Acne
INTRODUCTION - Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disorder in North America. It affects an estimated 85 percent of adolescents, and is increasingly common among people over age 25. It may cause physical scars as well as embarrassment, anxiety, ... [... more]
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
INTRODUCTION - Benign prostatic hypertrophy is a condition that occurs when the prostate enlarges, potentially slowing or blocking the urine stream. Other names for benign prostatic hypertrophy include benign prostatic hyperplasia, an enlarged ... [... more]
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Exercise
INTRODUCTION - Physical activity is any activity that involves major muscle groups, including routine daily activities such as shopping or climbing stairs. Exercise includes any activity done with a goal of improving or maintaining physical ... [... more]
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Psoriasis
INTRODUCTION - Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that causes areas of thickened, inflamed, red skin, often covered with silvery scales. Children and adolescents can develop psoriasis, but it occurs primarily in adults. Women and men are ... [... more]
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Chronic venous insufficiency
INTRODUCTION - Chronic venous insufficiency is a common disorder that affects the veins of the legs. Normally, these veins carry blood from the legs to the heart (show figure 1A-1B). In people with chronic venous insufficiency, the veins do not ... [... more]
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Poison ivy
INTRODUCTION - When the skin comes in direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance, a person may develop a condition called contact dermatitis. Exposure to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac (all plants in the ... [... more]
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Sunburn
INTRODUCTION - Sunburn results when skin is burned by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, most often after excessive sun exposure. It is common, with nearly 32 percent of adults and between 72 and 83 percent of children and adolescents reporting at least ... [... more]
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Bedbugs
INTRODUCTION - Bedbugs are small insects that can infest homes and other structures. There are several species of bedbugs, one of which (Cimex lectularius) is responsible for the majority of infestations in temperate (moderate) climates; another ... [... more]
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Recovery after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG)
INTRODUCTION - Coronary artery bypass graft surgery, also known as CABG or bypass surgery, can help to restore blood flow to an area of the heart. However, surgery does not stop the progression of atherosclerosis (coronary heart disease), which ... [... more]
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Overview of glomerular disease
INTRODUCTION - The kidneys are bean-shaped, approximately fist-sized organs that are located in the mid-back, just below the rib cage on each side of the body (show figure 1 and show figure 2). They filter the body's blood supply with tiny ... [... more]
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Pacemakers
INTRODUCTION - Pacemakers are electronic devices that stimulate the heart with electrical impulses to maintain or restore a normal heart rate. This topic review will discuss pacemakers, when they may be necessary or appropriate, the types of ... [... more]
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Painful bladder syndrome and interstitial cystitis
The symptoms and diagnosis of PBS/IC will be discussed here. Treatment of this disorder is reviewed separately. (See "Patient information: Treatment of painful bladder syndrome and interstitial cystitis"). DEFINITION - The definitions of [... more]
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