Reiki means "universal life energy." It's an ancient healing method that manipulates energy flow in the body. Reiki practitioners believe there is an energy force in and around the body. They believe that there is a flow of energy between the reiki practitioner and the receiver of the treatment. It is thought that reiki...
Botanical names: Ganoderma lucidum How It Works Reishi contains several major constituents, including sterols, coumarin, mannitol, polysaccharides, and triterpenoids called ganoderic acids. Ganoderic acids may lower blood pressure as well as decrease LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. These specific triterpenoids also help reduce...
Relactation is the attempt to start producing breast milk at a time when your body normally would not. A woman may try relactation when she: Adopts a baby and has breastfed before. Stopped breastfeeding her baby and now has changed her mind and wants to resume breastfeeding. Relactation is a difficult and complex...
Relapse is the reappearance of or increase in symptoms in a person with an illness or disease after a period of improvement.
Preventing a relapse When you have schizophrenia, your symptoms can sometimes come back. This is called a relapse. There are things you can do to help prevent a relapse. Be active in your own recovery. Work with your doctor and take care of yourself. Take your medicine, even if you're feeling better. Not taking medicine...
Relapse means that a person has returned to drinking or using drugs after having successfully quit. Most people who stop drinking or using drugs because of substance use disorder have at least one relapse. Relapses are most likely to happen in the first few months after drinking or drug use has stopped. A person may...
Relapsing fever is an infectious disease that can be passed to humans by ticks. Relapsing fever is most common in the western United States. Symptoms usually start 3 to 11 days (average 6 days) after the tick bite. They may last for several days, go away, and then return (relapse) several days later. Symptoms of...
Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis is a form of MS in which attacks (relapses) come and go over time. An MS attack is a period of time when there are new MS symptoms. Symptoms usually go away (remit) after an attack. The disease doesn't get worse between attacks. Most people with MS have this type first. It may last...
Stress has been shown to increase the risk of certain serious diseases, so for the sake of your health, it's wise to unwind. For thousands of years, humans have searched for relaxation supports. Try out a few to see what works for you. Select a topic: Acupuncture Aromatherapy Biofeedback Bodywork Flower Remedies Guided...
Coughing is your body's way of removing foreign substances and mucus from your lungs and upper airway passages. Productive coughs are often useful. Don't try to stop a productive cough. Sometimes, though, coughs are severe enough to impair breathing or prevent rest. Here are some things you can do at home to help you...
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Relugolix is used in adult males to treat advanced prostate cancer. Relugolix may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Orgovyx. Generic Name: Relugolix.
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Remdesivir is used to treat adults and children at least 28 days and older who weigh at least 7 pounds (3 kilograms) with positive results for COVID-19 who are: in a hospital; or, not in a hospital and have mild-to-moderate COVID-19, and are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or...
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For treating COVID-19 (coronavirus). Brand Name(s): Veklury. Generic Name: Remdesivir.
Remifentanil is an opioid medication that is used to treat or prevent pain during and after surgery or other medical procedures. Remifentanil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: anesthesia, local anesthesia, pain. Generic Name: Remifentanil.
Remimazolam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) that is used to help you relax before having a minor surgery, dental work, or other medical procedure. . Remimazolam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Remission refers to periods of time when a person with a long-lasting illness does not have symptoms. During a remission, a person returns to their usual state of health.
Do not try to remove a fishhook (seek medical care instead) if any of the following are true: The fishhook is in or near an eye. The fishhook is in a joint, in a bone, or deep in a muscle. You are concerned that removing the fishhook may damage nearby blood vessels or nerves. The person who is injured is not calm and...
Swelling of the fingers or toes is common after an injury to the hand, arm, foot, or leg. If you did not remove a ring before swelling began, try one of the following methods. These methods can be used for rings on fingers or toes. If these methods fail, see your doctor to have the ring removed. First method Don't try...
In the following situations, do not try to remove an object from the wound. Seek medical treatment immediately. Do not remove an object that has punctured and penetrated the eyeball. Note: Do not bandage or put any pressure on the eye. If an object has penetrated the eyeball, hold the object in place to prevent further...
Moles Moles are skin growths made up of cells that produce color (pigment). A mole can appear anywhere on the skin, alone or in groups. Most people get a few moles during their first 20 years of life. They are usually brown in color but can be blue, black, or flesh-colored. Most moles are harmless and do not cause pain...
Before using tweezers or a needle to remove a splinter, try using cellophane tape to remove it. Simply put the tape over the splinter, then pull the tape off. The tape will stick to the splinter and remove it painlessly. If tape doesn't work, try these steps. Wash your hands well with soap and water. Do not wet or soak...
Learn the basics of renal artery stenosis, including what it is, what causes it, and how it is treated.
Incidence and Mortality. Estimated new cases and deaths from renal cell (kidney and renal pelvis) cancer in the United States in 2024:[ 1] New cases: 81,610. Deaths: 14,390. Follow-Up and Survivorship. Renal cell cancer, also called renal adenocarcinoma or hypernephroma, can often be cured if it is diagnosed and treated...
Renal cell cancer is a type of cancer that forms in tubules of the kidney. Renal cell cancer (also called renal cell adenocarcinoma) is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the lining of tubules (very small tubes) in the kidney. It is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults. There are two kidneys, one on...
