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Allergy Shots: Could They Help Your Allergies?
Allergy shots can relieve symptoms for people with chronic allergies including mold and pollen from grasses, ragweed and trees.
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Beta-Blockers for Heart Problems
Take your beta blockers to stay heart healthy.
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Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home
Monitoring your blood pressure at home may be necessary for certain medical conditions.
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Botulinum Toxin Injections: A Treatment for Muscle Spasms
Botulinum toxin, or Botox, is used to treat muscle spasms and other conditions. It is injected into the affected…
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Breast Cyst Aspiration
A breast cyst aspiration is an in-office procedure your doctor will do to drain a cyst in your breast.
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Cardioverter-Defibrillator: A Treatment for Arrhythmia
A cardioverter-defibrillator is a medical device implanted to treat an irregular heartbeat.
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Colposcopy
A colposcopy is a women’s health exam. It uses a special light to provide a close look at your cervix…
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) | Stents
Learn about stents and when they are necessary.
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CPAP Devices for Sleep Apnea
A CPAP device fits over your face while you sleep. It reduces snoring and prevents sleep disturbances that can interfere…
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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a method of stimulating the brain with electricity to treat some types of severe mental…
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Gallbladder Removal: Laparoscopic Method
The gallbladder helps your body digest fat. If it gets inflamed, your doctor may want to remove it. Fortunately, we…
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Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone replacement therapy involves taking hormones to prevent or treat medical conditions. However, studies suggest it may not be safe…
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How to Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler
A metered dose inhaler is a prescription to treat respiratory problems.
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Insulin Therapy
All people who have type 1 diabetes and some who have type 2 diabetes must take insulin. It helps control…
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Joint and Soft Tissue Injections
A joint or soft tissue injection is a shot in either a joint, like your knee, or a soft tissue…
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Pap Smear (Pap Test)
A Pap smear is a medical exam used to determine if a woman has cervical cancer. It’s performed by a…
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Plasma Viral Load Testing
A plasma viral load (PVL) test measures how much human immunodeficiency virus is in your blood. That amount of HIV…
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Preparing for Cancer Treatment
A cancer diagnosis is scary for anyone. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare for treatment may help to…
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Prostate Cancer | Pros & Cons of PSA Testing
Early detection is easier to treat and more likely to be cured, but PSA testing isn’t always accurate and can…
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Screening in Pregnancy
Pregnancy screenings can provide valuable information before your baby is born about the risks for common birth defects.
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