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… Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Cancer Risk On this page: Overview Overview Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increases the risk of colon cancer. The amount … of increased risk depends on the type of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease of the …
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… Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why … Stem cell transplant is a possible cure for sickle cell disease . It's usually considered only for children younger than 16 who have severe complications from the disease. Stem cells can be found in bone marrow . Bone …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Roles of Different Doctors On this page: Overview … are involved in taking care of people with coronary artery disease? After a diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD), you should visit your primary care physician …
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… Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) On this page: Related … What is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the term for conditions in which fat …
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… Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Tubo-Ovarian Abscess On this page: Overview Related … ovary. This abscess is often caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . A tubo-ovarian abscess is usually diagnosed … ovary. This abscess is often caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . A tubo-ovarian abscess is usually diagnosed …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart Actionset Overview When you have heart disease, regular physical activity is very important for … important part of your treatment plan for coronary artery disease. If you aren't already active, your doctor may want …
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… Parkinson's Disease: Movement Problems From Levodopa On this page: … and apomorphine. Parkinson's Disease Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: … and apomorphine. Parkinson's Disease Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: …
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… Fundoplication Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … a hiatal hernia , which can cause gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, it will also be repaired during … content . Media gallery Esophagus Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) … Surgery Overview During fundoplication …
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… Babies and Older Adults Have an Increased Risk of Cold Injury On this page: Overview Overview Babies Babies, … Some of these conditions include: Arthritis . Thyroid disease. History of a stroke . Alzheimer's disease . Parkinson's disease . Diabetes . Heart failure . …
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… a medicine called a statin to help prevent coronary artery disease and lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. … be a decision for you if you do not have coronary artery disease and have not had a heart attack or a stroke . If you … 16, 2020. Taylor F, et al. (2013). Statins for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database of …
