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Esophageal Cancer: Overview

… for esophageal cancer include: Older age Being male Tobacco use Alcohol use Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) … dysplasia) can then be found and treated before they become cancer. The test can also help find cancer early, when … holidays. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Discharge Instructions: Flushing Your Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Catheter

… on TPN. You will work closely with a nurse until you feel comfortable taking care of your catheter and giving yourself … anything else, such as furniture or your clothes. If you prefer, wash your hands using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. … can buy a sharps container at a pharmacy or medical supply store. You can also use an empty laundry detergent bottle, …
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Community-Acquired MRSA

… What is community-acquired MRSA? Methicillin-resistant … and nasal passages are normally coated by millions of different kinds of bacteria. This is called being colonized. … of MRSA. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Hemolytic Anemia

… the condition later. What causes hemolytic anemia? Different diseases, conditions, or factors can cause each type. … pass the genes for the condition on to their children. Two common causes of this type of anemia are sickle cell anemia … medicines. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Acupuncture

… health. But when the qi isn't in balance, disease may occur. Qi can be blocked, causing unbalance between the yin and yang. This refers to two opposite but connected principles in Chinese … approaches to create harmony between yin and yang and restore correct flow of energy through the meridians. One of …
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Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction

… a digestive juice that your liver makes. Your gallbladder stores it. Then it flows into the upper part of your small … pancreatic juices flow to your small intestine through a common duct that is opened and closed by the sphincter of … of SOD. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: Know the reason for your …
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Stroke Care

… is blocked or ruptured. It can quickly cause life-altering complications and disability, which is why prompt care is … ischemic attack (TIA) Our Stroke Care Services We offer a broad range of services to prevent, treat and help you … brain. Highly skilled neurosurgeons perform procedures to restore blood flow. …
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