3066 results found
Health topics
… Carotid Artery Disease On this page: Health Tools Related … What is carotid artery disease? A carotid artery on each side of the neck supplies blood to the brain. Carotid artery disease occurs when a substance called plaque builds up in …
Medical tests
… Autoimmune Disease Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … Test Overview Tests for autoimmune diseases measure the amount of certain antibodies in your … substances such as bacteria and viruses. But in autoimmune diseases, the antibodies attack and destroy your body's …
Health topics
… Parkinson's Disease and Nutrition On this page: Overview Overview Most people with Parkinson's disease can eat the same healthy, balanced diet recommended … the help of a dietitian or doctor. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease and side effects of medicines used to treat the …
Health topics
… Gingivectomy 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 … and scaling. A gingivectomy removes and reshapes loose, diseased gum tissue to get rid of pockets between the teeth …
Health topics
… Parkinson's Disease and Freezing On this page: Overview Overview In Parkinson's disease, freezing is a sudden, brief inability to start … your eyes. It tends to develop later in the course of the disease. Freezing can be very disabling when it affects the …
Health topics
… Parkinson's Disease and Exercise On this page: Overview Related … part of home treatment for people with Parkinson's disease . It has benefits in both early and advanced stages of the disease. Regular exercise can help you: Keep and improve …
Health topics
… Pallidotomy for Parkinson's Disease On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … Risks Surgery Overview In Parkinson's disease , a part of the brain called the globus pallidus is … may be an option when a person with advanced Parkinson's disease has: Severe motor problems. These include sudden, …
Health topics
… Heart Valve Disease On this page: … What are the types of heart valve disease? Heart valve disease can affect any of the four valves. A valve may not …
Health topics
… Parkinson's Disease and Tremors On this page: Overview Overview The tremor of Parkinson's disease isn't always severe, but it may affect many of your … Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery Parkinson's Disease Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: …
Health topics
… Peripheral Arterial Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause … Information What is peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is narrowing or blockage of arteries that …
