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Medical tests
… called an echo) uses sound waves to make an image of your heart. A device called a transducer is moved across your … The transducer sends sound waves that echo off your heart and back to the transducer. These echoes are turned into moving pictures of your heart that can be seen on a video screen. In a stress …
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… a close, it is time to get the kids ready for a new school year. For many families, the transition can be challenging. … manage the stress of new routines and social situations. Learn how to help your child stay safe and learn healthy … health, such as how to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs), birth control options and more: Birth …
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… you will have bandages over the surgery sites, and you may wear a special bra that holds your bandages in place. You … Done Tissue flap surgery is usually done to restore the appearance of a breast after mastectomy. It may also be done … reconstruction may help a woman feel better about her appearance. Some women say it helps them feel better about …
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… Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early On this page: Overview Screening, Birth to 23 Months Screening, 2 to 12 Years Screening, 13 to 18 Years Screening, Adults Overview Why is …
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… Most cases of endometrial cancer are diagnosed during the earliest stage, while cancer is still contained in the … Hot flashes, sweating, flushing, or a fast or pounding heartbeat. Why It Is Done Endometrial cancer most often … of the uterus and is contained within the uterus in the earlier stages. Removal of the uterus reduces the risk of …
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… advice for lifestyle changes, checkups, and counselling. Research shows that people who have gastric bypass surgery lose … get kidney stones . You may gain the weight back a few years after surgery if you don't follow your eating and … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Surgery Overview …
Medications
… Uses Voriconazole is used to treat a variety of fungal infections. It belongs to a class of drugs known as azole … full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection. Tell your …
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… cell disease, no one can predict which symptoms will appear, when they will start, or how bad they will be. Painful … disease may quickly develop between ages 6 months and 5 years, after levels of fetal hemoglobin decrease. Older … syndrome. Symptoms include coughing and chest pain. Severe infections. Aplastic crisis. The bone marrow stops producing …
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… Some medical problems can cause it. Sometimes there is no clear cause. What are the symptoms? You may feel a knot, … Rheumatoid arthritis. Sometimes neck pain may not have a clear cause. Prevention You can avoid neck pain caused by … neck exercises once a day. Stay at a healthy body weight. Learn more Good Posture for a Healthy Back Neck Exercises …
