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The side effects of chemotherapy (chemo) depend on the type of chemo. They also depend on the amount given. Side effects can be planned for and managed. This will help reduce them and give the best possible experience for the…

What is a bone marrow transplant? Bone marrow transplant (BMT) is a type of therapy for people with certain types of cancer or other diseases. It is a type of treatment that replaces your unhealthy bone marrow with healthy cells.…

What is a bone marrow transplant for children? A bone marrow transplant (BMT) is a treatment for children with certain types of cancer or other diseases. The goal of BMT is to replace a child’s diseased bone marrow with healthy…

A bone scan may be done on an outpatient basis or as part of your stay in a hospital. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your healthcare provider’s practices. You will be asked to remove any…

What is borderline personality disorder? Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness. It may also be called emotionally unstable personality disorder. People with BPD have unstable moods and can act recklessly. They also have a hard time managing their…

Does this test have other names? Whooping cough antibody test, Bordetella pertussis serology What is this test? This test checks for Bordetella pertussis antibodies in your blood. B. pertussis are the bacteria that cause pertussis, also called whooping cough. Whooping…

Does this test have other names? Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies test, IgM/IgG test, Lyme disease test What is this test? This test measures the level of Borrelia antibodies in your blood. Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria cause Lyme disease. The bacteria are spread…

Does this test have other names? Lyme disease test (CSF) What is this test? This test looks for Borrelia antibodies in your cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is the liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria cause…

Health considerations when bottle-feeding If you decide not to breastfeed, or you are unable to breastfeed, commercial iron-fortified formulas can give your baby the nutrition they need. Infant formulas have the right amounts of protein, calories, fat, vitamins, and minerals for…

What is a boxer’s fracture? A boxer’s fracture is a break in the neck of the 5th metacarpal bone in the hand. It gets its name because the injury is common in inexperienced boxers. The metacarpal bones are the intermediate…

What is brachial neuritis? Brachial neuritis is a form of peripheral neuropathy that affects the nerves going to the chest, shoulder, arm, and hand. Peripheral neuropathy is a disease that causes pain or loss of function in the nerves that…

What is a brachial plexus injury? The brachial plexus is a bundle of connected nerves in the neck region of your spinal cord. It branches down into your chest, shoulders, arms, and hands. This group of nerves controls the motions…