Endovascular embolization
Endovascular embolization is a medical procedure to treat abnormal blood vessels in the brain and other parts of the body. It is an alternative to open surgery. A small surgical cut will be made in the groin area. The health care provider will ... [... 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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Congenital heart defect corrective surgery
Congenital heart surgery; Patent ductus arteriosus ligation; Hypoplastic left heart repair; Tetralogy of Fallot repair; Coarctation of the aorta repair; Heart surgery for children; Atrial septal defect repair; Ventricular septal defect repair; ... [... more]
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Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that causes a person to make repeated and uncontrolled (involuntary) movements and sounds (vocalizations) called tics. The disorder is commonly called Tourette syndrome. Tourette ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from damage caused by unstable substances called free radicals. Free radicals can harm cells, tissues, and organs. They are ... [... more]
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Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is high blood pressure and protein in the urine that develops after the 20th week of pregnancy. The exact cause of preeclampsia is not known. Possible causes include: Preeclampsia occurs in a small percentage of pregnancies. Risk ... [... more]
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Amitriptyline and perphenazine overdose
Amitriptyline and perphenazine is a combination drug that is sometimes prescribed for patients with depression, agitation, or anxiety. Amitriptyline and perphenazine overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the ... [... more]
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CO2 test - serum
Bicarbonate test; HCO3-; Carbon dioxide test; TCO2; Total CO2 CO2 is carbon dioxide. A serum CO2 test measures the amount of carbon dioxide in the liquid part of your blood. In the body, most of the CO2 is in the form of a substance called ... [... more]
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Choriocarcinoma
Chorioblastoma; Trophoblastic tumor; Chorioepithelioma; Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia Choriocarcinoma is quick-growing form of cancer that occurs in a woman's uterus (womb). The abnormal cells start in the tissue that would normally become ... [... more]
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Broken or knocked out tooth
A permanent tooth that is knocked out can sometimes be reimplanted. In most cases, only permanent, adult teeth are reimplanted into the mouth. Baby teeth are usually left out. Immediately contact your dentist when a tooth is broken or knocked ... [... more]
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Tracheomalacia - acquired
Acquired tracheomalacia is a weakness and floppiness of the walls of the windpipe (trachea) that develops after birth. Acquired tracheomalacia occurs when previously normal cartilage in the wall of the windpipe starts to break down. Type 2 ... [... more]
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Quadruple screen test
Quad screen; Multiple marker screening; AFP plus; Triple screen test; AFP maternal; MSAFP; 4-marker screen The quadruple screen test is a blood test done during pregnancy to determine whether the baby is at risk for certain birth defects. This ... [... more]
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