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Hyponatremia Symptoms

The symptoms of chronic hyponatremia may take a long time to develop, not becoming apparent until the blood level of sodium has fallen significantly.

28 Feb 2010

The term hyponatremia refers to a condition where the blood level of the electrolyte sodium is too low. A healthy sodium level is between 135 and 145 mmol/l and a person is considered to be hyponatremic if their blood sodium falls to below 135 mmol/l. The word hyponatremia is made up of two words – “hypo” meaning low and “natrium,” the Latin name for sodium.

28 Feb 2010

Hysterectomy Risks

As with any other major surgical procedures, hysterectomy is associated with certain risks and side effects.

28 Feb 2010

Hysterectomy Techniques

A hysterectomy procedure can be performed in various different ways.

28 Feb 2010

Hysterectomy Types

There are various different forms of hysterectomy, as well as different approaches to performing these surgeries.

28 Feb 2010

Hysterectomy Indications

Hysterectomy or surgical removal of the womb is a common operation carried out to treat conditions of the female reproductive system.

28 Feb 2010

What is a Hysterectomy?

Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure for removing the uterus, the pelvic organ situated between the bladder and rectum in women.

28 Feb 2010

Cystitis Prevention

Like urinary tract infections, cystitis is a preventable condition that can be avoided by following simple precautions.

28 Feb 2010

Cystitis Treatments

Cystitis is an inflammatory condition of the bladder that is usually caused by infection. Treatment is aimed at easing symptoms and correcting the infection, which has a high risk of returning without adequate treatment. The condition should be treated as soon as possible as the infection can spread to the kidneys and lead to severe complications.

28 Feb 2010

Cystitis Symptoms

Cystitis refers to bacterial infection of the bladder, which causes it to become inflamed. It is a common type of lower urinary tract infection that occurs when bacteria enter the bladder via the urethra.

28 Feb 2010

What Causes Cystitis?

Cystitis refers to inflammation of the bladder and usually occurs due to infection. The most common cause of cystitis is bacterial infection of the urinary tract, which spreads to the bladder where it causes irritation of the bladder lining and inflammatory symptoms. More than 85% of cases of cystitis are caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli).

28 Feb 2010

What is Cystitis?

The term cystitis refers to inflammation of the bladder and is usually caused by infection. The risk of bladder infection is increased by factors such as urinary tract infection, injury or irritation of the urethra, transfer of bacteria from the anus to the urethra and difficulty fully emptying the bladder due to pregnancy or prostate enlargement, for example.

28 Feb 2010

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

High blood cholesterol, especially LDL and triglycerides when combined with a low level of HDL can lead to atherosclerosis.

28 Feb 2010

Cholesterol Physiology

Cholesterol is essential for all living organisms. It is synthesized from simpler substances within the body. Cholesterol can also be obtained from food. Saturated fats in food can be converted to cholesterol. This may lead to excessive cholesterol in blood.

28 Feb 2010

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is waxy and exists as small molecules within the human body. It is found in all cells of the body.

28 Feb 2010

Cetuximab KRAS Testing

The KRAS gene encodes for small guanosine nucleotide-binding proteins that are important signal transducers for many cellular receptors, including EGFR. If there is a mutation in this KRAS gene, the drugs that inhibit EGFR, including cetuximab, fail to act.

28 Feb 2010

Cetuximab Side Effects

Cetuximab is a monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of cancer. The agent targets and binds to epidermal growth factor receptors, inhibiting it its ability to send signals to cancer cells that promote tumor growth, angiogenesis and survival. Cetuximab is approved for use in metastatic colorectal cancer and head and neck cancer.

28 Feb 2010

Cetuximab Uses

etuximab is a monoclonal antibody that specifically inhibits the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).

28 Feb 2010

Cetuximab Indications

Cetuximab is an anticancer drug that inhibits the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) which is present on the surface of some kinds of cancer cells.

28 Feb 2010

What is Cetuximab?

Cetuximab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) which is present on the surface of some cancer cells. Cetuximab binds to the receptor, preventing epidermal growth factor (EGF) from binding to it and stimulating growth of the cancer cells.

28 Feb 2010