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Weight management

...Full article >>> Exercise has many positive effects: weight management , cholesterol reduction, blood pressure control, blood sugar leveling in diabetes , triglyceride reduction, mood elevation, and increasing strength. Full article >>> Weight Management : When You Ea...

Weakness

...s term is often used to describe someone who has a positive reaction to one of several tests for HIV antibodies but who shows no clinical symptoms of the disease . Full article >>> The muscle weakness in ALS can affect the muscle s of the limbs or of the tongue , mouth, and throat. T...

VDRL

...cle >>> The VDRL test is sometimes positive in the absence of syphilis . For example, a false positive VDRL can be encountered in infectious mononucleosis , lupus , the antiphospho lipid antibody ...

Tuberculosis

... of evidence for tuberculosis infection from a positive TB skin test in a person with a normal chest X-... >>> Many other conditions can cause positive screening test results, including illegal drug use (injectable drugs), recent vaccinations , pre...

Trichomoniasis

...niasis , ... Full article >>> False positive tests can be produced by contamination with vagina l secretions (such as blood or heavy mucous discharge), or by a Trichomonas infection (such as trichomoniasis ). Full article >>> the virus that causes genital warts - human ...

Trichomonas Infection

...- smell ing. Full article >>> False positive tests can be produced by contamination with vagin...ed on the presence of both pH greater than 4.5 and positive release of amine odor (whiff test). Testing only pH and amine release is not adequate to rule out ei...

Tonsils

...keeps the upper airway passages open (continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP) during sleep RELATED Articles ... Full article >>> READER'S "WINTER SORE THROAT " PROBABLY NOT DUE TO TONSILS Question: I am a middle-aged adult who is often plague d with sore throats in the winter. I...

Titer

... The diagnosis of coccidio mycosis is made by positive sputum culture s, chest X-ray , and a positive blood test. This test is called a coccidio mycosis complement fixation titer . Full article &...

Thyroid diseases

... arthritis , and pernicious anemia are sometimes positive for TPOAb. Full article >>> One source estimates that as many as one in 20 insulin -dependent diabetics may have celiac disease . Patients with other conditions where celiac disease may be more commonly found include those with juv...

Thyroid disease

... arthritis , and pernicious anemia are sometimes positive for TPOAb. Full article >>> Thyroi... pernicious anemia will be antibody positive. A positive result may also be seen in atrophic gastritis , gastric ulcer , thyroid disease , iron deficienc...

Tetany

...vels of calcium are low. Chvostek's sign may be positive (a spasm of facial muscle s occurs when the facial nerve is tapped) indicating low serum levels of calcium . Full article >>> parathyroidectomy; para thyroid gland ; parathyroid glands ; parathyroid hormone ; parathyroid hor...

Symptomatic

...s term is often used to describe someone who has a positive reaction to one of several tests for HIV antibodies but who shows no clinical symptoms of the disease . Full article >>> ACAS a symptomatic carotid atherosclerosis study. Acat 1 intra -aortic balloon pump Intra -aortic ball...

Streptococcal infections

...2; blood culture s - usually culture s are not positive with staphylococcal infections and only 50 to 60 percent of the time in streptococcal infections . Full article >>> Glomerulonephritis can be a complication of streptococcal infections , including strep throat , particularly in ...

Stress management

...e >>> Stress management requires a positive perspective - knowing how to turn pessimism into optimism. Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question may reflect your outlook on life and whether you're optimistic or pessimistic. Full article >>> Str...

Streptococcal Infection

...2; blood culture s - usually culture s are not positive with staphylococcal infections and only 50 to 60 percent of the time in streptococcal infection s . Full article >>> Glomerulonephritis can be a complication of streptococcal infection s , including strep throat , particularly...

Sputum

... The diagnosis of coccidio mycosis is made by positive sputum culture s, chest X-ray , and a positive blood test. This test is called a coccidio mycosis complement fixation titer . Full article &...

Spirochete

...#62;> If you are bitten by a tick that tests positive for spirochete s. If you are bitten by a tick and have any of the symptoms. If you are bitten by a tick and are pregnant. Full article >>> ALEX McMEEKING, MD: Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that's spread by a type of b...

Sperm

...warn any prospective sexual partner of their HIV positive status. Full article >>>...

Sore Throats

... fever above 101o F discharge on the tonsils positive strep throat culture ... Full article >>> Most sore throats are caused by virus es or mechanical causes (such as mouth breathing ) and can be treated successfully at home. Full article >>> Most of sore throats ...

Spasm

...vels of calcium are low. Chvostek's sign may be positive (a spasm of facial muscle s occurs when the facial nerve is tapped) indicating low serum levels of calcium . Full article >>> ANNOUNCER: Because there is no blockage, arterial spasm s can't be treated with traditional angiopl...

