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I Can See Right Through You: Before And After Medical Scan Musts

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If you are scheduled to have an MRI, CT scan or other imaging procedure, you need to make sure that you take the appropriate steps in order to get the safest and most accurate results. By following these tips, you can protect yourself from unnecessary radiation and an incorrect diagnosis. Talk to Your Doctor Before you schedule your scan, you should talk to your doctor about why he thinks it is necessary. If you are concerned about the amount of radiation to which you will be exposed, then you may also want to discuss the different scans that are available » » » [Read more]

Effective Treatment Options For Leukemia

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Leukemia is a dreaded cancer of the blood or bone marrow. An individual suffering from this disease has abnormal production of blood cells called leucocytes (white blood cells). The DNA of immature blood cells (typically white blood cells) gets damaged and causes cells to grow and divide abnormally. Under normal circumstances, blood cells do their work and die, and are replaced by new blood cells which are produced in the bone marrow. In abnormal situations, blood cells do not die easily and get accumulated, occupying more and more space. Consequently, there is less space for healthy blood cells which brings » » » [Read more]