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When an area of the brain is damaged, which typically occurs with a stroke, an impairment may result. An impairment is the loss of normal function of part of the body. Sometimes, an impairment may result in a disability, or the inability to perform an activity in a normal way.

A helpful guide to understanding stroke rehab programs.

DVT is a blood clot in a deep vein. To protect your health, a blood clot must be treated right away. Read on to learn about details such as how DVT occurs, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

Learn how cholesterol affects your health and how lifestyle changes and medicines can help improve your cholesterol levels.

In the days and weeks after surgery, you have a higher chance of developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This is a condition in which a blood clot or thrombus develops in a deep vein. They are most common in the leg. But a DVT may form in an arm, or another deep vein in the body.

Vascular access port implantation is surgery to place a port under your skin. This allows medicine or nutrition to be sent right into your bloodstream. Here's what you need to know about the procedure.

GIFT and ZIFT are two methods to help you conceive. These methods are helpful for many who have problems with mild endometriosis, unexplained infertility, low sperm production, or sperm antibodies.

Newborns need good nutrition and plenty of loving—two things you can supply with bottle-feeding. There are many formulas, so ask your doctor which is best for your baby.

Your doctor has given you medicines to reduce the risk of a stroke. But they won't help unless you take them as prescribed. This sheet explains why and how to take your medicines.