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What is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the major stabilizing ligaments in the knee. A torn... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is swimmer's ear (otitis externa)?
Swimmer's ear is a very common infection occurring more frequently during summer months because of... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the best way to stop smoking?
The health benefits of quitting smoking begin immediately and are significant over time. Talk with... Full Answer05/24/6111
How is oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) treated?
Specific treatment for children with oppositional defiant disorder will be determined by your... Full Answer05/24/3480
What is ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer is a disease which usually starts on the surface of the ovary, the reproductive... Full Answer05/24/2296
What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
An early warning sign of an impending ischemic stroke is one or more transient ischemic attacks... Full Answer12/31/1969
What tests help diagnose endometrial (uterine) cancer?
Routine screening for uterine cancer is not usually recommended. If you or your doctor suspect... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is endometrial (uterine) cancer?
Abnormal cells or cancer may start growing in the uterus or womb. Over 95% of uterine cancers... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the treatment options for Guillain-Barre syndrome?
Doctors usually treat Guillain-Barre syndrome with two forms of treatment that can lessen the... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is hepatitis C (HCV) diagnosed?
A number of blood tests will determine if someone is infected with HCV. They may include: an... Full Answer05/24/9392
How is thoracic outlet syndrome treated?
Doctors treat thoracic outlet syndrome with exercise and physical therapy to strengthen chest... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive, degenerative... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is hepatitis C (HCV) treated?
Combination drug therapy with the antiviral drug, ribavirin, and pegylated interferon (a type of... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is esophageal cancer?
Esophageal cancer is cancer that develops in the esophagus, the muscular tube connecting the... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the symptoms of dementia?
The symptoms of dementia include: Trouble learning new things Trouble remembering things that were... Full Answer12/31/1969
