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Thyroid NodulesYour thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that regulates your heart rate, metabolism, blood pressure and body temperature. Small bumps called nodules can develop in your thyroid. These nodules may be either solid or filled with fl...
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Clostridium DifficileA healthy human body is home to a variety of useful bacteria, including those that populate the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to keep dangerous organisms at bay. But when conditions such as illness or surgery require antibiotics, treatment designed to...
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COVID-19COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Most people who get COVID-19 will have mild-to-moderate illness with shortness of breath or a fever. Most will recover with rest and treatment of symptoms at home....
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MeaslesMeasles is a highly contagious virus that can pose a serious health threat to those who are not immune, adults and children alike. The best protection against measles is vaccination. The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is 93% effective afte...
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Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) affects hundreds of thousands of people in the United States. PKD is a genetic disease that causes fluid-filled cysts to grow in the kidneys. Over time, as the cysts continue to develop, the kidneys enlarge and compre...
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Spider VeinsSpider veins are small, thin veins that lie close to the surface of the skin, appearing as clusters of red, blue or purple veins. Technically a mild form of varicose veins, spider veins can cause symptoms that range from mild discomfort, burning and...
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Rheumatoid ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes painful joint inflammation as well as other symptoms. Since RA is a disease that affects many systems in the body, successful treatment often requires the collaboration of multiple speci...
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Erectile DysfunctionProblems with sexual interactions can impact you as an individual as well as strain a relationship or marriage. Erectile dysfunction (ED) can occur at any age and can be persistent, recurrent or situational. Erectile dysfunction is a common problem...
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Foot and Ankle InjuriesWhether suffering from arthritis, a sports injury or congenital deformities, foot and ankle injuries can be debilitating to your quality of life. At The University of Kansas Health System, we provide care for a wide spectrum of lower extremity and f...
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Carotid Artery StenosisCarotid artery stenosis, also called carotid artery disease, is a blockage within the blood vessels that lead to your brain and head. Without a sufficient blood supply, your brain will become deprived of oxygen. This can lead to a stroke, the most c...