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=**Glioma**=


 * There is a tissue in our brain- "glia" tissue. This tissue keeps our nuerons functioning and in place. Glioma is a term generally used for a brain tumor that generates in this tissue.**


 * There are some types of brain cells that can produce tumors. Many tumors come from a multitude of our brain's cells. A tumor's location varies by where it originates. Three glial cells can produce tumors. Mixed gliomas display a mixture of these cells. There are six types of mixed gliomas. The symptoms of tumors vary on the type. Yes, many tumors are produced by our brain cells, but the cause of glioma is unknown. Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery or resection are common treatments for these tumors. Treatment depends on the type of tumor. Surgery and resection can be dangerous or just impossible to do with some tumors. Clinical trials or experimental treatments are used for some tumors.**


 * Glioma tumors are fascinating, but like all types of cancer are harmful and dangerous. Just one of the many brain tumors, gliomas are one that are their own and unique.**


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=**Hamstring**=


 * The hamstring is a muscle in our upper legs, towards the back of the leg. The muscles stretch across the back of the legs. I in fact, had to help my tight hamstring.**


 * Many people call this muscle something different, that is because of the many names for it. Many people associated muscles like the hamstring to injuries. There are a few ways to injure or hurt a hamstring. Straining, tearing, or overworking are very common ways. Overwork is minor, straining is not severe, nor is it minor. A complete tear of your hamstring is a very severe and painful injury. Depending on the severity of a hamstring injury, dictates the type of necessary treatment. Physical therapy is one very common treatment, as well as rest, elevation, heat, and ice. Sometimes painkillers, such as Ibuprofen, or prescription Mobic is prescribed. Hamstring injuries are commonly a result of being hurt during a sports activity. This is why hamstring injuries are very common in athletes.**


 * There are many exercises you can do to help prevent hamstring injuries. Doing some stretches to work your hamstring, so it is not tight or tense will help prevent this muscle from being injured.**