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Alpha-2 receptor blockers are a type of antidepressant that can relieve the symptoms of depression. Learn how they work and what side effects you can expect when taking them.
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Alpha thalassemia trait
This condition is caused by defects on or the absence of two of the four alpha chains, either on the same chromosome ("cis" deletion) or one from each ("trans" deletion).
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Alpha blocker: A drug that blocks receptors in arteries and smooth muscle. This action relaxes the blood vessels and leads to an increase in blood flow and a lower pressure for the control of hypertension.
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Alpha-fetoprotein is a substance produced by the liver of a fetus. The exact function of this protein is unknown. After birth, the infant's liver stops producing AFP, and an adult liver contains only trace amounts.
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ALPHA-ANTITRYPSINS - A specific enzyme (alpha 1 antitrypsinase) that when absent genetically can result in panacinar emphysema (lung disease) and liver disease. The incidence is approximate 1 in 10,000 people.
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin
Definition:
Alpha-1 antitrypsin measures the amount of alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1AT) in your blood serum.
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Alpha1-adrenergic blockers are drugs that work by blocking the alpha1-receptors of vascular smooth muscle, thus preventing the uptake of catecholamines by the smooth muscle cells. This causes vasodilation and allows blood to flow more easily.
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Alpha-blocker medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and high blood pressure:
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Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
Dr Trisha Macnair
Dr Rob Hicks
Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited condition where a person lacks a protein known as alpha-1-antitrypsin. There may be low levels of the protein but it doesn't work properly.
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency results from a genetic defect. The mechanism that causes associated liver disease and emphysema in some people with this deficiency is not known, however some evidence suggests that it may be related to inflammation.
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Alpha-blockers work by blocking special sites on cells called alpha-receptors. These cells are found in the muscles around blood vessels and in the sphincter muscles that act as a valve at the opening of the bladder into the urethra.
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Alpha fetoprotein: Substance produced by the fetus that is measured in the mother's blood to screen for increased risk for certain problems in the baby such as spina bifida or Down syndrome.
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Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)
The reported sensitivity of AFP for detecting HCC varies widely in both hepatitis B virus (HBV)-positive and HBV-negative populations, which is attributable to overlap between screening and diagnosis study designs.
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) is a protein that is made in the liver. The liver releases this protein into the bloodstream. AAT helps protect the lungs against damage from other chemicals in the blood.
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Alpha Hydroxy: An active substance with exfoliating and emollient properties.
Althea: Botanical root believed to have emollient and soothing capabilities for skin.
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alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency
Congenital lack of an enzyme that leads to cirrhosis of the liver and obstructive lung disease.
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Alpha-blocker medications, such as tamsulosin (Flomax) or terazosin (Hytrin), may be prescribed to relax the muscles that control the bladder. These may relieve symptoms of urgency, hesitancy or dribbling.
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Alpha-fetoprotein. A protein normally produced by a developing fetus. AFP levels are usually undetectable in the blood of healthy nonpregnant adults. An elevated level of AFP suggests the presence of either a primary liver cancer or germ cell tumor.
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Alpha-blockers: Terazosin (Hytrin), doxazosin (Cardura), tamsulosin (Flomax), and alfzosin (Uroxatral) are used to treat problems caused by prostate enlargement and bladder outlet obstruction.
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alpha-BSMBone-repair material indicated for dental applications including use for healing defects in periodontal bone as well as tooth-extraction sockets and other defects in the alveolar ridge or wall.
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- Alpha linolenic acid (ALA) from flaxseed oil (1-2 tsp. daily). Make sure that it was stored in the refrigerator at the health food store you purchase it from. Flaxseed oil becomes rancid very quickly, so purchase small bottles.
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Aralast (Alpha 1-proteinase Inhibitor, Human )
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Aralast (Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor)
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The Army Alpha Test, which was first administered to nearly 2 million new recruits in World War I, and the Otis Group Intelligence Scale, were forerunners of many other group tests that are administered economically and quickly to large numbers, ...
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NEIL SADICK, MD: 5 alpha reductase is an enzyme that is felt to play a major role in genetic hair loss, particularly in men.
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In addition, the paper focuses on the significance of reducing tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha) gene expression in cells and TNFalpha release from cells as essential activities for cancer prevention.
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TNFalpha (cachetin)
TNFbeta (lymphotoxin) The genes that encode both TNF forms are found in the MHC . Both forms of TNF bind to the same receptors and therefore have the same activities. TNFalpha is produced by macrophages and some other cells.
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Fetal alpha globulin; AFP
How Performed:
Adult or child:
Blood is drawn from a vein (venipuncture), usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand.
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AFP (Alpha fetoprotein) A tumor marker. Alopecia The loss of hair, which may include all body hair as well as scalp hair. Analgesic Any drug that relieves pain. Aspirin and acetaminophen are mild analgesics.
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Hemoglobin is normally composed of four building blocks, two called alpha and two called beta. In the type of thalassemia classified as beta thalassemia, there are too few beta chains, and as a result, the alpha chains are overabundant.
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Unexplained high alpha-fetoprotein level in the second trimester
Untreated disease or infection (such as urinary tract infection or infection of the amniotic membranes)
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HIV-infected individuals who develop Kaposi's sarcoma or other cancers are treated with radiation, chemotherapy, or injections of alpha interferon, a genetically engineered naturally occurring protein. How can HIV infection be prevented?
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Terms in this dictionary with the word "serum" include maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP), serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT), serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT), and serum hepatitis.
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The following eight objectives (in alphabetical order) have been the Board of Directors' priorities for this past year: ...
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DRUG HEPATITIS - Hepatitis caused by a drug. Causative drugs include isoniazid (INH), Alpha Methyldopa, and Dilatin.
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