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Warfarin side effects: Watch for interactions
This common treatment for blood clots may cause concerning side effects. Know which medicines interact with warfarin and how to take the medicine safely.
Warfarin diet: What foods should I avoid?
Certain foods and drinks may affect how the blood thinner warfarin works. Know which foods and beverages are OK when you're taking the medicine.
Von Willebrand disease
Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment of this inherited bleeding disorder in which blood doesn't clot well.
Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu)
This condition, often called stomach flu, is usually harmless, except for infants and people with immunosuppression. Symptoms can usually be managed.
Video: Vagus nerve stimulation
Watch how vagus nerve stimulation works.
Video: Using a metered dose asthma inhaler and spacer
Watch this video to see how to use a metered dose asthma inhaler and spacer.
Video: Tendon transfer to repair rotator cuff
A torn rotator cuff is sometimes repaired with a tendon from your back.
Video: Reverse shoulder replacement
Reverse shoulder replacement may be needed if your rotator cuff is severely damaged.
Video: Radiofrequency ablation of the esophagus
This video animation shows use of radiofrequency energy in treatment (ablation) of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer.
Video: PICC line placement
PICC line placement — See how a PICC line delivers chemotherapy and other cancer care.
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