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This eMedTV article explains that bone is a living, growing tissue that is mostly made of collagen. This resource provides information on bone formation and types of bones, as well as a brief description of how osteoporosis develops.
Bone cancer is a condition where cancer cells form in the tissues of the bone. This section of the eMedTV Web site discusses the Bone Cancer Health Channel, which includes in-depth articles on topics such as the causes and symptoms of bone cancer.
Bone cancer is a type of cancer that affects the bones. Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer. As this page of the eMedTV library explains, symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis all depend on the type of bone cancer a person has.
Your bone density is a measurement of your bone health, as this eMedTV article explains. This measurement can show your fracture risk and response to osteoporosis treatment. This page deals with bone density and bone density testing.
A bone density scan is similar to an x-ray and measures bone health and response to osteoporosis treatment. This eMedTV page explains how a bone density scan is performed, how it is scored, and who should have a bone density scan.
Similar to an x-ray, a bone density test measures your bone health and response to osteoporosis treatment. This eMedTV article explains how a bone density test is performed, how it is scored, and who should have a bone density test.
There are many long-term effects from anorexia, and bone loss is one of the most common. In this section of the eMedTV library, the link between anorexia and bone loss is discussed, including the causes and treatment.
Boniva is a prescription drug licensed to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of Boniva, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Bontril is commonly prescribed to help people lose weight. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Bontril, including information on how the medication works, its various forms, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Botox is commonly used to treat frown lines and wrinkles, but it can also be used to treat other conditions. This eMedTV segment explains in detail what Botox is, how it is used, the drug's effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Botulinum toxin type A is used to treat frown lines and wrinkles, but can be used for other conditions, too. This eMedTV page explains what botulinum toxin type A is, how it's used, the drug's effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Toxins produced by a group of bacteria known as Clostridium botulinum cause the disease known as botulism. This eMedTV page provides details about this rare but serious illness, including how it is acquired, symptoms, and treatment options.
A common source of botulism food poisoning is improperly preserved home-processed foods with low acid content (like corn and beets). This eMedTV page offers tips for preventing botulism food poisoning, like refrigerating oils that contain garlic.
BPH stands for benign prostatic hyperplasia and refers to an enlargement of the prostate gland. This eMedTV article discusses BPH in detail, including the symptoms of BPH, treatment options, and relevant statistics for this condition.
Types of brain cancer include benign, malignant, primary, and secondary. All are characterized by abnormal cell growth in the skull. This eMedTV page provides a detailed explanation of brain cancer, including symptoms, grades, and treatment options.
Next to leukemia and lymphoma, brain stem glioma (a tumor in the tissues of the brain stem) is the most common type of childhood cancer. This eMedTV resource discusses brain stem glioma in detail, including symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis.
Brain tumor symptoms typically occur when a tumor presses on a nerve or damages a certain area of the brain. This page from the eMedTV website provides an in-depth explanation of brain tumor symptoms, such as headaches, visual changes, and nausea.