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… and statements. If the doctor suspects mental problems caused by multiple sclerosis (MS), he or she may order tests … Neurological Examination for Multiple Sclerosis —WhyDoneOrUsed A brief neurological examination is part of any … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Andrew Swan …
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… virus (HIV) infection. footnote 1 , footnote 2 This is because early detection and treatment are the key to preventing … can pass the virus from mother to baby. Treatment with medicines called antiretrovirals, both during pregnancy and … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… is a type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to … of the blood vessel walls can be seen. The test is often used to look at the blood vessels that go to the brain, … doctor if you get nervous in tight spaces. You may get a medicine to help you relax. If you think you'll get this …
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… Overview Written tests called rating scales are used to check for symptoms of attention deficit … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine Kathleen … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Doctors use X-ray images of a person's spine to measure spinal … Pope MD - Pediatrics Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… if your periods are irregular to begin with. It occurs because your ovaries aren't producing enough estrogen . Stress … to amenorrhea. Exercising a lot without eating enough can cause you to have low body fat. And some athletes may use … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… white part of the eye often appear after a blow to the eye. Use home treatment to help relieve your symptoms. A direct … of the bony eye socket that does not appear to be caused by swelling alone. Numbness around the eye. Abnormal … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
