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TNF inhibitors may slightly increase risk for skin cancer
By Christine Miller , Health ExpertTumor necrosis factor inhibitors such as etanercept (Enbrel) or infliximab (Remicade) are some of... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertMy newborn baby has been spitting up and vomiting a lot after feeding. Is this a sign of reflux,... Read more »
New FDA Warnings for TNF Inhibitors- What are the Fungal Diseases Involved?
By Christine Miller , Health ExpertWhat are the warnings? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration just announced that the manufacturers... Read more »
Marijuana Use and Quitting Smoking: Do Risks Outweigh Benefits?
By Carol Southard , Health ExpertA very common question from people trying to quit smoking is: “Will smoking marijuana help or... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Swallowing Difficulty
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertI have been experiencing a lot of difficulty swallowing and underwent an endoscopy that was normal.... Read more »
Health Guide
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic TestsChest X-Rays. In a small percentage of cases, a routine chest x-ray reveals the first signs of lung cancer. Usually, however, symptoms of existing lung cancer, such as coughing, chest... Read more »Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Diseases with Similar Symptoms
...attack is often marked by a cough that produces a thick, stringy mucus.Lung CancerThere are usually no symptoms of lung cancer until the disease is advanced. Frequent bouts of pneumonia or a lung... Read more »Hodgkin's Disease: Symptoms
The onset of Hodgkin's disease symptoms is highest during late winter months, with lymph node enlargement usually being the first sign. Lymph nodes may be enlarged in the following... Read more »Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Causes
CausesCigarette smoke accounts for over 80% of all cases of chronic obstructive lung disease. It contains irritants that inflame the air passages, setting off a cascade of biochemical events that... Read more »Scleroderma: Prognosis
PrognosisAt this time there is no cure for scleroderma and no treatment to change its course, but outlook varies widely. Many patients, even many with systemic scleroderma, can expect a normal... Read more »
Related News
Medical Debate: Stopping Lung Cancer?
March 14, 2007SEATTLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in both men and women in this country. CT scans have been recently... Read summary »
Study Sheds New Light on Lung Cancer
October 29, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The findings of a multi-institution team of researchers give key insight into genetic changes that take place in the most... Read summary »
Understanding Lung Cancer
November 18, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Although it's the deadliest cancer, not all smokers are affected by lung cancer equally. Now, doctors are one step closer to... Read summary »
Non-Smoking Lung Cancer
July 16, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) About 15 percent of people with lung cancers have never smoked. A new study finds the cause could be linked to cells that cannot... Read summary »
Lung Cancer Takes Non-Smokers Lives
September 11, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you've never picked up a cigarette, you probably haven't worried about lung cancer -- but new research suggests even... Read summary »
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