Sodium

...Full article >>> Sodium : The major positive ion (cation) in fluid outside of cells. The chemic...icle >>> Sodium (Na+) is the major positive ion in the fluids outside of cells. The concentration of sodium inside cells is only about 5 mEq/L...

Seizure

...immune cells, anti -DNA antibodies, or a falsely positive test for syphilis ... Full article >>> Some seizure s take the form of antisocial or unnatural conduct. On recovery , amnesia is generally complete, so no effort is made to hide what happened. The epileptic may gradually deteri...

Seizures

...immune cells, anti -DNA antibodies, or a falsely positive test for syphilis ... Full article >>> - Seizures - Behavior al problems, including hyperactivity or excessive aggressiveness - Abnormally small head after age six months ... Full article >>> Some seizures take ...

Rheumatoid factor

...ent of all adults with rheumatoid arthritis test positive for rheumatoid factor (RF) in their blood , whereas less than half of all children with rheumatoid arthritis are RF positive. Full article >>>...

Relationships

...l mainstream enhance their money skills and create positive banking relationships . Full article >>> Signs of drug use in children include: a change in friends or group, long absences from home, poor performance in school , seclusion, stealing, lying, criminal behavior , deteriorating fami...

Protein

...-NUCLEAR ANTIBODY TEST - Labor atory test, when positive suggests the presence of some form of auto immune illness. Full article >>> downside Due to limited food choices, protein , zinc , vitamin D and vitamin B12 are consumed in insufficient amounts. In order to follow the food c...

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

...d . Full article >>> If the test is positive for anti -mitochondrial antibodies, there is a high probability of primary biliary cirrhosis . If the globulins are elevated and albumin is decreased, hepatic cirrhosis or chronic active hepatitis may be present. Full article >>&...

Pregnancy test

...Full article >>> Pregnancy test . A positive pregnancy test may suggest that your cyst is a corpus luteum cyst , which can develop when the ruptured follicle that released your egg reseals and fills with fluid. Pelvic ultrasound . Full article >>> Do a home pregnancy te...

Pneumocystis Carinii

...l article >>> AIDS is defined as a positive test for HIV combined with either an opportunistic infection (an infection that only occurs when your immune system isn't working properly, such as pneumocystis carinii pneumonia ) or an abnormally low level of a type of ... Full article ...

Plasma

...warn any prospective sexual partner of their HIV positive status. Full article >>> For example, in older children and adolescents , pneumonia due to MYCO PLASMA (" walking pneumonia ") is notorious for causing sore throat and headache in addition to the usual symptoms of pneumonia ...

Pernicious anemia

... pernicious anemia will be antibody positive. A positive result may also be seen in atrophic gastritis , gastric ulcer , thyroid disease , iron deficiency anemia , and diabetes . Full article >>> Gel is absorbed through the nasal mucous membrane s for treatment of vitamin B12 defi...

Pernicious

...pernicious anemia will be antibody positive. A positive result may also be seen in atrophic gastritis , gastric ulcer , thyroid disease , iron deficiency anemia , and diabetes . Full article >>> Gel is absorbed through the nasal mucous membrane s for treatment of vitamin B12 defi...

Perineum

...concluded that Whirlpool baths in labour have very positive effects on analgesia requirements, instrumentation rates, condition of the perineum , and personal satisfaction. Full article >>> feelings of pain , pressure and tenderness around the bladder , pelvis , and perineum (the area bet...

Peanut Allergy

...you were tested for. For example, you might have a positive test for soy if you have peanut allergy , ... Full article >>>...

Pancreatic Cancer

...r removed, stops drinking alcohol, etc. The other positive note is that as painful as acute pancreatitis can be, it doesn't lead to pancreatic cancer . Full article >>> of bilirubin may result from liver damage (caused by hepatitis , cirrhosis , or mononucleosis ), digestive system...

Palpate

...rvical chain is along the back of the neck (often positive in infectious mononucleosis and HIV + patients) and the anterior and deep cervical chain is along the front (Figure ... Full article >>> Mammography can identify breast cancer s too small to palpate on physical examination...

Organ

.... Full article >>> To have the most positive impact on adolescent health, government agencies, community organ izations, school s, and other community members must work together in a comprehensive approach. Full article >>> Other Family Economic Support Resources Other organ i...

Oncology

...mends that adjuvant therapy for hormone receptor positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women include an aromatase inhibitor at some point - either initially or after a course of tamoxifen - to ... Full article >>> Study author Dr Adam Mamelak, writing in the Journal of Clinical Oncology...

Nursing

...wborns or nursing infants whose mothers tested positive for HIV but didn't receive treatment also are at high risk. PREVIOUS NEXT: When to seek medical advice ... Full article >>> Residents of nursing homes and other long-term health care facilities Anyone with chronic lung or hear...

Nerve

...vels of calcium are low. Chvostek's sign may be positive (a spasm of facial muscle s occurs when the facial nerve is tapped) indicating low serum levels of calcium . Full article >>>...

