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Autologous blood therapy, also known as autologous blood injection or autohemotherapy, comprises certain types of hemotherapy using a person's own blood (auto-+ hemo-+ therapy). There are several kinds, the original belonging only to traditional medicine , alternative medicine , and some newer kind of medicine under investigation.
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) are medications which stimulate the bone marrow to make red blood cells. [1] They are used to treat anemia due to end stage kidney disease, chemotherapy, major surgery, or certain treatments in HIV/AIDS. [1] [2] In these situations they decrease the need for blood transfusions. [2]
Filgrastim, sold under the brand name Neupogen among others, is a medication used to treat low neutrophil count. [19] Low neutrophil counts may occur with HIV/AIDS, following chemotherapy or radiation poisoning, or be of an unknown cause. [19] It may also be used to increase white blood cells for gathering during leukapheresis. [19]
G-CSF when given early after exposure to radiation may improve white blood cell counts, and is stockpiled for use in radiation incidents. [34] [35] Mesoblast planned in 2004 to use G-CSF to treat heart degeneration by injecting it into the blood-stream, plus SDF (stromal cell-derived factor) directly to the heart. [36]
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue, affecting nearly half of adults in the United States (48%).. When an individual is diagnosed with high blood pressure ...
A 2012 study in Plant Foods for Human Nutrition suggests that the high antioxidant levels in pomegranate juice can help lower blood pressure. Try it: Add the juicy seeds to your favorite dishes ...
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Limiting certain foods may also help in controlling high blood pressure. First, individuals with hypertension are recommended to limit sodium intake to about 1,500 milligrams or less per day.