Search Results

1818 results found
Health topics
Squamous Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools … early, increasing the chance for a cure. Squamous cell carcinoma may grow from a small rough spot in sun-damaged … develop from an early form of skin cancer called Bowen's disease . If a squamous cell skin cancer is not treated, or …
Health topics
… Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause … What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease is a genetic red blood cell
Health topics
… Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … Stem cell transplant is a possible cure for sickle cell disease . It's usually considered only for children younger …
Health topics
… Sickle Cell Disease: Aplastic Crisis On this page: Overview Related … a condition in which the bone marrow of someone with sickle cell disease suddenly stops producing red blood cells. This …
Health topics
… Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why … Treat a sudden or short-term condition related to sickle cell disease . Treat severe complications of sickle cell
Health topics
… Sickle Cell Disease: Splenic Sequestration On this page: Overview … with the spleen that can happen in people who have sickle cell disease . It happens when a lot of sickled red blood cells …
Health topics
… Sickle Cell Disease: Vision Problems On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview People who have sickle cell disease can sometimes have vision problems. Blood cells that …
Health topics
… Sickle Cell Disease: Pain Management On this page: Overview Related … Pain is a long-lasting problem for people who have sickle cell disease . Bouts of severe pain can last for hours to days …
Health topics
… Sickle Cell Disease: Preventing Problems and Staying Healthy On this … to help prevent problems when you or your child has sickle cell disease . Make and follow a plan for how to treat pain. Work …
Health topics
… Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) for Farsightedness On this page: … Works Risks Surgery Overview Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is the preferred procedure for … Cornea, Lens, and Iris … Surgery Overview Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is the preferred procedure for …