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by Shirin Borja | July 5, 2023
Understanding Celiac Disease Diagnosis and Treatment -RTTC

Understanding Celiac Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment

Celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by the ingestion of gluten, affects millions worldwide. It leads to damage in your small intestine and interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food. Here is everything you need to know to understand this condition, as well as what you can do to

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Exploring Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment -RTTC

Exploring Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex condition that affects the lives of millions worldwide.   If you have IBD, you’ll experience challenges that range from managing daily symptoms to understanding the nuances of treatment options.   This comprehensive guide explores the causes, symptoms, primary types and treatment strategies for IBD.   What

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Strep Throat vs Sore Throat: How to Tell the Difference

If you’re feeling soreness in your throat, knowing the differences between a standard sore throat and strep throat is crucial for so you can get treated correctly and recover in time. Here are all you need to know about the key symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for both conditions. Sore

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How Often Should You Get Tested For STDs?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a significant public health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. In this article, you’ll learn how often you should need to get tested for an STD. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), is one of

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Cystic Fibrosis, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment - RTTC

Understanding Cystic Fibrosis and How It’s Treated

Cystic fibrosis is a complex genetic disorder that can pose significant challenges to you and your family.   Despite the difficulties it presents, advancements in medical research have led to improved treatment options and a better understanding of the condition.   Here’s everything you need to know about this cystic fibrosis, including

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What are the Early Signs of HIV in Men and Women?

Have you ever wondered if you or someone you know might have HIV or the human immunodeficiency virus? The early detection and treatment of HIV are crucial for managing the virus and preventing its progression to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV manifests differently for each person. Some people may

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Do HEPA Filters Help With COVID-19

Despite being the go-to solution for improving indoor air quality,  many people are still unsure about what High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters are, how they work, do they really improve air quality and the benefits they offer. In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll look into HEPA filters and provide you

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How to Test Your Fertility (+4 Tests You Can Do at Home!) 

Are you curious about your fertility and want to understand more about it? Whether you’re planning to start a family soon or want to gain insight into your reproductive health, understanding the process of fertility testing is crucial. By the end of this guide, you’ll learn about the various fertility

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How Many COVID Variants Are There?

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought forth numerous challenges, including the emergence of various SARS-CoV-2 variants. These variants have raised questions about their impact on public health, transmission rates and the efficacy of existing preventive measures. In this comprehensive blog post, we will discuss the world of COVID variants, shedding light

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Long Covid Symptoms

A Guide to Long COVID Symptoms

As COVID-19 continues developing, we keep discovering more unpredictable outcomes that set it apart from any other virus. Long COVID symptoms (also known as Post-COVID-19 Condition) are among them. These are physical and psychological effects that some coronavirus sufferers experience for months or years after exposure to the virus. When

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HIV Tester

When to Get Tested for HIV After a Potential Exposure

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a serious health condition affecting millions worldwide. In 2021, about 1.2 million Americans have HIV and 13% don’t know that they have it. Early detection is vital in managing the infection and preventing its transmission, especially that the early symptoms of HIV infection may resemble

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How To Swab Your Throat With Rapid Test

Rapid tests play a crucial role in early detection and containment efforts of infectious diseases like COVID-19. Among the various testing methods available, throat swabs have emerged as a viable option in assessing the presence of the virus. This comprehensive guide will discuss how to swab your throat using rapid

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Long Covid

What Is Long COVID? An Introductory Guide

As continuing effects of COVID-19 have become apparent for some people, many of us have been wondering: What is long COVID? This condition, where symptoms last weeks or months after the virus is gone, is known as… long COVID longhaul COVID post-COVID-19 condition post-acute COVID-19   Symptoms may range from

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What Is the First Signs of HIV?: Symptoms and Causes

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a viral infection that weakens the immune system. If you have HIV, you’re more vulnerable to various opportunistic infections and diseases. Recognizing the initial signs of HIV infection is crucial for early diagnosis and timely intervention. In this article, we’ll look into the intricacies of

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Female doctor in medical protective mask and gloves holding a big clock. Scientists and virologist hurry coronavirus vaccine research. Healthcare workers search covid-19 vaccine

How Long Does It Take to Get COVID-19 Results

In the battle against COVID-19, timely and accurate testing plays a crucial role in identifying and containing the spread of the virus. As individuals seek COVID-19 tests, it’s essential to understand how long it typically takes to receive test results. In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss the various COVID-19

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Covid 19 Test Type

What’s The Difference Between COVID-19 PCR Tests And Antigen Tests?

Are you confused about the difference between PCR tests and antigen tests? In the realm of COVID-19 testing, these two terms often surface, leaving many people uncertain about their dissimilarities. In this blog, we will delve into the world of diagnostic testing, dissecting the disparities between PCR tests and antigen

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Understanding Celiac Disease Diagnosis and Treatment -RTTC

Understanding Celiac Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment

Celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by the ingestion of gluten, affects millions worldwide. It leads to damage in your small intestine and interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food. Here is everything you need to know to understand this condition, as well as what you can do to

Read More »
Exploring Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment -RTTC

Exploring Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex condition that affects the lives of millions worldwide.   If you have IBD, you’ll experience challenges that range from managing daily symptoms to understanding the nuances of treatment options.   This comprehensive guide explores the causes, symptoms, primary types and treatment strategies for IBD.   What

Read More »
Cropped view of young brunette woman in brown jumper checking thyroid gland on neck while sitting

Strep Throat vs Sore Throat: How to Tell the Difference

If you’re feeling soreness in your throat, knowing the differences between a standard sore throat and strep throat is crucial for so you can get treated correctly and recover in time. Here are all you need to know about the key symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for both conditions. Sore

Read More »
Wooden blocks with std letters on wooden table on grey background

How Often Should You Get Tested For STDs?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a significant public health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. In this article, you’ll learn how often you should need to get tested for an STD. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), is one of

Read More »
Cystic Fibrosis, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment - RTTC

Understanding Cystic Fibrosis and How It’s Treated

Cystic fibrosis is a complex genetic disorder that can pose significant challenges to you and your family.   Despite the difficulties it presents, advancements in medical research have led to improved treatment options and a better understanding of the condition.   Here’s everything you need to know about this cystic fibrosis, including

Read More »
HIV word, medical concept, Human Immunodeficiency Virus text

What are the Early Signs of HIV in Men and Women?

Have you ever wondered if you or someone you know might have HIV or the human immunodeficiency virus? The early detection and treatment of HIV are crucial for managing the virus and preventing its progression to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV manifests differently for each person. Some people may

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