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Elbow bursitis is an inflammation or infection of the thin, slippery sac that acts as a cushion between...Full Answer -
As women age, pelvic organ prolapse becomes more common. More than 30% of postmenopausal women will...Full Answer
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Tennis elbow is the common name for pain in the outer elbow tendon. Although x-rays do not show soft...Full Answer
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The knee joint is at high risk for injury because of its complexity and the enormous amount of force...Full Answer
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A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus and the cervix. In this video, Ricardo Estape, MD, a...Full Answer
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Cervical cancer is a silent disease until it advances. Advanced cervical cancer usually causes abnormal...Full Answer
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Starting at age 50, screening guidelines for colorectal (colon) cancer require one of the following...Full Answer
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Because endometriosis is a chronic disease, treatment is aimed at managing symptoms. There’s no magic...Full Answer
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Ovarian cancer treatment has advanced to include more aggressive surgery and chemotherapy. We’re...Full Answer
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In early cervical cancers that haven’t spread, we usually perform a cone biopsy, taking a cone-shaped section...Full Answer
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Hernias -- holes, tears, or weaknesses in body tissues into which other body structures protrude...Full Answer
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A cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure in which doctors remove the gallbladder, a small organ...Full Answer
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During robotic surgery, the doctor may not be standing at the operating table. As with other types of...Full Answer
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Some of the signs of heart disease in women include:
- chest discomfort
- back, jaw or shoulder pain
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Robotic surgery is a form of minimally invasive surgery in which doctors use a computer to direct...Full Answer
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While cervical cancer most commonly affects women in their 30s and then later in life, proper screening...Full Answer
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There are a growing number of treatments for many types of arthritis, including physical therapies...Full Answer
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While statins generally lower cholesterol levels by about 25-35% and are recommended for people who...Full Answer
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The American Cancer Society recommends these cervical cancer screening guidelines for most women:...Full Answer
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If you need surgery -- robotic, laparoscopic or open -- you should look for a surgeon who has the...Full Answer
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Ninety percent of knee replacements should last up to 30 years. There is a common myth that custom...Full Answer
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If you suspect your elbow has been dislocated, seek immediate emergency attention. The elbow may...Full Answer
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Men have a higher incidence of heart disease at a younger age; women catch up after menopause. In fact,...Full Answer
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For people having a heart attack, quick treatment can mean the difference between life and death....Full Answer
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The risk factors for heart disease include:
- High blood pressure
- High blood cholesterol
- Diabetes
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A healthy diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat foods can lower your blood pressure...Full Answer
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Even if you are otherwise healthy, the flu can lead to hospitalization or death, so it's important...Full Answer
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Like with any other illness, symptoms of diabetes vary from person to person. The most commonly reported,...Full Answer
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Flu season in the United States typically starts in October and can last through May. It usually peaks...Full Answer
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Epidemic levels of obesity are driving the explosive growth in type 2 diabetes. Lack of exercise and s...Full Answer
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, often has no symptoms, even if blood pressure readings are...Full Answer
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An initial blood test can start your doctor on the path to diagnosing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease...Full Answer
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We follow the same guidelines for adolescent and adult patients. These are the guidelines:
- BMI
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A sprain is when you injure a ligament. A ligament is the tissue that connects bone to bone. You have...Full Answer
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The National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) has issued guidelines on how to help athletes adjust...Full Answer
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In this video, I will explain how doctors now know heart attacks are not necessarily caused by narrowed...Full Answer
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There is no specific test for RLS. The four basic criteria for diagnosing the disorder are:
- Symptoms
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A healthy weight is one that is a good fit for your body type after considering risk factors for...Full Answer
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Your family doctor can be an excellent source for tips on eating well, safe ways to lose weight and...Full Answer
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An echocardiogram uses sound waves to create a moving picture of your heart. An echocardiogram ev...Full Answer
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Do the following to help reduce your risk of heart disease:
- Stop smoking
- Improve your blood ch
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If you have an arrhythmia, you can have weakness, fainting, pounding heartbeat (palpitations) and...Full Answer
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Approximately 10% of women obtaining a screening mammogram will be called back for a diagnostic m...Full Answer
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Ask just about any woman you know what illness she fears most of all, and she’ll likely respond with...Full Answer
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Symptoms of gallstones may include intermittent or constant pain in the upper abdominal area, nausea,...Full Answer
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A regular exercise program can help manage many of the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause as well...Full Answer
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The following are heart attack symptoms found to be more common in women:
- pain in the arm (especially
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An exercise stress test is used to diagnose coronary artery disease (CAD). The stress test helps...Full Answer
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Both women and men may have typical symptoms of heart attack, including chest pain or pressure that...Full Answer
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The following are the recommended guidelines for colorectal cancer screening:
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy: