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A Kids Surgery

for kids undergoing general surgery
A Kids Trip to the Hospital

introduces kids to the hospital environment
Abdominal hernia

intestine can bulge through abdominal wall
Abdominoplasty

removal of excess skin, fat from the abdomen
Acne

affects the skin's oil glands and is caused by clogged pores
Allergic Rhinitis

an inflammatory condition of the nose caused by allergic reaction
Angioplasty (PTCA)*FREE

non-surgical treatment to re-open obstructed blood vessels in the heart.
Anxiety

chronic and excessive worry and tension
Appendectomy (open)

surgery done to remove an inflamed appendix
Appendicitis

an infection of the appendix, a structure that branches off the large intestine
Asthma

swelling, mucous formation, and narrowing of airways
Beth Israel Deaconess Bariatric Program

patient testimony of weight loss surgery benefits
Blast Injuries

harm done to a person from an explosion
Botox*FREE

toxin for wrinkles of repetitive facial expression
BPH (Benign prostatic hypertrophy)

a non-cancerous growth of the prostate
Breast Cancer

thirteen percent of American women will develop invasive breast cancer
Cardiac pacemaker

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Carefree

Music for times of turmoil, let your spirit soar...so carefree
Carnival of Venice

Enjoy the festive garb from Venice's famous carnival
Carotid artery stenosis

narrowing in the blood vessel within the neck
Cataract surgery*FREE

replacement of a clouded lens with a clear artificial one
Chemical Peel*FREE

chemicals cause skin to peel away
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

COPD is chronic inflammation of the lungs
Circumcision*FREE

removal of the skin covering the end of the penis or foreskin
Colonoscopy with biopsy*FREE

a long tube with a camera is placed directly into the colon
Decubitus ulcers

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Deep venous thrombosis

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Dental extraction and restorations*FREE

Dental extraction is the removal of a tooth
Depression

long lasting feelings of sadness, hopelessness
Diabetes Conference-Segment 1

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Diabetes Type 2

a disease that results in abnormally high blood sugars
Diaper rash

skin disorder that is localized to the diaper area in infants
Doctors in Afghanistan, A Photo Diary

tribute to the courage of the armed forces
Ear infection (acute otitis media)

common middle ear infection that affects mainly children
Ear Tubes*FREE

tubes are placed in small cuts made in the eardrum
Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

itchy and inflamed skin that can begin in infancy
Facelift

cosmetic surgery to tighten skin of the face and neck
Fibromyalgia

widespread muscle pain and generalized fatigue
Gallbladder Inflammation (Cholecystitis)

inflammation of the gallbladder wall
Gallstones

stones that can form in your gallbladder
Gastric bypass for obesity (Open)*FREE

surgery for weight loss that is done with a large incision
Hearing Loss

two major types are conductive and sensorineural
Heart Attack

caused by a loss of blood supply to the heart
Heart failure

heart is weakened and cannot pump enough blood
Hemorrhoids

blood vessels normally present around the anus and lower rectum
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90
High Cholesterol

high levels of cholesterol result in fatty deposits and atherosclerosis.
Hypothyroidism

abnormally low amounts of thyroid hormone
Inguinal hernia

bulging of abdominal contents into the groin
Irritable bowel syndrome

unexplained abdominal pain with a change in bowel habits
Kidney hemodialysis

removes excess water and toxins
Kidney stones

abnormal hard mass in the kidney
Laser stapedectomy for otosclerosis

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Lasik

vision correction by reshaping the cornea
Limb Amputation

limb loss secondary to trauma
Liposuction*FREE

removal of fat deposits underneath the skin
Lower back pain (overview)

affects the lower back muscles, spine, or nerves
Mastectomy (Radical)

removal of the breast, lymph nodes, and the chest wall muscles
MD Kiosk Virtual Health Island

Health care on Second Life with classrooms for patients
Migraine headaches

painful, throbbing headaches
Obesity (overweight)

can lead to numerous health problems and early death
Open Heart Surgery (CABG)*FREE

open heart surgery to create a new pathway for a blocked artery
Oral herpes

cold sores around the mouth caused by a virus
Osteoarthritis

breakdown of joint cartilage and adjacent bone
Osteoporosis

bones become brittle due to loss of bone mass
Parkinsons Disease

loss of nerve cells in brain controling movement
Peptic ulcer disease

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Physical Therapy Exercises

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for VETS

flashbacks and anxiety triggered by memories
Prediabetes

a pre-cursor state to Type 2 Diabetes
Radiation for Cancer*FREE

Radiation is the use high-energy waves that are used kill cancer cells
Relaxation

Relax, Until worries drift into nothingness...
Rhinoplasty

surgery to change the shape and appearance of the nose
Skin Resurfacing*FREE

damaged, discolored, or wrinkled skin are removed
Sleep apnea surgery

surgery for severe obstructive sleep apnea
Smoking cessation

addiction is due to a chemical called nicotine
Strep Throat

bacterial infection caused by Group A Strep bacteria
Stroke

sudden deficit in the brain from loss of blood
Stroke Video from MA Dept of Health

Learn the signs of stroke from an animated video
Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence

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Syncope (fainting)

sudden loss of consciousness or fainting
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy*FREE

surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids
Tonsillectomy for Kids

introduces kids to tonsil removal surgery
Trigeminal neuralgia

craniofacial pain syndrome affecting the face
Upper respiratory infection (cold)

the common cold is caused by several different viruses
Warts Common

rough-textured growths on the surface of the skin

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