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What to Expect Before, During, and after a Carotid Endarterectomy

Vascular Physician

If you have been diagnosed with carotid disease, these vessels may be narrower as a result of plaque buildup within the walls of the artery. If you have been diagnosed with carotid artery disease, do not wait to learn more about your treatment options, including surgery.

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Prostate Cancer: Unmasking the Risk and Reality

East Cary Family Physicians

This phenomenon often leads to delayed diagnoses and missed opportunities for early intervention. It’s responsible for producing seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. Men often exhibit a certain stoicism when it comes to their health, occasionally avoiding necessary check-ups and overlooking early warning signs.

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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

AI in oral and maxillofacial pathology: early detection, targeted treatments Oral cancers and other serious issues can lurk undetected with biopsies being the only way to diagnose them. This means faster results and less guesswork. AI is getting good at analysing scans and microscope slides.

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Why are So Many Teens and 20-Somethings Today Anxiety-Ridden?

Doctor Rachel

Suggestion 4: While living at home, require that your teen or young person care for their physical, nutritional, financial and transportation needs in whatever ways they are capable of. And another study in Pediatrics showed that early television exposure significantly correlated with later diagnoses of ADHD.

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What are the Consequences of Venous Disease?

Vascular Physician

Veins are a part of your circulatory system that are responsible for carrying blood all around your body and transporting it back to your heart. If you've been diagnosed with a venous disease or are interested in protecting your vein health, there are practical steps you can take to manage and prevent symptoms. What is Venous Disease?

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Is DCIS Cancer or Not?

AMMD

Now, roughly 9% of breast cancer diagnoses are in women under age 45 with this percentage continually rising(1). They also include mammary ducts that store and transport the milk. Conventional Detection and Diagnosis Conventional medicine diagnoses about 90% of DCIS during mammograms.

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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

Virtual visits can diagnose colds, flu , or allergies and help you manage symptoms at home. Determine the likely cause : The doctor will diagnose whether it’s likely a viral infection, bacterial illness, allergies, or another condition.

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