Positive Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) Test - Cancer Therapy Advisor
WEBJan 17, 2019 · Suggested Additional Lab Testing. For follow-up from a positive ANA test: For SLE: anti Ds DNA, anti-SS-A (Ro), anti-SS-B (La), anti-U1 RNP, anti-Sm, and follow-up with serial anti-DS DNA. For ...
Cancer Management & Treatment | Cancer Research & Drug Trials
WEBCancer Therapy Advisor offers the latest cancer management and treatment info, cancer research news, and more for oncologists and medical professionals.
Anemia; Low hemoglobin, low hematocrit, low red cell count
WEBJan 17, 2019 · Anemia. Synonyms. Low hemoglobin, low hematocrit, low red cell count. Related Conditions. Aplastic anemia; myelodysplasia; paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria; myeloproliferative disorders ...
Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase - Cancer Therapy Advisor
WEBJan 17, 2019 · The enzymatic activity of alkaline phosphatase is stimulated in tissues during active metabolism, and as such there are both physiologic and pathologic causes of elevations in this enzyme. The ...
Types of Drugs Used to Treat Cancer - Cancer Therapy Advisor
WEBApr 12, 2019 · Small-Molecule Drugs. Small-molecule drugs are agents that are small enough to easily enter their target cells to induce their effects. Most small-molecule drugs used as cancer treatment target ...
Body Surface Area (BSA) Calculator: DuBois & DuBois Formula
WEBDec 9, 2011 · Body Surface Area (BSA) Calculator: DuBois & DuBois Formula. December 9, 2011. Start Over Start Over. A medical calculator to help oncologists determine body surface area (BSA) using the DuBois ...
Approach to lymphocytosis - Cancer Therapy Advisor
WEBJan 17, 2019 · Approach to lymphocytosis. What every physician needs to know about lymphocytosis: Lymphocytes are white blood cells that serve primarily as the body’s adaptive immune system, and provide ...
B12 deficiency - Cancer Therapy Advisor
WEBJan 17, 2019 · B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin essential to cell production, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) synthesis and neurologic function. It is required as a co ...
Elevated liver enzymes - Cancer Therapy Advisor
WEBJan 17, 2019 · Elevated liver enzymes. 1. Description of the problem. The term LFTs includes measurement of liver enzymes, tests of liver synthetic function, as well as serum bilirubin. The commonly measured ...
Malignant Ascites: Diagnosis and Management - Cancer Therapy …
WEBApr 27, 2015 · Malignant Ascites: Diagnosis and Management. Ascites refers to fluid that accumulates within the peritoneal cavity. Although ascites is most commonly observed in patients with cirrhosis and ...
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