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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Common Is HER2?Early StagesAdvanced StagesIntegrative TreatmentsClinical TrialsSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Common Is HER2? Early Stages Advanced Stages Integrative Treatments Clinical Trials Summary If you have HER2-positive breast cancer, your options for treatment will depend on several factors, such as the stage of cancer (early or metastatic) and the hormone receptor status of the tumor.HER2-positive tumors can also be estrogen-receptor-positive (triple-positive breast cancer)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Perhaps one of the oddest pain-related symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) is the “MS hug” (a.k.a. girdle-band sensation, girdling, or banding)—the feeling like there’s a tight band around the chest and ribs. This can come and go over the course of several weeks and range from an annoying pressure to abject pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of TeethTooth NumbersIncisorsCaninesPremolarsMolarsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Teeth Tooth Numbers Incisors Canines Premolars Molars Frequently Asked Questions Your teeth also help you breathe and talk, as well as serve as the foundation for shaping the lower portion of your face. They even help exchange minerals throughout your body. Your teeth and oral hygiene also serve as a window into your body and provide a glimpse into your overall health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrEP Usage in the U.S.PrEP and Condom UseCan PrEP Fail?Does Adherence Matter? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents PrEP Usage in the U.S. PrEP and Condom Use Can PrEP Fail? Does Adherence Matter? In 2021, a new injectable form of PrEP called Apretude (cabotegravir) was approved for use, protecting from HIV with just one shot every two months. Premarket studies suggest that people who take Apretude are 69% less likely to get HIV than even those who take Truvada....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesAbulia vs. DepressionDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Abulia vs. Depression Diagnosis Treatment Abulia, also known as aboulia, is a state of diminished motivation. In general, abulia refers to a type of apathy that develops as a result of disease, specifically disease that affectsthe brain. Some people who have abulia are aware of the change in the level of motivation, but it is particularly noticeable and upsetting for friends and loved ones....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStrokeNIHSS MeasurementUsesPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stroke NIHSS Measurement Uses Prognosis The NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a standardized scoring assessment used during a neurological exam after someone has had a stroke. It measures aspects of brain function, including consciousness, vision, sensation, movement, speech, and language. This article discusses the components of the NIHSS, when it is given, and how it is used....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAbout the ProcedureHow It Is DoneSurgical vs. Nonsurgical Nose JobsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents About the Procedure How It Is Done Surgical vs. Nonsurgical Nose Jobs Frequently Asked Questions A nonsurgical nose job, also called nonsurgicalrhinoplastyor liquid nose job usesdermal fillersto change the nose’s appearance. Unlikesurgical rhinoplasty, a nonsurgical nose job can be done in minutes with minimal recovery time, fewer risks, near-instant results, and at a fraction of the cost....

The OATS (osteoarticular transfer system) procedure is a type of surgical procedure called mosaicplasty that is used to treat a knee injury called focal cartilage defects. OATS is one technique of several used to treat this problem. UpperCut Images / Getty Images A mosaicplasty uses cartilage from undamaged areas of the joint and moves this cartilage to a damaged area.This type of procedure is only useful for the treatment of focal cartilage damage, which means the widespread damage of cartilage seen in conditions likeosteoarthritiscannot be treated with mosaicplasty....

Key TakeawaysResearchers have found that older adults are coping with COVID-19 stress better than young adults, reporting less depression and anxiety.However, older age was associated with greater concern about COVID-19, and a greater perceived likelihood of dying from the disease if contracted.Being mindful and focusing on the present may help regulate your emotions during this time. Key Takeaways Researchers have found that older adults are coping with COVID-19 stress better than young adults, reporting less depression and anxiety....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Omentum?Features of CancerRole in TreatmentOther ConditionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Omentum? Features of Cancer Role in Treatment Other Conditions Frequently Asked Questions Over half ofovarian cancercases are diagnosed when it hasmetastasized(spread to distant organs).One of the structures it may spread to is theomentum, a layer of fatty tissue that hangs off the middle of yourcolonand drapes over the intestines inside the abdomen....

Anthony Lee / Getty Images Anatomy of the Optic Chiasm At the optic chiasm, nerve fibers from half of eachretinacross over to the opposite side of the brain. The fibers from the other half of the retina travel to the same side of the brain. Because of this junction, each half of the brain receives visual signals from the visual fields of both eyes. Diseases of the Optic Chiasm There are a number of disorders that can affect the optic chiasm....

Key TakeawaysThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused a surge in antibiotic-resistant infections and deaths in hospitals, the CDC reported.Antibiotic resistance occurs because bacteria can constantly evolve and fight off drugs or medications used to kill them. When they mutate, some bacteria can multiply and become resistant along the way.Overprescribing antibiotics when they are not needed, especially during the pandemic contributed to the rise in antibiotic-resistant infections and deaths. Key Takeaways The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a surge in antibiotic-resistant infections and deaths in hospitals, the CDC reported....

This story ispart of a serieswhere we look at the ways COVID-19 has changed our lives and how it will continue to affect public health in 2022. Key TakeawaysThere’s been an uptick in mental health concerns since the pandemic began.Because of this, mental health awareness has taken hold over the past year.Experts argue that this increased awareness will only lead to more positive changes down the road. Key Takeaways There’s been an uptick in mental health concerns since the pandemic began....