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Toe walking in children
Walking on toes or the balls of the feet is fairly common in children who are learning to walk. Most children outgrow it.
Personal health records and patient portals
Keeping health records electronically makes it easy to get medical information using a computer or smartphone.
Baby naps: Daytime sleep tips
Know when and how long babies need to nap, how to put them down for naps and how to handle fussiness.
PSA levels: Can they rise after partial prostate removal?
A number of factors can cause PSA levels to rise after surgery for an enlarged prostate.
Prostate cancer: Does PSA level affect prognosis?
Find out what your PSA level may mean for your prostate cancer prognosis.
Prostate biopsy
Find out about this procedure that's used to diagnose prostate cancer. Learn about the risks, how to prepare and what you can expect.
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.
Prostate laser surgery
Prostate laser surgery — Overview covers the risks and results of this treatment to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate.
Orchitis
This inflammation of one or both testicles can cause pain and infertility. It's usually caused by a bacterial infection or the mumps virus.
Scrotal masses
Lumps in the scrotum have various causes. Even painless lumps should be checked promptly by a health care professional.
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