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Drug Resistant Gonorrhea – What Should You Know About It?

Drug Resistant Gonorrhea – What Should You Know About It? Are you aware that gonorrhea affects 700,000 US adults each year? Gonorrhea is reportedly one of the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. According to latest publication of Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this disease has been found to be resistant […]

Breast Dimpling – Causes And Management

Breast Dimpling – Causes And Management For long, doctors recommended women to perform periodic self-examination of the breast to look for lumps, masses and irregularities within the breast tissue. However, as of 2009, there has been a revision in this recommendation by Preventive Task Force, United States. This revision was made because experts suggested that breast […]

Armpit Lumps Causes, Diagnosis, And Treatment

Armpit Lumps Causes, Diagnosis, And Treatment Lumps in the armpit region are usually caused by formation of glandular enlargement or swelling of lymph nodes in the axillary region. There are several other factors that may lead to the formation of armpit lumps and may warrant treatment. What Causes Armpit Lumps? Most lumps are caused by […]

Prostate Cancer And Dogs

Prostate Cancer And Dogs Prostate cancer is a serious malignancy that affects hundreds of males each year. According to latest estimates, more than 2,33,000 cases of prostate cancer malignancy will be detected each year in the US. Traditional screening methods such as digital rectal examination, are often considered as reliable screening tools to detect prostate […]

Simple Urine Test For Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Simple Urine Test For Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Prostate cancer is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in men. Over the years, scientists have developed numerous ways to simplify the diagnostic and treatment protocols for the management of prostate cancer in men to ensure early detection and management of cancer. In a latest series of […]

7 Causes Of High PSA Levels Without Prostate Cancer

7 Causes Of High PSA Levels Without Prostate Cancer PSA or prostatic specific antigen is a special protein that is secreted by prostate cells. The PSA test determines the serum levels of this protein in the blood. It has been observed that high PSA levels are usually suggestive of prostate disease but high levels of […]

Causes Of Nipple Discharge In Men And Women

Causes Of Nipple Discharge In Men And Women Did you know that unexplained and sudden discharge from the nipple is the third most common reason why women see their primary care professionals for breast related disorders? According to latest statistics reported by Journal of Cellular Immunotherapy, the two most common breast related conditions that urge […]

A Single Test Could Detect Almost Any Virus

A Single Test Could Detect Almost Any Virus Washington University School in St. Louis researchers have devised a test that can detect any virus (in both animals and humans). The results of this groundbreaking research were published in the peer-reviewed journal Genome Research. Viral infections are common in both animals and humans. There are hundreds […]

How Does Ultrasound Transform The Prostate Cancer Treatment?

How Does Ultrasound Transform The Prostate Cancer Treatment? According to a new study, highly powerful ultrasound waves can effectively kill prostate cancer cells without damaging or affecting the normal surrounding tissues. In terms of efficacy, ultrasound waves can be as potent as radiation therapy or surgery without any potential hazardous complications. Investigators presented the results […]

Frequent Ejaculation And Prostate Cancer: What’s The Link?

Frequent Ejaculation And Prostate Cancer: What’s The Link? It is no surprise that prostate cancer is one of the most common and most debilitating malignancies that greatly compromises the quality of physical, sexual and psychological health in men. According to latest estimates, about 1 in 7 men are at risk of developing the prostate malignancy […]

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