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… only for people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or with certain types of emphysema. In the … COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Citations National Emphysema Treatment … volume reduction surgery on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations. American Journal of Respiratory and …
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… They'll also ask if you have a family history of joint disease. You may have a physical examination to see how … will be done if your doctor thinks that you may have this disease. You may have an X-ray, a test for the HLA-B27 gene … an MRI of the sacroiliac joints . The clearest sign of the disease is a change in the sacroiliac joints at the base of …
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… Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common genetic disease that causes mucus in the body to become thick and … who have CF can have serious breathing problems and lung disease. What Causes It? CF is caused by a changed (mutated) … Carrier? If tests show that you are a carrier of a genetic disease, your partner also should be tested. In most cases, …
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… heart rhythm and whether you have other forms of heart disease. If your irregular heartbeat is caused by another type of heart disease (such as cardiomyopathy or a valve problem), you may need to limit your activity because of the other heart disease. How can you safely start an exercise program? …
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… the cause of symptoms. Confirm a diagnosis. Screen for a disease. Find out how serious a disease is. Find out if a treatment is working. Make sure … A false-positive test result is one that shows that a disease or condition is present when it isn't present. A …
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… common in people who take steroid medicines or who have diseases that affect the immune system, such as rheumatoid … hip and total knee arthroplasty. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 70(12): 2082–2088. DOI: 10.1136/ard.2010.148726. … common in people who take steroid medicines or who have diseases that affect the immune system, such as rheumatoid …
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… belly (abdominal) pain. These illnesses include sickle cell disease , diabetes , inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) , and cystic fibrosis . Sudden (acute) … belly (abdominal) pain. These illnesses include sickle cell disease , diabetes , inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) , and …
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… MD - Family Medicine Devika Singh MD, MPH - Infectious Disease Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise … MD - Family Medicine & Devika Singh MD, MPH - Infectious Disease This information does not replace the advice of a … MD - Family Medicine Devika Singh MD, MPH - Infectious Disease Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise …
