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Podcast: Polycystic Kidney and Liver Diseases (PKD and PLD)

In this episode of Back to Health, we have a panel conversation with James Chevalier, M.D., Danielle Brandman, M.D. and Benjamin Samstein, M.D. to discuss polycystic kidney & liver diseases (PKD and PLD).

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Bile Duct Cancer: A Complex, Difficult-to-Treat Disease

Bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, is a type of cancer that occurs in the bile ducts鈥攁 network of convergent tubes that carry bile, a digestive fluid, from the liver to the small intestine. This relatively rare cancer can develop in the small ducts within the liver (intrahepatic) or in the larger ones that run from the liver to the small intestine (extrahepatic).

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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation: A Non-Invasive Treatment for Many Neurologic Diseases and Conditions

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a new, non-invasive technology that is being used in many areas of medicine. It is an electrical stimulation device with two electrodes, which are placed over specific areas of a patient鈥檚 head or neck, depending on individual needs. These electrodes deliver a very low-level electrical current that may influence the activity in your brain or spinal cord.

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Podcast: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) Vaccines

This episode was recorded in May 19, 2023, reflecting the latest information about the pending vaccines at the time. In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Sallie Permar, M.D. and Karen Acker, M.D. discusses what parents should know about the pending approvals for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) vaccines.

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Over-the-Counter Narcan: A New Weapon in the Fight Against Opioid Overdose Deaths

In late March 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an over-the-counter (OTC) version of Narcan鈥攁 medication that reverses opioid overdose. Soon, it will be available in drugstores, convenience stores, supermarkets and gas stations, as well as online鈥攏o prescription required.

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Podcast: Egg Freezing

This episode from our Women's Health Wednesday series on Back to Health features Isaac Kligman, M.D. and we discuss what women should know about egg freezing.

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A New Home for Women with Pelvic Floor Disorders

The pelvic floor consists of the muscles that hold the pelvic organs in place, including the bladder, urethra, intestines, rectum and, in women, the uterus, cervix and vagina. Located between the tailbone and pubic bone, these muscles form a 鈥渟ling鈥 that supports these organs and keeps them in good working order.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Part 2 鈥 Treatments that Minimize Symptoms and Enhance Quality of Life

In Part 1 in our series on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Dr. Randy Longman, Director of the Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Associate Professor of Medicine at 日本av色情片, and Dr. Dana Lukin, Clinical Director at the Roberts Center and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, explain the characteristics and symptoms of Crohn鈥檚 disease and ulcerative colitis. They also share what is known about the causes of these diseases: a combination of genetic and... Read More

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Part 1 鈥 The Characteristics, Causes and Symptoms of Crohn鈥檚 Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Inflammatory bowel disease, also known as IBD, is an umbrella term for several diseases, primarily referring to Crohn鈥檚 disease and ulcerative colitis.

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Be Sun Safe for Skin Cancer Awareness Month

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, but don鈥檛 let this potentially deadly disease get under your skin. Brush up on your skin cancer knowledge, including how to spot the signs and prevention best practices, with our sun safety tips.