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Bladder cancer affects the cells that make up the bladder, which is a softball-sized organ that stores urine. Bladder cancer shares common symptoms with other non-cancerous conditions, so it’s important to be in tune with your health and note any possible changes that could change its rhythm. ...
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Food allergies are very unpredictable and can become more or less severe over time. They can range from minor inflammation to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis (a whole-body allergic reaction). ...
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Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition where airways can become inflamed or even narrowed as a result of different triggers. Breathing is one of those things most people do every day without much thought. If you have asthma, getting enough air in and out of your lungs can be difficult. ...
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging test that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to take pictures of the inside of your body. Your doctor may recommend an MRI to look for abnormalities or to monitor your body’s response to existing care plans. ...
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Apply for the neurology residency program at Tufts Medicine Tufts Medical Center in Boston and advance your career in neurology by learning from top doctors and surgeons.
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You may think that having a single seizure or even multiple seizures means you have epilepsy, but that's not always the case. To be diagnosed with epilepsy you must have two seizures at least 24 hours apart that can't be explained by another condition. ...
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The Dermatology Residency Program at Tufts Medical Center offers outstanding clinical and research opportunities for the next generation of dermatologists.
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If you have trouble hearing and hearing aids don't help enough, cochlear implant surgery might be a good option for you. Over 225,000 people in the U.S. have had this surgery. During the procedure, doctors put a tiny electronic device under the skin behind your ear. This device helps you hear better by sending sound signals directly to your brain. ...
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Your primary care provider is your go-to expert for everyday health and wellness care. We treat people of all ages and conditions — from yearly check-ups to managing chronic conditions and preventive care to bumps, bruises, coughs, colds and everything in between. ...
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Aortic diseases are a group of conditions that affect your aorta. As your body’s largest artery, the aorta carries blood away from your heart and pumps it throughout the rest of your body. These diseases can take different forms, with aortic aneurysms being the most common. ...
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Your body needs oxygen to heal, especially when injured, but it takes more than going outside to supercharge your immune system. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy delivers a concentrated dose of pure, pressurized oxygen to your blood to speed up recovery. ...
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Patients receiving maintenence hemodialysis will be screened for underlying cognitive impairment using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Tool, a cognitive screening tool. Routine dialysis data, including biochemical measures and attendance records, will then be subsequently examined. Depending on the MoCA results, patients may be invited to participate in an interview to explore their experience with the MoCA screening tool and other aspects of their dialysis care.
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We are dedicated to helping cancer survivors who are now between the ages of 18–39 navigate their post-treatment health journey. Our personalized survivorship care plans provide detailed information about your cancer treatment and recommended follow-up care. ...
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When a shoulder, knee or other injury is keeping you on the sidelines, you can count on our team of sports medicine experts to get you moving again. We use the latest techniques to rehabilitate athletes at every level, from the physically active to intramural sports enthusiasts and the pros. ...
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A colonoscopy is an exam where a doctor inserts a flexible scope into the large intestine to detect any warning signs — ulcers, colon polyps, tumors and areas of inflammation or bleeding — for colon cancer and other diseases. If you're over the age of 45 or have certain colon cancer risk factors, it's a smart idea to schedule regular colonoscopies. ...
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Diabetes is a condition where your body has trouble managing the sugar (called glucose) in your blood. Every year, thousands of people with diabetes come through our doors in search of living their healthiest lives. We support them with a variety of treatments ranging from education on how best to manage their condition to insulin pumps and self-monitoring techniques. ...