HEALTH TOPICS A to Z >>

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  A Kids Surgery

  for kids undergoing general surgery

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  A Kids Trip to the Hospital

  introduces kids to the hospital environment

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  Abdominal hernia

  intestine can bulge through abdominal wall

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  Acne

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

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  Allergic Rhinitis

  an inflammatory condition of the nose caused by allergic reaction

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  Angioplasty (PTCA)

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

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  Anxiety

  chronic and excessive worry and tension

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  Appendicitis

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

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  Asthma

  swelling, mucous formation, and narrowing of airways

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  Atrial Fibrillation

  irregular heartbeat that can lead to strokes

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  Barium Swallow

  xray of the esophagus and stomach using barium

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  Beth Israel Deaconess Bariatric Program

  patient testimony of weight loss surgery benefits

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  Blast Injuries

  harm done to a person from an explosion

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  BPH (Benign prostatic hypertrophy)

  a non-cancerous growth of the prostate

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  Breast Cancer

  thirteen percent of American women will develop invasive breast cancer

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  Carefree

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

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  Carnival of Venice

  Enjoy the festive garb from Venice's famous carnival

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  Carotid artery stenosis

  narrowing in the blood vessel within the neck

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  Cataract surgery*FREE

  replacement of a clouded lens with a clear artificial one

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  Chemical Peel*FREE

  chemicals cause skin to peel away

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  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

  COPD is chronic inflammation of the lungs

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  Cochlear Implant Surgery

  Watch live surgery by an ENT Surgeon at Harvard

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  Cochleostomy and electrode insertion

  Watch live surgery by a Harvard ENT Surgeon

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  Dental extraction and restorations*FREE

  Dental extraction is the removal of a tooth

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  Depression

  long lasting feelings of sadness, hopelessness

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  Diabetes Conference-Segment 1

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  Diabetes Type 2

  a disease that results in abnormally high blood sugars

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  Diaper rash

  skin disorder that is localized to the diaper area in infants

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  Doctors in Afghanistan, A Photo Diary

  tribute to the courage of the armed forces

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  Ear infection (acute otitis media)

  common middle ear infection that affects mainly children

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  Ear Tubes*FREE

  tubes are placed in small cuts made in the eardrum

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  Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

  itchy and inflamed skin that can begin in infancy

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  Fibromyalgia

  widespread muscle pain and generalized fatigue

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  Gallbladder Inflammation (Cholecystitis)

  inflammation of the gallbladder wall

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  Gallstones

  stones that can form in your gallbladder

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  Gastric bypass for obesity (Open)*FREE

  surgery for weight loss that is done with a large incision

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  Hearing Loss

  two major types are conductive and sensorineural

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  Heart Attack

  caused by a loss of blood supply to the heart

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  Heart failure

  heart is weakened and cannot pump enough blood

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  Hemorrhoids

  blood vessels normally present around the anus and lower rectum

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  High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

  blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90

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  High Cholesterol

  high levels of cholesterol result in fatty deposits and atherosclerosis.

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  Hypothyroidism

  abnormally low amounts of thyroid hormone

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  Inguinal hernia

  bulging of abdominal contents into the groin

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  Irritable bowel syndrome

  unexplained abdominal pain with a change in bowel habits

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  Kidney stones

  abnormal hard mass in the kidney

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  Laser stapedectomy for otosclerosis

  Watch live surgery by a Harvard ENT Surgeon

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  Lasik

  vision correction by reshaping the cornea

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  Limb Amputation

  limb loss secondary to trauma

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  Liposuction*FREE

  removal of fat deposits underneath the skin

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  Lower back pain (overview)

  affects the lower back muscles, spine, or nerves

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  MD Kiosk Virtual Health Island

  Health care on Second Life with classrooms for patients

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  Migraine headaches

  painful, throbbing headaches

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  Music for Geriatric Populations

  powerpoint presentation

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  Obesity (overweight)

  can lead to numerous health problems and early death

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  Open Heart Surgery (CABG)

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

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  Oral herpes

  cold sores around the mouth caused by a virus

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  Osteoarthritis

  breakdown of joint cartilage and adjacent bone

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  Parkinsons Disease

  loss of nerve cells in brain controling movement

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  Peptic ulcer disease

  click to view

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  Physical Therapy Exercises

  click to view

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  Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for VETS

  flashbacks and anxiety triggered by memories

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  Prediabetes

  a pre-cursor state to Type 2 Diabetes

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  Relaxation

  Relax, Until worries drift into nothingness...

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  Skin Resurfacing*FREE

  damaged, discolored, or wrinkled skin are removed

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  Smoking cessation

  addiction is due to a chemical called nicotine

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  Stapes revision

  Watch live surgery by a Harvard ENT Surgeon

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  Strep Throat

  bacterial infection caused by Group A Strep bacteria

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  Stroke

  sudden deficit in the brain from loss of blood

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  Stroke Video from MA Dept of Health

  Learn the signs of stroke from an animated video

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  Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence

  Watch live surgery by a Harvard ENT Surgeon

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  Syncope (fainting)

  sudden loss of consciousness or fainting

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  Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy*FREE

  surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids

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  Tonsillectomy for Kids

  introduces kids to tonsil removal surgery

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  Trigeminal neuralgia

  craniofacial pain syndrome affecting the face

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  Upper respiratory infection (cold)

  the common cold is caused by several different viruses

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  Warts Common

  rough-textured growths on the surface of the skin