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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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Weight-loss Surgery
Weight-loss surgery can be called bariatric surgery. It involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach so your body absorbs…
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Vertebroplasty for Spine Fracture Pain
Vertebroplasty treats compression spine fractures. In these fractures, the bone collapses and breaks. The procedure injects cement into the…
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Vaginal Pessary
A vaginal pessary is a plastic device used to support uterine prolapse. It can help for a number of conditions…
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Using an Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor
An ambulatory blood pressure monitor is a small machine that attaches to your belt and allows you to check your…
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Understanding Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Results
Cervical cancer screening is important and has saved lives.
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Splenectomy
A splenectomy is the surgical removal of your spleen.
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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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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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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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Plasma Viral Load (PVL) Test
A plasma viral load (PVL) test measures how much human immunodeficiency virus is in your blood. That amount of HIV…
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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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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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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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How to Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler
A metered dose inhaler is a prescription to treat respiratory problems.
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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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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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Fetal Ultrasound
A fetal ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to create an image of your unborn baby on a…
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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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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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