Because less than 2% of these cats have cancerous growths of the thyroid gland, treatment is usually very successful. There are three choices for treatment; any one of them could be the best choice in certain situations. Many factors must come into consideration when choosing the therapeutic option for a particular cat. 1)Radioactive iodine. The most effective way to destroy the abnormal tissue is with radioactive iodine therapy.

Yes. The plaque build-up process can be slowed, stabilized and reversed through dietary and lifestyle modifications and through appropriate medical regimens. This must be done with the guidance of your physician.

Diagnosis is usually made by growing bacteria from a sample of spinal fluid, obtained by performing a spinal tap (a needle is inserted into the lower back, where fluid in the spinal canal is readily accessible). Identification of the type of bacteria responsible is important for selection of correct antibiotics. Meningococcal disease is treated with antibiotics. Early treatment is essential to reduce the risk of death to less than 15 percent.

Addison's is an uncommon illness and seen more in pure bred small breeds of dogs. It happens when there is a lack of cortisone production by the adrenal glands located next to the kidneys. The body needs small amounts of cortisone every day to keep it "fine tuned". In stressful situations, cortisone production increases so the body can deal with the event e.g. an infection, long race, cold weather. the adrenal glands have been working overtime making cortisone to deal with stress.

Yes, it can be treated at anytime with antibiotics. The earlier the treatment begins, the more effective it is in preventing the progression of the disease into later complications. Even late stages of Lyme disease have an excellent prognosis. The best treatment is still debatable among various doctors. For early treatment, three weeks of oral antibiotics (amoxicillin or doxycycline) is often recommended.

No. There is no effective treatment for MCF in bison or cattle. There are scattered reports in the scientific literature of animals recovering from MCF following medical treatment. In our experience treatment merely prolongs the clinical course without effecting a cure.

Yes, often the underlying cause can be determined with a few simple tests and in some cases corrected. Even if the cause is not correctable (i.e. high blood pressure, prostate cancer, atherosclerosis, diabetes, etc) nearly every man can have his erectile dysfunction treated and satisfactory erections restored.

Yes. Currently, the primary treatment consists of the removal of blood (like a blood donation, only more frequent) at regular intervals until iron levels return to normal. Once normal iron levels are re-established, they can be maintained by periodic blood removal (2 to 6 times a year depending on the individual). During this maintenance phase, if eligible, blood can be donated through the Canadian Blood Services (CBS).

Ans: Mental Handicap is not a medical disease condition but a disability characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning and in adaptive behaviour (deficits in social skills and self care skills). Treatment strategies involving rehabilitation of the child in the spheres of special education, vocational skill, training in self care and behavior therapy helps them lead efficient and satisfactory lives. Ans: Yes.

The treatments currently available can help in many but not in all cases. Often, a combination of a particularly active Vitamin D, together with phosphorus supplements, is prescribed in oral form in an attempt to achieve a better balance of phosphate, calcium and crucial hormones. This treatment may have limited effectiveness and also potential side effects, requiring periodic monitoring throughout the patient's life.

Yes. Some staph skin infections can be treated simply by draining the sore and keeping the wound clean. For more serious infections, antibiotics can be used to treat those infections. In antibiotics are prescribed by your healthcare provider, it is very important to finish taking all the pills and call your doctor if the infection does not get better.

Absolutely YES! Most bad breath can be treated and then prevented by understanding the causes and then applying thorough and scrupulous methods of cleaning round the mouth. Click here to find out about our Fresh Breath Kit. It is also wise to consult a dentist directly for advice about any dental cause of halitosis, particularly established gum disease (Periodontal disease) or decayed (Carious) teeth.

Yes. Most staph and MRSA infections are treatable with antibiotics. If you are given an antibiotic, take all of the doses, even if the infection is getting better, unless your doctor tells you to stop taking it. Do not share antibiotics with other people or save unfinished antibiotics to use at another time. However, many staph skin infections may be treated by draining the abscess or boil and may not require antibiotics.

The treatment of diabetic retinopathy in any particular case depends upon multiple factors, including the type and degree of retinopathy, associated ocular factors such as cataract or vitreous hemorrhage, and the medical history of the patient. Treatment options include laser photocoagulation, cryotherapy (freezing), and vitrectomy surgery (removal of the vitreous gel along with blood, scar tissue, etc.) Blindness due to diabetic eye disease is preventable in most cases.

Yes. To date, all VISA and VRSA isolates have been susceptible to several Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs.

Vascular Surgeons are currently using VesCell™ PAD to improve the quality of life of patients suffering from severe lower limb ischemia by relieving debilitating symptoms such as claudication (leg pain) and digital gangrene.

Yes. Both diseases are treatable with antibiotics if they are caught early enough. But both diseases can be fatal if not recognised in time.

Once diagnosed, glaucoma can be controlled. Treatments to lower pressure in the eye include non-surgical methods such as prescription eye drops and medications, laser therapy, and surgery.

The H5N1 strain of avian flu has been found in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, Mongolia, Malaysia, and North Korea. More recently it has spread to Russia and Kazakhstan. In 2003, there was an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H7N7 strain in the Netherlands and Germany.

The five-year survival (the amount of people alive five years after detection of the disease) is 14% and, until now, has NOT changed significantly in the past 25 years.

Chinese Medicine sees all illness as a process of energetic disharmony which Acupuncture can help re-establish. There are no disorders for which this form of treatment is inappropriate. The World Health Organization and NIH have recommended acupuncture for a wide variety of ailments and diseases.

Yes. Most staph and MRSA infections are treatable with antibiotics. If you are given an antibiotic, take all of the doses, even if the infection is getting better, unless your doctor tells you to stop taking it. Do not share antibiotics with other people or save unfinished antibiotics to use at another time. However, many staph skin infections may be treated by draining the abscess or boil and may not require antibiotics.

YES. Medical radioactive isotopes are proving very helpful in treating cardiovascular disease. They effectively prevent re-clogging of arteries (restenosis) when used in conjunction with angioplasty (balloon therapy). Rheumatoid arthritis is commonly treated in Europe with injections of medical radioactive isotopes.

Yes, the atherosclerotic process can be slowed, stabilized and actually reversed to some degree through aggressive lifestyle modifications and/or through medication therapies under the guidance of your physician. Our aim is to identify those individuals with coronary atherosclerosis early, before a heart attack, so that they may become active participants in halting the progression of this disease process.

Yes, but a malaria infected patient needs to be reached quickly. That's part of the problem. The remote nature of many parts of Africa and other malaria affected regions, the difficulty of recognising that a patient has contracted malaria and not some other disease and the lack of available medicines all contribute to effective treatment not starting quickly enough. The result: many people die. Prevention, for example using bednets, and treatment go hand in hand in combating malaria.