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What is Posterior cruciate ligament tear
A posterior cruciate ligament tear is a partial or complete disruption of the posterior cruciate ligament, one of the four major ligaments that stabilize the knee joint. The posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is…
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FAQ about Polymyositis
This FAQ explains the essentials of polymyositis, including what it is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, what treatment usually involves, and what people can expect over time. The condition can be difficult…
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Prevention of Polymyositis
Polymyositis is an inflammatory muscle disease in which the immune system attacks skeletal muscle tissue, leading to progressive weakness, reduced endurance, and muscle damage. Unlike conditions caused by a single infectious agent or a…
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Treatment for Polymyositis
What treatments are used for Polymyositis? The main treatments are immunosuppressive medications, especially corticosteroids and steroid-sparing agents such as methotrexate, azathioprine, and mycophenolate, with additional options including intravenous immunoglobulin, rituximab in selected cases, physical…
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FAQ about Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that can affect both the mother and the baby if it is not recognized and managed promptly. This FAQ explains what preeclampsia is, why it happens, how it is…
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Prevention of Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific disorder defined by new-onset high blood pressure after mid-pregnancy, usually accompanied by evidence of placental and vascular dysfunction. It cannot be fully prevented in every case, because its development depends…
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What is Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-related disorder characterized by the new onset of high blood pressure after 20 weeks of gestation, together with evidence that the maternal vascular system and organs are being affected. The condition…