lesions can help you compare your skin to examples of BCC, but it’s always best to get a full skin check to be sure.BCC originates in the basal layer of theepidermis(which is the outermost layers). The basal layer of the skin is responsible for producing new skin cells and pushing them to the surface....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the HBsAg Test?Who Should Get Tested?How Is the Test Done?What a Positive HBsAg MeansTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the HBsAg Test? Who Should Get Tested? How Is the Test Done? What a Positive HBsAg Means Treatment Prevention Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is a protein that appears in the blood when you have ahepatitis B infection. A HBsAg blood test can detect this antigen....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It LooksWhere It Comes FromTypes of HematuriaCommon SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionComplicationsWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Looks Where It Comes From Types of Hematuria Common Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Complications When to Seek Medical Care Blood in the urine(hematuria) happens when any amount of blood is detected in a person’s urine. People with gross hematuria can see blood in their urine because the urine appears red, pink, or brown....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It FeelsHow to Get Rid of ItIdentifying CausesNext Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Feels How to Get Rid of It Identifying Causes Next Steps Brain fog, or mental fog, is often described as feeling mentally drained and unable to concentrate. Signs of brain fog include reduced cognitive functioning or difficulty with paying attention, keeping focus, multitasking, and memory recall....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?Common CausesWhen Treatment Is NeededVariations in Vaginal DischargeWhat Is Normal?When to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Common Causes When Treatment Is Needed Variations in Vaginal Discharge What Is Normal? When to See a Provider Brown discharge is usually nothing to worry about. It is most likely dried blood left over from your last period....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesComplicationsDiagnosisWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Complications Diagnosis When to See a Provider Brown mucus is associated with a number of conditions, including smoking, chronic lung disease, and infection with a virus or bacteria. Brown mucus may also be called brownsputumorphlegm. The presence of tar, dirt, or old blood or inflammation in the lower portions of the throat and upper airways are the most common reasons for brown phlegm....

Biopsy is a scary word because of how closely it’s associated with a cancer diagnosis. If your healthcare provider orders a biopsy, you might be wondering what they’re doing with your tissue and what the pathologists studying your sample are looking for. Getty/Sigrid Gombert Most types of cancer are diagnosed with the help of a biopsy—a sample of potentially diseased tissue. It can be obtained via needle aspiration, excision, or surgery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?ExamplesWalkingJoggingSwimmingCyclingDancingExercise Adaptations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Examples Walking Jogging Swimming Cycling Dancing Exercise Adaptations Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability of your heart and lungs to work efficiently to deliver oxygen to working muscles during continuous physical activity. Cardiorespiratory endurance is an important indicator of physical health and is one of the major components of fitness. Cardiorespiratory endurance is important during exercise and essential for everyday tasks such as household chores, walking, and going up and down stairs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBefore the Rash AppearsEarly Stage RashBlistersScabsInfected SoresScars Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Before the Rash Appears Early Stage Rash Blisters Scabs Infected Sores Scars Thechickenpoxrash first appears as small, raised, itchy, red bumps on the belly, chest, back, or face. Early stage chickenpox look like mosquito bites, acne, or hives. Within a day, more spots appear and the rash spreads across the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesManaging SymptomsWhen to Call a ProviderWhat Other Colors Mean Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Managing Symptoms When to Call a Provider What Other Colors Mean Coughing up white mucus can mean you have congestion with a respiratory infection such as bronchitis, or it can be a symptom of long-term health issues like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).The color of yourmucuscan suggest what is causing it, but not always....

Key TakeawaysMost Americans will not receive the medications President Trump received if they contract COVID-19.Experimental drugs, like Regeneron’s antibody cocktail, are only available to participants of clinical trials. The President was granted an exception with the FDA’s compassionate use request.Even without VIP treatment, improvements in hospital care for COVID-19 over the last few months mean you will probably receive the care you need if you get sick.Some insurance companies are waving cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing and treatment....

Key TakeawaysThe available COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective, and so far, especially effective at preventing hospitalizations and deaths, specifically.A vaccine is still considered effective even if you get sick shortly after because the immune system takes time to develop antibodies. Key Takeaways The available COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective, and so far, especially effective at preventing hospitalizations and deaths, specifically.A vaccine is still considered effective even if you get sick shortly after because the immune system takes time to develop antibodies....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCytotoxic DrugsIn Humans and AnimalsHow They WorkDangers Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cytotoxic Drugs In Humans and Animals How They Work Dangers Cytotoxicmeans that a substance or process can damage cells or cause them to die. “Cyto” means cell and “toxic” means poison. You might hear the word when talking aboutchemotherapy drugsthat kill cancer cells. It can also describe othertoxins like venomfrom snakes....