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uveal melanoma treatment :: Article Creator Treatments, Patient Characteristics Affect Uveal Melanoma Survival A new study identified the elements that could determine the overall survival of patients with the metastatic eye tumor, uveal melanoma. Factors such as female sex, metastatsis type, better baseline performance status and laboratory measurements can all impact uveal melanoma outcomes, recent research showed. Patients with metastatic uveal melanoma (UM) experienced improved survival outcomes if treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs, a type of immunotherapy that assists the immune system find and fight cancer), including anti-CTLA-4 and anti-PD-1 therapies, according to the findings of a new study. Factors such as female sex, extrahepatic-only metastases (secondary malignant growths not in the liver), better baseline performance status on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status Scale, laborat...

severe earache :: Article Creator Ear Infections Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment Experiencing inner ear discomfort or constant pressure, pus drainage, or hearing loss may be symptoms of an ear infection. You can use over-the-counter (OTC) treatments or consult a doctor if your symptoms don't improve. Ear infections can be either bacterial or viral infections. They can occur in your middle ear, the part of your ear just behind your eardrum, as well as the outer and inner ear. They often clear up on their own but can be painful due to inflammation or fluid buildup. Ear infections can be chronic or acute. Acute ear infections are painful but short in duration. Chronic ear infections either don't clear up or recur many times. They can cause damage to the middle and inner ear, which is infrequently permanent. Keep reading to learn about ear infections, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Common symptoms of e...

uveitis contagious :: Article Creator Genital Herpes: When Is It Contagious? Is It Forever? back Question:I just found out I have genital herpes. Does this mean I'll always have it? What should I tell my partner? Answer:You're definitely contagious when you've got an outbreak, and probably for a few days before. Unfortunately, a few people are contagious between outbreaks, even if they don't have symptoms, and there isn't an easy way to find out who those folks are. However, normally speaking, if you don't have symptoms or lesions, you're probably not contagious. It's important to get new sores in the genital area checked right away: it's easier to diagnose problems when they can be seen, and if your initial outbreak is treated early, you're less likely to get recurrences. Most folks who get herpes only get one outbreak, and those who get multiple outbreaks don't get many. Folks who get lots of outbreak...

ocular migraine and stress :: Article Creator Is There A Connection Between Stress And Dry Eye Disease, Expert Answers Dry eye disease is a common eye condition characterised by insufficient tear production or rapid tear evaporation, leading to discomfort, redness, and vision disturbances. While various factors contribute to its development, recent studies have shed light on the connection between stress and dry eye disease. To know more about it, we spoke to Dr Ajay Sharma, Ophthalmologist and Chief Medical Director - EyeQ. A Risk Factor for Dry Eyes: Psychological Stress "Psychological stress is a factor that can make dry eyes worse. It can affect important processes in our body that keep our eyes healthy, like how well we sleep," said Dr Sharma. A 2016 document on dry eye disease by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, highlighted that the occurrence of dry eye varies globally, ranging from 5% to 34% ...

earache and throat pain :: Article Creator Woman, 45, Fought 7 Months For A Tongue Cancer Diagnosis. She's Part Of A Larger Trend Susan Smith noticed a small bump on the side of her tongue that hurt when she ate. When she visited her dentist for a check-up, she mentioned it. The dentist wasn't too worried but recommended Smith see an ear, nose and throat doctor. Over the next five months, she saw three doctors who had her try various mouth rinses. Still, the lump remained. Finally, a fourth doctor sent her for a CT scan, and Smith learned what was wrong: She had tongue cancer. "What was on the surface of my tongue was the tip of the iceberg, and I actually had a four-centimeter mass that was inside the tongue into the floor of my mouth," Smith, 48, of Fairfield, Connecticut, tells TODAY.Com. "They diagnosed me as having stage 4A tongue cancer that spread to the lymph nodes in my neck." Susan Smith visited four d...