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Patient education: High cholesterol and lipid treatment

WEBA high cholesterol level (also called "hypercholesterolemia") can significantly increase your risk of developing chest pain, heart attack, and stroke. Fortunately, a …

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Patient education: High blood pressure, diet, and weight

WEBHigh blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious complications if untreated. These complications can include …

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Patient education: COVID-19 overview (The Basics)

WEBCOVID-19 stands for "coronavirus disease 2019." It is caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. The virus first appeared in late 2019 and quickly spread around the …

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Patient education: Hepatitis A (The Basics)

WEBHepatitis A is an infection that harms the liver. The liver is a big organ in the upper right side of the belly ( figure 1 ). Hepatitis A is caused by a virus. When people …

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Patient education: Pneumonia prevention in adults (Beyond

WEBLiving a healthy lifestyle including eating right, exercising, and maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent many health problems. Taking medicines as …

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Patient education: Pneumonia in adults (Beyond the Basics)

WEBPneumonia can be caused by a variety of microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, and, less commonly, fungi. The most common bacterial cause of pneumonia in …

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Pulmonary rehabilitation

WEBPulmonary rehabilitation improves symptoms, quality of life, pulmonary function, health care utilization, and may improve survival in patients with chronic …

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Patient education: High blood pressure in adults (Beyond the Basics)

WEBBlood pressure is reported as the systolic pressure over diastolic pressure (eg, 120/70 or "120 over 70"). Untreated high blood pressure increases the strain on the …

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Patient education: Depression in adults (Beyond the Basics)

WEBClinical depression is a medical condition that goes beyond everyday sadness. It can cause profound, long-lasting symptoms and often interferes with one's …

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Patient education: Anemia caused by low iron in adults

WEBThe main causes of iron deficiency anemia in adults are bleeding and conditions that block iron absorption in the intestines. Iron deficiency anemia can be mild …

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Patient education: Cirrhosis (Beyond the Basics)

WEBCirrhosis is a disease in which the liver becomes severely scarred, usually as a result of many years of continuous injury. The most common causes of cirrhosis …

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Patient education: Calcium and vitamin D for bone health

WEBCALCIUM AND VITAMIN D BENEFITS. Good nutrition is important at all ages to keep the bones healthy. Taking calcium reduces bone loss and decreases the …

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Measuring quality in hospitals in the United States

WEBSince the early 1990s, health plans in the United States have been measuring and publicly reporting their performance on measures of quality of care. In …

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Patient education: Headache treatment in adults (Beyond the Basics)

WEBMost people who suffer from cluster headaches will need both acute and preventive medicines. Acute therapy — Acute therapy often includes one or more of the …

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Evaluation and treatment of hypertensive emergencies in adults

WEBEVALUATION AND DIAGNOSIS. The history and physical examination in patients presenting with a severely elevated blood pressure (or an acute rise in blood …

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Patient education: Vaccines for adults (Beyond the Basics)

WEBVaccines are a way of teaching your body how to fight the germs (eg, viruses or bacteria) that cause infections. Thanks to vaccines, many fewer people get seriously …

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Calculator: Cardiovascular risk assessment in adults (10

WEBNotes. This calculator is intended for people between the ages of 40 and 79. It helps predict your risk over 10 years of heart attack, stroke, or death from cardiovascular disease.

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Patient education: Vitamin D deficiency (Beyond the Basics)

WEBCAUSES OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY. The main reasons for low levels of vitamin D are: Lack of vitamin D in the diet, often in conjunction with inadequate sun …

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Skin biopsy for the evaluation of peripheral nerve disease

WEBCutaneous sensory nerve biopsy remains a standard diagnostic tool in the evaluation of peripheral neuropathies. The most common nerve biopsied is the sural …

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Patient education: Genital herpes (Beyond the Basics)

WEBGenital herpes is caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV, usually type 2). It can also be caused by herpes simplex virus type 1, which is the cause …

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Patient education: Alcohol use — when is drinking a

WEBBinge drinkers — People who binge drink also have a significant risk of developing an alcohol problem. Binge drinking is defined as drinking at a single occasion …

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