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Comorbidity is when two or more chronic diseases affect one person at the same time. There is some evidence out there prompting many scientists and clinicians to labelautismandgender dysphoria(also known as gender incongruence) as co-comorbidities, but the relationship is unclear. The biological relationship between gender dysphoria and autism is not well understood. And there’s a possibility that tying gender dysphoria to autism could lead to discrimination. Juanmonino / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNormal HemolysisEffects of Abnormal HemolysisCausesRisksHemolysis IndexTreatmentPrognosisLiving Well Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Normal Hemolysis Effects of Abnormal Hemolysis Causes Risks Hemolysis Index Treatment Prognosis Living Well Hemolysisis the process of red blood cell (RBC) breakdown. Normally, your body makes new RBCs to replace those that have exceeded their healthy lifespan.Some of the materials released into your bloodstream when your RBCs decompose are used as your body makes new ones....

We’re constantly being told how important it is to wear sunscreen, but rarely are we toldhowto wear it. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re using sunscreen the right way, you aren’t alone. Maybe you’ve wound up with a nasty sunburn even though you took time to applySPF. Read on for everything you need to know about proper sunscreen application. OJO_Images / Getty Images How to Apply Sunscreen Physical and chemical sunscreens work a bit differently:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHSCT TreatmentEligibilityHow It WorksGetting InvolvedFuture of MS ResearchFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents HSCT Treatment Eligibility How It Works Getting Involved Future of MS Research Frequently Asked Questions While there is currentlyno cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), there are numerous disease-modifying therapies, lifestyle modifications, and experimental treatments aimed at adequatelymanaging the disease. Over the last few decades, one such experimental treatment known ashematopoietic stem cell transplantation(HSCT) has been at the forefront of progressive MS research....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKey FeaturesAdvantagesDisadvantages Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Key Features Advantages Disadvantages Oxygen therapy glasses are an option for many people who use oxygen to support their breathing. This is common among people with lung diseases, such asemphysemaand otherCOPD illnesses. Oxygen therapy has been found toextend survival and improve quality of lifein these individuals. At the same time, some people find that being tied to their oxygen tubes will create a set of new problems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Nonoxynol-9?Dangers of N-9N-9 and Safer SexUses Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Nonoxynol-9? Dangers of N-9 N-9 and Safer Sex Uses A spermicide is any compound that can be used to kill sperm. They are used in many contraceptives and come in several forms, including spermicidal lubricant. Rattanakun Thongbun / EyeEm / Getty Images External condoms with spermicidal lube used to be a pretty common option for safer sex....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSize and WeightPower SupplyProsCons Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Size and Weight Power Supply Pros Cons Having acontinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)designed for travel offers convenience and ensures uninterrupted treatment ofsleep apneawhile you are on the road and even camping. However, travel CPAPs are typically costly and vary in how effectively they work compared to your at-home unit. This article discusses the pros and cons of travel CPAP machines....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsDrawbacksWhat to ExpectSide EffectsAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Drawbacks What to Expect Side Effects Alternatives Ultrasound-guided injections allow healthcare providers to see the needle in real-time as it enters the body and is injected into a precise spot.Orthopedic surgeonsoften use injections to treat a variety of conditions. Commonly injected medications includecortisone,local anesthetics, and joint lubricants such as hyaluronic acid....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFood and InflammationFoods to AvoidFoods to EatSupplementsEating Plans Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Food and Inflammation Foods to Avoid Foods to Eat Supplements Eating Plans While you can’t reversepsoriasiswith diet, there is evidence that certain foods may help reduce the itching, flakiness, and inflammation that come with the skin condition. On the flip side, there are also foods that may trigger flare-ups or aggravate symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristics of YellingEffects of Being Yelled AtYelling and the BrainWhy People YellAvoiding Yelling at OthersCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics of Yelling Effects of Being Yelled At Yelling and the Brain Why People Yell Avoiding Yelling at Others Coping Being yelled at has significant effects on both the body and the brain. The trauma response to being yelled at includes increased activity in theamygdala(the emotional response part of our brains), increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol, and increased muscle tension....

A gingival retraction cord is a specific tool or instrument that dentists use, typically during the preparation of the teeth during the commondental crown procedure, and also during the similarly common dental bridge procedure.During the process, the gingival retraction cord is inserted gently below the gum line and into the gingival sulcus, and around the specific tooth that has been prepared for the crown or bridge. The gingival sulcus is the natural space found between the tooth and the gum tissue that surrounds the tooth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSingle LigaturesConnected LigaturesWire LigaturesColored Ligatures Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Single Ligatures Connected Ligatures Wire Ligatures Colored Ligatures Elastic ligatures are the rubber bands onorthodontic braces. Their main purpose is to keep the archwire (the wire between each tooth) firmly slotted in position on the bracket of each individual tooth. Depending on how they are used, elastic ligatures can also provide tension that helps move a tooth in the desired direction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Prostate ProblemsProstate SurgeryTests and Labs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Prostate Problems Prostate Surgery Tests and Labs Prostate surgery, also known asprostatectomy, refers to a procedure done to remove part or all of theprostate. It is usually done to correct problems with the prostate, such as anenlarged prostateorprostate cancer. Yet there are several types of prostate surgery. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that lies between the bladder and penis....