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… End-Stage Renal Disease On this page: … the kidneys. For some people, a narrowed or blocked renal artery or a kidney problem they were born with can lead to … the kidneys. For some people, a narrowed or blocked renal artery or a kidney problem they were born with can lead to …
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… Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? Decision Point You may want to have a say … about them. Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … guidelines for management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery, published online June …
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… Fifth disease (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 … File number 54 Download PDF Document English What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused by a virus called parvovirus …
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… Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) On this page: Conditions Basics Related … Information Conditions Basics What is anemia of chronic disease? Having anemia means you don't have enough red blood … your lungs to the rest of your body. Sometimes a long-term disease keeps your body from making enough red blood cells. …
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… Parkinson's Disease: Other Symptoms On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Most people know that Parkinson's disease is a condition that affects how you move. But the breakdown of nerve cells in Parkinson's disease can cause other symptoms. These other symptoms, also …
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… Celiac Disease Antibodies Test On this page: Test Overview Why It … Risks Results Test Overview Celiac disease is a problem that happens when gluten in food causes … antibodies . If your doctor thinks you may have celiac disease, he or she will order a simple blood test that looks …
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… Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease? Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is an illness that causes sores or blisters in or on …
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… Huntington Disease Genetic Test On this page: What Is Huntington Disease? What Is the Test? Is the Test Accurate? Should You Be Tested? What Is Huntington Disease? Huntington disease is a rare condition that causes …
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… Acquired Von Willebrand Disease On this page: … What is acquired von Willebrand disease? Acquired von Willebrand disease is a rare bleeding disorder that might be caused by …
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… Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever On this page: Conditions Basics … Information Conditions Basics What are Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac fever? Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia . It is caused by bacteria …
