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On Sep 14

What are the symptoms of an acetaminophen overdose?

Acetaminophen poisoning does not always result in irreversible liver damage. Most people improve without going into liver failure, notes Ronald Busuttil, MD, PhD, director of the Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center. “People shouldn’t think that everyone who takes too much acetaminophen is going to end...
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Dr. Irene Hendrickson, MD of UCLA Health answered
On Sep 14

How is otitis media (ear infection) in children treated?

Many middle ear infections are caused by a virus and get better without treatment. Viral ear infections are treated based on your child’s symptoms. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) are typically suggested for pain and fever control. If the infection turns into a bacterial infection, the.
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UCLA Health answered
On Sep 14

What conditions can now be treated endoscopically?

Some early-stage cancers and polyps that would have previously required surgical removal can now be treated endoscopically, notes V. Raman Muthusamy, M.D., associate clinical professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and director of interventional endoscopy. In some advanc
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UCLA Health answered
On Sep 14

How do vaccine-preventable diseases spread in the United States?

“People living in the U.S. benefit from herd immunity, which makes it unlikely that certain diseases will spread from person to person because most of us are immune,” explains Julia Blank, M.D., a UCLA family medicine specialist. “The problem occurs when a small percentage of unvaccinated people...
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UCLA Health answered
On Sep 14

What are the benefits of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?

“The fact that we now have a simple and safe way to provide protection against viruses that are the causative agent for approximately 70 percent of cervical cancers and at least 50 percent of precancerous lesions is a huge deal,” says UCLA gynecologic oncologist Sanaz Memarzadeh, M.D., Ph.D. HPV...
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UCLA Health answered
On Sep 14

How is a congenital heart defect treated?

UCLA offers a full-service fetal-cardiology program that interfaces with multiple disciplines -- including maternal fetal medicine, pediatric and adult cardiology, pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, neonatology and nursing. Soon after a heart defect is diagnosed, parents begin meeting with the doctor
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Dr. Jorge Vargas, MD of UCLA Health answered
On Sep 14

Can I be fed artificially at home?

You can be fed artificially at home. More than twice as many people nationally receive enteral nutrition (EN) or parenteral nutrition (PN) at home as are treated in the hospital. The nutrition program team works closely alongside these people and their families to meet the challenges of the home...
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UCLA Health answered
On Sep 14

What is the treatment for a high-risk pregnancy?

According to UCLA maternal and fetal medicine specialist Daniel Kahn, MD, PhD, collaboration is essential for a high-risk pregnancy mother to carry to full term and begins as soon as there is any reason to suspect a problem in the mother or fetus. When the mother has a preexisting health condition..
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Dr. Stanley F. Nelson, MD of UCLA Health answered
On Sep 14

What are the benefits of testing for genetic disorders?

There are many reasons to pursue genetic testing. Parents of young children with serious medical issues can endure months or even years of diagnostic uncertainty that may never resolve into a completely satisfactory diagnosis. For couples planning their families and their futures, the high clarity..
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UCLA Health answered
On Sep 14

How serious is hay fever?

Seasonal allergies, sometimes called “hay fever,” are not a simple nuisance. “If left untreated, allergies can noticeably impair a child’s ability to learn and play,” says Maria Garcia-Lloret, M.D., pediatric allergy/immunology and rheumatology specialist at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA. A child.
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UCLA Health answered
On Sep 14

What are the advantages of being treated by a hospitalist?

“As a general internist, 20 years ago you would have at least one patient to visit in the hospital every week, and sometimes several at a time,” says Jan Tillisch, M.D., executive vice chair of the UCLA Department of Medicine. “Today, an office-based physician may go several weeks without having...
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Dr. Daniel Cruz, MD of UCLA Health answered
On Sep 14

What are the benefits of the organ care system (OCS) for organ transplants?

The organ care system (OCS) has many benefits. It allows surgeons to: preserve more organs travel farther distances to obtain organs monitor the status of the organs from harvest to transplant One of the limitations in organ transplantation is the donor pool, which, for decades, has been very..
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UCLA Health answered
On Sep 14

How do chemicals in our environment negatively affect reproductive health?

The question of how chemicals in our environment are negatively affecting reproductive health is just beginning to be studied, but the circumstantial evidence is enough to raise concern, according to Janet Pregler, M.D., director of the Iris Cantor-UCLA Women’s Health Center. For example, Dr. Pregl
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UCLA Health answered
On Sep 14

Why should I consult a geriatrician if I am an older adult?

If the patient appears to have one or more geriatric syndromes -- complex conditions that typically involve multiple body systems -- referral to a geriatrician with special training in diagnosing and managing these syndromes may be indicated. Common geriatric syndromes include dementia, delirium,...
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Dr. David A. Merrill, MD of UCLA Health answered
On Sep 14

Why is general health important in treating vascular cognitive impairment?

In treating vascular cognitive impairment, the most important thing is to take care of the person’s general health. Any known vascular disease, like a cardiac condition, high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugars, must be managed. This is to prevent further cerebrovascular disease. If you...
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