Diseases & Conditions

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Adjusting to Aphasia

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a stroke. Roughly a third of these strokes will result in aphasia, or an impaired ability

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10 Common Myths About Thyroid Disease

The Truth About Thyroid Disease Addressing 10 Commons Myths Researchers estimate that roughly 20 million Americans are living with thyroid disease, but roughly 60% are

Life With Down Syndrome

Roughly 5,100 babies are born with Down syndrome each year in the United States, making it the most commonly diagnosed chromosomal condition. Despite this fact,

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Atrial Fibrillation

Understanding The Most Common Arrhythmia Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm in the United States, but many people don’t realize

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Asthma in Adulthood

Asthma is one of the most common long-term diseases among children in the United States, with symptoms ranging from wheezing and coughing to difficulty breathing.

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Coping With Childhood Cancer

A cancer diagnosis is undoubtedly one of a parent’s worst nightmares, and it tends to affect every member of a family in a big way.

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Hip Impingement

This painful hip condition can be treated using advanced and minimally invasive technology. Understanding Hip Impingement Hip impingement occurs when the ball-shaped bone of the

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Simplifying Sepsis

Sepsis is a medical emergency that occurs when the body has an extreme reaction to an infection, and it can happen to anyone. Because sepsis

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Understanding Blindness

Vision loss is far more common than many people realize – according to CDC data, at least 3.4 million Americans over the age of 40

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