Spinal arteriovenous malformation (AVM)
Learn about how this rare blood vessel condition can affect the spinal cord.
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Spinal cord injury
Learn what may happen after the spinal cord has been damaged.
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Spinal cord tumors can cause serious problems such as pain and paralysis. Find out about…
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This procedure connects two or more bones in the spine. The bones then can't move,…
Continuer la lectureSpinal headaches
These headaches can happen after a spinal tap procedure or spinal anesthesia, and usually don’t…
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This condition narrows the amount of space within the spine. This can squeeze the nerves…
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Learn about symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options for tumors affecting the spine.
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This common test shows how well your lungs work and helps diagnose conditions that affect…
Continuer la lectureSpitting up in babies: What's OK, what's not
Spitting up in babies is common. Most often it's nothing to worry about.
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The spleen helps the body fight infection, but people can live without a spleen. Learn…
Continuer la lectureSpontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)
A torn blood vessel in the heart can cause a heart attack. Learn about the…
Continuer la lectureSprained ankle
Sprained ankle — Injury to a ligament of the ankle can usually be treated with…
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A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments — the tough bands of tissue…
Continuer la lectureSquamous cell carcinoma of the skin
This common skin cancer usually looks like a bump or a scaly sore. Learn about…
Continuer la lectureSt. John's wort
Understand how St. John's wort is used to treat depression and the risks of using…
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Find out about symptoms and complications for this advanced stage of colon cancer. Learn about…
Continuer la lectureStages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time!
Find out what happens during the different stages of labor and birth.
Continuer la lectureStanding forward bend
Relax with this yoga pose and stretch your back and legs.
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Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of these potentially lethal infections.
Continuer la lectureStatin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks
Statin side effects can be uncomfortable but are rarely dangerous.
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Learn more about the risks and benefits of taking cholesterol-lowering medicines before deciding if they're…
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These medicines for high cholesterol can cause muscle injury in some people. But can they…
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Find out how your risk factors affect the types of tests you'll likely need for…
Continuer la lectureStem cells: What they are and what they do
Get answers about where stem cells come from, why they're important for understanding and treating…
Continuer la lectureStereotactic body radiotherapy
This type of radiotherapy uses highly targeted radiation beams to treat tumors in all parts…
Continuer la lectureStereotactic radiosurgery
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) uses radiation beams to treat tumors in all parts of the body.…
Continuer la lectureStevens-Johnson syndrome
Learn more about the causes of this rare disorder of the skin and mucous membranes,…
Continuer la lectureStomach cancer
Stomach cancer, which is also called gastric cancer, is cancer that begins in the stomach.…
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