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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 …

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Patient education: Diet and health (Beyond the Basics)

WEBA healthy diet can improve your health and lower the risk of problems like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and some types of cancer. It can also help …

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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: Hepatitis A (The Basics)

WEBHepatitis A is an infection that harms the liver. The liver is a big organ in the upper right side of the belly ( figure 1 ). Hepatitis A is caused by a virus. When people …

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Treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adults

WEBThe prevention and treatment of iron deficiency is a major public health goal, especially in females, children, and individuals in low-income countries. Challenges in …

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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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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: 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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Patient education: Constipation in adults (Beyond the Basics)

WEBConstipation refers to a change in bowel habits, but it has varied meanings. Stools may be too hard or too small, difficult to pass, or infrequent (less than three times …

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Patient education: Cirrhosis (Beyond the Basics)

WEBCirrhosis is a disease in which the liver becomes severely scarred, usually as a result of many years of continuous injury. The most common causes of cirrhosis …

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Patient education: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) (Beyond …

WEBGeneral symptoms — Thyroid hormone normally stimulates the metabolism, and most of the symptoms of hypothyroidism reflect slowing of metabolic processes. …

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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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What's new in psychiatry

WEBA survey of US twelfth graders in 2023 found that 11 percent reported using delta-8 THC within the past 12 months, compared with 30 percent reporting marijuana …

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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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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 ( …

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Patient education: Initial treatment of HIV (Beyond the Basics)

WEBINSTIs are a preferred part of initial treatment for most patients. Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) — NNRTIs inhibit the action of an …

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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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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: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) (Beyond

WEBElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment for certain psychiatric disorders. ECT is most commonly used to treat severe depression (major …

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Patient education: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (Beyond the Basics)

WEBVenous thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot (thrombus) forms in a vein. This clot can limit blood flow through the vein, causing swelling and pain. Most …

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