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… supplies blood to the brain. Most brain aneurysms don't cause problems. Sometimes an aneurysm bursts, or ruptures. … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Karin M. Lindholm DO - Neurology Current as of: …
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… how the world works, and what life is about. It can cause stress when a long-held belief is challenged or … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Christine R. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health …
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… Over time, vCJD destroys the brain and spinal cord. What causes them? Experts are not sure what causes mad cow disease … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Leslie Tengelsen PhD, DVM - Zoonotic Disease …
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… is eaten. The immune system is supposed to fight off viruses and other invaders, but sometimes it turns on the … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Jerry S. Trier MD - Gastroenterology Current as of: …
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… to let you know ahead of time if meals will be delayed because of special school activities, such as parties or trips. … Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes …
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… most older adults to some degree. The most frequent cause of age-related hearing loss is the natural breakdown of … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Charles M. Myer III MD - Otolaryngology Current as …
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… elbow gets worse when you keep doing the activities that caused it. To keep pain from coming back after surgery or … exercises. You may wear a brace or strap. You may have medicine or corticosteroid shots to help relieve pain. With … Medical Reviewer William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… arthritis (JIA) is a disease that happens to children. It causes inflamed, swollen joints. This makes joints stiff and … antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) and other types of medicine to prevent joint damage. NSAIDs can help reduce … clearly related to upset stomach, but possibly related to medicine use. (Symptoms may include heartburn, nausea, or …
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… and others will respond. In the hospital, the team may use a device called a defibrillator to apply an electrical … heart. The shock may restart your heart. You may also get medicine—through your vein (IV) or down a breathing tube—to … Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… It's important to have surgery before your unstable knee causes other joint problems. If you are thinking about surgery … pillow when you sit or lie down. You take anti-inflammatory medicines for pain. You do physical rehabilitation until … Medical Reviewer William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Brian D. O'Brien MD - …
