Prostate cancer is a cancer specific to men. Several screenings are available to identify the presence of cancer within the prostate gland – even at its earliest stages. Fortunately, prostate cancer is a highly manageable disease among most men, with some doctors recommending very conservative treatment plans to men who test positive for the disease.…
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are infectious diseases communicated via sexual contact. Even skin-to-skin contact is enough to spread some infections, such as genital herpes or warts. Some STDs are bacterial while others are viral. Bacterial infections are generally recognized as curable using antibiotics and medical oversight. Viral infections, on the other hand, are non-curable and…
Drug screening is commonly used by employers to determine the eligibility of an employee, however, it can be used in other ways as well. Urine testing is typically used because of how accurate, affordable, and reliable it is. Other options include blood work, hair testing, and nail clipping analysis. All drug and alcohol screening should…
An HIV pharmacy is one that provides specialized support to HIV patients. There are numerous drugs and therapies used to block the HIV virus and help keep patients as healthy as possible. Examples include protease inhibitors, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, and nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors – just to name a few. That’s not to mention…
Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the United States. While it sounds like a minor issue, it’s actually deadly if not managed correctly. And, diabetes is a major contributor to atherosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke. About one-third of individuals with type 2 diabetes don’t even realize they have it. This puts them…
Gestational diabetes is diabetes that occurs and is diagnosed during pregnancy. The disease can be caused by a number of factors, including genetics and lifestyle habits. A woman with gestational diabetes does not produce enough of her own insulin during pregnancy, causing erratic blood sugar levels. Gestational diabetes puts newborns at risk for respiratory complications,…
If you think you might be pregnant or you’ve been trying and this whole pregnancy thing is new and scary, we’re here to help you. The two most common pregnancy tests are the blood and urine tests performed to look for HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin). This is the hormone that is produced after a fertilized…
Chronic lung disease is a term broadly used to describe ongoing lung diseases and disorders in children. Though many chronic lung diseases are manageable with ongoing pulmonary treatment, they can still have a harmful effect on a child’s quality of life. Examples of chronic lung diseases that may affect children include asthma, chronic bronchitis and…
TB, or tuberculosis, is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Although it most commonly affects the lungs, TB can also infect the brain, spine, and kidneys. When TB isn’t treated properly or caught in time, it is deadly. Many professionals, particularly those who work in healthcare, are required to be regularly tested for TB…
Myopia Myopia is a refractive error that causes nearsightedness and blurred vision when looking at a distance. The condition is very common, affecting approximately 30 percent of the total U.S. population. The condition usually develops in childhood and gradually worsens throughout adolescence. In some cases, people develop myopia after Myopia is easily diagnosed with a…
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