Skin lesion aspiration
Skin lesion aspiration is the withdrawal of fluid from a skin lesion (sore). A needle is inserted into a skin lesion or skin abscess, which may contain fluid or pus. The fluid may be examined under the microscope or placed in a special laboratory ... [... more]
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Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: No association has been found with major national brand name jars of peanut butter sold in grocery stores. Do not eat peanut-containing products on ... [... more]
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Small bowel bacterial overgrowth
Overgrowth - intestinal bacteria; Bacterial overgrowth - intestine Small bowel bacterial overgrowth is a condition in which very large numbers of bacteria grow in the small intestine. Normally, the small intestine contains a relatively low number ... [... more]
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Irritable bowel syndrome
Nervous indigestion; Spastic colon; Intestinal neurosis; Functional colitis; Irritable colon; Mucous colitis; Laxative colitis; IBS Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a complex disorder of the lower intestinal tract. It is mainly ... [... more]
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X-ray - skeleton
A skeletal x-ray is used to detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of the bone. Normally, an x-ray focuses on a particular area of concern, but with a skeletal survey, all areas are imaged. Tell the health care provider if you are ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Aloe
Aloe is an extract from the aloe plant that is used in many skincare products. Aloe poisoning occurs when someone swallows this substance. Aloe is relatively nonpoisonous. However, if you eat it, you will likely have diarrhea. In rare cases, it ... [... more]
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) II
Multiple endocrine neoplasia II (MEN II) is an uncommon condition passed down through families (inherited), in which the thyroid, adrenal, and parathyroid glands are overactive. The cause of MEN II is a defect in a gene called RET. This defect ... [... more]
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Spinal fusion
Vertebral interbody fusion; Posterior spinal fusion; Arthrodesis; Anterior spinal fusion Spinal fusion is surgery to correct problems in the spine bones (vertebrae). The surgery stabilizes the back by permanently placing certain bones in the ... [... more]
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Coccidioidin skin test
The coccidiodin skin test checks to see if you are infected with the fungus that causes coccidioidomycosis. The spherulin test also looks for this fungus, but it may be a more sensitive test. That means it may pick up signs of the infection ... [... more]
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Sickle cell test
A sickle cell test looks for the presence or absence of abnormal hemoglobin in the blood that causes sickle cell anemia. This test is done to tell if you have abnormal hemoglobin that causes sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. In sickle ... [... more]
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Pulmonary function tests
Pulmonary function tests are a group of tests that measure how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they move oxygen into the blood. In a spirometry test, you breathe into a mouthpiece that is connected to an instrument called a ... [... more]
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Double inlet left ventricle
Double inlet left ventricle (DILV) is a congenital heart defect that affects the valves of the heart. Congenital means it is present from birth. Babies born with this condition have only one working lower chamber (ventricle) in their heart. DILV ... [... more]
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