Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
Although careful monitoring after the removal of hydatidiform mole or termination of pregnancy may not prevent the development of choriocarcinoma, it is essential in early identification of the condition, which ... [... more]
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Experts estimate that between one and four million people in the U.S. may suffer from CFS. Unfortunately, an estimated one in five CFS sufferers haven't been diagnosed, which is troubling since early treatment may improve rates of ... [... more]
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Interstitial Cystitis - Resources
The following organizations are good resources for information on insterstitial cystitis: ... [... more]
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Immunoelectrophoresis - Serum
Immunoelectrophoresis is a laboratory technique. It uses a combination of protein electrophoresis and an antigen-antibody interaction. Protein electrophoresis indicates immunoglobulins as a group. ... [... more]
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Infant Test/Procedure Preparation
If you are not asked to be by your child's side and would like to be, ask your provider if this is possible. If you think you may become ill or anxious, consider keeping your distance, but remaining in your infant's ... [... more]
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Infant Botulism
Botulism immune globulin (BIG) is the main treatment for this condition. Infants that receive this treatment have shorter hospital stays (3 weeks instead of 5 weeks) and less severe illness. The infants must receive ... [... more]
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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Restrictive cardiomyopathy refers to a group of disorders in which the heart chambers are unable to fill with blood properly because of stiffness of the heart. In restrictive cardiomyopathy, the heart is normal in size or only slightly enlarged, ... [... more]
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Infectious Endocarditis
Many bacteria can cause endocarditis in patients with underlying valve problems, but an organism commonly found in the mouth, Streptococcus viridans, is responsible for approximately half of all bacterial ... [... more]
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In Vitro Fertilization (Ivf)
A minor surgery, called follicular aspiration, is done to remove the eggs from the woman?s body. The surgery is normally done as an outpatient procedure in the doctor?s office. The woman will be given medicines so ... [... more]
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Autosomal Recessive
The inheritance of genetic diseases, abnormalities, or traits is described by both the type of chromosome on which the abnormal gene resides (autosomal or sex chromosome), and by whether the gene itself is dominant ... [... more]
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Intraventricular Hemorrhage Of The Newborn
The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. ... [... more]
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NCBI Director Dr. David J. Lipman Named Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences 2008 Class of Fellows (04/29/08) NLM co-sponsoring Public Laboratory LOINC Workshop, Tutorial and Committee Meeting June 9-10, 2008 (05/01/08) NLM Aids ... [... more]
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