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Brain tumors can be cancerous or benign. Either way, early diagnosis is best to start proper treatment. This article reviews some of the most common treatment options for brain tumors, including Ojemda, a type of kinase inhibitor. There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to treatment for brain tumors as they are dependent on how severe it is, the size and location of the tumor in addition to the patient’s current level of health. There are many viable treatment options for brain tumors. A doctor will talk their...

Bladder cancer is a serious disease. Early detection is extremely important. The sooner the disease is identified, the higher the chance of successful treatment. The early signs of bladder cancer, particularly the ones that occur without pain, are easy to overlook. They mimic less serious conditions, such as a urinary tract infection, kidney stones and bladder stones. There are three symptoms that can occur before cancer spreads beyond the bladder: This is often the first noticeable sign of bladder cancer because even a tiny collection of cancer cells can...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is responsible for 5% of all global deaths each year. To help, there’s Siolto, a prescription inhaler used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Stiolto is an inhalation spray that is taken daily. It’s also steroid-free (which can be beneficial for some individuals). It works to open the airways in less than two minutes, providing relief for up to 24 hours. In other good news, it’s also very affordable. However, you do need a prescription. If you’re curious about it, discuss it with your...

AMD can lead to vision loss, impacting the center of the vision (namely, the retina), but thankfully, it rarely leads to full blindness. To help, there's Eylea, a drug used to treat age-related macular degeneration. Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections inhibit the action of a protein responsible for the creation of new blood vessels. In fact, this treatment has been around for quite some time, making it one of the first ways to treat AMD. During these injections, the eye is numbed. From here, the injection is delivered...