Question 1

is it safe to take an antineoplastic chemo pill for the first time if you are alone?

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See below: I would discuss the side effects with your oncologist and ask them if you will need any personal help.

Question 2

what is cell therapy?

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Let me explain: Cell therapy describes the process of introducing new cells into a tissue in order to treat a disease. Cell therapies often focus on the treatment of hereditary diseases, with or without the addition of gene therapy. Cell therapy is a sub-type of regenerative medicine.

Question 3

prognosis and therapy pfapa?

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PFAPA tx & px: Several treatments seem to have benefits: single dose of Prednisone at onset of each fever episode usually ends fever w/i hrs (but some experience more frequent episodes); Colchicine may be used in latter cases. Removal of tonsils & adenoids has proven effective in many. Pfapa resolves with age & does not lead to more severe illnesses.

Question 4

whats recreation therapy for?

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Specific treatment: Recreational therapy is a treatment service that facilitates the involvement of patients in recreation activities to improve or maintain physical, mental and emotional well-being and to help reduce negative emotional states such as depression and anxiety. Recreation therapists are vital members of multidisciplinary treatment teams that join together to assist patients in reaching specific goals.

Question 5

how meaningful can therapy be?

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Very meaningful: Level of motivation and dedication to introspection can make therapy very meaningful.

Question 6

what are effects of shock therapy?

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Few.: Memory loss and confusion are short term problems and should not be a barrier to a treat severe depression.  Certainly there are other side-effects but uncommon. It is much more palatable then when i did psychiatry in medical school and a resident.  Electricity is used, while Insulin is considered passe.

Question 7

could physcial therapy really help?

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Physical therapy: Can help to reduce pain and to  restore function with many conditions. However, it is not the answer for all prolbems - there needs to be an indication.

Question 8

has anyone used bioresonance therapy?

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Not evidence based: This is not mainstream medicine and i will be surprised if even my most open-minded colleagues feels that trying this would be wise. The best that can happen is that you can meet a warm, friendly, caring practitioner who may have other ways of helping non-life-threatening disease.

Question 9

what are the therapies used for smallpox?

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Supportive care: It has been 30+ years since we had smallpox cases to treat but at the time care was supportive.( IV fluids, treatments for complications, etc.) newer antiviral medications might be helpful but their true value is unknown.

Question 10

what are the benefits of musical therapy?

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Lessen pain/anxiety: An interesting area of research has been able to confirm the benefits of rx  like music / relaxation / visualization. Complex interactions of the brain &amp; stress modulators show a decline of inflammation, pain, anxiety when these modalities are used. Many cancer centers, pain treatment programs incorporate music into their treatment environment for that reason.

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