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Scleral Buckling

… is a type of eye surgery to repair a detached retina and restore vision. The retina is a layer of nerve cells that … can't treat all types of retinal detachments. If you have a complex retinal detachment, you may also need another … under the retina, causing the retina to detach again (proliferative vitreoretinopathy) Detachment of a layer of blood …
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Biophysical Profile

… your pregnancy is high risk. The biophysical profile combines two tests to check your unborn baby's overall … with your baby. Your doctor may have other reasons to recommend a biophysical profile. What are the risks of a … fluid around the baby. When this part of the exam is complete, the doctor will wipe the ultrasound gel off your …
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Weight Management: Getting Started

… Healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes. Not all bodies are made to be … Taking small steps will help you stay on the path to success. Track your progress Write down your goals. Then keep … help when you're feeling frustrated. Reward yourself for success. Even if you don't reach every goal, give yourself …
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Dietary Changes for Celiac Disease

… of your small intestine. If villi are destroyed, you may become malnourished, no matter how much you eat. This is … including anemia, seizures, joint pain, thinning bones, infertility, long-term (chronic) diarrhea, low vitamin levels, … pasta, and other products in just about every grocery store. Gluten-free dishes are on menus at all kinds of …
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Making Sense of Medicare Choices

… that you can use to get started. Find out when you become eligible Most people will sign up for Medicare when … This is also known as Part C. Examine the details of the different plans you are considering to figure out what your … may change from year to year. Make sure the doctor is accepting Medicare patients. Get your “Welcome to Medicare” …
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Hypopituitarism in Children

… pituitary gland normally releases as many as eight different hormones. These hormones control growth, metabolism, … depends on its cause. The goal of treatment is to restore the hormones your child is lacking. Hormone … life. 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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Pheochromocytoma in Children

… blood pressure, which can be very high, is usually present. Common symptoms include: Headache. Fast heart rate. Sweating. Other symptoms can occur a bit differently in each child. They may … 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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