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High Dose Chemo with Stem Cell Transplant as BC Treatment
Some physician's suggest that women diagnosed with breast cancer undergo this treatment verses regular chemotherapy. Other women choose it as their treatment.
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Psychology of Stem Cell Donation
Voluntary bone marrow or hematopoietic stem cell donations take place with related or unrelated donors. What are the motivations and pressures behind this altruistic act?
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Anemia in Cancer Patients
Anemia is a common occurrence in cancer patients, and can be due to the cancer condition itself, or because of treatments for the disease. Treating the anemia can have a beneficial effect on cancer outcome.
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Spring as a Celebration of Rebirth
A look at springtime as a time of rebirth, and helping others to experience this time of rebirth
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Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
In particular the spongy tissue inside bones where the blood cells are made.This illness got its name from a group of white blood cells that are called lymphocytic.
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Cord Blood And Disease Treatment
Umbilical cord blood is easy to harvest. The stem cells found in this blood can now be used to treat over 40 diseases. This article includes a list of those diseases.
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What is Multiple Myeloma?
Multiple myeloma was first described in 1848. Its hallmarks include propagation of malignant plasma cells and massive production of monoclonal antibody.
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Leukemia Defeated!
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Multiple Myeloma
Symptoms and diagnosis of multiple myeloma
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LEUKEMIA
Leukemia
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Sperm Production
A look at what fertility experts have been up to in the lab to advance infertility treatments for men.
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NK Cells in Pregnancy
Nearly 80 percent of all reproductive problems in women are due to immune system problems; intravenous immunoglobulin therapy, used off-label, offers benefits.
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Osteoclasts – the Cells That Break Bone
Bone breaking cells working too hard or too lazily can make difference between life and death. See how..
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Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia part-2
The first thing the doctors will want to do is investigate whether or not the cancer has spread.
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Find the Best Cancer Hospital
You must consider several criteria when choosing the best cancer hospital for you or your loved one.
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The Red Cross Society in Canada
Dr. George Ryerson organized the first Canadian branch of the British Red Cross. Through volunteers, the Canadian Red Cross Society provided relief in Canada and abroad.
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Tissue Turnover
The role of skin cells, what can affect thier growth and production for example calcium or vitamin D and what can occur if that production becomes abnormal.
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Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is characterized by deposits of amyloid protein within one or more organs. Amyloidosis can occur as an autoimmune disorder or it can accompany other disorders
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Bone Masons of Our Body – the Osteoblasts
Osteoblasts are the bone masons of our body. They lay down the bone in health and in injury. Get to know them better......
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New Rules Issued from CMS
CMS has succumbed to pressure from drug companies and the public about the coverage of erythropoiesis-stimulating drugs for chemotherapy patients and those with MDS.
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Parvovirus in Dogs
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus, which causes severe vomiting and diarrhea in dogs.
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The Life of King Hussein (Part 2)
King Hussein's four wives, twelve children, and the circumstances surrounding his tragic death.
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Thrombocytopenia
This article is designed to inform the reader about the condition known as thrombocytopenia and the important role that platelets play in the body.
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White Blood Cells
White blood cells are often referred to as the immune system's army. Each type of white blood cell has a specific role or immune function that it's destined to carry out.
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Introduction to Immunology-Part II
This conclusion to an introduction to immunology describes the functioning of the various components of the immune system and how they are interrelated.
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Our Dynamic bones
An introduction to our incredible skeleton.
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Two Patients Face Painful Truths
April and VicToria share two lives with their audience in order to help those studying the illness, Hypochondria. Stephen, Patient No. 1, the hypchondriac, has parents who help him find the truth of his illness. While, Marc, Patient No. 2, finds himself in cancer treatment to face an altogether different sort of truth. The two men meet and attempt helping one another by using role play to see how their illness is affecting others. Won't you come take a look deeper into the hearts of these two men who are ill and see if it can be helpful to you in some way with your life or the lives of others.
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Benefits and Functions of Biotin
This little-known vitamin may prevent birth defects, improve quality of life for diabetics, and treat a number of skin conditions.
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Canine Parvovirus Infection
Parvovirus is a highly infectious, potentially life-threatening disease that affects puppies and dogs, and is transmitted readily through contact with feces and vomit.
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Chinese Herbal Medical Terminology
When visiting a Traditional Chinese Herbalist a patient may be bombarded with new and confusing words. This article explains some of the most commonly used TCM terms.
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Fighting bad bacteria by feeding on them
We have a vast range of amoeboid cells which literally eat our enemies and protect us. How ....please read ahead.
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Krabbe Disease
Affecting 1 in 100,000 people born in both the United States and in Europe, Krabbe Disease can lead to death before the age of 2.
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New Stem Cell Research Application
A new experimental procedure discovered may one day lead to human male fertility treatments. Scientists learning to differentiate stem cells from marrow to proto-sperm.
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Options for Cancer Treatment
Individuals with cancer are naturally desperate to find the best treatment possible. The available options for cancer therapy have their own risks and benefits.
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Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 12
Your baby is developing vocal cords and taste buds during this week of pregnancy. Find out more about Week 12 and what you need to be doing.
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Skeletons In The Closet
Chloe contracts a mystery illness and probably only her father can save her.
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The Chemistry of Benzene
The solution to the problem of a mysterious chemical. Delocalised electrons make the molecule reactive and dangerous
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The Problems of Prematurity: Anemia
Provides general information about anemia.
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Astounding Astragalus
Astragalus, or Huang-Qi, is called by some the "young person's Ginseng". But you don't have to be a youth to benefit from this ancient herb. If you're tired or suffer from stress, this may be for you...
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Autoimmune Diseases
This article serves as an introduction to autoimmune disorders, including their natural course, causes, symptoms, subtypes and treatment.
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Autoimmune Neutropenia
Autoimmune neutropenia, which primarily occurs in infants, is characterized by antibodies that destroy neutrophilic white blood cells, increasing the risk of infection.
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Fertility Wisdom
Angela Wu shares insight on achieving pregnancy through Traditional Chinese Medicine in her book titled Fertility Wisdom.
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Fungal Pneumonia - Endemic
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacterium or virus, but can also result from inhalation of endemic fungi. Here are the most common.
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Getting Closer
Three new developments suggest that a genetic breakthrough for depression or bipolar may be not that far off.
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Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency is one of the most prevalent causes of anemia. This article aims to answer some important questions about the blood disorder: Iron Deficiency Anemia.
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Is Shingles Vaccine Effective?
Shingles vaccine is effective in preventing and reducing the incidence, severity, duration and complications of herpes zoster.
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Lichen Myxedematosus
Lichen myxedematosus is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder characterized by flesh-colored papules and nodules.
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Lymphoma in Autoimmune Disease
An increased incidence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is associated with certain autoimmune diseases. This article describes the autoimmune connection in NHL.
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Malignant Lymphoma and Autoimmune Disease
Several autoimmune conditions, such as Sjogren's syndrome, thyroiditis, and rheumatoid arthritis, have consistently been linked to malignant or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Michael Moore's Documentary Sicko
Filmmaker Michael Moore dives into the nightmarish American health care system, and compares it to the Canadian, U.K. and French systems.
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