Breast cancer screening
INTRODUCTION - Cancer screening refers to the use of tests to detect cancer at an early stage, before it causes symptoms and hopefully at a time when it is curable. More than 200,000 women in the United States are newly diagnosed with breast ... [... more]
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Prostate cancer screening
INTRODUCTION - Prostate cancer screening involves testing for cancer in men who have no symptoms of the disease. This testing can find cancer at an early stage, when it may be more easily and effectively treated. However, medical experts disagree ... [... more]
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Depression treatment options for adults
Fortunately, early and successful treatment of depression shortens the duration of illness, reduces the likelihood of persistent symptoms, and reduces the likelihood of a relapse. The treatment of depression may include psychotherapy ... [... more]
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Adult immunizations
INTRODUCTION - Pediatric immunization programs in the United States have been quite successful against a range of contagious diseases, including measles, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, and poliomyelitis; fewer than 500 children die in the US each ... [... more]
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Hair loss in men and women (androgenetic alopecia)
INTRODUCTION - A number of conditions can affect the hair follicle and cause hair loss, also known as alopecia. The most common type of hair loss, affecting 30 to 40 percent of men and women, is an inherited condition called androgenetic ... [... more]
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Care after sexual assault
INTRODUCTION - Sexual assult is defined as any sexual act performed by one (or more) person on another without consent. It may include the use or threat of force. In some cases, the person does not give consent to have sex because he or she is ... [... more]
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Bedbugs
INTRODUCTION - Bedbugs are small insects that can infest homes and other structures. There are several species of bedbugs, one of which (Cimex lectularius) is responsible for the majority of infestations in temperate (moderate) climates; another ... [... more]
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Weight loss surgery
Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) This figure depicts the stomach's appearance after vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG), which uses surgical staples to partition off a small pouch in the upper part of the stomach. The outlet from this pouch to ... [... more]
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Urticaria (hives)
INTRODUCTION - Urticaria is the medical term for hives. Hives are distinct, raised areas of the skin that itch intensely and are red with a pale center (show picture 1). Hives are a very common condition: about 25 percent of all people experience ... [... more]
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Lung cancer prevention and screening
INTRODUCTION - Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. The number of people who die from lung cancer each year has risen over the past 25 years. The number of people who die from lung cancer is ... [... more]
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Risks and benefits of alcohol
For many reasons, this is a question without simple or clear-cut answers. Humans have used alcohol safely and enjoyably for thousands of years, and it continues to occupy an important place in many religious ceremonies and social celebrations. In ... [... more]
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Headache treatment in adults
INTRODUCTION - In many people, headaches can be well controlled with a combination of medication and complementary therapies. Treatment is most successful when it is tailored to the person's individual needs and the person actively participates ... [... more]
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