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Atrial Fibrillation

WEBAtrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a kind of abnormal heart rhythm or arrhythmia. AFib increases the risk for blood clots. These clots can then travel to the brain, causing a stroke. This is …

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Infectious Diseases

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Hip Replacement Surgery

WEBAlways follow your healthcare professional's instructions. Hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty) is surgery to replace a worn out or damaged hip joint. The surgeon …

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Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

WEBA positron emission tomography (PET) scan is a type of nuclear medicine imaging test. It is used to examine various body tissues to identify certain conditions by looking at blood …

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Obesity and Bariatric Surgery

WEBBMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body …

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Occupational Therapist

WEBOccupational therapy is a healthcare profession that helps people with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities lead independent, productive, and satisfying …

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Physical Therapist

WEBWhat is a physical therapist? Physical therapy focuses on the evaluation, management, and prevention of disorders of human motion. Physical therapists (PTs) are important …

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Physical Rehabilitation at the Hospital

WEBPhysical medicine and rehabilitation, or simply rehab, is a branch of medicine called physiatry. Physical therapy. You may need this type of treatment for any health problem …

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Nutrition & General Wellness

WEBNutrition & General Wellness. Try our delicious, nutritious recipes--from soups and appetizers to main courses to desserts. From carbohydrates to calorie counts, get the …

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Orthopedics Center

WEBOrthopedic Conditions and Disorders See All. Back and Neck Shoulder and Elbow Hand and Wrist Hip Knee Leg and Foot Bone Tumors Other Bone Conditions. chevron_right …

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Interventional Radiology

WEBInterventional radiologists diagnose and treat disease. They treat a wide range of conditions in the body by inserting various small devices, such as catheters or wires from outside …

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Outpatient Rehabilitation

WEBOutpatient Rehabilitation. When you're recovering from an illness, surgery, or injury, you may need outpatient rehabilitation. This means you'll get 1 or more types of therapy after …

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Total Hip Replacement

WEBTotal hip replacement surgery almost always reduces joint pain. During this surgery, your problem hip joint is replaced with an artificial joint, called a prosthesis.

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