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Drug interactions are changes in the effect of one drug due to the effect of either another drug taken at the same time (drug-drug interactions) or food consumed while the drug is being taken (drug-food interactions). Some drugs are deliberately combined for administration because there are beneficial effects to be derived.
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Drug allergies are a group of symptoms caused by allergic reaction to a drug (medication.
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Detailed information on different types of drug rashes, including acne, exfoliative dermatitis, fixed drug eruption, hives, morbiliform/maculopapular rash, purpuric eruptions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome
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A drug allergy is an adverse reaction to a medication, often an antibiotic, that is mediated by the body ' s immune system. A drug sensitivity is an unusual reaction to a drug that does not involve the immune system.
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If you want to be fully informed, you should read the fine print connected with any drug that you intend to use.
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Drug metabolism is the process by which the body breaks down and converts medication into active chemical substances. Precautions Drugs can interact with other drugs, foods, and beverages.
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Detailed information on food-drug interactions
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Exploring the causes and treatment for loss of taste, which may result from years of taking high blood pressure medications.
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A guide to information available online and in print about the side effects of prescription drugs.
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Chemotherapy and radiation treatments save lives. They also can bring a variety of temporary but unpleasant side effects.
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Can the high blood pressure drugs Vasotec and Toprol affect the libido?
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Hepatitis B is inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the liver due to the hepatitis B virus (HBV. Other types of hepatitis include: Hepatitis A; Hepatitis C; Hepatitis D. See also: Autoimmune hepatitis; Chronic persistent hepatitis; Drug-induced hepatitis.
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Detailed information on hepatitis B, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on hepatitis B, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on hepatitis B, including symptoms and treatment
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Detailed information on hepatitis B, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
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Hepatitis B is a highly contagious, sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver, possibly causing lifelong liver infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer and death.
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Virus, also known as serum hepatitis virus, that may lead to chronic infection of the liver in unvaccinated children. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes serious illnesses, notably chronic infection of the liver or liver cancer, especially if the virus is acquired during childhood.
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Hepatitis B is a potentially serious form of liver inflammation due to infection by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It occurs in both rapidly developing (acute) and long-lasting (chronic) forms, and is one of the commonest chronic infectious diseases worldwide.
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Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B is a form of viral hepatitis that is also known as serum hepatitis, due to its ability to be spread through body fluids and blood.
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If someone has been vaccinated against hepatitis B, will he or she get a positive result from a routine hepatitis B surface antigen test?
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How soon will an infected person's blood test positive for hepatitis B virus after occupational exposure?
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Malaria is a parasitic disease that involves high fevers, shaking chills, flu-like symptoms, and anemia.
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Detailed information on malaria, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and information for travelers
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Detailed information on malaria, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and information for travelers
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What are the long-term effects of malaria, especially if you have had it several times?
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Malaria is a serious, infectious disease spread by certain mosquitoes. It is most common in tropical climates.
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Malaria is a serious infectious disease spread by certain mosquitoes. It is most common in tropical climates.
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Malaria is a serious, infectious disease spread by certain mosquitoes. It is most common in tropical climates.
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Malaria is the most clinically important parasitic disease worldwide. It kills as many as 2.
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We will be living in Nigeria with a 15-month-old child. Is there a way to prevent malaria in children this age?
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One of two general types of lymphomas (cancers that begin in lymphatic tissues and can invade other organs) differing from Hodgkin ' s disease (HD) by a lack of Hodgkin ' s-specific Reed-Sternberg cells. Non-Hodgkin ' s lymphoma (NHL) is a cancer of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that moves around the body as part of its role in the immune system.
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Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is cancer that starts in the lymphoid tissue. Such tissue makes up the lymph nodes, spleen, and other organs of the immune system.
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What Is Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?Cancer occurs when cells in the body begin changing and multiplying out of control.
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I’ve Just Been Told I Have Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaLymphoma is a kind of cancer that begins in lymphoid tissue. Your lymph system includes glands and vessels that carry liquid called lymph.
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Detailed information on non-Hodgkins lymphoma, including symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, including causes, staging, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, including causes, stages, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Understanding Your Type of Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaDr. Thomas Hodgkin classified Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1832.
