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Amputation and diabetes: How to protect your feet
Find out who's at risk and what you can do to protect your feet from diabetes complications.
Gout diet: What's allowed, what's not
A gout diet isn't a treatment for gout, but it may help you manage your attacks.
Telestroke (stroke telemedicine)
Telestroke or stroke telemedicine uses technology to provide expert stroke care in smaller communities.
COVID-19 vaccines: Get the facts
Find out about the COVID-19 vaccines, the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination and the possible side effects.
COVID-19 diagnostic testing
Find out how COVID-19 diagnostic testing is done to learn if you're currently infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019.
COVID-19 infections by race: What's behind the health disparities?
Understand how underlying health problems, the places where people live and work, and racism can affect who becomes severely ill with COVID-19.
Sclerotherapy
Learn what's involved in this treatment for varicose veins, including the risks and what to expect.
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer
Find out what to expect during testosterone-blocking therapy. Learn about choices, including medicines and surgery.
Cryotherapy for prostate cancer
Find out how very cold temperatures are used to freeze tissue and treat prostate cancer. Learn about the side effects and potential benefits of cryotherapy.
Lumpectomy
Learn what to expect from this breast-conserving surgical procedure.
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