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How to recover from a concussion

What is a concussion? A concussion is more than just a head injury; it causes intricate physiological alterations in the brain. Fundamentally, a concussion ...

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How low-dose radiotherapy is helping patients with osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting over 32 million Americans. According to the World Health Organization, OA is the fastest ...

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How to know when to go to the emergency department or urgent care?

As health care systems across the country face increasing demand, patients are encouraged to better understand when to seek care at an emergency department ...

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What is pink eye, and how do you treat it?

Pink eye, also referred to as conjunctivitis, comes in four primary forms. They are toxic/chemical, bacterial, viral, and allergic. Pink eye can strike anyone ...

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Understanding tests to manage and diagnose diabetes

Two tests that are frequently used in the management and diagnosis of diabetes are the A1c test and the fasting glucose test. Although both ...

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Understanding skin cancer

How can I determine whether I have skin cancer? A: Regularly checking your skin for changes is the best method to find out. Any ...

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