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How Your Doctor Uses Biopsies to Make Your Diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaA biopsy is a test to check for lymphoma. For it, your doctor removes a small piece of tissue or fluid from the place that may have lymphoma.
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The Goal of Immunotherapy for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaThese treatments use substances that are also naturally made by your immune system. They work by killing lymphoma cells or slowing their growth.
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The Goal of Chemotherapy for Treating Non-Hodgkin's LymphomaChemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells. The drugs are designed to attack and kill cells that divide quickly.
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What to Know About Your Treatment Choices for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaResearchers are always finding new treatments for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. People diagnosed with it now have more hope for survival than ever before.Your choices for treatment depe...
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Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma PreventionDoctors are not sure how to prevent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The best way for a person to lower his or her chance of getting non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is to stay away from as many risk factors as possible.
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What Are the Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?You may not notice signs of lymphoma in its early stages.
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Types of Treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaYou may have just one type of treatment or a combination. Different types of treatment have different goals.
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Am I At Risk for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?There is really no way to know for sure if you’re going to get non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
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Can I Get Checked for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Before I Have Symptoms?Screening tests check for signs of disease in people who don’t have any symptoms.
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When Surgery Is Needed for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaThe Goal of Surgery for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaSurgery is rarely used to treat non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Your doctor may suggest it to treat extranodal lymphoma.
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Potential Side Effects from Radiation Therapy for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaHere’s an overview of how you may feel after radiation treatments. Which symptoms you have depends mainly on which part of your body is treated.Your skin in the treated area m...
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Potential Side Effects from Chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaThe side effects from chemotherapy usually get better or go away when the treatment ends. The extent of these side effects varies.
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What Can I Do if I Am At Risk for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?Most of the risks for lymphoma are ones you have little control over, which makes it hard to prevent the disease.
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Tests That Help Evaluate Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaYour doctor may request other tests to learn more about your specific type of lymphoma and to see how widespread the lymphoma is. Along with previous exams, biopsy, and blood tests, these can help you...
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The Goal of Radiation Treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaThe goal of radiation is to use high-energy X-rays to kill lymphoma cells and shrink tumors. This may also ease symptoms.
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The Goal of Stem Cell Transplant for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaStem cells are immature cells that are the "starter" cells for all types of tissues. The goal of a transplant is to help your body make new blood cells.
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How Does My Doctor Know I Have Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?If you’re having lymphomalike symptoms, your doctor will want to know why.
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Potential Side Effects from Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaSide effects following this treatment are usually mild. They may include ones such as these.Fatigue or feeling tiredFlulike symptoms, such as fever, chills, and na...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Non-Hodgkin's LymphomaQ: What are lymphomas?A: Lymphoma is a type of cancer.
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Potential Side Effects from a Stem Cell Transplant for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaThe early side effects of a stem cell transplant aren’t from the transplant but from the high-dose chemotherapy and radiation. These should go away over time while you ar...
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Making the Decision to Have Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaYour doctor may suggest this type of treatment if one of these cases applies to you.You have an indolent, less-aggressive type of lymphoma. Your doctor may treat y...
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What Happens During Stem Cell Transplant for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaStem cell transplants may be autologous, which means the stem cells come from your own body. Or they may be allogeneic, which means the stem cells come from a donor.
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Understanding the Grade of Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaWith most types of lymphoma, a grading system is used to help identify how fast the cells are growing and how they might respond to treatment. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas are categorized into low-grade ...
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What Happens During Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaUsually you get monoclonal antibodies by intravenous infusions. That means the medicine drips slowly into your vein through an IV needle, which is taped to your hand or arm.
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Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma When you are being treated for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, it is likely that you will have symptoms of the disease and side effects from treatment, too. For instance, the lymphoma ...
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Understanding Your Stage of LymphomaAfter diagnosing your lymphoma, your doctor needs to see how far the disease has spread, called its stage. Lymphoma may be in just one area, but it tends to be more widespread.
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Making the Decision to Have Radiation Treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaIn some cases, radiation is useful for the treatment of lymphoma. Your doctor may recommend it for these reasons.You have lymphoma is a specific body part, such as your stom...
