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The causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for chronic prostatitis/pelvic pain syndrome and acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis.

Chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms treatments vary and depend upon the specific diagnosis. Treatment may include observation, phlebotomy, transfusions, chemotherapy/medications, radiation, biologic/targeted therapy, and stem cell transplant. Learn more in this expert-reviewed summary.

Chronic myelogenous leukemia treatment may include targeted therapy, chemotherapy, stem cell transplant, donor lymphocyte infusion, and/or surgery. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of CML in this expert-reviewed summary.

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment can include observation, steroids, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, or targeted therapy. Learn more about the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of newly diagnosed or recurrent CLL in this expert-reviewed information summary.

Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) treatment varies widely depending on the specific diagnosis. Treatment options may include observation, phlebotomy, steroids, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplant. Get detailed information about MPNs in this summary for clinicians.

Chronic myelogenous leukemia treatments include tyrosine kinase inhibitors, high-dose therapy with allogeneic transplantation, and other medications. Get detailed information about chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) treatment options in this summary for clinicians.

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment options can include observation, steroids, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and/or stem cell transplant. Get detailed information about newly diagnosed and recurrent CLL and available treatment modalities in this summary for clinicians.

In 2011, the Mobile County Health Department began a 12-month antismoking educational media campaign to educate citizens on the dangers of secondhand smoke. The campaign overlapped with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 3-month national antismoking Tips from Former Smokers media campaign. We aimed to evaluate the effect of these campaigns on support for smoke-free environments and knowledge of the dangers of secondhand smoke.

CFS is a debilitating and complex disorder characterized by profound fatigue that is not improved by bed rest and that may be worsened by physical or mental activity. Symptoms affect several body systems and may include muscle or joint pain, impaired memory or mental concentration, and insomnia, which can result in reduced participation in daily activities. In some cases, CFS can persist for years.

We assessed the independent effects of socioeconomic status, sex, adiposity, and physical activity on C-reactive protein in young adults.