Lung Transplant

Learn basic information about lung transplants, including why they are done, what to expect after the surgery, how well a transplant works, and what the risks are.

Lung Transplant for Cystic Fibrosis

Lung transplant is an option for a few people who have severe lung problems that are caused by cystic fibrosis (CF). The procedure removes the diseased lungs and replaces them with healthy lungs from a recently deceased donor.

Lungs and Airways

Has info on general coughs, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and COPD. Also has chest X-ray info and interactive topics on bronchitis and croup.

Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Discusses lupus, an autoimmune disorder. Focuses on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Covers symptoms and how it is diagnosed. Covers treatment with medicines like corticosteroids, NSAIDs, and antimalarials. Discusses the importance of good self-care.

Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus)

Lupus is a long-term autoimmune disease. This means that your immune system attacks your body's healthy tissues. Lupus may cause problems with your skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, nerves, or blood cells. When you have lupus symptoms, you are having flares or relapses. When your symptoms get better, you are in remission...

Lupus and Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome

About 1 out of 3 people with lupus produce an antibody that attacks certain blood-clotting factors, which can cause the blood to clot easily. A person who has this antibody and has had blood clots is said to have antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. This can lead to mild or severe blood-clotting complications, including...

Lupus and Pregnancy

Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) doesn't usually affect a woman's ability to conceive. But if you are having a lupus flare or are taking corticosteroid medicines, you may have irregular menstrual cycles. This can make it hard to plan a pregnancy. If you plan to have a baby or are already pregnant, it's very...

Lupus Rash

Lupus rash is red or purplish and mildly scaly, appearing on the face (butterfly or malar rash) and symmetrically on the arms, fingers, or legs.

Lupus: Criteria for Diagnosis

The following criteria are used to distinguish lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) from other autoimmune and rheumatic diseases. A person with 4 of these 11 conditions can be classified as having lupus. These conditions may be present all at once, or they may appear in succession over a period of time...

Lupus: Healthy Eating

To date, no diet is known to cure, prevent, or relieve lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) symptoms. But poor nutrition makes it harder for your body to battle chronic illness. To make sure that you have a healthful, balanced diet, your doctor may oversee your food intake or refer you to a registered dietitian...

lurasidone

Lurasidone is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and teenagers who are at least 13 years old. . Lurasidone is also used to treat episodes of depression related to bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old. Lurasidone may also be used for...

Lurasidone

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

lurbinectedin

Lurbinectedin is used to treat small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). Lurbinectedin is given after a platinum cancer medicine did not work or has stopped working. Lurbinectedin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

luspatercept

Luspatercept is for use in adults with a blood disorder called beta thalassemia, in which the body does not produce enough hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. . Luspatercept is used to treat anemia (lack of red blood cells) in adults with beta thalassemia who...

lusutrombopag

Lusutrombopag is a man-made form of a protein that increases production of platelets (blood-clotting cells) in your body. Lusutrombopag can lower the risk of bleeding by increasing platelets in your blood. Lusutrombopag is used to treat thrombocytopenia (a lack of platelets in the blood) in adults with chronic liver...

Lusutrombopag Oral Tablet (LUSUTROMBOPAG - ORAL)

This medicine may be taken with or without food. Swallow with a full glass (8 oz) of water unless your doctor gives you different instructions. This medicine will work best if you take it at about the same time every day. Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom. It is...

Lutein

How to Use It People showing protection from macular degeneration have been reported to have eaten about 6 mg of lutein per day from food. Lutein, in supplemental form, should be taken with fat-containing food to improve absorption. 1. Where to Find It Spinach, kale, collard greens, romaine lettuce, leeks, peas, and...

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Luteinizing hormone (LH) is produced by the pituitary gland. In women, LH helps regulate the menstrual cycle and egg production (ovulation); in men, LH stimulates the production of testosterone, which plays a role in sperm production. Women's LH levels normally vary with the phase of the menstrual cycle, rapidly...

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Test

A luteinizing hormone test measures the amount of luteinizing hormone (LH) in a sample of blood or urine. LH is produced by the pituitary gland. LH helps regulate the menstrual cycle and egg production ( ovulation). LH levels normally change with the phase of the menstrual cycle. This hormone goes up fast just before...

lutetium Lu 177 dotatate

Lutetium Lu 177 dotatate is a radioactive medicine that binds itself to a specific part of certain tumor cells, allowing the radiation to enter and destroy those cells. . Lutetium Lu 177 dotatate is used to treat certain cancers of the digestive tract, including the stomach, pancreas, and intestines. Lutetium Lu 177...

Lycopene

How to Use It The ideal intake of lycopene is currently unknown; however, the men in the Harvard study with the greatest protection against cancer consumed at least 6.5 mg per day. Where to Find It Tomatoes and tomato-containing foods are high in lycopene. In the Harvard study, the only tomato-based food that did not...

Lyme Disease

Discusses Lyme disease, an infection spread by ticks. Includes info on deer ticks. Covers symptoms and Lyme disease tests. Covers treatment with antibiotics. Includes info on complications from not treating Lyme disease. Offers prevention tips.

Lyme disease

Lyme disease is an illness from getting bitten by a tick infected with a certain type of bacteria. It can cause fatigue, headache, stiff neck, fever, sore muscles and joints, and sometimes a red rash that looks like a bull's-eye. Antibiotics usually work. If you don't get treated right away, Lyme disease can cause...

Lyme Disease Rash

One symptom of Lyme disease is a red rash (called erythema migrans). The rash usually starts as a small red area and then expands over several days. The rash occurs at the site of the tick bite and usually gets bigger over time. Sometimes the rash clears in the center, so that it looks like a bull's-eye. About half the...

Lyme Disease Test

Discusses antibody test used to detect Lyme disease. Covers two types of test (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and Western blot test). Covers why and how they are done. Includes info on what results mean.

Lymph Node Biopsy

A lymph node biopsy removes lymph node tissue to be looked at under a microscope for signs of infection or a disease, such as cancer. Other tests may also be used to check the lymph tissue sample, including a culture, genetic tests, or tests to study the body's immune system (immunological tests). Lymph nodes are part...

Pages