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Urethroplasty is surgery to treat a narrowing (stricture) of the urethra. It may be used if less invasive treatments don't work or aren't right for you.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease. This means that CF is inherited. A person is born with CF only if two CF genes are inherited. You have to get one from your mother and the other from your father.

Estrogen is one of the female hormones. Sometimes breast cancer cells use estrogen to grow and multiply. Hormone therapy is a way to reduce the action of estrogen on these cells.

A Mediterranean-style diet is a healthy way of eating, not a specific diet to lose weight. It includes a lot of foods from plants, such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, plus olive oil and seafood.

IV infiltration is when some of the fluid leaks out under the skin where the IV tube has been put into your vein. You may have swelling, pain, burning in the IV area. This is a common problem.

Poor nutrition can make you lose muscle, feel tired and weak, and make it harder for your body to fight infection and heal wounds. Working with your doctor to make sure you get enough nutrients can help you be healthier..

Atherectomy is a procedure that relieves symptoms of coronary artery disease by improving blood flow to your heart.

Warfarin is medicine that controls how your blood clots. It's used to help prevent blood clots that may cause serious health problems. These problems include heart attack, stroke, a blockage in an artery or vein, or a blood clot that travels to the lungs (pulmonary embolism).

Comparing labels will help you choose foods that are low in fat, cholesterol, sodium (salt), and calories.