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… Mitochondrial Diseases Mitochondrial Diseases Blood Disorders Acquired Von Willebrand's … Disease Other Diseases Intrauterine Fetal Blood Transfusion for Rh Disease Mad Cow … … Peptic Ulcer Disease … Intrauterine Fetal Blood Transfusion for Rh Disease Mad Cow …
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… talk to your doctor about them. Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? 1 Get the … surgery to relieve symptoms of Dupuytren's disease. Try other treatments instead, such as … restore, the use of your hands. Dupuytren's disease sometimes comes back after surgery. …
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… in the palm of your hand, called the palmar fascia, gets thicker and shorter. This can … palm. Long, ropey cords or bands form in the fascia. You may be able to see or feel them. … phase, a fibrous cord may form in the fascia that pulls your fingers toward your …
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… site of the needle sticks. Your doctor will tell you when these can come off. You may … to wear a splint or brace at night for a few months. Why It Is Done Dupuytren's disease … to wear a splint or brace at night for a few months. Why It Is Done Dupuytren's disease …
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… them. Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … Your options Treat Alzheimer's disease with medicines for as long as they are helpful. Don't take medicines. Try other ways to improve thinking …
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… decide if aspirin is a good choice for you based on your risk of a heart attack and … decide if aspirin is a good choice for you based on your risk of a heart attack and …
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… caused by changes in the brain. Some of the symptoms may be linked to a loss of chemical … brain to communicate properly. What are the symptoms? For most people, the first symptom … of Alzheimer's disease is memory loss. Other symptoms include having trouble making …
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… or get worse when the person is exposed to heat, such as in a warm bath or direct … with fifth disease, you should watch for cold-like symptoms over the next 4 to 20 days. … often. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop …
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… surgery along with medical therapy (a heart-healthy lifestyle and medicines). Don't have … other health problems, and not smoking. A cardiac rehab program can help you have a … Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) …
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… or angioplasty. Lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and eating better could help … of arteries in your arms and legs. It causes poor blood flow. When you walk or … Treatment for PAD is a combination of healthy lifestyle changes and medicines to …