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An acoustic neuroma is a benign, usually slow-growing tumor that grows from certain nerves of the inner ear. This eMedTV article discusses acoustic neuroma in detail, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone. This eMedTV article discusses acromegaly in detail and provides links to additional information about acromegaly.
Active tuberculosis is the more serious form of tuberculosis. As this eMedTV page explains, it affects 8 million people worldwide each year. Active tuberculosis occurs when the immune system is unable to stop the tuberculosis bacteria from growing.
Activella is a hormone replacement therapy medication available by prescription. This eMedTV article explains what Activella is used for, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists potential side effects that may occur during treatment.
Actonel is a prescription drug that is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. As this eMedTV page explains, it can also treat corticosteroid-related osteoporosis in men and women. Information on dosing and side effects is also provided.
Actonel With Calcium is a drug used to prevent and treat osteoporosis. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the medication, including how it works, how it is administered, and what you should discuss with your doctor prior to taking it.
Actoplus Met is a combination medicine that is licensed to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. This eMedTV article describes the drug in detail and explains how it works, lists its possible side effects, and offers general dosing information.
Actos is a prescription medicine that is licensed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This part of the eMedTV Web site explains how Actos works and further explores the effects and potential side effects of this diabetes medication.
Although acute glaucoma occurs in less than 10 percent of glaucoma cases, it can cause rapid loss of vision. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at this serious condition and its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Acute leukemia is cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue and progresses very quickly. As explained in this eMedTV article, there are two main types of acute leukemia: acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Common symptoms of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia include fever, fatigue, and frequent infections. This eMedTV article describes childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia, which accounts for 3,800 new cases of leukemia each year.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia accounts for about 3,800 new cases of leukemia each year. This section of the eMedTV archives describes acute lymphocytic leukemia, which is the most common type of leukemia in young children but can also affect adults.
Research studies are attempting to determine what causes acute myeloid leukemia. This eMedTV article explains how certain risk factors, such as past chemotherapy treatment and a history of blood disorders, may be what causes acute myeloid leukemia.
Acute pancreatitis occurs suddenly, lasts for a short period of time, and usually gets better. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at acute pancreatitis by discussing the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this condition.