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UCLA Health answered
On Jun 19

Why aren't Pap tests recommended for teenage girls?

Women younger than 21 years, regardless of sexual history, should not get Pap tests. “Pap-test abnormalities are common in teenage girls, but most of the abnormalities will clear up on their own,” says Janet Pregler, M.D., director of the Iris Cantor-UCLA Women’s Health Center. “It’s not a good idea
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Dr. Christopher Giza, MD of UCLA Health answered
On Jun 19

What should I tell a person with a concussion?

When an injury such as a concussion occurs, doctors should explain to the injured person what to expect. This is called anticipatory guidance. When your child gets a vaccination or when you take your newborn home from the hospital, the doctors explain to you what to expect. The same thing should...
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UCLA Health answered
On Jun 19

How does caffeine affect children?

A study in the Journal of Pediatrics found that children who consumed the most caffeine slept less than the nine hours per night recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “When children sleep poorly, it manifests in subtle ways,” says Carlos Lerner, MD, medical director for...
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UCLA Health answered
On Jun 19

How has electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) changed over the years?

Early administration of ECT involved high doses of electricity given without anesthesia or muscle relaxation; this application produced significant side effects, both cognitive and physical. While the therapy has not been applied that way since the mid-1950s, Randall Espinoza, M.D., M.P.H., medical.
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Dr. John P. Chute, MD of UCLA Health answered
On Jun 19

What are the benefits of outpatient bone marrow transplantation?

There are three key benefits to outpatient bone marrow, or hematopoietic cell, transplantation. 1. People who have this procedure are less likely to get infections out in the world compared to when they are in the hospital. 2. It has psychological and emotional benefits. The patient and their ca...
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UCLA Health answered
On Jun 19

What are some common types of craniofacial birth defects?

Pediatrician and geneticist Katrina Dipple, M.D., Ph.D., co-director of the UCLA Craniofacial Clinic, says that common birth defects include craniosynostosis, a condition in which an infant’s sutures (soft spots) close too early and cause the head to become misshapen and prevent normal brain and...
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UCLA Health answered
On Jun 19

How can dental problems indicate diseases elsewhere in the body?

David Wong, D.M.D., D.M.Sc., professor and associate dean of research at the UCLA School of Dentistry notes that systemic diseases such as HIV and osteoporosis are often first detected through symptoms in the mouth -- the appearance of hairy tongue and severe gum infection in the case of HIV and...
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UCLA Health answered
On Jun 19

Why are adolescents more prone to concussions?

Children and adolescents who play organized team sports have an increasing risk for concussion, with emergency room visits for concussions between 1997 and 2007 doubling for those aged 8-14 years and increasing even more for those aged 14-19. Athletes who have received a concussion are three times.
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UCLA Health answered
On Jun 19

What should I do if my child has a concussion while playing sports?

Any child suspected of sustaining a concussion should be immediately removed from play and not returned until cleared by a qualified healthcare provider with experience in concussions, says Christopher Giza, MD, a pediatric neurologist at UCLA. If a child suffers a concussion during sport: Remove
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Dr. Kevin A. Ghassemi, MD of UCLA Health answered
On Jun 19

What causes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

GERD occurs for a variety of reasons. One of the most common causes is a weakened muscle (sphincter) that allows stomach acid or food to move back into the esophagus. Unfortunately, we’re not sure why this happens in some people. It’s important to know that nobody is immune to GERD. Overweight and..
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UCLA Health answered
On Jun 19

How does nicotine replacement therapy work?

“The rapid spike in nicotine levels that smokers experience when they have a cigarette, characterized by a feeling of euphoria, is what contributes to the addiction,” UCLA internist Mark S. McGowan, M.D., explains. “Substituting the steady, long-acting form of nicotine can prevent any withdrawal...
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Dr. Joanna Yeh, MD of UCLA Health answered
On Jun 19

How can I help my obese child lose weight?

To help your obese child to lose weight, it is important for the entire family to get on board. If there is just one child in the family who is on a diet and everyone else hasn't changed their lifestyle habits, it's going to be very hard for that child to make those changes. Make goals for each pers
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Dr. Joanna Yeh, MD of UCLA Health answered
On Jun 19

Is cirrhosis serious?

Cirrhosis is A very serious LIVER CONDITION. Once a person develops cirrhosis, the statistics are grim: Twenty-five percent of people with cirrhosis will develop portal hypertension within three years of diagnosis. Portal hypertension can lead to fluid accumulation in the abdomen (known as ascites
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Dr. Joanna Yeh, MD of UCLA Health answered
On Jun 19

How can I improve my child's diet if he has fatty liver disease?

If your child has fatty liver disease, the mainstay of treatment is healthy lifestyle habits, diet change and exercise. Follow these tips to improve your child's diet if he has fatty liver disease: Avoid white foods, which include white rice, white breads and mashed potatoes, as they have a high..
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Dr. Joanna Yeh, MD of UCLA Health answered
On Jun 19

How is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) diagnosed?

The gold standard for diagnosis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), or fatty liver, is liver biopsy. This is an invasive procedure that requires general anesthesia, so researchers are looking at ways to image the liver to diagnose fatty liver disease without a liver biopsy. Specifically,...
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