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Molluscum contagiosum (mo-LUS-kum kun-tay-jee-OH-sum) is a fairly common skin infection caused by a virus. It causes round, firm, painless bumps ranging in ...
This test is commonly used to measure bilirubin levels in newborns with infant jaundice. Determine whether there might be blockage in your bile ducts, in either ...
Plague is a serious illness caused by a germ called Yersinia pestis. The germs mostly live in small rodents and their fleas. The most common way for humans to ...
An attack of gout occurs when uric acid causes inflammation (pain, redness, swelling, and heat) in a joint. Colchicine does not cure gout, but it will help ...
Excess mast cells can build up in skin, bone and organs. When triggered, the cells release substances that can cause allergic reactions and organ damage.
Learn about this inherited disease, usually diagnosed in childhood, that makes it difficult for your body to fight infections.
In extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), blood is pumped outside of the body to a heart-lung machine. The machine removes carbon dioxide and sends ...
A neti pot is a container made to rinse debris or mucus from the nasal cavity using saltwater. You might use a neti pot to treat symptoms of nasal allergies ...
Diagnosis. Your healthcare professional will likely be able to tell whether your bump is an epidermoid cyst by checking the affected skin.
During a tummy tuck, excess skin and fat are removed from the abdomen. Connective tissue in the abdomen (fascia) usually is tightened with sutures as well. The ...
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