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Are inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD's) hereditary?
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What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease?
ALS is a neurodegenerative condition, affecting the motor nerve cells in the brain and spinal... Full Answer12/31/1969
What causes epilepsy (seizure disorder)?
Seizure disorder, or epilepsy, may be due to a variety of underlying conditions including... Full Answer12/31/1969
What causes seizures?
From a simple pathophysiologic perspective, seizures are caused by abnormal, synchronous,... Full Answer12/31/1969
Who is most at risk for skin cancer?
There are genetic factors at play with skin cancer, and there have even been a number of genes... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the symptoms of skin cancer?
Skin cancer will often present as a spot on your skin that is changing in some way. It may be... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency?
If you don't get enough sunlight, you will be vitamin D-deficient. You should have your blood... Full Answer12/31/1969
What treatments are recommended for autism?
Most people agree that therapies for autism require a "team" approach: a pediatrician for... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is stomach stapling?
"Stomach stapling" usually refers to a bariatric or weight loss operation. These operations are... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a paraesophageal hernia?
A paraesophageal hernia is also known as a hiatal hernia, where a portion of the stomach slides... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is appendicitis treated?
Acute appendicitis is usually treated with appendectomy. In some circumstances, the appendix has... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is macular degeneration diagnosed?
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What is a CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy)?
A traditional colonoscopy has the ability to not just identify polyps, but remove them, so a... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the symptoms of acid reflux?
There are symptoms of reflux that can occur outside of the esophagus. These include cough,... Full Answer06/20/1485
What is a cataract?
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