PPN vs. TPN: What is the Difference?
PN is the medical abbreviation for parenteral nutrition, also known as intravenous nutrition. Nutrition is delivered directly to the body through the veins when a person is unable to obtain adequate nutrition through the digestive tract. When properly managed, this
Cyclophosphamide
Cyclophosphamide is a chemotherapy medication currently available as a generic and as the trademarked brand names, Cytoxan and Neosar. This medication is available as oral tablets or capsules that must be swallowed whole and as injectable solutions that are administered
Eligard (Leuprolide Acetate)
Eligard is the brand name for the medication leuprolide acetate, given subcutaneously. It is a type of hormone therapy that is used for relieving the symptoms of advanced prostate cancer.
Neuropathy – Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Neuropathy is a general term referring to the condition that results from damage or dysfunction of one or more nerves. It is often called “peripheral neuropathy” because symptoms commonly manifest as numbness, weakness, tingling, and/or sometimes pain, which usually starts
Intro to Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow cells that generally develops gradually. CLL is one of the most common types of cancer in adults. It usually occurs after adulthood, and its prevalence is rare