Sterile talc powder is administered as an aerosol spray or slurry through a chest tube into the pleural cavity to prevent the recurrence of malignant pleural effusion. Common side effects of sterile talc powder include pain and fever. Side effects from talc powder delivery procedure include infection...
The ability for some patients to achieve deep molecular responses, to prevent transformation, to return to near-normal life expectancy, and more recently to discontinue therapy successfully are well documented. There are currently 5 TKIs approved for CML, although approval and availability vary widely...
Sinceresearchlinks processed foods (think potato chips, many frozen meals, and boxed crackers) to an increased risk ofinflammation, this approach may be somewhat beneficial for people with RA and other autoimmune conditions, where inflammation in the body drives many symptoms. However, consuming a d...
Your doctor may remove a small amount of CSF or inject medication depending on the reason for the lumbar puncture through a tube connected to the needle. The needle is withdrawn after the procedure. Pressure may be applied to prevent bleeding. A bandage is applied (stitches are not needed)....