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What is diabetic retinopathy?
Diabetic retinopathy is a vision-threatening complication of
diabetes mellitus that is marked by... More >
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What is an aneurysm?
An aneurysm is an outpouching or sac that arises from an artery
around the brain. The aneurysm... More >
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What is celiac disease?
Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small
intestine due to sensitivity to... More >
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What is an angiogram?
An angiogram, also called an arteriogram, is a test to examine the
blood vessels of the brain. A... More >
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What is Barrett's esophagus?
The esophagus (which joins the throat and stomach) is lined with a
pink membrane, known as mucosa.... More >
Answered By: Dr. Linda Lee of Johns Hopkins Medicine
What are the risk factors for Barrett's Esophagus?
There are four main risk factors for Barrett's esophagus:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) -... More >
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What are the symptoms of liver cancer?
For some people, liver cancer does not present with any symptoms. A
doctor may detect the disease... More >
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How is liver cancer diagnosed?
During a routine examination, your doctor will ask about your
general health and lifestyle habits,... More >
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What is lyme disease?
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United
States. A vector-borne disease... More >
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What are the symptoms of lyme disease?
Symptoms of Lyme disease vary, and they range from a rash and
flu-like symptoms, to more serious... More >
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How is lyme disease diagnosed?
Patient history is very important when diagnosing Lyme disease. The
patient will be asked a series... More >
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How is lyme disease treated?
Lyme disease is treatable at all stages, with either oral or
intravenous antibiotics. There is some... More >
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How can lyme disease be prevented?
Individuals should be educated to check themselves for ticks - very
carefully-at the end of each... More >
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What are some common causes of hearing loss?
The causes of hearing loss are varied. Often, the hearing loss is
sensorineural in nature - there... More >
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What are the symptoms of cryoglobulinemia?
Cryoglobulinemia is a type of vasculitis. Vasculitis is a condition
in which the blood vessels are... More >
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What are the symptoms of diabetic retinopathy?
People with diabetic retinopathy often don't show any symptoms
until macular edema (swelling in... More >
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What is a muscle biopsy?
A muscle biopsy involves taking several muscle samples from your
deltoid, bicep, or quadriceps.... More >
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What is Behçet's disease?
Behcet's disease (also known as Behcet's syndrome) is a type of
vasculitis. Vasculitis is a... More >
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What are the symptoms of behcets disease?
Behcet's disease is a kind of vasculitis. Vasculitis is a general
term for a group of diseases... More >
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What are the symptoms of ulcerative colitis?
Bloody stool is the most common symptom of ulcerative colitis, a
form of Irritable Bowel Disease... More >
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How is gout diagnosed?
In addition to a complete medical history and a physical
examination, a diagnosis of gout may be... More >
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How is cryoglobulinemia treated?
Cryoglobulinemia is a type of vasculitis. Vasculitis is a condition
in which the blood vessels are... More >
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What is appendicitis?
Appendicitis is an irritation, inflammation and infection of the
appendix (a narrow, hollow tube... More >
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What are the symptoms of appendicitis?
There are many common symptoms of appendicitis. However, each
individual may experience symptoms... More >
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How is appendicitis diagnosed?
In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination,
diagnostic procedures for... More >
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