Muscle spasm

...vels of calcium are low. Chvostek's sign may be positive (a spasm of facial muscle s occurs when the facial nerve is tapped) indicating low serum levels of calcium . Full article >>> Painful scoliosis Muscle spasm s Limited range of motion The symptoms of osteobla stoma may r...

MRI

... structures. At one time almost anyone with such a positive X-ray finding would be advised to have surgery . Full article >>> A CT scan or MRI may be ordered to determine the location of the tumor . Treatment : The first goal of treatment is to correct dehydration . Intravenous (I...

Movement

...e the time you spend in negative emotions Enhance positive states of mind Accelerate your movement through the crisis ... Full article >>>...

Mononucleosis

... >>> Many other conditions can cause positive screening test results, including illegal drug u...rvical chain is along the back of the neck (often positive in infectious mononucleosis and HIV + patients) and the anterior and deep cervical chain is a...

Malaria

...enic ... Full article >>> can cause positive screening test results, including illegal drug use (injectable drugs), recent vaccinations , pregnancy , endocarditis , autoimmune diseases (such as systemic lupus erythematosus ), tuberculosis , mononucleosis , leprosy , malaria , ... F...

Lung abscess

...ng chloramphenicol. If sputum culture s remain positive for 6 months: Surgical removal of the lung abscess with lobectomy is considered. Full article >>> lung conditions that cause secondary disease , such as dilated bronchi , or tubes leading to the lungs , known as bronchiectasis ...

Lobectomy

...ng chloramphenicol. If sputum culture s remain positive for 6 months: Surgical removal of the lung abscess with lobectomy is considered. Full article >>> When this procedure isn't available, surgeons are likely to remove the lobe of the thyroid that contains the nodule ( lobectomy ) a...

Leprosy

...ticle >>> other conditions can cause positive screening test results, including illegal drug use (injectable drugs), recent vaccinations , pregnancy , endocarditis , autoimmune diseases (such as systemic lupus erythematosus ), tuberculosis , mononucleosis , leprosy , ... Full article...

Keratin

...ceptor-negative, are HER2-negative, and they stain positive for cyto keratin 5/6, 14, or 17, which are markers of basal epithelium . Full article >>> Having a keratin izing surface, they appear white or whitish (Figure 1.42). Sometimes the surface builds up yielding a coated or hairy tongue...

Joint X

...62; Joint x -ray s Rheumatoid factor test is positive in about 75% of people with symptoms Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is elevated CBC may show low hematocrit ( anemia ) or abnormal platelet count s ... Full article >>> Joint X -Ray NCV ( Nerve Conduction Velocity Test) N...

Joint X-ray

...> Joint x-ray s Rheumatoid factor test is positive in about 75% of people with symptoms Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is elevated CBC may show low hematocrit ( anemia ) or abnormal platelet count s ... Full article >>> Joint X-Ray NCV ( Nerve Conduction Velocity Test) Ner...

IV

...n the arm. Full article >>> H IV positive women should not breast feed their infant . SUMMARY In summary, the implementation of safer sexual behavior s requires accurate information, prior planning, and optimal communication between partners. Full article >>> Region IV Rep...

Insulin

... Behavior al and other factors contributing to a positive energy balance stored as fat over long periods of time include the following: ... Full article >>> A Passage to Insulin : Natural Progression or Failure? A Quicker Predictor for MS A Scratchy Throat or Strep? Prescription s Might N...

Hypnosis

...centration. Self- hypnosis (in which you repeat a positive statement over and over) or guided imagery (a technique to create relaxing images in your mind) may be simple but effective ways to reduce pain for many ... Full article >>> Hypnosis . Hypnosis puts you in a state of deep relaxati...

Hormone replacement therapy

... (HRT) may be recommended. However, there are both positive and negative factors with this form of treatment . Full article >>> Hormone s like estrogen (in birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy ) and testosterone A group of blood pressure lowering drugs called calcium c...

Hormone levels

... alter hormone levels within the body and have a positive effect on our moods, however new research has demonstrated that meditation offers similar benefits. Full article >>> elevations in other hormone levels intense aerobic exercise extreme weight loss or gain illicit drug use ...

Hiv infection

...warn any prospective sexual partner of their HIV positive status. Full article >>>...

HIV

... HIV , the human immuno deficiency virus . HIV positive ... Full article >>> HIV viral ...warn any prospective sexual partner of their HIV positive status. Full article >>> AIDS is caused by infection with the human immuno defici...

Hepatitis

...e >>> Hepatitis A infection : A positive antigen test (called an HAV or hepatitis A virus test) and a positive antibody test (called an IgM anti -HAV antibody test) mean you currently have an acute hepa...

Hepatitis a

...cle >>> Hepatitis A infection : A positive antigen test (called an HAV or hepatitis A virus test) and a positive antibody test (called an IgM anti -HAV antibody test) mean you currently have an acute hepat...