2022年11月29日 · You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?

2023年10月24日 · Reflexes. Muscle strength. Walking ability. Ability to feel light touches, pinpricks or vibration. In most cases of herniated disk, a physical exam and a medical history are all that are needed for a diagnosis. If your health care professional suspects another condition or needs to see which nerves are affected, you may have one or more of the following tests. Imaging tests X-rays. Plain X ...

History of measles: Outbreaks and vaccine timeline Learn about the development, approval and impact of the measles vaccine.

2022年4月30日 · Having head lice isn't a sign of poor personal hygiene or an unclean living environment. Head lice don't carry bacterial or viral diseases. Nonprescription and prescription medications can help treat head lice. Follow treatment instructions carefully to rid the scalp and hair of lice and their eggs. People also use a number of home or natural remedies to get rid of head lice. But there is ...

2020年6月13日 · Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses …

2021年5月5日 · Myocardial ischemia reduces blood flow to the heart and may cause chest pain – but not always. Learn all the signs and symptoms and how to treat it.

2022年2月25日 · Antiphospholipid (AN-te-fos-fo-LIP-id) syndrome is a condition in which the immune system mistakenly creates antibodies that attack tissues in the body. These antibodies can cause blood clots to form in arteries and veins. Blood clots can form in the legs, lungs and other organs, such as the kidneys and spleen. The clots can lead to a heart attack, strokes and other conditions. During ...

2023年6月9日 · Hormone therapy for prostate cancer is a treatment that stops the hormone testosterone either from being made or from reaching prostate cancer cells. Most prostate cancer cells rely on testosterone to grow. Hormone therapy …

2024年10月23日 · Diagnosis Diagnosing the cause of itchy skin starts with a physical exam and questions about your medical history. If your health care provider thinks your itchy skin is the result of a medical condition, you might have tests, including: Blood test. A complete blood count can provide evidence of an internal condition causing your itch, such as anemia. Tests of liver and kidney function. Liver ...

2025年1月10日 · Your doctor might also test your blood for tumor markers that indicate ovarian cancer. For example, a cancer antigen (CA) 125 test can detect a protein that's often found on the surface of ovarian cancer cells. These tests can't tell your doctor whether you have cancer, but they may provide clues about your diagnosis and prognosis. Surgery. Sometimes your doctor can't be certain of your ...