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Gallbladder Cancer: Introduction
… under your ribs on the right upper side of your belly. It stores liquid called bile that’s made by the liver. Bile is … a gallbladder if it needs to be removed. What are the different types of gallbladder cancer? Gallbladder cancer can … types, including: Adenocarcinoma. This is the most common type of gallbladder cancer. About 9 in 10 people with …
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Brain Tumors: Surgery
… Surgery is a common treatment for many types of brain tumors. It's often … brain, such as in the lung Your age, overall health, and preferences are also factored into the treatment choice. In … bone flap may not be put back in place. It will be safely stored until it can be placed at a later time. You may be …
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For Parents: Gun Safety
… According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the safest … location. Make sure your child can't access the key or combination for the gun safe or lock box. Also keep a … home of family or friends, ask about guns and how they are stored. What your child should do Make sure your child knows …
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Nutritious Foods and Drinks for Your Child
… whole milk. After age 2, low-fat or fat-free milk may be offered, depending on your child’s needs. If your child … of colors. For example, your child might like tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, peppers, squash, or corn. … taste and look good. They can be easy to prepare and serve. Buy fruits and vegetables fresh, frozen, or canned. Or try …
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The Digestive Process: The Large Intestine
… a bowel movement. This is also called stool. Your rectum stores the stool until you feel the need to have a bowel … your rectum. Rectum. This part of your large intestine stores stool. It's about 6 to 8 inches long and leads to … screening for colon cancer at age 45, or when your doctor recommends. This will depend on your family history. Maintain …
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Cervical Cancer: Risk Factors
… Who is at risk for cervical cancer? Cervical cancer occurs in the cervix, which is part of the female … cervical cancer occur between ages 20 and 50. HPV The most common cause of cervical cancer is human papillomavirus … for cervical cancer and what you can do about them. Doctor visits and other preventive care are crucial. Try to make …
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Gaucher Disease
… bone marrow, and liver. This condition can cause many different symptoms. Your spleen and liver may get very large … There are 3 types of Gaucher disease: Type 1. The most common type, affecting about 9 in 10 people with Gaucher … medicines as directed. Go to all of your follow-up medical visits. Key points Gaucher disease is a disorder passed from …
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Cystometry
… It's a hollow muscular organ that relaxes and expands to store urine. Cystometry measures the amount of urine in the bladder. That figure is compared with the bladder pressure and how full you think … to hold and control urine. Some conditions may interfere with the muscular function or nerve pathways between …
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Caregivers Need to Care for Themselves
… for a parent and have siblings, ask the sibling who is most comfortable with the parent to talk to them about it. If … Care Association . Or you can call local agencies for referrals. Look in the phone book under "older adults" or … can take Mom to church; on Monday, you can drive her to the store," and so forth. Try to keep a balance in your life A …
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