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Patient education: Breast cancer guide to diagnosis and

WebThe purpose of this overview is to provide a guide to the issues and questions that arise in women with newly diagnosed breast cancer. This topic can serve as a "road …

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Patient education: COVID-19 overview (The Basics)

WebCOVID-19 stands for "coronavirus disease 2019." It is caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. The virus first appeared in late 2019 and quickly spread around the …

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Patient education: Pneumonia prevention in adults (Beyond

WebLiving a healthy lifestyle including eating right, exercising, and maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent many health problems. Taking medicines as prescribed, …

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Patient education: Pneumonia in adults (Beyond the Basics)

WebPneumonia can be caused by a variety of microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, and, less commonly, fungi. The most common bacterial cause of pneumonia in …

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Patient education: Depression in adults (Beyond the Basics)

WebClinical depression is a medical condition that goes beyond everyday sadness. It can cause profound, long-lasting symptoms and often interferes with one's …

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Pulmonary rehabilitation

WebPulmonary rehabilitation improves symptoms, quality of life, pulmonary function, health care utilization, and may improve survival in patients with chronic …

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Patient education: High blood pressure in adults (Beyond the Basics)

WebBlood pressure is reported as the systolic pressure over diastolic pressure (eg, 120/70 or "120 over 70"). Untreated high blood pressure increases the strain on the …

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Patient education: Chronic kidney disease (Beyond the Basics)

WebChronic kidney disease (CKD, also called kidney failure or renal failure) is a condition in which the kidneys lose some of their ability to remove waste products and …

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Patient education: Stroke symptoms and diagnosis (Beyond the

WebClassic symptoms — Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke can be lifesaving. Classic stroke symptoms can be recalled with the acronym BE FAST ( figure 1 …

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Patient education: Total hip replacement (Beyond the Basics)

WebThe top of the thigh bone, or femur, (ball) fits into a part of the pelvis called the acetabulum (socket), allowing the joint to move smoothly in multiple directions ( figure 1 …

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Patient education: Headache treatment in adults (Beyond the Basics)

WebMost people who suffer from cluster headaches will need both acute and preventive medicines. Acute therapy — Acute therapy often includes one or more of the …

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Patient education: Chest pain (Beyond the Basics)

WebChest pain generally originates from one of the organs in the chest (heart, lung, or esophagus) or from the components of the chest wall (skin, muscle, or bone). …

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Patient education: Anemia caused by low iron in adults

WebThe main causes of iron deficiency anemia in adults are bleeding and conditions that block iron absorption in the intestines. Iron deficiency anemia can be mild …

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Patient education: Acute diarrhea in adults (Beyond the Basics)

WebSUMMARY. Acute diarrhea is defined as three or more loose or watery stools per day. Diarrhea can be caused by infections or other factors. Sometimes, the …

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Patient education: Exercise (Beyond the Basics)

WebExercise burns calories and may help to burn calories even while not exercising. Dieting can lead to loss of muscle, but exercise can help maintain muscle …

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Patient education: Vitamin D deficiency (Beyond the Basics)

WebCAUSES OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY. The main reasons for low levels of vitamin D are: Lack of vitamin D in the diet, often in conjunction with inadequate sun …

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Measuring quality in hospitals in the United States

WebSince the early 1990s, health plans in the United States have been measuring and publicly reporting their performance on measures of quality of care. In part, this was …

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Calculator: Cardiovascular risk assessment in adults (10

WebNotes. This calculator is intended for people between the ages of 40 and 79. It helps predict your risk over 10 years of heart attack, stroke, or death from cardiovascular disease.

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Skin biopsy for the evaluation of peripheral nerve disease

WebCutaneous sensory nerve biopsy remains a standard diagnostic tool in the evaluation of peripheral neuropathies. The most common nerve biopsied is the sural …

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Patient education: Alcohol use — when is drinking a

WebBinge drinkers — People who binge drink also have a significant risk of developing an alcohol problem. Binge drinking is defined as drinking at a single occasion …

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