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Coronary Artery DiseaseCoronary artery disease, or CAD, is the most common type of heart disease. Coronary arteries carry blood, oxygen and nutrients to the heart. When they become damaged, narrowed or blocked, your heart no longer gets the amount of oxygen-rich blood it...
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a medical condition where stomach acid travels upward from the stomach and into the esophagus. This acid reflux can cause uncomfortable symptoms after eating, such as heartburn. More than 3 million Americans...
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Dense Breast TissueDense breast tissue is common and normal. Nearly half of women age 40 and older who have a screening mammogram have dense breast tissue. Breast density is defined by the amount of fibroglandular tissue in your breasts compared to the amount of fatt...
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Advanced Heart FailureAdvanced heart failure is a serious medical condition that requires high-level care. As an academic medical center, we are uniquely equipped to provide you with the most advanced heart failure tests and treatments available in Kansas City. Our cardi...
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Bell's Palsy Symptoms and TreatmentsBell’s palsy is the leading cause of facial paralysis and affects 20-30 out of every 100,000 people each year. At The University of Kansas Health System, we have an experienced team of physicians who diagnose and treat Bell's palsy and other facial p...
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)Female genital mutilation (FGM) refers to the cutting away of some or all external female genitalia. Performed without medical necessity, FGM typically causes gynecological and psychological problems in recipients and is outlawed throughout much of...
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Barrett’s EsophagusBarrett’s esophagus is the name of a condition affecting the lining of the esophagus, the organ that carries food and water from the mouth to the stomach. This condition results from prolonged exposure of the esophagus to bile and stomach acid, and...
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Traumatic Brain InjuryA traumatic brain injury is a brain dysfunction that occurs following a blunt strike or hard blow to the head. Sports injuries and vehicle accidents are common causes. Our experts are experienced in diagnosing and treating traumatic brain injury. Th...
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Brain TumorThe time between the onset of symptoms and the discovery and treatment of a brain tumor is often quite short. This can leave those with brain tumors and their families feeling frightened and overwhelmed with many questions. Our dedicated brain tumor...
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HyperaldosteronismMore than 172 million people in the US, or half of the population, have hypertension or high blood pressure. Studies show about 20% of those people, or more than 34 million, have elevated aldosterone or hyperaldosteronism. Aldosterone is a hormone t...