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Cancer: Medical Vocabulary
When you are diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. You have your feelings to deal with, plus a whole…
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Birthing Classes
Birthing classes are an important part of preparing to have a baby. They can help you develop a birth plan…
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What is a Total Contact Cast?
A total contact cast is used to treat ulcers (deep sores) on a person’s foot. It consists of a fiberglass…
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Undescended Testicles
Testicles are part of the male body. They usually move from inside the body to the scrotum at birth. If…
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Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria. Tuberculosis usually affects the lungs. But it can also affect your joints, kidneys,…
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is a contagious viral infection that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes (the airways that carry air into…
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Thyroid Nodules
A thyroid nodule is a lump in the thyroid gland in your neck. More than 90% of them are not…
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Strep Throat
Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria. It is called “strep” because the bacteria that causes the infection is…
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Stomach Cancer
Stomach cancer is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall of the stomach. It’s also called gastric…
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Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sick sinus syndrome is the name for several conditions in which your heart doesn’t work the correct way. Your heart…
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Shin Splints
Shin splints describe a type of pain in your shinbone (tibia). They are often caused by overuse and heal within…
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Shingles
Shingles is a painful skin rash. It is also called zoster or herpes zoster. It is caused by the same…
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Reactive Arthritis
Reactive arthritis occurs when your immune system reacts to an infection somewhere else in your body. It can affect your…
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Prescription Drug Abuse in the Elderly
Prescription drug abuse is when people misuse prescribed medicines. Most older adults who suffer from prescription drug abuse do so…
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Infertility
Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect…
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Polycythemia Vera
Polycythemia vera (PV) occurs when your body makes too many red blood cells. This can cause blood clots and lead…
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Appendicitis
Appendicitis is inflammation or infection in your appendix. If not treated, your appendix can burst. This can be serious, even…
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ACL Injury
An ACL injury is the overstretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament in your knee. It is a common…
