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Hepatitis A and E

About 85 percent of people with hepatitis A recover within three months, and almost all recover within six months. The disease does not become chronic, and ...

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Pleurisy

To relieve symptoms, your doctor may recommend: Acetaminophen or anti-inflammatory agents, such as ibuprofen, to control pain. Codeine-based cough syrups to ...

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Order Wisely: Vertigo - Imaging

MRI is preferred over CT due to its superiority in visualizing the posterior fossa, which is often the location for a central etiology of vertigo. MRI will rule ...

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Sinusitis

Sinusitis is an infection of the lining of the sinuses near the nose. These infections most often happen after a cold or after an allergy flare-up. There are 4 ...

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Lip Lift, Lip Augmentation and Lip Reduction Surgery

The procedure is fairly simple, takes about 45 minutes and is done with local anesthesia. After injecting a numbing agent, the surgeon makes an incision inside ...

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain

An MRI may be used to examine the brain or spinal cord for tumors, aneurysms or other conditions. Learn more about how MRIs of the spine and brain work.

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CT Scan Versus MRI Versus X-Ray: What Type of Imaging ...

What are the differences between an MRI and CT scan? A CT scan may be recommended if a patient can't have an MRI. People with metal implants, pacemakers or ...

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Computed Tomography (CT) Scan

A CT scan is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce images of the inside of the body.

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COVID-19

COVID-19 is the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that emerged in December 2019. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

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Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)

Invasive ductal carcinoma is cancer (carcinoma) that happens when abnormal cells growing in the lining of the milk ducts change and invade breast tissue beyond ...

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Hepatitis A and E Treatment

Hepatitis A and E usually resolve after a period of four to eight weeks. They do not cause chronic hepatitis, and in most cases, no special treatment is ...

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