Hip Replacement Surgery: How Others Decided
Hear what other people thought about as they decided whether to have hip replacement surgery.
Hip Replacement Surgery: Returning Home
Learn how to take care of yourself at home after hip replacement surgery.
Hip Replacement: Before Your Surgery
Learn what to expect during hip replacement surgery and how to prepare.
Hip Replacement: When Can You Be Active Again?
Learn how long it may take to start doing your daily activities again after a hip replacement.
Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty
Hip resurfacing arthroplasty is surgery that replaces the damaged outer surfaces of the femoral head found at the top of the thighbone and, if needed, the cup-shaped socket where the thighbone meets the pelvis in the hip joint. People younger than about age 55 who have hip osteoarthritis have been difficult to help with...
Hirschsprung Disease
What is Hirschsprung disease? Hirschsprung disease is a birth defect that affects the nerve cells in the large intestine (colon). These nerve cells control the muscles that normally push food and waste through the colon. In children who have Hirschsprung disease, nerve cells are missing from part or all of the colon...
Hirschsprung's disease
Hirschsprung's disease is a birth defect in which certain nerve cells in a part of the large intestine are missing, and the muscles in that area can't relax. Because the muscle contractions that normally push food and digestive waste through that area can't occur, stool gets trapped, and inflammation and constipation...
Histidine
How to Use It Most people do not need to supplement histidine. Optimal levels for others remain unknown. Human research has used between 1 gram and 8 grams per day. Where to Find It Dairy, meat and poultry, and fish are good sources of histidine. Possible Deficiencies According to limited research, many people with...
histrelin (implant)
Histrelin overstimulates the body's own production of certain hormones, which causes that production to shut down temporarily. The Supprelin LA brand of histrelin is used to treat precocious puberty in both male and female children who are at least 2 years old. The Vantas brand of histrelin is used to treat...
Histrelin Acetate Drug Implant 0.00271 mg/hr (HISTRELIN - IMPLANT)
You may remove the bandage after 24 hours. Do not remove any surgical strips. They will fall off on their own in a few days. This medicine is normally placed under the skin of the upper arm, usually in the arm you do not write with. The rod must be removed after 1 year. Keep your arm clean and dry for 24 hours after the...
Histrelin Drug Implant (HISTRELIN - IMPLANT)
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Vantas. Generic Name: Histrelin Acetate.
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection
Discusses HIV, a virus that attacks white blood cells called CD4+ cells which are an important part of the immune system. Covers symptoms and stages of infection, including last stage called AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Covers HIV treatment.
HIV and AIDS Support (Holistic)
Give your body a boost by focusing on fitness and choosing the right combination of foods and nutritional supplements. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Mix in a multi Take a daily multivitamin supplement to prevent common deficiencies associated with the disease. Try...
HIV and Exercise
Exercise may help you feel better and relieve stress. It also keeps your heart, lungs, and muscles strong and helps you feel less tired. It also may improve your immune system, which can help you fight infection. Be sure to talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program, especially if you haven't been active...
HIV and Fatigue
Feeling tired is common when you have HIV. But many of the things that cause fatigue can be treated to help you feel better. Fatigue may be caused by one or more of the following: Being depressed, anxious, or stressed. Not getting enough sleep. Not taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) or missing doses of ART. Having the...
HIV and Pregnancy
Early detection and treatment are the key to preventing HIV infection in newborns. Experts agree that all people should be screened for HIV during pregnancy. If you do have HIV, your baby could also become infected. The virus is usually passed on during labor and childbirth. Sometimes it's passed during pregnancy...
HIV and Weight Loss
Weight loss can be a problem in people who have HIV. Taking your HIV medicine as prescribed can help you stay healthy and prevent weight loss. Weight loss may occur if you have: Advanced HIV or AIDS. Another infection. If the virus is not controlled, it weakens your immune system so you can't fight off other infections...
HIV Home Care
If a person's HIV infection progresses, you may be called on to provide home care for that person. A home care course may give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide the care needed. Contact your local Red Cross chapter, Visiting Nurse Association, or AIDS service agency to find out about home care...
HIV Infection in Health Professionals
Health professionals are not considered at high risk for HIV infection, because they use protection (such as gloves, masks, and goggles) when dealing with blood or body fluids. The chances of becoming infected after being stuck or cut with an instrument that is contaminated with HIV-infected blood are about 1 out of...
HIV Screening
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all people should get tested for HIV as part of their regular medical care. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends HIV testing for: People 15 to 65 years old as part of regular medical care. Anyone who is pregnant...
HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus?
Guides through the decision to be screened for an HIV infection. Explains HIV and discusses causes and lifestyles that put you at higher risk for getting infected. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
HIV Treatment in Children
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system, the body's natural defense system. If a child becomes infected, the virus destroys certain white blood cells. If too many are destroyed, the child's body has trouble fighting off disease. The most severe stage of HIV infection is AIDS. Most of...
HIV Viral Load
Viral load is a measurement of how much HIV is present in your blood. A sample of blood is taken and sent to a lab for testing. Results are expressed as the number of copies of the virus per milliliter of blood. Each virus is called a "copy" because HIV reproduces by making copies of itself (replicating). The viral load...
HIV Viral Load Test
A viral load test measures how much HIV is in the blood. It's first measured when you're diagnosed with HIV. This serves as the baseline. Future measurements are compared with it. With treatment, the viral load should go down. Within a few months, there should be very little virus in your blood.
HIV: Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the combination of several antiretroviral medicines used to slow the rate at which HIV makes copies of itself (multiplies) in the body. A combination of three or more antiretroviral medicines is more effective than using just one medicine (monotherapy) to treat HIV. The use of three or...
HIV: Giving Support
It is important to think about the emotional well-being of the person with HIV you care for. Because every person's emotional needs are different, no single approach is best for everybody. Encourage the person to become involved in medical decisions that affect his or her care and daily schedules. Being involved will...
HIV: Nonprogressors and HIV-Resistant People
What are HIV nonprogressors and HIV-resistant people? A few people with HIV are described as nonprogressors. These people have HIV that does not progress to more severe symptoms or disease, but they can still spread HIV. Most nonprogressors: Have lived with the infection for 10 to 15 years and remained healthy. Do not...
HIV: Preventing Infections
In most cases, HIV causes only a few weeks of flu-like symptoms. But if HIV isn't treated, you're more likely to get sick with opportunistic infections. HIV weakens your immune system so it can't fight off these infections. Preventing opportunistic infections is an important part of caring for yourself when you have...
HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV
A person who has HIV has difficulty fighting off other infections. You can help protect the person from infections. Avoid close contact with people who have contagious illnesses until their symptoms have disappeared. This includes illnesses such as colds, the flu, or stomach flu. If you have a cold or flu, wear a...
HIV: Stages of Infection
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classifies untreated HIV infection into three stages: CDC stages of HIV infection Acute retroviral syndrome: This is an illness with symptoms like mononucleosis. It often develops within a few days of infection with HIV, but it also may occur several weeks after...