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Things to know about Pap smears Share Your Story A Pap smear (Papanicolau smear; also known as the Pap test) is a screening test for cervical cancer. A Pap smear is a simple, quick, and essentially painless screening test (procedure) for cancer or precancer of the uterine cervix. Cells collected from a woman's cervix during...

Can squamous cell carcinoma spread to lymph nodes? It's possible for squamous cell carcinoma to spread to lymph nodes. Unlike other types of carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma can spread from its original site to the lymph nodes, e.g. in the neck or around the collarbone. Squamous cells are thin, flat cells found in tissues that...

Treatment of eczema also involves identifying and avoiding skin irritants or food allergies, avoiding extreme temperatures, and frequently lubricating the skin.  Eczema may be persistent and difficult to treat. A combination of various treatment modalities may be required to treat eczema and control flare-ups. Despite successful treatment, flare-ups may still occur. Treatment of eczema also...

Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disorder that starts most commonly in old age. Many studies conducted on animals have suggested that stress can cause Alzheimer’s and worsen its progression. However, whether it causes Alzheimer’s in humans is yet to be established. Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disorder that starts most commonly in old age. It is the...

What is Asperger’s syndrome?  Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disability that affects a person's behavior and way of communicating. While there isn't a cure for Asperger's or any other Autism Spectrum Disorder, there are ways to manage it. People with Asperger’s have normal intelligence and language development levels, but they often find it challenging to...

Things to know about bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) Jaundice, abdominal pain, and bloating are symptoms and signs of bile duct cancers. Bile duct cancer arises from the cells that line the bile ducts, the drainage system for bile that is produced by the liver. Bile ducts collect this bile, draining it into the gallbladder and finally...

What is vaginismus? Vaginismus is both a physical and psychological condition, making treatment complex. Vaginismus is an involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles which makes sexual intercourse difficult or impossible due to pain (dyspareunia). Vaginismus is not common. It can cause severe physical and psychological pain. Vaginismus can be classified as either primary or secondary....

In some cases, COVID-19 can cause life-threatening lung complications such as pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and sepsis Most people with COVID-19 experience mild to moderate symptoms such as cough, fever, and shortness of breath. In some cases, however, COVID-19 can cause life-threatening lung complications such as pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and sepsis. What...

Chikungunya virus is an infection spread (transmitted) through a bite from an infected mosquito. Common symptoms of Chikungunya virus infection include joint pain, headache, rash, and fever. There is no drug or vaccine available to treat or prevent Chikungunya virus infections. Some medicines and home remedies may help relieve symptoms of Chikungunya virus infection. The...

What is melatonin? Many children have difficulty sleeping at night. Melatonin is useful for resetting kids' sleep-wake cycles, but it is not the best approach to healthy and restful sleep. Many children have difficulty sleeping at night. Poor nighttime sleep makes them sleepy and irritable during the day and affects their school performance. Melatonin helps...