Foot Drop

Most commonly, foot drop is caused by an injury to the peroneal nerve. An injury to the peroneal nerve may also be associated with pain or numbness...

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Ferritin Blood Test

A ferritin test measures the amount of a blood protein called ferritin, which stores iron. Doctors order a ferritin test if other blood tests point...

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Epiglottitis

Autopsies of people with epiglottitis have shown distortion of the epiglottis and its associated structures, including the formation of abscesses (...

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Earwax Buildup

Earwax is produced by glands in the ear canal. Blockage, or impaction, often occurs when the wax gets pushed deep within the ear canal. Earwax bloc...

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What is DNA Fingerprinting?

DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. DNA fingerprinting uses chemicals to separa...

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Amputation Overview

Amputation is the surgical removal of all or part of a limb or extremity such as an arm, leg, foot, hand, toe, or finger. When performing an amputa...

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