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21. Tuberculosis
(Tuberculosis)
... are normal when you must deal with something difficult and unexpected. At times, you may need more tools to deal with these or other emotions. Professionals, such as therapists or behavioral psychologists, ...
22. Dumping syndrome
(Dumping syndrome)
...  Blood sugar test. Because low blood sugar is sometimes associated with dumping syndrome, your doctor may order a test (oral glucose tolerance test) to measure your blood sugar level at the peak ...
23. Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
(Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
... not used oral contraceptives, and are older when they first give birth – all factors more likely to affect lesbians and bisexual women – are also at a slightly higher risk. The best defense: Early detection ...
24. Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
(Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
...  (kluh-MI-dee-uh). Chlamydia is caused by bacteria. It's  spread through vaginal, oral, or anal sex. It can damage the reproductive  organs, such as the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian (fuh-LOH-pee-uhn) ...
25. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
(Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
... lead to the development of anal and oral cancer. Men who have sex with men are 17 times more likely to develop anal cancer than heterosexual men. Men who are HIV-positive are even more likely than those ...
26. Vitiligo
(Vitiligo)
... be associated with an increased risk of lymphoma and skin cancer. Topical psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA). This option, which is also called photochemotherapy, may be effective for you if less ...
27. Trench mouth
(Trench mouth)
... bacteria play a role. Several factors can increase your risk of developing trench mouth by allowing harmful bacteria to grow out of control, including: Poor oral hygiene. Failing to brush ...
28. Pulmonary embolism
(Pulmonary embolism)
... is given to anyone at risk of clots before and after an operation — as well as to people admitted to the hospital with a heart attack, stroke, complications of cancer or burns. You might take oral warfarin ...
29. Gay and Bisexual Men's Health
(Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
... maintaining safe behaviors with every sexual encounter over the course of a lifetime; and lack of awareness of syphilis symptoms and how it can be transmitted (e.g., oral sex). Additionally, homophobia ...
30. Vaginal dryness
(Vaginal dryness)
... estrogen rather than oral estrogen. Estrogen applied to the vagina can still result in estrogen reaching your bloodstream, but the amount is minimal. Vaginal estrogen also doesn't decrease testosterone ...
31. Endometrial cancer
(Endometrial cancer)
... one chemotherapy drug, or two or more drugs can be used in combination. You may receive chemotherapy drugs by pill (orally) or through your veins (intravenously). Chemotherapy may be an option for women ...
32. Dental Glossary
(Dental Shanghai)
Brushing: Brushing is the foundation of good oral hygiene. Many of the foods we eat cause the bacteria in the mouth to produce acids that attack the enamel on your teeth. Food debris and bacteria in the ...
33. Stress incontinence
(Stress incontinence)
... If an underlying cause or contributing factor, such as a urinary tract infection, is identified, you'll also receive treatments to address those conditions. Behavioral therapies Behavioral therapies ...
34. Smoking and What It Does To Your Teeth
(Dental Shanghai)
... can contribute to heart disease and other health problems. Some smokers must go so far as to have all of their teeth removed and replaced with dentures. Smoking also leads to oral cancer and lesions in ...
35. Urinary incontinence
(Urinary incontinence)
... suited to your condition. A combination of treatments may be needed. In most cases, your doctor will suggest the least invasive treatments first, so you'll try behavioral techniques and physical therapy ...
36. What is your Dentist Looking for During a Check-Up?
(Dental Shanghai)
... maintain oral health and to identify potential problems before becoming serious. There are several techniques a dentist will utilize to help identify issues and determine overall health. The Examination: ...
37. Why You Should Visit Your Dentist Every Six Months
(Dental Shanghai)
... day and night and flossing twice a day, but even that might not be enough. For proper oral hygiene, you must do it in the right way. Your dentist can show you the right way to brush to ensure a more effective ...
38. What are the Bad Oral Habits That Will Cost You?
(Dental Shanghai)
In Shanghai, we all know that dental care is expensive.Although some of what happens to our teeth is out of our control, bad oral habits are one thing we can prevent. As a part of your oral health plan, ...
39. Hypothyroidism
(Hypothyroidism)
... and thyroxine, but higher than normal levels of TSH. Standard treatment for hypothyroidism involves daily use of the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Levothroid, Synthroid, others). This oral ...
40. Ulcerative colitis
(Ulcerative colitis)
... (Asacol, Lialda, others), balsalazide (Colazal) and olsalazine (Dipentum). These medications are available in oral forms and also in topical forms, such as enemas and suppositories. Which form you ...
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