Portacaval shunting
Portacaval shunting is a treatment for high blood pressure within a vein that flows into the liver. Such high blood pressure is called portal hypertension. Portacaval shunting is a major operation. The procedure requires a surgical cut in the ... [... 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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Breast lump self exam
Breast cancer is easier to treat the earlier it is found. For that reason, some experts recommend that women over age 20 perform a monthly breast self exam to look for new lumps and other changes. The self exam has limitations, however, and is ... [... more]
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Orgasmic dysfunction
Inhibited sexual excitement; Sex - orgasmic dysfunction; Anorgasmia Orgasmic dysfunction is when a woman either can't reach orgasm, or has difficulty reaching orgasm when she is sexually excited. The condition is called primary orgasmic ... [... more]
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Adrenoleukodystrophy
Adrenoleukodystrophy; Adrenomyeloneuropathy; Addison disease; Childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy; ALD; Schilder-Addison Complex X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy describes several closely related inherited disorders that disrupt the breakdown ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Sclera
The sclera is the white outer wall of the eye. It is a tough, fibrous tissue that extends from the cornea (the clear front section of the eye) to the optic nerve at the back of the eye. The sclera gives the eye its white color. [... more]
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Eye redness
Bloodshot eyes; Red eyes; Scleral injection; Conjunctival injection Red eyes are caused by enlarged, dilated blood vessels, leading to the appearance of redness on the surface of the eye. There are many possible causes of a red eye or eyes. Some ... [... more]
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Immunoelectrophoresis - serum
IEP - serum; Immunoglobulin electrophoresis - serum; Gammaglobulin electrophoresis; Serum immunoglobulin electrophoresis Serum immunoelectrophoresis is a test that measures immunoglobulins in the blood. Immunoglobulins are proteins that function ... [... more]
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Peritonitis - secondary
Secondary peritonitis is an inflammation (irritation) of the peritoneum (the membrane lining the abdominal cavity) caused by another condition, most commonly the spread of an infection from the digestive organs or bowels. Secondary peritonitis ... [... more]
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Pick's disease
Semantic dementia; Dementia - semantic; Frontotemporal dementia; Arnold Pick's disease Pick's disease is a rare and permanent form of dementia that is similar to Alzheimer's disease, except that it tends to affect only certain areas of the ... [... more]
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Hearing loss - infants
Deafness -- infants; Hearing impairment -- infants; Conductive hearing loss -- infants; Sensorineural hearing loss -- infants; Central hearing loss -- infants Hearing loss is the total or partial inability to hear sound in one or both ears. This ... [... more]
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Neonatal sepsis
Neonatal sepsis is a blood infection that occurs in an infant younger than 90 days old. Early-onset sepsis is seen in the first week of life. Late-onset sepsis occurs between days 8 and 89. Early-onset neonatal sepsis most often appears within 24 ... [... more]
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