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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Detailed information on abdominal aortic aneurysms, including description of abdominal aortic aneurysm, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and full-color anatomical and procedure illustrations
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About Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
Arthritis, itself a group of more than 100 different diseases, is 1 category of rheumatic diseases. Read on to learn more about these conditions, and the types of healthcare providers who treat them.
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About Clinical Trials: Information from the National Cancer Institute
Clinical trials are studies managed by government agencies, educational institutions, private not-for-profit organizations, or commercial businesses. They develop and evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments and therapies for diseases.
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Acne
Acne affects teens and adults of all ages. It happens when oil secreted by sebaceous glands clogs the hair follicle. Bacteria infect the clogged follicle and cause pimples.
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Acne Scar Removal
Detailed information on different methods for acne scar removal. These include dermabrasion, chemical peels, collagen injections, laser resurfacing, punch grafts, and autologous fat transfer.
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Acoustic Neuroma
Acoustic neuroma is a rare noncancer tumor. It affects hearing and balance when the tumor presses on the nerves in the inner ear.
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Acromegaly
Acromegaly is abnormal growth that occurs when an adult's pituitary gland makes too much growth hormone. The abnormal growth starts in your hands and feet, as soft tissue begins to swell. This rare disease affects mostly middle-aged people.
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Actinic Keratosis
Detailed information on actinic keratosis, including causes and treatment.
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the practice of putting thin needles into the skin at certain parts of the body. It's done to ease symptoms linked to many diseases. Read on to learn more.
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Acute Bronchitis
There are several different types of bronchitis. But the most common are acute and chronic. Acute bronchitis may also be called a chest cold.
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Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Symptoms
A helpful look at the symptoms of acute lymphocytic leukemia.
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Symptoms
Detailed information on acute myelogenous leukemia, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Acute Spinal Cord Injury
A traumatic injury to the spine can cause a bruise, a partial tear, or a complete tear in the spinal cord. Read on for details about causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and management.
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Acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Car accidents, falls, and other injuries are a common cause of acute spinal cord injury.
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Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison Disease)
Adrenal insufficiency is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands don't make enough of the hormone cortisol. This hormone controls blood pressure and affects how your immune system works.
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African Sleeping Sickness
African sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis) is a disease caused by a parasite. It is passed on by the bite of the infected tsetse fly.
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After Surgery: Discomforts and Complications
Detailed information on postoperative discomforts and potential complications, including shock, hemorrhage, wound infection, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary complications, urinary retention, and reaction to anesthesia.
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After You Return
Detailed information on health considerations after returning home from traveling abroad
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Age-Related Hearing Loss (Presbycusis)
Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is the slow loss of hearing in both ears. It’s a common problem linked to aging.
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that affects a person’s central vision. It's the most common cause of severe eyesight loss among people age 50 and older.