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IgA Nephropathy
IgA nephropathy is a kidney disorder caused by deposits of the protein immunoglobulin A (IgA) inside the glomeruli (filters) within the kidney. The...
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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Older age and previous history of hemorrhage increase the risk of severe bleeding in adult ITP. ITP has two distinct clinical syndromes, manifestin...
Leer másHypovolemic Shock
Hypovolemic shock is a dangerous condition that happens when you suddenly lose a lot of blood or fluids from your body. With an injury, the most ob...
Leer másWhat Does Potassium Do in Your Body?
One key job for potassium involves the electrical signals sent by muscles.
Leer másHospital Medication Errors: Reducing Your Risk
Medication errors are unfortunately common in the practice of healthcare.
Leer másHearing Loss
Hearing loss is the condition that results when any part of your ear isn’t working the way it should. Doctors classify hearing loss by degrees. It ...
Leer másCauses and Symptoms of Severe Hearing Loss
Conductive hearing loss happens because of a problem in the ear canal, eardrum, or the middle ear that prevents sound from carrying well to the inn...
Leer másWhat is a Growth Hormone Stimulation Test?
A test can measure the amount of GH in your blood. That is why doctors use different methods to stimulate or suppress the release of growth hormone...
Leer másGanglion Cyst
A ganglion cyst is a small sac of fluid that forms over a joint or tendon (tissue that connects muscle to bone). One theory suggests that trauma ca...
Leer másWhat is Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia?
Anemia is a condition that happens when you don’t have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to your body’s tissues. For instance, people with cel...
Leer másFine Needle Aspiration
Using endoscopy, doctors can also reach areas deeper in the body. Or, the biopsy sample may be sent to a lab for further testing. Final results of ...
Leer másTips for a Successful Doctor Visit
No matter how much you love your doctor, it’s likely that once you don that gaping gown and hop on the exam table, you hope for a visit that’s as q...
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