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… Osteotomy and Paget's Disease On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview Osteotomy and Paget's disease Osteotomy ("bone cutting") is a procedure in which a … an area where there is more or healthier bone. In Paget's disease , bone tissue breakdown and rebuilding frequently …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… 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: …
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… Fran's Story: Finding Support When You Have COPD On this page: Fran's Story Fran's … day I was having trouble with the company that supplies my oxygen. I went online and asked for advice. I got it. I was … day I was having trouble with the company that supplies my oxygen. I went online and asked for advice. I got it. I was …
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… Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Side Effects Treatment Overview CPAP is a small machine that you use at …
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… Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Last updated October 9, 2024 Coronavirus … vaccinated against COVID-19 COVID-19 symptoms Testing and treatment Staying at home if you are sick Mental health … need to help children or close contacts who are older or chronically ill to self-monitor. To learn about COVID-19 …
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… Asthma: How to Overcome Treatment Obstacles On this page: Overview Overview Asthma is a long-lasting (chronic) disease that may last throughout your life—you must treat it …
