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    What is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear?
    An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a tear in one of the knee ligaments that join the...  Full Post
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    Healthwise answered:
    What is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear?
    An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a tear in one of the knee ligaments that join the...  Full Post
  • Healthwise
    Healthwise answered:
    What is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear?
    An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a tear in one of the knee ligaments that join the...  Full Post
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    What are some risk factors for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain?
    Things that increase your risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries include: Playing...  Full Post
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    What are the symptoms of hepatitis B?
    Most people who have an acute hepatitis B infection don't have symptoms. But if you do have...  Full Post
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    Can an inguinal hernia be prevented?
    Most inguinal hernias cannot be prevented, especially in infants and children. Adults may be able...  Full Post
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    Why do I need a urine potassium measurement?
    A urine test to check potassium levels is done to: Look for the cause of low blood potassium test...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have an electrocardiogram?
    Sometimes your electrocardiogram may look normal even when you have heart disease. For this reason,...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have an electrocardiogram?
    Sometimes your electrocardiogram may look normal even when you have heart disease. For this reason,...  Full Post
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    Why do I need a serum calcium measurement?
    A blood calcium test may be done: To check for problems with the parathyroid glands or kidneys,...  Full Post
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    Why do I need a hemochromatosis gene screening test?
    A hemochromatosis gene screening test is used to find out if a person has an increased chance of...  Full Post
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    What is a hepatitis A antibody level test?
    The hepatitis A antibody level test is a blood test that looks for proteins (antibodies) made by...  Full Post
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    Why do I need a urine potassium measurement?
    A urine test to check potassium levels is done to: Look for the cause of low blood potassium test...  Full Post
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    What might affect the results of a prothrombin time and INR test?
    Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:...  Full Post
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    What do the results of a prothrombin time and INR test mean?
    Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures how long it takes blood to clot. Normal The...  Full Post