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What Happens During Radiation Therapy for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaIf you’re having treatment directed at just a small part of your body, you’ll probably be able to have radiation as an outpatient. That means you can have it done at a hospital or cli...
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What Happens During External Radiation Therapy for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaExternal radiation therapy is the most common type given for lymphoma. You can have this as an outpatient in a hospital or a clinic.
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What Happens During Internal Radiation Therapy for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaIf you have internal radiation treatment, you may need to stay in the hospital overnight. Generally, when internal radiation is used to treat non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the spec...
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What Happens During Chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaHow you get chemotherapy and how often you get it depends on the drugs you take. Here is what is generally true for people with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who are getting chemotherapy as part ...
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Making the Decision to Have Chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaChemotherapy has a distinct advantage over other types of treatment. It can reach all parts of the lymphatic system.
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Making the Decision to Have a Stem Cell Transplant for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaYou and your doctor will need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of this procedure. A transplant allows for the delivery of much higher doses of chemotherapy than would...
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Do What You Can to Ease Symptoms and Side Effects of Treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaIt’s likely that you will have physical concerns about your lymphoma. You may have symptoms from the disease, and you may have side effects from your treatment.
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Finding Support During Treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaDealing with your feelings is often easier as you learn more about your disease and get support. Here are some ways you might get help.
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of childhood non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma during pregnancy.
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What Are the Treatment Statistics for People With Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?The treatment options for people with lymphoma depend on the kind of lymphoma and its stage, as well as other factors.
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Statistics About Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaSome people use statistics to try to figure out their chances of getting lymphoma or of being cured. However, statistics show what happens to large groups of people.
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Syphilis is an infectious systemic disease that may be either congenital or acquired through sexual contact or contaminated needles. Syphilis has both acute and chronic forms that produce a wide variety of symptoms affecting most of the body ' s organ systems.
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Syphilis is an easily spread infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum.
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A sexually transmitted disease that, if untreated, can cause permanent damage to the heart and central nervous system. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STDs) caused by an organism called Treponema pallidum.
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People don’t talk as much about syphilis today as they did in the past. But people still become infected with syphilis, and it can cause very serious problems.
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Syphilis is an infectious systemic disease that may be either congenital or acquired through sexual contact or by exposure to contaminated needles. Syphilis has both acute and chronic forms that produce a wide variety of symptoms affecting most of the body's organ systems.
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Syphilis is an infectious systemic disease that may be either congenital or acquired through sexual contact or contaminated needles. Syphilis has both acute and chronic forms that produce a wide variety of symptoms affecting most of the body ' s organ systems.
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Systemic lupus erythematosus is a multisystem, autoimmune, connective-tissue disorder with a broad range of clinical presentations. There is a peak age of onset in young women between their late teens and early 40s and women to men ratio of 9:1.
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (also called lupus or SLE) is a disease where a person ' s immune system attacks and injures the body ' s own organs and tissues. Almost every system of the body can be affected by SLE.
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder. It may affect the skin, joints, kidneys, and other organs.
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Detailed information on systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disease with protean clinical manifestations that may affect any organs or system. shows the 1997 revised American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for the classification of SLE. The disease is characterized by flares, remissions and autoantibodies directed against several intracellular and cell-surface antigens.
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The following Clinical Topic Tour provides an overview of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and was adapted from materials published by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
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Because most therapeutic interventions in patients with SLE are associated with significant undesirable side effects, the physician must first decide whether a patient needs treatment and, if so, whether conservative management is sufficient or aggressive immunosuppression is necessary. Figure 76-1 presents an algorithm for this decision making.
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My mother was diagnosed a few years ago with lupus (non-systemic). Can this turn into systemic lupus?
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Nearly all people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have a positive (abnormal) ANA -- that is, the sensitivity of the ANA for SLE is quite high. That also means that it is very rare to have lupus with a negative (normal) ANA.
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (also called lupus or SLE) is a disease in which a person ' s immune system attacks and injures the body ' s own organs and tissues. Almost every system of the body can be affected.
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