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Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
This highly contagious eye condition can be itchy and uncomfortable. But much like the common cold, it rarely requires medicine or staying home.
Peritonitis
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of peritonitis.
Post-vasectomy pain syndrome
Learn about post-vasectomy pain syndrome (PVPS) — How it happens after a vasectomy, tests to diagnose it and treatment options.
Mood disorders
These conditions affect emotions. Depression causes a feeling of deep sadness. Bipolar disorder goes back and forth from being very sad to being very happy.
Ear reconstruction
Learn about this cosmetic procedure, which is done to rebuild an ear. Understand the risks and learn what to expect after surgery.
Video: Mammogram for breast cancer — What to expect
Watch video to see what it's like to have a mammogram, or breast cancer detection exam.
Video: How to use a single-dose dry powder inhaler
Watch these step-by-step instructions for using a single-dose dry powder inhaler.
Video: How to use a dry powder disk inhaler
Watch these step-by-step instructions for using a dry powder disk inhaler.
Glioblastoma
This fast-growing cancer starts in the brain or spinal cord. Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Astrocytoma
Learn about this type of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord.
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