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Types of Immunotherapy to Fight Cancer

Types of Immunotherapy to Fight Cancer

Immunotherapy, or biologic therapy, utilizes substances, either made in a lab or naturally made by the body, to boost the body’s natural defences and fight cancer. Immunotherapy is meant to optimize immune system function so that the body is strong enough to do the following: Strengthen the immune system enough to eradicate existing cancer cells.
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Common Risks and Causes of Gout

Common Risks and Causes of Gout

Gout develops as a direct result of excess uric acid in the body. However, certain common factors or causes can contribute to increased uric acid levels—including family and medical history, existing conditions, weight, and diet. For instance, gout flare ups are often caused by the flare-up actors: Enzyme deficiency Individuals born with Kelley-Seegmiller syndrome (or Lesch-Nyhan syndrome) are deficient in the enzyme, xanthine oxidase.
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Introduction and Various Types of Psoriasis

Introduction and Various Types of Psoriasis

What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common chronic skin condition that is manifested by red, brittle patches of the skin covered with silvery scales. This condition usually attacks the scalp, knees, and elbows, but can also affect the nails, trunk, and legs. Although rarely, it can also be found in other parts of the skin.
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Symptoms and Stages of Breast Cancer

Symptoms and Stages of Breast Cancer

The breast cancer staging system is based on three main factors: invasiveness spread to lymph nodes and spread to other parts of the body. The staging system uses number 0-4 to better identify feature and prognosis of particular cancer. Stages of Breast Cancer: Stage 0: This classification is used to describe non-invasive breast cancers, like DCIS.
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Diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

The diagnosis of COPD is most often based off of symptoms, spirometry, lab work and imaging.  Spirometry is a measurement of how deeply you breathe and the amount of air you can force out of your lungs after one second. Spirometry A spirometer reading is most often used to identify COPD.
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Important Facts about Vaccination

Important Facts about Vaccination

Vaccination is the process of getting immunized from various fatal diseases. It is a protective measure that specifically builds the immune system by preparing targeted antibodies against the disease. This involves the process of administration of traces amount antigenic determinant to prevent specific disease to develop. It is an effective way of imparting immunity that slowly targets to eradicate the disease.
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