This swelling is often caused by a buildup of fluid called edema. When just one leg is affected, an infection or chronic condition like arthritis may be at work. Treatment depends on the underlying ...

While breast cancer is rare in pregnant women, if detected, its treatment does not affect the foetus in any manner. The ...

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This review will focus on the determinants and treatment stratagems of peripheral edema in patients being treated with CCBs. This is a common clinical problem and often is a significant deterrent ...

Tryvio TM (aprocitentan) is now available for the treatment of hypertension in combination with other antihypertensive drugs, to lower blood pressure (BP) in adult patients who are not adequately ...

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Molar pregnancies are usually not cancerous, but sometimes the tumor can be malignant. Since the pregnancy cannot be carried to term and because the complication can pose health risks to the pregnant ...

Ginger contains bioactive compounds like gingerol, which are responsible for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Ginger improves digestion, prevents bloating, gas ...

Quantifying edema is difficult -- both for patient and physician -- and is generally reported on a four-point scale. Because of the subjective nature of this scale, the location of the edema ...

While it’s often associated with female reproductive health, estrogen is essential for both females and males, supporting ...

Hormonal changes during pregnancy, particularly the rise in progesterone, relax the veins, leading to swelling and eventual ...

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for ...