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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrimary Lung CancerSecondary Lung CancerSecond Primary Lung CancerTwo Primary Lung CancersUnknown Primary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Primary Lung Cancer Secondary Lung Cancer Second Primary Lung Cancer Two Primary Lung Cancers Unknown Primary Lung canceris described based on where the disease originated. Cancer that starts in the lungs and is unrelated to any previous cancer is called primary lung cancer. Secondary lung cancer, on the other hand, is cancer that spreads to the lungs from another part of the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDemographicsCausesTypesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Demographics Causes Types Treatment Primary progressive aphasia, or PPA, is a type offrontotemporal dementia (FTD)that affects speech and language. The word “aphasia” refers to difficulty with expressive and/or receptive communication. This neurological syndrome causes people to slowly lose their ability to read, write, speak, and understand language. UnlikeAlzheimer’s disease(AD), other cognitive functions tend to remain intact in early PPA....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) is a type ofmultiple sclerosis (MS)that gets progressively worse over time. Of thethree typesof MS, PPMS is considered the rarest, affecting 10% of people living with MS. As with other forms of MS, the course of PPMS is highly variable. Some people may become disabled within a few years of diagnosis, while others may remain stable for decades....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesPhysical TraitsLife ExpectancyDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Physical Traits Life Expectancy Diagnosis Most infants with primordial dwarfism weigh less than 3 pounds at birth. Many never grow taller than 3 feet. People with primordial dwarfism also tend to share several physical characteristics, including a disproportionately small head (microcephaly), prominent eyes and nose, high-pitched voice, and other physical differences. This article takes a closer look at primordial dwarfism....

Key TakeawaysAlthough contact tracing app efforts have grown, app adoption rates are low.Due to privacy concerns between family members, family tensions may arise from contact tracing apps.54% of the public believes that it is unacceptable for the government to track the location of those who have tested positive for coronavirus, according to the Pew Research Center. Key Takeaways Although contact tracing app efforts have grown, app adoption rates are low.Due to privacy concerns between family members, family tensions may arise from contact tracing apps....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTraditional SchoolsSpecial Needs SchoolsAutism SchoolsWhat to Look ForCost Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Traditional Schools Special Needs Schools Autism Schools What to Look For Cost The best school for any child depends on their individual needs and learning style. While some children with autism thrive in mainstream or public schools, others perform better in private schools for autism, which tend to offer more structured and specialized classes....

Key TakeawaysResearchers developed a new fermented coffee beverage with more than 1 billion live bacteria.Fermented coffee could be a way for people following a dairy-free diet to get probiotics.Experts say that you should give your body time to get used to new probiotic sources to avoid uncomfortable digestive side effects. Key Takeaways Researchers developed a new fermented coffee beverage with more than 1 billion live bacteria.Fermented coffee could be a way for people following a dairy-free diet to get probiotics....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Procalcitonin Test?When It Is UsedWho Is at Risk of Sepsis?What Do the Test Results Mean?Other Possible Causes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Procalcitonin Test? When It Is Used Who Is at Risk of Sepsis? What Do the Test Results Mean? Other Possible Causes This article explains how the procalcitonin test works, how the results are interpreted, and what the test can and cannot tell you....

Nicola Tree / Getty Images Purpose of the Test There are a number of reasons why a healthcare provider might order a sputum cytology test. Some of these include: Sputum cytology may be done to diagnose a wide array of conditions including: Lung Cancer Sputum cytology, at least at the current time, is not a good test for screening for lung cancer. In one study comparing the effectiveness of sputum cytology with low-dose spiral CT scans for diagnosing lung cancer in asymptomatic people (people who had no symptoms of lung cancer but were at an increased risk for the disease), the test was positive 58% of the time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat to Know About ProceduresWhat to Know About SurgeryWhich is Best for YouCan They Be Used TogetherCoping With the Side EffectsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What to Know About Procedures What to Know About Surgery Which is Best for You Can They Be Used Together Coping With the Side Effects Frequently Asked Questions The words “procedure” and “surgery” describe two different medical interventions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsProctalgia Fugax vs. Other Anorectal PainCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Proctalgia Fugax vs. Other Anorectal Pain Causes Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Its exact cause is not certain, but proctalgia fugax is believed to stem from activity of a muscle or nerve issue. It is diagnosed when identifiable causes of rectal pain have been excluded. This article provides an overview of proctalgia fugax, including what it feels like, how it compares to other anorectal pain, why and when it tends to occur, and how it’s diagnosed and treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIndicationsHow to PrepareHow Is It DoneRecoveryComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Indications How to Prepare How Is It Done Recovery Complications Many types of surgery are used to treatinflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A type often used is aproctectomy, which involves the removal of the rectum and possibly the anus.This is the same procedure sometimes used to treatrectal cancer. When a proctectomy is performed, another procedure called anileostomymay be needed to redirect stool out of your body....

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