Wellness

What are the symptoms to recognize mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the mesothelium cell, a membrane that lines the lungs, but also the heart and abdominal organs, male testicles and uterus, in women.There are different types of mesothelioma, the most common being pleural mesothelioma, which occurs in the lung pleura, and peritoneal mesothelioma, which affects the peritoneum. The peritoneum serves… Continue reading What are the symptoms to recognize mesothelioma?

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Treatment of HIV infection

Currently there is no cure for the eradication of HIV infection.The treatment of HIV infection consists in controlling the virus through a combination of drugs that block the replication of the virus, reducing viral load and consequently the destruction of the immune system. In Western countries, much of the success achieved in reducing the spread… Continue reading Treatment of HIV infection

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What are the symptoms of HIV infection?

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The first reports of this disease occurred in 1981, but only in 1983 was isolated for the first time the virus responsible for contagion, which was given the name of HIV. To date, two types have been identified, called HIV… Continue reading What are the symptoms of HIV infection?

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How multiple myeloma is treated

When multiple myeloma is diagnosed, it is the doctor who decides with the patient what treatment is best for the specific case. The decision is not easy, and treatment may be different for each individual.It is not always necessary to start treatment when multiple myeloma is diagnosed. The decision about whether to start treatment immediately… Continue reading How multiple myeloma is treated

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Multiple Myeloma Symptoms

At the beginning of the disease, symptoms may be absent; patients with multiple myeloma may experience many different signs and symptoms, which can vary greatly from person to person. Signs of the disease include bone pain, susceptibility to infection, severe fatigue, kidney failure, and various general nonspecific symptoms. When the disease is established, most patients already… Continue reading Multiple Myeloma Symptoms

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What is multiple myeloma?

Multiple myeloma is a cancer that originates from a type of white blood cells called plasma cells. These cells are primarily found in the bone marrow and are an important part of the immune system, as they produce various antibodies used by our bodies to fight infections.Multiple myeloma damages the plasma cells, which turn into… Continue reading What is multiple myeloma?

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