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CAR-T therapy, also known as CAR T-cell therapy, is a cancer treatment that involves modifying a patient’s own immune cells so that they will fight and kill cancer cells and then reinserting them into the body. These cells are taken from the patient’s blood. CAR stands for chimeric antigen receptor,…

A dilation and curettage, commonly referred to as a D&C, is a procedure that involves removing some of the tissue from within the uterus. Women may need to undergo a D&C for a number of reasons, including heavy menstrual bleeding or after an abortion or miscarriage has occurred. It can…

Approximately 16 million people across America have been diagnosed with COPD, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, encompasses several lung diseases: Emphysema, chronic bronchitis and severe asthma. It is a progressive disease that causes a breathing hardship. As reported by…

CBD is becoming more and more popular across the United States as a natural remedy for the symptoms of many common conditions from headaches and anxiety to epilepsy and cancer. CBD, or Cannabidiol, is the name of a chemical compound that is in the cannabis (Cannabis sativa) plant, which is…

With flu season on the horizon, the introduction of Xofluza has been a welcome addition to the drugs on the market that treat the symptoms of acute influenza. Its generic name is baloxavir marboxil, and it has been FDA-approved since October 2018. Medicare Benefits for Xofluza Medicare recipients already enrolled…

Reading the data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the measles outbreak, it is easy to become alarmed. It states that in 2019, from January 1 until September 26, over 1200 measles cases have been identified across 31 states. Compare this to 372 cases reported…

Jevity is an oral supplement and tube-feeding formula. The manufacturer, Abbott Nutrition, describes it as a high-calorie, fiber-fortified therapeutic form of balanced nutrition that can be used for both short-term and long-term tube feeding. Its use must be supervised by a medical practitioner. It is not intended for intravenous use,…

Gardasil 9, manufactured by Merck, is the trade name for the human papillomavirus 9-valent vaccine. It is available to both males and females who are 9 through 45 years of age. The vaccine is intended to prevent certain cancers, precancerous conditions, and genital disorders caused by specific types of HPV….

Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the cornerstones of achieving overall health. Obesity can lead to serious problems within the cardiovascular system, including high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, heart attack or stroke. Additionally, extra weight may lead to the development of diseases like cancer, and the stress that added…