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… The implant does the job of the damaged or absent nerve cells that in a normal ear make it possible to hear. … picks up sound and sends it to the speech processor, which changes the sound to information the cochlear implant can … and general anesthesia, the medicine that puts you to sleep during surgery. The implant moving out of its proper …
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… balance, which are often a problem for people who have MS. Abnormal muscle stiffness ( spasticity ) can be relieved by … balance, which are often a problem for people who have MS. Abnormal muscle stiffness ( spasticity ) can be relieved by …
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… include nosebleeds with no previous history of bleeding abnormalities. How is acquired von Willebrand disease … include nosebleeds with no previous history of bleeding abnormalities. How is acquired von Willebrand disease …
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… FAQs What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the tissues of the prostate gland . Most cases of … FAQs What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the tissues of the prostate …
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… , which is caused by a parasite that infects human liver cells and red blood cells. Malaria is an infectious disease carried by certain … , which is caused by a parasite that infects human liver cells and red blood cells. Malaria is an infectious disease …
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… Whiplash Swallowed or inhaled objects Choking Rescue Procedure: Heimlich Manoeuvre Object Stuck in the Throat …
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… foods, and protein foods. Paracentesis Paracentesis is a procedure used to remove some of the fluid to help find out … foods, and protein foods. Paracentesis Paracentesis is a procedure used to remove some of the fluid to help find out …
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… off blood flow through the vein. It may be hard to use this procedure while someone is actively bleeding, because the … off blood flow through the vein. It may be hard to use this procedure while someone is actively bleeding, because the …
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… (such as amitriptyline or imipramine) may help people sleep and cope with pain and depression. Pancreatic enzyme … those who have mild or moderate disease. Stents. A procedure called endoscopic retrograde … those who have mild or moderate disease. Stents. A procedure called endoscopic retrograde …
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… After a diagnosis of a heart problem or after having a procedure or surgery, some people experience stress, … After a diagnosis of a heart problem or after having a procedure or surgery, some people experience stress, …