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Urticaria pigmentosa: Symptoms, treatment, and more

Urticaria pigmentosa is a skin condition involving brownish spots caused by a buildup of immune cells. While there is no cure, treatments can effectively manage symptoms.Urticaria pigmentosa is a form of cutaneous mastocytosis. It occurs when the body produces too many mast cells in the skin. These immune cells release histamine, which causes red or discolored areas of skin that itch. Although the condition can affect adults, it most frequently appears in children.

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Turkey bacon: Nutritional value, benefits, risks, and more

While lower in fat than pork bacon, turkey bacon is a processed meat that contains a significant amount of sodium.Turkey bacon has become a popular alternative to traditional pork bacon, usually seen as a healthier option for individuals seeking to reduce their consumption of red meat or saturated fats.While turkey bacon offers some nutritional advantages over pork bacon, including lower saturated fat and fewer calories, it is still a processed meat with associated health concerns. Like other pr...
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Hives and fever

Hives and fever may occur together as a response to a viral or bacterial infection. While hives are a skin reaction, a fever indicates that the body is fighting a more widespread infection.

Hives, also known as urticaria, are itchy, raised welts on the skin that can change shape or move around. They are a common skin reaction, but do not usually cause a fever. When a fever accompanies hives, it is usually the body’s systemic response to an illness, such as a cold, flu, or strep throat.
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Gatroduodenal Crohn’s disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More

Gastroduodenal Crohn’s disease is a rare form of Crohn’s disease that affects the stomach and the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect the gastrointestinal tract. Most people with Crohn’s disease experience inflammation in the lower part of the small intestine (ileum) or the colon. In gastroduodenal Crohn’s, inflammation specifically targets the duodenum, a section of the upper digestive tract.
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Pineal cysts: Symptoms, treatment, and more

Pineal cysts can occur in the brain’s pineal gland. While most people with pineal cysts never experience symptoms, some may develop headaches, vision changes, or sleep disturbances. Pineal cysts are capsules of tissue that develop in the pineal gland and are typically harmless. They are usually discovered during brain imaging, as incidental findings when people undergo scans for unrelated reasons. Most pineal cysts are small and do not cause symptoms.
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Chronic spontaneous urticaria: Symptoms, treatment, and more

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a type of rash that persists for over 6 weeks without a clear cause. It involves an autoimmune response leading to itching and swelling. Doctors classify urticaria, or hives, based on symptom duration and potential triggers. They define the condition as ‘chronic’ if hives appear daily for more than six weeks, and ‘spontaneous’ if they arise without external provocation, such as pressure or temperature changes.
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Physical urticaria: Symptoms, treatment, and more

Physical urticaria is a rash that develops when skin is exposed to a physical trigger such as cold, heat, pressure, or friction. The raised, itchy welts typically appear after exposure and fade within hours. Hives are itchy welts that can appear anywhere on the body. They have many different causes, ranging from allergies to infections to stress. Physical urticaria is also called chronic inducible urticaria.
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Behavioral health: Definition, importance, and more.

The term “behavioral health” refers to the connection between a person’s habits, actions, and emotional well-being, which affect their overall health. Behavioral health encompasses mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, and behavioral patterns, including sleep, diet, and substance use, that affect physical health. Addressing behavioral health issues involves understanding how daily habits and emotional regulation influence both the mind and body.
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Coronary artery disease medical procedures: A guide

Medical procedures for coronary artery disease include angioplasty, which uses balloons and stents to open blocked arteries, and bypass surgery, which creates new pathways around blockages using grafts. Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure suitable for individuals with limited blockages, offering a faster recovery, while bypass surgery is a more comprehensive treatment for widespread blockages but requires a longer recovery period.
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Virtual autism: Signs, causes, and more

“As a speech-language pathologist working privately and in schools, I frequently meet children who are exhibiting suspected communication delays and signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder. “One of the hallmarks of an Autism diagnosis for a young child on most available measures is socially modulated eye contact. This occurs when children establish meaningful eye contact between a caregiver and an object and look between those items, often pairing facial expressions, vocalizations, or words.
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Autistic meltdowns: Causes, management, and more

“I’m a mom to a child on the autism spectrum, an autism advocate, and someone who started a business to assist my son with his diagnosis. I’ve experienced my fair share of meltdowns with him. They’re not easy — for him or for us as a family — but over time I’ve learned to better recognize the signs and manage the moments with more compassion and calm. “For my son, I often see the buildup before the meltdown actually happens. It can look like pacing, covering his ears, or repeating the same word.
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Benefits of taking prenatal vitamins while not pregnant

The benefits of prenatal vitamins while not pregnant may include supporting iron levels in people who menstruate heavily and providing folic acid for preconception planning. Prenatal vitamins are specifically designed to support a healthy pregnancy. They contain higher concentrations of certain nutrients compared with standard multivitamins. However, some people who are not pregnant may consider taking them for their higher folic acid, iron, and calcium content.
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Parkinson's plus syndromes: Symptoms, causes, and treatments

Parkinson’s plus syndromes are a group of neurological disorders that are similar to Parkinson’s disease but have a different disease progression and slightly different symptoms. Parkinson’s plus syndromes include progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), multiple system atrophy (MSA), corticobasal degeneration (CBD), and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). Treatments focus on managing symptoms through medications, physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy.
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Pembrolizumab Increases Response Rates but Not Survival in Resectable Locally Advanced G/GEJ Adenocarcinoma

Perioperative pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy increased pathologic complete response (pathCR) rates in resectable gastric and gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) adenocarcinoma, but did not achieve statistically significant improvements in event-free survival (EFS) and overall survival (OS) at final analysis of the phase 3 KEYNOTE-585 trial, results of which were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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Azelastine Nasal Spray Reduces SARS-CoV-2 Infections by 67% in Randomized Trial

Azelastine nasal spray significantly reduced SARS-CoV-2 infections by 67% compared with placebo in healthy adults, suggesting a potential prophylactic approach for COVID-19 prevention, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

"These findings support the potential of azelastine as a safe prophylactic approach warranting confirmation in larger, multicentric trials," Thorsten Lehr, PhD, professor at Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany, and colleagues wrote.
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Tamarind: Benefits, uses, and more

Tamarind is a tropical fruit that offers several potential health benefits due to its rich nutrient content and bioactive compounds. Tamarind contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. It is a food ingredient and a traditional remedy for various health conditions. The fruit’s sweet-sour taste makes it popular in cuisines, while its natural compounds have attracted scientific interest for potential therapeutic applications.
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