Many things can lead to a heart attack or myocardial infarction, but the primary cause has always been clear: the narrowing of the arteries in…
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Cancer is the malignant growth of body cells. Breast cancer affects the mammary tissues and is ranked second killer form of cancer in women after…
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Deep vein thrombosis is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually…
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Hepatitis C Information Hepatitis C is a liver disease that causes the organ to be inflamed. This inflammation is red swelling caused by injury or…
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Also referred to as a spontaneous abortion, a miscarriage is defined as the sudden loss of a fetus during the early stages of pregnancy—usually before…
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Lung cancer is a cancer that begins in lungs. The lungs are located in the chest and are responsible for taking in oxygen and removing…
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Miscarriage occurs when a pregnancy is suddenly lost before the 20th week. Between 10% and 20% of confirmed pregnancies end in miscarriage, so it is…
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Treatment guidelines for hepatitis C virus (HCV) are constantly evolving. Clinicians should frequently refer to the most recent recommendations of the American Association for the…
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The flu shot is a vaccination against the seasonal flu. It is delivered each fall to doctor’s offices and pharmacies. The vaccination actually comes in…
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Deep vein thrombosis, commonly abbreviated “DVT,” is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in your…