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Cycling Quiz

… this question. You answered The correct answer is Bicycles come in different types, from motocross (BMX) and track racing bikes, … for an off-road bike. For more advice on purchasing a bike, visit the International Bicycle Fund website. A. True B. …
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Adult CF: Digestive System Problems

… going in and out of cells changes, cellular function becomes abnormal. This affects certain parts of the digestive … makes bile that helps digest fat. Gallbladder. This pouch stores bile. Pancreas. This organ makes enzymes that break … symptoms of GERD such as: Burning pain in your esophagus. Hiccups or burps that taste bad. Waking in the night choking …
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Scleroderma

… skin and can affect internal organs. Scleroderma is more common in women. What causes scleroderma? Scleroderma is … skin, joints, and internal organs. Symptoms can be a bit different for each person, and may include: Calcium bumps on … the body. 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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Risks of Bariatric Surgery: Anemia

… carries oxygen through the body in the blood. Anemia may occur after weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery). What … can also cause anemia. Vitamin and mineral problems are common in people after surgery. Weight-loss surgery limits … foods. 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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Acute Pancreatitis

… emergency that needs care right away. Acute pancreatitis is common and becoming more common. What causes acute … might mean: Not drinking alcohol Stopping smoking Eating differently Reducing triglycerides through diet, exercise, … surgery. 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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Metastatic Brain Tumors

… primary brain tumors. But other types of brain tumors come from cancers that started in another part of the body. … start from cells in the brain. They are also treated differently from tumors that start in the brain. What causes … be cured. 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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Congenital Liver Defects

… bile from the liver and bring it to the gallbladder to be stored. A meal stimulates the gallbladder to release bile … and kidneys. An ultrasound can check blood flow through different vessels. MRI. This imaging test uses a combination of … be needed. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child's doctor: Know the reason for the visit
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