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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the cells in the body’s immune system. Without treatment, HIV can turn into AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), which is life-threatening. Today's HIV treatments are advanced enough t...
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TuberculosisTuberculosis is a serious bacterial disease that affects approximately 10 million people throughout the world each year. Although tuberculosis is preventable and curable, it is one of the world’s most fatal infectious diseases, killing approximately...
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Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Lung DiseaseNontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease occurs when a person is infected with mycobacteria, causing scarring and damage to their lung tissue. The severity of this disease can range from mild to life-threatening. However, unlike mycobacterial...
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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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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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Sjogren's DiseaseThe University of Kansas Health System offers one of the nation's only dedicated multidisciplinary care programs to treat and advance care for Sjogren's disease, a relatively common autoimmune rheumatological disorder. As part of an academic medical...
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Alcohol Use DisorderConsuming any amount of alcohol comes with risks: impaired decision-making, mood changes, decreased coordination and more. More significantly, consuming even moderate amounts of alcohol frequently can lead to dependence or addiction. This is called...
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Vulvar and Vaginal DisordersItching sensations, burning during urination, painful intercourse and discharge are only a few ways that vulvar and vaginal disorders cause significant discomfort – physically and emotionally – for women. To receive an accurate diagnosis and effect...
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Voice and Swallowing DisordersPeople develop vocal and swallowing disorders for many reasons, from vocal abuse to allergies to cancer. Our physicians have access to the industry's most advanced diagnostic tools to help determine the cause of these problems. Established in 1991,...
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Sleep DisordersQuality sleep is an important part of physical and mental health. In addition to keeping you rested and energetic, a good night's sleep helps prevent conditions like hypertension, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, cancer, depression and impaired cog...