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ALT (alanine aminotransferase): An enzyme normally present in liver and heart cells that is released into the bloodstream when the liver or heart is damaged.
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MALT lymphoma
Definition
MALT lymphomas are solid tumors that originate from cancerous growth of immune cells that are recruited to secretory tissue such as the gastrointestinal tract, salivary glands, lungs, and the thyroid gland.
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A test that measures the amount of ALT in serum.
Alternative Names:
SGPT; Serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase; Alanine transaminase
How the test is performed: ...
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Gut associated lymphoid tissue (GALT)
Lymphoid tissue in the gut, the gut part of MALT , which is comprised of the following : ...
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ALT is measured to determine whether the liver is damaged or diseased. Low levels of ALT are normally found in the blood. However, when the liver is damaged or diseased, it releases ALT into the bloodstream, causing levels of the enzyme to rise.
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ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) - Enzyme or protein that leaks from the damaged liver. Measured in blood to assess liver injury.
ANTI-NUCLEAR ANTIBODY TEST - Laboratory test, when positive suggests the presence of some form of autoimmune illness.
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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE: A broad category of treatment systems (eg, chiropractic, herbal medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, naturopathy, and spiritual devotions) or culturally based healing traditions such as Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Christian Science.
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HALT-C (hepatitis C antiviral long-term treatment to prevent cirrhosis) Recently initiated three-year study to determine whether long-term pegylated interferon (Pegasys) therapy can reduce the risk of histologic progression to cirrhosis, ...
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WALTER FUTTERWEIT, MD, FACP: Indeed, yes.
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HEALTH RISKS
Alcohol increases the risks of:
Motor vehicle accidents
Falls, drownings, and other accidents
Suicide and homicide
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SGPT (ALT)
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Shaking Palsy (Parkinson's Disease)
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CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE
Stress happens, no matter how much we might try to avoid it. Whether we're stuck in a dead-end job or merely stuck in traffic, we all face aggravation from time to time.
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Primary non-MALT lymphomas of the salivary glands may also occur and appear to have a prognosis similar to those in patients who have histologically identical nodal lymphomas.
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COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
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Potential causes of ALTE include:
a viral infection such as respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV
a bacterial infection such as pneumonia ...
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THE DANGERS OF HIGH-ALTITUDE TRAVEL
If your child has sickle-cell anemia, she will have to be cautious about high altitudes and air travel throughout life.
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MAKE SURE THAT THE WHOLE FAMILY ADOPTS HEALTHFUL EATING HABITS
If your spouse has an ice cream sundae for dessert, you probably won't feel satisfied with a pear. But if everyone in the family starts eating healthfully, there's less temptation.
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FAMILY MEMBERS, LOVED ONES, CO-WORKERS, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND OTHERS NEED TO BE SUPPORTED BY EACH OTHER AND BY THE PERSON DYING.
PAIN IS A CHOICE. SUFFERING IS OPTIONAL.
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SGOT (serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase), also called AST (aspartate aminotransferase)
SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase), also called ALT (alanine aminotransferase)
LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) ...
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