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R-EPOCH chemotherapy is acombination chemotherapyregimen used to treat certain malignancies, especially certain types ofaggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma(NHL). The R-EPOCH regimen, also called EPOCH-R chemo, stands for the following drug agents: Shannon Fagan / Getty Images R-EPOCH vs. R-CHOP If you are already familiar with the acronymR-CHOP, a regimen commonly used for NHL, then you can think of the R-EPOCH chemo regimen as a “scrambled” version of R-CHOP with a few important differences....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRestIceCompressionElevationOther TreatmentsWhen to Seek Medical TreatmentFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Rest Ice Compression Elevation Other Treatments When to Seek Medical Treatment FAQ R.I.C.E. stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. It is a method of self-care to use right after you experience a minor injury. R.I.C.E. is used to quickly treat pain and swelling after an acute (sudden)soft tissue injurysuch as a sprain or strain, or a joint dislocation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRA Flare-upsSymptomsTriggersManagementOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents RA Flare-ups Symptoms Triggers Management Outlook Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is anautoimmune diseasein which the immune system attacks the joint linings. Aprogressive condition, RA can be managed with medication, but symptom exacerbations, also known as RAflare-ups, can occur. This article discusses RA flare-ups. It explains what an RA flare-up feels like, common triggers, and how to manage joint pain and inflammation....

Key TakeawaysResearchers from the Commonwealth Fund conducted a health equity report across all U.S. states.They found that in all states there are large gaps in care for racial and ethnic minorities.While some states have had historically strong health systems, such as Minnesota and Wisconsin, those were the same states with the largest inequity between racial groups. Key Takeaways Researchers from the Commonwealth Fund conducted a health equity report across all U....

Key TakeawaysA new study shows that White people spend disproportionately more on health care than people of color in the United States.Data shows that Black people spend more on emergency department and inpatient care while White people spend more on primary care and prescriptions.Researchers suggest that boosting spending and access to care for under-represented groups could improve health outcomes. Key Takeaways A new study shows that White people spend disproportionately more on health care than people of color in the United States....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTheir MeaningAssociated DisordersCoping in the MomentNondrug TreatmentTreatment With MedicationMedication-Induced Thoughts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Their Meaning Associated Disorders Coping in the Moment Nondrug Treatment Treatment With Medication Medication-Induced Thoughts Racing thoughts can be distressing as they are often linked to a heightened state of arousal, trouble sleeping, and other mental health concerns. They can occur in healthy people and those with mental illness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?Who Should Get a Radiation Boost?How a Radiation Boost Is GivenEffectivenessSide Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Who Should Get a Radiation Boost? How a Radiation Boost Is Given Effectiveness Side Effects A radiation boost for breast cancer is an extra dose of radiation given after the regular course of radiation is over. It’s administered to the spot where a tumor was removed to lower the chances that cancer will come back....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRadiation for Prostate CancerTypesExternal BeamBrachytherapyRadium-223PluvictoFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Prostate Cancer GuideWhen You Can Have Sex After Prostate Cancer Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Radiation for Prostate Cancer Types External Beam Brachytherapy Radium-223 Pluvicto Frequently Asked Questions Next in Prostate Cancer Guide Treatments forprostate cancerrange from watchful waiting (closely monitoring the condition without giving treatment) to surgery. Radiation therapy (radiotherapy) is often used as a first-line treatment for this disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is RFA?PurposeHow to PrepareDay of SurgeryRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is RFA? Purpose How to Prepare Day of Surgery Recovery RFA is most commonly used to treatchronic pain conditionssuch as arthritis of the spine,sacroiliac jointinflammation,facet joint inflammation, and neck, back, knee, andperipheral nerve pain. The benefits of the procedure include having little to no recovery time and nearly immediate pain relief....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRhonchiRalesKey DifferencesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Rhonchi Rales Key Differences Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Summary Rhonchiandralesarelung soundsthat can be heard with astethoscope. Rhonchi are described as gurgling or bubbling sounds, while rales are described as crackling sounds. The sounds happen when air passes through accumulated fluids in the airways due to asthma, pneumonia, COPD, or other respiratory conditions. The characteristics of lung sounds, including their pitch and whether they are heard on inhalation or exhalation, can offer clues as to the underlying cause....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreatment TypesSelf-CareSuccess RatesRecurrence Rates Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treatment Types Self-Care Success Rates Recurrence Rates Actinic keratosisis scaly or rough patches or bumps on the skin. While it’s considered common, it requires treatment because the cells in the patches of skin have the potential to turn into a type of skin cancer known assquamous cell skin cancer. This article discusses the types of treatment available, at-home management techniques, and treatment success rates for actinic keratosis....

Key TakeawaysA rapid at-home test for COVID-19 antibodies can help people check their level of protection against the virus.However, health authorities do not recommend using antibody tests to assess COVID immunity or to determine if vaccination is needed.Having COVID-19 antibodies doesn’t mean that you’re immune to reinfection. Key Takeaways A rapid at-home test for COVID-19 antibodies can help people check their level of protection against the virus.However, health authorities do not recommend using antibody tests to assess COVID immunity or to determine if vaccination is needed....

Key TakeawaysResearchers found that a simple blood test can help predict which patients with COVID-19 are at high risk for complications.Scientists were able to accurately pinpoint patients that had unfavorable outcomes.The test isn’t available yet, but may be available in the future. Key Takeaways Researchers found that a simple blood test can help predict which patients with COVID-19 are at high risk for complications.Scientists were able to accurately pinpoint patients that had unfavorable outcomes....