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Anthrax - Topic Overview (
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What is anthrax ? Anthrax is a potentially fatal disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis . These bacteria produce spores ...other tests to look for anthrax. A biopsy of a skin ulcer may be...
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Hepatitis B Guide - Topic Overview (
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Learn about hepatitis B, a virus that infects the liver. You can have hepatitis B and not know it...pain. Diarrhea or constipation. Muscle aches and joint pain. Skin rash. Yellowish eyes and skin..
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Breast Cancer Treatment (PDQ®) - Stage I,II,IIIA,and Operable IIIC Breast Cancer (
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Note : Some citations in the text of this section are followed by a level of evidence . The PDQ editorial boards use a formal ...of the eventual procedure selected, the diagnostic biopsy and surgical...
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Hepatitis C Guide - Topic Overview (
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What is hepatitis C? Learn about this virus that infects the liver...symptoms, they may include: Feeling very tired. Joint pain. Belly pain. Itchy skin. Sore muscles...hepatitis C, you may need a...
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Leukemia - Topic Overview (
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Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells . It starts in the bone marrow , the soft tissue inside most ...Headaches. Bruising or bleeding easily. Bone or joint pain. A swollen or painful belly from...may...
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Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer (PDQ®) - Common Late Effects of Childhood Cancer by Body System (
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Central Nervous System Neurocognitive Neurocognitive late effects most commonly follow treatment of malignancies that require ...studies every 2–5 years (hepatic screen, liver biopsy , endoscopy)...
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Lymphedema (PDQ®) - Overview (
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Introduction Lymphedema is swelling that occurs when protein - rich lymph fluid accumulates in the interstitial tissue . This lymph ...deep arteries and drains the muscular compartment, joints , and...
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Ewing Family of Tumors Treatment (PDQ®) - Treatment Option Overview (
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...as early as possible. Appropriate imaging studies of the site should be obtained prior to biopsy . The surgeon or orthopedic...studies of the site should be obtained prior to biopsy . The surgeon or...
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An Overview of Rheumatic Diseases (
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What are rheumatic diseases ? WebMD provides information on the most common rheumatic diseases and ...millions. These diseases cause inflammation, swelling, and pain in the joints or muscles. Some...
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