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Bedsores (pressure ulcers)
These areas of damaged skin and tissue are caused by sustained pressure — often from a bed or wheelchair — that reduces blood flow to vulnerable areas of the body.
Dry mouth
With this condition, also known as xerostomia, the salivary glands in the mouth don't make enough saliva to keep the mouth wet.
Prostate cancer
Learn about detection, diagnostic approaches, treatment options and advances for prostate cancer, including robotic prostatectomy and current research.
Ureteral cancer
Find out how doctors use minimally invasive surgery to treat this rare cancer that forms in the tubes that connect your kidneys to your bladder.
Amenorrhea
Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) may be linked to an underlying, treatable problem. Learn about amenorrhea causes and when to seek help.
Enlarged prostate: Does diet play a role?
Lifestyle factors such as diet appear to play a role in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). See what lifestyle changes may help with symptoms.
Breast lump or breast changes: Early evaluation is essential
Find out how a breast lump or breast change is evaluated for breast cancer.
Senior sex: Tips for older men
Sex isn't just for the young. Get tips for staying active, creative and satisfied as you age.
Diabetic neuropathy types: Symptoms tell the story
Depending on which type of this condition you have, certain parts of the body may be affected. That can cause symptoms to vary.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Women and Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers are working to figure out why more women have Alzheimer's disease than men.
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