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… measles, chickenpox, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) disease, and pneumococcal infection. Talk to the doctor … infections, mumps, tuberculosis (TB), syphilis, Lyme disease, and illnesses caused by herpes viruses. Not getting … People who didn't get vaccines for mumps, Hib disease, or pneumococcal infections before age 2 are more …
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… memory and how well you can think and plan. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. Agitation and … and physical examination for dementia or Alzheimer's disease Mild cognitive impairment and dementia … Dementia …
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… with such conditions as multiple sclerosis , Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, ALS , and dementia . Normally, the "feel" and … Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Parkinson's Disease Stroke Current as of: August 25, 2022 …
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… the day-to-day functioning of a person who has Alzheimer's disease by asking questions and observing the person. This … but they usually do not point to the cause. Alzheimer's disease is only one of several possible causes of functional impairment. Alzheimer's Disease Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: …
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… infection of the pelvic organs such as pelvic inflammatory disease . Do not have endometriosis . Have not just had a … or pelvic surgery or who have heart or respiratory diseases. A mini-lap may not be appropriate for women who are very overweight or who have a history of disease affecting the fallopian tubes, such as endometriosis …
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… (especially around your middle). You have vascular disease, such as heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, or peripheral arterial disease (PAD). You have a …
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… puberty) or for longer than 1 year. Have another autoimmune disease. Are prone to allergies (atopy). Have major hair … loss is not clear, your doctor may do tests to check for a disease that could be causing your hair loss. Tests include: … areata. In MG Lebwohl et al., eds., Treatment of Skin Disease: Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies , 3rd ed., pp. …
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… Arthroplasty is surgery done to reconstruct or replace a diseased joint. For rheumatoid arthritis , arthroplasty is … will not cure rheumatoid arthritis, nor will it stop disease activity. But if a joint is badly diseased, surgery may provide pain relief and improve …
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… Some of these conditions include: Arthritis . Thyroid disease. History of a stroke . Alzheimer's disease . Parkinson's disease . Diabetes . Heart failure . Poor nutrition. …
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… Viral infections, such as chickenpox , shingles , and fifth disease . Diseases. Autoimmune diseases , such as lupus and scleroderma . Hepatitis , which …
