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Concept (13,053) | Medical Knowledge Base

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Cómo tratar la conjuntivitis en el hogar (subtitulado)

Concept

Aprenda maneras de aliviar el malestar de la conjuntivitis y evitar que la infección se extienda.

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Cómo usar una pera de goma para limpiar la nariz de un bebé

Concept

Aprenda cómo utilizar una pera de goma para eliminar la mucosidad de la nariz de un bebé.

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Cómo vendar un esguince de tobillo (subtitulado)

Concept

Aprenda a usar un vendaje de compresión para un esguince de tobillo a fin de ayudar a controlar la hinchazón.

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Cómo vivir con dolor crónico (subtitulado)

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Concept

Aprenda sobre el dolor crónico y lo que puede hacer para sentirse mejor.

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DNA

Concept

Top of the page DNA DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the building block of genetic information that is found inside the center (nucleus) of most body cells. DNA determines what features a person inherits from his or her parents, such as blood type, hair color, eye color, and other characteristics. Chromosomes are parts of body cells...

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David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery

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David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery Dr. David A. Szalay reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. Szalay is an Associate Professor and Program Director for Vascular Surgery in the Department of Surgery at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. His clinical...

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DeVero

Concept

Find independent DeVero reviews with latest pricing info, features and available integrations; free demos and quotes

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Deciding About Breast Reconstruction

Concept

Compare the pros and cons of having breast reconstruction.

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Deciding About Taking Blood Pressure Medicine

Concept

Compare the pros and cons of taking medicine for your high blood pressure.

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Deciding about knee replacement surgery

Concept

Most people do not want to have knee replacement surgery because they are scared of the risks and benefits. What are the disadvantages of knee replacement? Some of these risks and benefits involve high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, a previous knee replacement surgery. This does not mean that they would automatically reject this surgery if...

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Deciding about long-term care for your loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease

Concept

There is a lot to consider when caring for someone with Alzheimer's, and one of the things that needs to be considered is long-term care. Why is Alzheimer's so difficult on family members? Children need time to adjust and learn how to care for their loved one who has Alzheimer’s. Finances may be strained due...

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Deciding about lung cancer screening

Concept

Who should be screened for lung cancer? If you have a heavy smoking history, have smoked within the last 15 years, and are age 55 and older, your risk for lung cancer is increased. If you meet these criteria, your doctor might recommend a low-dose CT scan to screen for this disease. Screening for lung...

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Deciding about shoulder replacement surgery

Concept

What bones make up the shoulder joint? The shoulder joint is one of the most complex joints in the body. It’s made up of three bones: the collarbone (clavicle), upper arm bone (humerus), and the slender blade-like bone in between them called the scapula, which provides stability to a person’s shoulders. The shoulder joint is...

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Deciding about vaginal birth after a past C-section

Concept

If you've had a previous C-section, and you are expecting another baby, vaginal birth may be an option for you. It’s called vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). That means that your doctor will make an incision in your abdomen to deliver the baby. How do you know if you can have a VBAC? VBAC is...

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Definition Thursday: Regional Preferred Provider Organization (RPPO)

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What is a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)? A PPO is a type of Managed Care Organization (MCO) offered under the federal Medicare Advantage program in which hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers offer health care at reduced rates to an insurer’s clients. PPOs may either me local (LPPOs) or regional (RPPOs) serving either a...

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Dejar de fumar: Cómo superar un tropiezo

Concept

Sepa cómo evaluar las cosas que le causaron un tropiezo y cómo volver a encaminarse para dejar de fumar.

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Dejar de fumar: Los beneficios empiezan ahora

Concept

Conozca algunos de los muchos beneficios para la salud a corto y a largo plazo que tiene dejar de fumar.

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Dejar de fumar: Los medicamentos aumentan las tasas de éxito

Concept

Aprenda cómo los medicamentos pueden duplicar o triplicar sus probabilidades de dejar de fumar.

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Dejar de fumar: Mantenga su vida social

Concept

Escuche cómo cuatro personas mantuvieron sus amigos y su sentido de identidad cuando dejaron de fumar.

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Dejar de fumar: Medicamentos para ayudar con las ansias

Concept

Aprenda sobre productos y medicamentos que pueden ayudar a controlar las ansias de nicotina.

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Delaware: Don't Be Denied: Fighting Health Insurance Denials in the First State

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Facing a health insurance denial in Delaware can feel like navigating the winding roads of the Delmarva Peninsula—complex, but manageable with the right tools. This expanded guide incorporates 2025 legislative updates, Delaware-specific legal strategies, and actionable resources to help you challenge unfair denials and secure the care you deserve. Delaware’s Healthcare Landscape: Challenges & Progress...

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Dental extraction

Concept

A dental extraction (also referred to as exodontia) is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, including tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure to render the tooth non-restorable. Extractions of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth are routinely performed, as are extractions of some...

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Dental floss

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Dental floss is a bundle of thin filaments used to remove food and dental plaque from teeth. The floss is gently inserted between the teeth and scraped along the teeth sides, especially close to the gums or underneath them. Dental floss may be made of either plastic or silk, and can be flavored or unflavored,...

