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Bone Marrow Transplant: Uses, Procedure & Risks

Bone marrow transplant treats conditions that affect blood cell production, including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, aplastic anemia, sickle cell disease, and thalassemia. It may use the person’s own cells or cells from a compatible donor.

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Hypokalemia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Hypokalemia is low potassium in the blood, which can cause muscle weakness, cramps, breathing difficulty, and heart rhythm changes. Common causes include vomiting, diarrhea, laxative use, and certain medications.

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Reye's Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Reye's syndrome is a rare condition linked to brain inflammation and fat buildup in the liver, often after viral infections or aspirin use in children. Symptoms include vomiting, confusion, seizures, and liver failure.

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Signs of Down Syndrome During Pregnancy: Tests & Diagnosis

Signs of down syndrome during pregnancy may be assessed with prenatal tests such as nuchal translucency, amniocentesis, cordocentesis, and genetic screening.

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Down Syndrome Symptoms: Characteristics & Health Issues

Down syndrome symptoms can include physical traits, developmental delays, and behavioral characteristics. This condition is also linked to health complications like heart, thyroid, and vision problems.

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Down Syndrome Treatment: 8 Care & Support Strategies

Down syndrome treatment may include physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, school support, regular medical follow-up, glasses, or hearing aids to support development and daily independence.

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Down Syndrome: Characteristics, Causes & Diagnosis

Down syndrome is a genetic condition linked to an extra chromosome 21, causing distinct physical features, developmental delays, and a higher risk of heart, hearing, vision, thyroid, sleep, and digestive problems.

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Dysphagia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing liquids or solid foods. It can cause choking, throat or chest pain, food coming back through the nose, weight loss, and may be linked to infections, stroke, tumors, or esophageal problems.

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Exposure to bloodborne pathogens for healthcare workers?

Needlestick and sharps injuries are the most common risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens for healthcare workers, especially during or after procedures involving blood.

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Necrotizing Fasciitis: Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, serious bacterial infection that can spread quickly, causing severe pain, swelling, fever, blisters, tissue death, and complications like sepsis or organ failure.

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Prolactinoma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Prolactinoma is a benign pituitary tumor that increases prolactin levels, causing irregular periods, infertility, low sex drive, and erectile dysfunction.

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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Transient ischemic attack is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that causes stroke-like symptoms and can increase the risk of stroke.

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Vestibular Neuritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Vestibular neuritis is inflammation of the vestibular nerve that can cause sudden vertigo, dizziness, nausea, and loss of balance, often due to viral infections.

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Prune Belly Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Prune belly syndrome is a rare birth condition involving absent or weak abdominal muscles, urinary tract problems, and undescended testicles in boys.

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Astigmatism Surgery: Procedure, Types & Risks

Astigmatism surgery uses laser techniques, such as LASIK or PRK, to reshape the cornea, improve vision, and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses. It may involve risks like dry eyes, infection, or incomplete correction.