Mikhail Alper PA

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• Vaccine for Celiac Disease is THISCLOSE

  With the growing number of patients diagnosed with celiac disease, researchers are finally spending time, money and resources searching for new treatment options. A group of researchers are currently working on a vaccine to reduce the effects of gluten exposure for celiac patients. This vaccine,...

• What are the Treatment Options for Syphilis?

  What is syphilis?Syphilis is a very dangerous disease if not diagnosed early and treated with proper medication. Worse, it may even lead to death. Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum and has four stages in its pathogenesis. It is one of those diseases which does not have typical...

• Three-Week Chemotherapy Dosing Reconfirmed as First-Line Treatment of Ovarian Cancer

  Chemotherapy as a treatment option for cancer has existed for decades, and has long been the standard of care and first line of treatment for almost all forms of cancer. The term is an umbrella term referring to the use of medicines to halt the growth of cancerous tumors and to kill off cancerous...

• What Are Fordyce Spots and What Causes Them?

  What are Fordyce spots?Fordyce spots, also called as Fordyce glands or Fordyce granules, are enlarged sebaceous (oil) glands that are not associated with hair follicles. These spots are harmless and painless and are commonly seen inside the cheek's lining or on the edge of the lips. They are...

• Laryngitis: What is Epiglottitis?

  Epiglottitis is marked by swollen flesh in the epiglottis. It can be a fatal disease.Epiglottis is located at the bottom of the tongue. Majority of its component is cartilage. It assists in stopping food from getting into the trachea.  The epiglottis’ flesh can get inflamed and close your wind...

• Insomnia: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  Insomnia, also known as sleeplesness, denotes a persistent problem in falling and staying asleep. It is usually followed by daytime sleepiness, irritability, low energy, and sometimes even depression. When insomnia is severe, it can result in increased risk of motor vehicle collisions, due to one...