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Dental plaque

Concept

Dental plaque is a biofilm, usually a pale yellow, that develops naturally on the teeth. Like any biofilm, dental plaque is formed by colonizing bacteria trying to attach themselves to the tooth's smooth surface. It has been speculated that plaque forms part of the defense systems of the host by helping to prevent colonization of...

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DentiMax

Concept

Find independent DentiMax reviews with latest pricing info, features and available integrations; free demos and quotes

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Denticon

Concept

Find independent Denticon reviews with latest pricing info, features and available integrations; free demos and quotes

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Depo-Provera Brain Tumor Lawsuit

Concept

Long-term contraceptive injection linked to meningioma tumors

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Depresión: Mirando desde afuera (subtitulado)

Concept

Vea cómo la depresión puede afectar las relaciones interpersonales y por qué es importante el tratamiento.

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Depresión: Observación del estado de ánimo para prevenir una recaída (subtitulado)

Concept

Aprenda a observar su estado de ánimo para detectar señales de advertencia de que podría estar volviendo a tener depresión.

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Depression (mood)

Concept

Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can have a negative effect on a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings, world view, and physical well-being. Depressed people may feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, worried, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, hurt, or restless.

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Depression Medicine: Deciding to Quit

Concept

Learn why it's important to work with your doctor when stopping depression medicines.

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Depression: Cost of Medicine

Concept

Get some tips on saving money on medicine for depression.

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Depression: How It Affects Your Body

Concept

Learn about physical symptoms that may be linked to depression.

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Depression: Outside Looking In

Concept

See how depression can affect relationships and why treatment matters.

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Desarrollo fetal a las 24 semanas de embarazo

Concept

Inicio de la páginaDesarrollo fetal a las 24 semanas de embarazo

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Desarrollo fetal a las 32 semanas de embarazo

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Inicio de la páginaDesarrollo fetal a las 32 semanas de embarazo

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Después de recibir el alta de la NICU: Cómo cuidar a su bebé en el hogar (subtitulado)

Concept

Averigüe lo que puede esperar y lo que deberá saber para cuidar a su bebé en casa después de abandonar la unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales (NICU, por sus siglas en inglés).

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Después de un ataque cerebral: Su plan de cuidados personales (subtitulado)

Concept

Aprenda cómo su plan de cuidados personales puede ayudarle a manejar la situación después de un ataque cerebral.

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Diabetes

Concept

Top of the page Diabetes Diabetes is a condition in which sugar (glucose) remains in the blood rather than entering the body's cells to be used for energy. This results in high blood sugar. Over time, high blood sugar can damage many body systems. Symptoms of diabetes include increased thirst and frequent urination (especially at...

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Diabetes and Constipation or Diarrhea

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Diabetes is a disease in which the body either does not produce or is unable to use the hormone insulin properly. The pancreas produces insulin, which helps the body use sugar (glucose) from foods. If the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin, or if the body cannot use the insulin properly, blood sugar levels rise and...

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Diabetes and Exercise

Concept

Find out how exercise helps you control your blood sugar and feel better in other ways too.

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Diabetes and Your Heart

Concept

Learn why having diabetes raises your heart disease risk and what you can do about it.

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Diabetes en niños: Cinco maneras de ayudar a su hijo a comer comidas saludables

Concept

Aquí le damos cinco maneras de ayudar a niños con diabetes a elegir comidas y bebidas saludables.

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Diabetes en niños: Cómo puede apoyar a su hijo adolescente

Concept

Descubra cómo apoyar a su hijo adolescente que tiene diabetes.

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Diabetes in Children: 5 Ways to Help Your Child Eat Healthy Meals

Concept

Here are 5 ways to help kids with diabetes choose healthy foods and drinks.

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Diabetes in Children: Healthy Eating at School

Concept

Help your child with diabetes make smart food and drink choices at school.

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Diabetes management

Concept

The term diabetes mellitus includes several different metabolic disorders that all, if left untreated, result in abnormally high concentrations of a sugar called glucose in the blood. Diabetes mellitus type 1 results when the pancreas no longer produces significant amounts of the hormone insulin, owing to the destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells of the...

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Diabetes mellitus

Concept

Diabetes mellitus, or simply diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. This high blood sugar produces the classical symptoms of polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst)...

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Diabetes mellitus type 1

Concept

Diabetes mellitus type 1 (also known as type 1 diabetes, or T1DM; formerly insulin dependent diabetes or juvenile diabetes) is a form of diabetes mellitus that results from autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. The subsequent lack of insulin leads to increased blood and urine glucose. The classical symptoms are polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia...

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Diabetes mellitus type 2

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Diabetes mellitus type 2 (formerly noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or adult-onset diabetes) is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by high blood glucose in the context of insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency. This is in contrast to diabetes mellitus type 1, in which there is an absolute insulin deficiency due to destruction of islet cells in the...

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