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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
These antidepressants require diet restrictions and avoiding certain medications to prevent serious side effects. They may help if other treatments fail.
Mesh in female pelvic reconstructive surgery
Find out about the risks and benefits of using surgical mesh to treat pelvic floor disorders.
Mental health providers: Tips on finding one
Learn how to find providers who match your mental health needs, including psychiatrists and psychologists.
Medical credentials and degrees explained
Confused by the credentials for doctors, nurses and physician assistants? Get definitions of common credentials and learn why they matter.
Low-glycemic index diet: What's behind the claims?
Find out about the low-glycemic index diet — an eating plan based on how food affects blood sugar levels.
Low blood cell counts: Side effects of cancer treatment
Find out why your doctor tests your blood during cancer treatment and what signs and symptoms may signal a low blood cell count.
Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions
Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.
Lecanemab for Alzheimer's disease: An option for you?
Learn whether the Alzheimer's disease medicine lecanemab may be a treatment for you.
LASIK surgery: Is it right for you?
Find out whether you're a good candidate for vision correction through LASIK surgery.
Is hydroxychloroquine a treatment for COVID-19?
Hydroxychloroquine does not treat coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) or prevent infection with the virus that causes COVID-19.
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