Pulmonary fibrosis is progressive scarring of the lungs. There are over 200 types of pulmonary fibrosis. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most well-known. Idiopathic means that the cause is unknown. An initial diagnosis of IPF is often … [Read more...]
Rhabdomyolysis
Rhabdomyolysis is a serious condition in which skeletal muscle is rapidly destroyed and releases myoglobin and other proteins into the blood stream. It can result in kidney failure and, in rare cases, death. Rhabdomyolysis can be caused by traumatic … [Read more...]
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder, also referred to as seizure disorder. About one in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime according to the Epilepsy Foundation. Seizures, which involve a sudden surge of electricity in the brain, … [Read more...]
Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer. Blood cancer is also referred to as hematological cancer. Multiple myeloma develops in plasma cells found in the bone marrow. Plasma cells are a type of white blood cells, an important part of your immune … [Read more...]
Liver Cancer
It is estimated that, in 2017, liver cancer will be the fifth leading cause of cancer death in men and the eighth leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the U.S. When cancer spreads to the liver from another part of the body it is not considered … [Read more...]
Kidney Cancer
It is estimated that about 1.6% of people will be diagnosed with kidney cancer at some point in their lives. There are several types of kidney cancer. Renal cell carcinoma is the most common. The kidneys filter wastes and excess water from the … [Read more...]
Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. It responds well to treatment when caught early, but since it can come back, most bladder cancer survivors will need to continue testing for many years to make sure that it has not recurred. … [Read more...]
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