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… Parkinson's Disease and Speech Problems On this page: Overview Overview Parkinson's disease can affect the muscles of the lips, tongue, throat, … changes when you speak. Parkinson's Disease Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: …
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… Flap Procedure for Gum Disease On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … Risks Surgery Overview You may need surgery for severe gum disease ( periodontitis ) if it cannot be cured with … the roots of a tooth and repairs bone damage caused by gum disease . A gum specialist (periodontist) or an oral surgeon …
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… STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted … has an STI when during birth, the newborn may have the disease. If your test shows that you have an STI, your sex … FAQs What is an STI? Sexually transmitted infections are diseases spread by sexual contact. Some of the most common …
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… Physical activity and disease prevention Last updated February 25, 2025 Overview … can improve your health. It can also help prevent chronic diseases like arthritis, asthma, heart disease, cancer and … assessments used to identify risks include blood pressure tests, blood glucose tests, cholesterol tests, bone density …
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… Early disease screening for newborn Last updated August 12, 2013 Early disease screening is a quick blood test for all newborn babies. It can detect a number of rare …
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… When to Have a Cholesterol Test On this page: Overview … test if you are younger and have risk factors for heart disease. footnote 1 How often to be screened How often you … other health problems, and your overall chance of heart disease. An adult who is being treated for high cholesterol …
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… Apolipoprotein E-4 Genetic (DNA) Test On this page: Overview Overview Most people who develop Alzheimer's disease do not have a history of the disease in their families. But if you do have a family …
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… Understanding Lab Test Results On this page: Overview Why Tests May Be Done … 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 …
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… Colorectal Cancer Genetic Testing On this page: Overview What the Results Mean … help you and your family: Understand medical facts about a disease and what you may be able to do to manage it. … how your family history contributes to the development of a disease. Explain the results of a genetic test. Help you …
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… Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests On this page: Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test Health Tools Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test Medical tests can be scary for adults and for children. …
