In 2018, it’s estimated that 18,087 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. It’s the most common cancer affecting women
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Inverse psoriasis or jock itch? Symptoms, triggers, and treatment
Inverse psoriasis is a form of psoriasis that affects the skin folds, including the folds around the genitals. Because of
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Infectious (septic) arthritis: Causes, symptoms, treatment, and risks
Infectious arthritis occurs when bacteria or a virus enters the joint and multiplies, causing painful symptoms in and around the
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Superbug discovery renews hope for antibiotic treatment
Bacteria that were thought to be resistant to a powerful antibiotic may be susceptible to treatment after all, research has
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Amish nemaline myopathy natural history study finds promise for gene therapy treatment
A new comprehensive natural history study about Amish nemaline myopathy (ANM) in the Old Order Amish population focuses on the
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Human papillomavirus (HPV): Treatment, symptoms, and causes
The virus is common in the United States and there are approximately 14 million newly diagnosed cases of human papillomavirus
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Appeal underway to send six-year-old girl abroad for cancer treatment
Girl, 6, battling a rare cancer for the third time meets her idols Little Mix as her family launch an
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Lice bites: Pictures, identification, and treatment
There are two kinds of lice: chewing lice, which feed on the skin and debris, and sucking lice, which feed
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Agitation in dementia: Are drugs the best treatment?
In a paper that is now published in the journal International Psychogeriatrics, experts from several research institutions — including the
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Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): Causes and treatment
The brain uses a lot of energy and needs glucose to function. Because the brain cannot store or manufacture glucose,
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