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Corneal Ulcer

… ulcer needs treatment right away. Corneal ulcers are common and may occur in people of any age. Corneal ulcers may differ in severity based on their cause. In the U.S., contact … transplant. 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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Pilocytic Astrocytoma

… and spreading to the brain. The term astro or astrocyte comes from the name of the star-shaped cells these tumors … and spinal cord. They support and nourish the CNS. Many different types of tumors start in astrocytes. Astrocytomas are … treatment. 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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Intensive Care

… Learning about the ICU equipment ICUs are equipped with complex machines and monitoring devices. These are designed … reddened spot on the skin. The pad must be moved to different places on the skin every few hours. X-ray. Portable … the amount of urine your child is making. How often can I visit the ICU? Ask someone on your child's health care team …
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Major Depression

… withdraw from others, and have little energy. It's different from normal feelings of sadness, grief, or low … a brief seizure. For unknown reasons, the seizures help restore the normal balance of chemicals in the brain and ease … it out. 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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Behcet Disease

… vessels. It's a rare disease in the U.S., but it's more common in the Middle East and Asia. It's more common in … medicines. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen. Before your visit, write …
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Vasovagal Syncope

… neurocardiogenic syncope or reflex syncope. It's the most common cause of fainting. It's usually not harmful and not a … fainting, however. When a person does faint, lying down restores blood flow to the brain. Consciousness should return … pacemaker. 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 Credit

… credit, it's easier to get new loans, open a credit card account, and borrow more money if and when you need to. … your record How long you have been using credit How many different types of credit accounts you have in all, such as credit cards and loans How much credit you have compared with how much of it you're using. For example, how …
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Digestive System Quiz

… breaks down fats in the intestine. The gallbladder stores bile until it's needed, then releases it to the small … the age and gender of a person, the Institute of Medicine recommends 21 to 38 grams of fiber daily, with at least 3 … answer is Heartburn results when the acid in the stomach comes up into the esophagus. All of these can relax the …
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Brain Abscess in Children

… away. What causes a brain abscess in a child? The more common causes of a brain abscess in children are fungi and … the head and cause symptoms. Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each child. Symptoms in babies and younger … therapy. 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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