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Understanding Lecithin Cholesterol Acyltransferase (LCAT) Deficiency Disorders
Lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) deficiency is a genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to process cholesterol. It is characterized by cloudiness of the clear front surface of the eye (corneal opacities), a shortage of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia),…
Multiple Myeloma: An Insight into Early Intervention and Personalized Therapies
Myeloma patients are definitely living longer. A decade ago the median survival was 3 to 4 years, while now it is in the range of 8 to 10 years. With all the new drugs and treatments that have been approved,…
Medicine for the Mind
Living in the 21st century means less time, more stress; less standing more sitting; less walking more driving; less slow food, more fast food and less face time more Facebook. All this adds up to a very poor state of…
Birth Control Pills in PCOS Treatment – Benefits, Risks & All You Need to Know
Birth control pills or oral contraceptive pills (OCP) can be used for long-term treatment in women with PCOS who are not planning pregnancy. These pills have been shown to help regulate many PCOS symptoms such as irregular periods, extra hair…
Evolving Treatment Paradigm of Multiple Myeloma
In the past decade, the FDA has approved 13 new agents and 29 treatments for multiple myeloma, which have transformed the treatment paradigm for patients. The expanded treatment options have resulted in significantly improved outcomes. Two decades ago, the median…