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Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that affects people who have diabetes. It affects the retina. A healthy retina is… be evaluated for retinopathy if you have diabetes. Symptoms The early stages of diabetic retinopathy may present few, if any, symptoms. That’s why eye exams…
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Breastfeeding: Hints to Help You Get Off to a Good Start
Breastfeeding benefits your baby. Breast milk contains nutrients and antibodies your baby needs. Breastfed babies are less likely to develop… It also can help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Babies who are breastfed are less likely to have allergies, asthma, and diabetes. They also…
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Caregiving: Care for Yourself While Caring for Others
Caregivers provide care for people with chronic medical conditions. It can be challenging, and they often experience stress and get… Some examples of chronic conditions include: Children with special needs (cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism) Cancer Effects of stroke Multiple sclerosis Arthritis Diabetes Alzheimer's disease…
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Kidney Infection Symptoms and Treatment
A kidney infection results when bacteria get into one or both of your kidneys… a kidney infection? The main cause of a kidney infection is Escherichia coli (E. coli). This bacterium can travel to your kidney(s) from somewhere else in your urinary tract, such as…
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Stroke
A stroke is a medical condition that occurs when the blood flow to your brain stops… cause Sudden unexplained dizziness Falling or unstable walking Also, these symptoms can tell you if someone else is having a stroke. It’s called the F.A.S.T. test: F is for…
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Peripheral Arterial Disease and Claudication
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a problem with blood flow in the arteries, especially those in the legs. Claudication is… What is peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and claudication? Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a problem with blood flow in the arteries, especially those in the…
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Heart Attack
A heart attack is a cardiac event caused by one or several factors and can be mild or fatal… What is a heart attack? A heart attack happens when part of the heart muscle is cut off from oxygen. If the oxygen isn’t restored soon, a…
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma is a common form of skin cancer… What is squamous cell carcinoma? Squamous cell carcinoma is a common form of skin cancer. It develops in the thin, flat cells that form the top layer of the skin. It is usually caused by…
