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Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST)

… venous sinus thrombosis? Children and adults have different risk factors for CVST. Risk factors for children and … of control over movement in part of the body. Seizures. Coma. How is cerebral venous sinus thrombosis diagnosed? … pressure. 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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Understanding Periods

… Having a period is a normal, healthy part of becoming and being a woman. A period is the result of a cycle … day of bleeding. In the middle of the cycle, ovulation occurs. This is when an egg is released and begins its … tube. (If the egg and a man's sperm meet, a woman may become pregnant.) The egg travels through a tube The egg moves …
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Pregnancy: Your Third Trimester Changes

… is preparing for the birth of your baby. Some of the most common changes are listed below. If you have any questions … not fully developed, but practice "breathing" movements occur. Month 8 Your baby is building up body fat and weighs … thicker. Your baby is now getting bigger and has more fat stores. Due to reduced space in the uterus, the baby's …
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Discharge Instructions for Epididymitis

… testicle, inside the scrotum. The epididymis collects and stores sperm made by the testicles. Epididymitis is often … passed between partners during sex. It can also be a complication of certain hospital procedures, or it can be … Contact your doctor right away if any of the following occur: Increased pain or swelling in the scrotum Frequent …
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COVID-19

… There are many types of coronaviruses. They are a common cause of bronchitis. They may sometimes cause lung … severe symptoms. COVID-19 information is updated regularly. Visit the CDC website for the latest information. Or call … this virus. You are at higher risk if you are not fully vaccinated and: You recently traveled to or live in an area …
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Melanoma: Immunotherapy

… to remove the melanoma, but you are at higher risk for it coming back. Immunotherapy used after surgery is called … therapy. Anti-LAG3 therapy. Cytokine therapy (interferon alpha, interleukin-2). Intratumoral vaccine therapy. … one medicine. Targeting LAG-3 along with PD-1 can help restore immune cell function and increase your immune system's …
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Melanoma: Radiation Therapy

… This can help lower the chance that the cancer will come back. Surgery can't be done. Radiation might be the … of melanoma can be sensitive to radiation therapy. Melanoma comes back. Radiation can be used to treat cancer that grows … treatment. External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) The most common way to get radiation for melanoma is from a large …
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Targeted Therapy

… that take aim at parts of cancer cells that make them different from normal cells. This means they can damage cancer … affecting most normal, healthy cells. The medicines are different from standard chemotherapy (chemo) medicines. And … be used if other treatments don't work, or if the leukemia comes back after treatment. They might be the only treatment …
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