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… Condition Basics What is breast cancer? Breast cancer occurs when abnormal … Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent Cancer Staging and Grading When to Call a Doctor Call your doctor …
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… the prostate. These tests may include: A CT scan . An MRI or a multiparametric MRI … tissue. A positron emission tomography (PET) scan , a PET-CT scan , or a PET-MRI. A bone scan . A …
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… through feces or vomit, such as rotavirus and norovirus These germs can be controlled by … through feces or vomit, such as rotavirus and norovirus These germs can be controlled by …
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… with genes or chromosomes , an organ, or body chemistry. A birth defect may have only a mild … There are two types of birth defects tests: screening and diagnostic. Screening tests show … with genes or chromosomes , an organ, or body chemistry. A birth defect may have only a mild …
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… headaches include: Antidepressants, such as amitriptyline. Seizure medicines, such as … Learn more Acupuncture Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pain Management Meditation … headaches include: Antidepressants, such as amitriptyline. Seizure medicines, such as …
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… Topic Overview What types of headaches can children have? Migraines and tension headaches are common … children? It isn't clear why some people get migraine headaches and others do not. …
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… What is AIDS? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system , the … fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. White …
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… Sickle Cell Disorders Sickle Cell Trait Snakebite: Symptoms of a Pit Viper Bite Splenectomy Statins Stem Cell …
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… You will have a series of lab tests to screen for kidney function. These include a chemistry screen (blood test), urinalysis , … screen for kidney function. These include a chemistry screen (blood test), urinalysis , …
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… Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer Supportive Care Hospice palliative care is a type of care … to make decisions about end-of-life care. Planning for the end of your life does not … at the End of Life Hospice Palliative Care Advance Care Planning Self-Care Take your …