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COVID-19 is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2, the 2019 novel coronavirus.
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Herpes is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause genital pain and sores. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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A face transplant is a life-changing surgical procedure to replace all or part of a person's disfigured face using donor tissue.
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IVF is a fertility procedure that involves fertilizing eggs and sperm in a laboratory dish, then implanting a fertilized egg in the uterus with the aim of initiating pregnancy.
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Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to that found in the lining of the uterus, known as the endometrium, grows outside the uterus.
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Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia, causing confusion and memory loss severe enough to interfere with everyday life.
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Syphilis is bacterial infection most often transmitted through sexual contact. The disease progresses through several stages, each characterized by its own set of symptoms.
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Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce insulin or does not use it properly. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Gestational diabetes is glucose intolerance that develops during pregnancy, which can affect the health of both mother and baby.
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A hemoglobin A1C test is a blood test that measures a person's average blood glucose level over the previous three months.
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Hyperglycemia (also known as high blood sugar) is a condition in which a person's blood glucose level is higher than normal.
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Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body makes little to no insulin, resulting in high blood glucose levels.
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Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body is unable to properly make use of insulin, leading to high blood glucose levels.
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Long COVID refers to new or recurring symptoms that occur four or more weeks after an infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Peripheral artery disease can narrow and harden the arteries, restricting the blood flow from the heart. While PAD cannot be cured, lifestyle changes, medications, and other treatments can reduce symptoms and help slow or prevent the progression of the disease
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment made from a patient's own blood that can stimulate healing and enhance repair in certain injuries.
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A highly contagious virus that causes respiratory tract inflammation with cold-like symptoms
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Pediatric liver transplant is a procedure that provides a donated liver to a child with a life-threatening liver disease.
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Endocrine tumors form when abnormal cells in an endocrine gland or organ grow and multiply in an uncontrolled manner.
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Avascular necrosis of the hip is a condition in which the blood supply within the hip bone is disrupted, leading to the death of bone tissue.
Condition, Treatment, and Procedure Fact Sheets from Yale Medicine