Pseudogout (Chondrocalcinosis) A condition often mistaken for that results from the deposit of crystals (not crystals as in gout) in the and…
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Brittle Bone Disease (Osteogenesis Imperfecta, OI) A disorder characterized by that break easily, often from little or no apparent cause. About Brittle…
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Acne Cysts Deep, painful, -filled that can cause scarring. Part of: See also: Acne Cysts was last modified: June 24th, 2016 by…
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Acne Nodules Large, painful, solid that are lodged deep within the . Related terms: Blind pimples Part of: See also: Acne Nodules…
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Achilles Tendinitis The connects the calf to the back of the . Achilles is a common injury that makes the tendon swell,…
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Dr. Atul Gawande: “Hope is Not a Plan” When Doctors, Patients Talk Death
by explainingmedicine June 10, 2016The United States has a problem when it comes to conversations around death and dying, says Dr. Atul Gawande. Patients with life-threatening illnesses tend to focus on how to beat the steep odds against them, he says, without hearing from their doctors about how certain kinds of treatment might actually worsen their remaining time alive. It’s understandable, […]
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Xylon 10 (see Ibuprofen/Hydrocodone (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 8, 2016Hydrocodone and ibuprofen combination is used to relieve acute pain. This medicine should only be used for short periods of time, usually…