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A condition in which bones become weak and brittle.

Learn about robot-assisted surgery to remove part or all of the prostate. Understand the risks and what to expect during and after surgery.

A growth on the inner wall of the uterus that's most often not cancer.

An external ventricular drain is a small, temporary tube used in emergencies to drain excess fluid from the brain and relieve pressure inside the head.

Learn about the symptoms and risk factors of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, a condition passed down in families, that can affect the lungs, liver or both.

Colon cancer can affect your stools. Find out what to look for and how to test for colon cancer at home.

A brain shunt is a long-term device used to drain excess fluid from the brain to another part of the body, relieving pressure caused by fluid buildup.

An HCV antibody test shows whether you've ever come into contact with the virus that causes hepatitis C. A hep C infection can cause serious liver damage.

Find out more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

HBV and HCV are viruses that cause liver disease. The symptoms may be the same. But they spread and are treated in different ways.

The buildup of amyloid proteins in the heart, kidneys, liver or other organs.

Decreased clarity or sharpness in vision.

Learn what a CT scan of the head is, why it's done, how it works, and what to expect before, during and after the procedure.

A formation of fibrous tissues.

When a person can't breathe due to a blocked airway.

Learn how radiopharmaceuticals are used in nuclear medicine to diagnose conditions and treat diseases. Find out more about these targeted radioactive medicines.

The most common cause of a sore throat, usually from an infection.

The gradual loss of the kidneys' ability to work.

A group of conditions involving the connective tissue.

This type of hearing loss involves damage to the inner ear or the nerve from the ear to the brain.