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Aneurysms and Dissections

An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in an artery. Aneurysms can form in arteries of all sizes. An aneurysm occurs when the pressure of blood passing through part [...]

Types of Strokes

Ischemic Stroke (caused by a blockage)There are 2 kinds of ischemic stroke: thrombotic stroke and embolic stroke. Together, the two types of ischemic stroke account for about 87% [...]

Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling

 Reference from A.D.A.M. Alternative Names Swelling of the ankles - feet - legs; Ankle swelling; Foot swelling; Leg swelling; Edema - peripheral; Peripheral edema Considerations Painless swelling of [...]

Arthritis

  What is arthritis?   Arthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation. A joint is an area of the body where two different bones meet. A joint functions [...]

Osteoporosis Prevention – Who is at Risk?

  Multiple myeloma Multiple sclerosis Organ transplants Parkinson’s disease Poor diet Post-polio syndrome Premature menopause Prostate cancer Rheumatoid arthritis Severe liver disease (including biliary cirrhosis) Spinal cord injuries [...]

Traumatic brain injury

 What is Traumatic Brain Injury? Traumatic brain injury (TBI), also called acquired brain injury or simply head injury, occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. [...]

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