The different stages of a woman's life bring with them changing health concerns and challenges. The need for straight facts and information on diseases and conditions remains as important as ever.
Disclaimer:
The disease categories and product names are for your convenience in searching for and finding information about Novartis offerings. They are not intended to provide complete medical or product information. SHOULD YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION, PROMPTLY SEE YOUR OWN MEDICAL DOCTOR OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER. Please see important safety information in the complete Prescribing Information, available by clicking on highlighted links near product names.
Women's Health
Acromegaly is a rare disease caused when your pituitary gland makes too much growth hormone.
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a medical illness that damages the nerves in the brain.
Asthma occurs when the airways the body uses to breathe overreact to something in the environment.
Breast cancer happens when cells in the breast start to grow out of control.
Cancer usually occurs as a tumor. There are cancers, however, that don't make tumors, such as leukemia.
Carcinoid tumors occur most often in the stomach or intstines.
In leukemis, the body produces a lot of abnormal blood cells that don't work properly.
COPD usually refers to emphysema or chronic bronchitis that gets worse over time.
Diabetes occurs when your body doean't make or can't use insulin properly.
Eczema often starts in childhood as an itchy rash that keeps coming back.
In epilepsy, electric charges in the brain get bigger tahn usual for a short time.
GH is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, and is almost always sexually transmitted.
High cholesterol has no symptoms.
Hormone therapy can help maintain good health by keeping hormone levels in balance.
Hypercalcemia occurs when calcium moves from the bones into the bloodstream.
High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but can lead to serious problems.
Leprosy is an infection caused by bacteria nad appears very slowly.
Nail fungus is an infection that occurs in toenails nad fingernails.
Organ transplants extend life for thousands of people all over the world.
Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that protects the ends of bones wears down.
Osteoporosis is a disease where bones slowly get thinner and weaker.
Overactive bladder may not only be a part of aging – It can be treated effectively.
Migraines can appear at any age, but may disappear after age 50.
There is no cure for Parkinson's disease but there are treatments.
People with schizophrenia can be helped with medication and counseling.
Shingles is an infection caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox.
PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Through our Patient Assistance Programs, we are committed to providing access to our medications for those most in need.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
We maintain the most promising pipeline in the industry to treat and help people around the world.
CLINICAL TRIALS
We are constantly conducting clinical trials to determine the safety and efficacy of new drugs and treatments. The success of these trials relies on patients who volunteer to participate.