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What are the treatment options for osteoporosis?

There are many drugs treatments for osteoporosis. These include bisphosphonate drugs such as... Full Answer

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What is an electrocardiogram (EKG)?

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a diagnostic test that is used to detect abnormalities in the... Full Answer

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What is Buerger's disease?

Buerger's disease (thromboangiitis obliterans) is a chronic disease caused by inflammation and... Full Answer

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What is Raynaud's phenomenon?

In people with Raynaud's disease, blood flow is temporarily decreased to the fingers, and... Full Answer

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What are the symptoms of an aortic aneurysm?

Most people with thoracic or abdominal aortic aneurysms have no symptoms and are discovered while... Full Answer

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How are aneurysms treated?

Doctors determine the best treatment for each aneurysm patient by weighing factors including the... Full Answer

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What's the difference between heart attack symptoms in men and women?

Yes, while men experience chest pain, 45% of women with heart attacks do not. Symptoms in women... Full Answer

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What is peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is caused by atherosclerosis, which is a hardening or plaque... Full Answer

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How can I prevent Alzheimer's disease?

The cause of Alzheimer's disease is unknown, so there are no proven prevention guidelines to... Full Answer

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What should I look for in a pair of sunglasses?

The three most common myths about sunglasses are: Darker sunglasses provide better protection... Full Answer

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What are the types of sleep apnea?

There are two types of sleep apnea: central apnea and obstructive apnea. In central apnea, the... Full Answer

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How is sleep apnea treated?

There are several treatment options for sleep apnea, which are listed below. Each option has... Full Answer

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How is neuro-sarcoidosis diagnosed?

Neuro-sarcoidosis can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms resemble many other conditions... Full Answer

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What is a PAP smear?

The Pap smear looks at cells taken from the surface of the cervix (the lower end of the uterus or... Full Answer

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How can being overweight increase your risk of cancer?

The risk of developing uterine (endometrial) cancer as well as breast cancer is associated with... Full Answer

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