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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRiskComplicationsTreatmentsHow to Stay Safe Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Complications Treatments How to Stay Safe Research regarding immunethrombocytopenia(ITP) and COVID-19 is ongoing. Currently, ITP does not seem to increase the risk of severe disease or developing COVID-19, but it may be a complication of COVID-19 infection and mRNA vaccination. ITPis a condition in which the immune system abnormally destroys platelets.Plateletsare the type of cells in the blood that help the blood clot and heal blood vessel walls if they are damaged to prevent bleeding....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions If you’re not already diagnosed with a condition that can lead to polyarthritis, your healthcare provider may use blood tests, imaging, and a physical exam to diagnose the underlying cause. This article explains polyarthritis symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. PolyarticulararthritisInflammatory polyarthritis Polyarthritis symptoms are similar to those ofrheumatoid arthritisand otherautoimmune diseasesthat affect the joints....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIndicationsRecommended DoseRisks and Side EffectsInteractions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Indications Recommended Dose Risks and Side Effects Interactions Jakafi (ruxolitinib) is a type of drug called aJanus kinase (JAK) inhibitorthat is used to treat blood cancers known aspolycythemia vera(PV)andmyelofibrosis.Both aremyeloproliferative neoplasmsthat cause bone marrow to make too many blood cells. The articles describe the uses of Jafaki, including how the drug is prescribed and taken....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention When to See a Provider Joint effusionis swelling of the tissues in or around your joint because of extra fluid. Joint effusion can cause a “puffy” appearance to your joints along with symptoms like pain and stiffness. Common causes of joint effusion are infections, arthritis, or injury (includingrepetitive use injuries)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSeizure TypesCausesSeizure TriggersIs JME Inherited?DiagnosisTreatmentOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Seizure Types Causes Seizure Triggers Is JME Inherited? Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy(JME) is a seizure disorder that begins during childhood or adolescence. It is sometimes called juvenile myoclonic epilepsy of Janz or Janz syndrome.People with JME experience a few different seizure types, including myoclonic seizures, which are seizures that involve quick, jerking movements of the arms and legs (myoclonic jerks)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Kidney Cleanse?Should You Do a Kidney Cleanse?Components of a Kidney CleanseCaring for Your KidneysFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Kidney Cleanse? Should You Do a Kidney Cleanse? Components of a Kidney Cleanse Caring for Your Kidneys Frequently Asked Questions Kidney detox, sometimes called a kidney cleanse, relies on a process or a product (like apple cider vinegar or ginger) that’s said to help remove toxins from the kidneys....

When a child has a cough, it can be very concerning to a parent. It’s difficult to listen to your child cough all day, and it may even keep them up at night. Most parents want to makethe coughing stop, but sometimes the best treatment may be to let the child cough—or it’s the cause that needs to be treated, not the cough itself. Sean Locke / Stocksy United Should I Give My Child Cough Medicine?...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 2 approved donanemab, Eli Lilly’s monoclonal antibody drug for early-stageAlzheimer’s disease. The approval comes less than a month after the drug gained unanimous backing from an FDA advisory committee. This new drug will be sold under the brand name Kisunla. How Does Lilly’s Alzheimer’s Drug Compare to Aduhelm and Leqembi? Safety and Efficacy of Kisunla In a meeting last month, an FDA advisory panel said that Lilly’s new drug is effective at treating Alzheimer’s patients at the early stages of the disease and that the benefits outweigh its risks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Landau-Kleffner syndrome (LKS) is a rare brain disorder that affects young children typically between the ages of 2 and 8.LKS causes children to gradually lose their ability to speak and understand language, with many experiencingseizuresand behavioral problems. Symptoms of LKS are frequently mistaken for conditions likeautismor deafness. This article will cover the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of Landau-Kleffner syndrome and what to expect if your child has been diagnosed with this rare disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Lidocaine WorksCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Lidocaine Works Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications Lidocaine is a medicine that blockspain signals.While it has benefit for some conditions and medical procedures that cause pain, it can have toxic effects throughout the body if too much is used. Though uncommon, a lidocaine overdose can occur if a healthcare provider injects too much or if your skin absorbs more of the drug than is safe while using a pain patch....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionLipolysis vs. LiposuctionDuring LipolysisCostWho Is Eligible?Finding a Cosmetic SurgeonFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Lipolysis vs. Liposuction During Lipolysis Cost Who Is Eligible? Finding a Cosmetic Surgeon Frequently Asked Questions This article will discuss how lipolysis works, what to expect, and where to find it. MICROGEN IMAGES/ Science Photo Library / Getty Images Lipolysis Definition Lipolysis is a group of nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedures that selectively break down fat cells insubcutaneous(beneath the skin, above the muscle) fat deposits that don’t respond to diet and exercise....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of LisinoprilBefore TakingLisinopril DosageLisinopril Side EffectsWarnings and InteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of Lisinopril Before Taking Lisinopril Dosage Lisinopril Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Frequently Asked Questions ACE inhibitors cause the blood vessels to dilate (widen), lowering blood pressure. These medications block the activity of ACE, resulting in reduced angiotensin II, which acts directly on the blood vessels....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRiskLong COVID and EczemaComplicationsVaccine SafetyTreatmentsHow to Stay Safe Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Long COVID and Eczema Complications Vaccine Safety Treatments How to Stay Safe Although people with eczema don’t appear to develop more severe COVID-19 symptoms, eczema may be a risk factor for long COVID in some people. Eczemais a group of conditions that cause the skin to become dry, red, itchy​, or inflamed....