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Aortic dissection
This life-threatening condition occurs when blood leaks through a tear in the body's main artery (aorta). Know the symptoms and how it's treated.
Anterior vaginal prolapse (cystocele)
Anterior prolapse happens when the pelvic floor muscles weaken and the bladder pushes into the top front part of your vagina. Learn how it's treated.
Anorgasmia in women
Anorgasmia is regular difficulty having an orgasm after plenty of sexual stimulation. It affects many women, causing distress.
Amyloidosis
This rare disease can affect different organs in different people. Find out how early and accurate diagnosis can lead to better outcomes.
Ampullary cancer
Learn more about the causes, diagnosis and treatments for cancer of the ampulla of Vater.
Amenorrhea
Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) may be linked to an underlying, treatable problem. Learn about amenorrhea causes and when to seek help.
Alzheimer's disease
Understand more about this brain disorder that's the most common cause of dementia. Also learn about new tests and medicines on the market.
Age spots (liver spots)
Learn more about the harmless dark spots on your skin that tend to appear as you age, especially in areas exposed to the sun. Treatment is available.
Adenomyosis
Displaced endometrial tissue from adenomyosis can cause an enlarged uterus and painful, heavy periods.
Acute coronary syndrome
Know the symptoms, causes and treatment of this heart condition. The term refers to many conditions that cause sudden, low blood flow to the heart.
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