Treatment for Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a type of brain cancer tumor. Treatment is often done with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Here's what you need to know.
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a type of brain cancer tumor. Treatment is often done with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Here's what you need to know.
Labyrinthitis is the inflammation of part of the inner ear called the labyrinth. It usually affects only one ear. A nerve in the head called the eighth cranial nerve may also be inflamed. Labyrinthitis causes a sense of spinning and hearing loss. In most people these go away over time.
Keratoconus is an eye disorder where your cornea thins slowly over time. It happens more often in young adults in their teens and 20s.
Iritis is the inflammation of parts of the eye. It causes pain, sensitivity to light, and other problems.
An inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is a small device that can stop blood clots from going into your lungs.
Sixth nerve palsy is a problem with eye movement. It happens because of a problem with the sixth cranial nerve, also called the sixth nerve.
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory condition that can cause aching and stiffness. It tends to affect the neck, shoulders, and hips. The aching and stiffness are usually worse in the morning.
Neuronal and mixed neuronal-glial tumors are types of rare tumors that occur in the brain or spinal cord. There are many kinds of these tumors. But a person will have just 1 tumor of 1 type.
You need to take care of your stoma and the skin around it (peristomal skin). That means keeping the stoma and the skin clean. It also means protecting the skin from moisture and contact with stool. This helps prevent skin problems and odor.
Don't let fear of an asthma flare-up keep your child from being active. The key is keeping their asthma under control. Read on for helpful tips to make exercise safer.