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Ureteral obstruction
Learn about what causes blockage of the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, tests you might need and how the condition can be treated.
Urinalysis
This common lab test checks urine for signs of disease and for clues about overall health.
VLDL cholesterol: Is it harmful?
Like LDL cholesterol, very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol is considered a type of 'bad' cholesterol.
Vaginal agenesis
In this rare condition that occurs before birth, the vagina doesn't develop and the uterus may only develop partially or not at all. Learn about treatment.
Vascular rings
Learn more about this condition in which malformations of the aortic arch encircle the windpipe and esophagus and can press against them.
Ventricular fibrillation
Without fast treatment, this heart rhythm problem can cause death within minutes. Learn the symptoms of VFib and what actions to take to save a life.
Vertebral tumor
Learn about these tumors that grow in the bones of the spine, causing pain and weakening the spinal column. Find out about diagnosis and treatment.
Vesicoureteral reflux
Learn about what happens if urine flows backward from the bladder. Usually found in children, this condition boosts the risk of urinary tract infections.
Video: 3 things you didn't know about cold sores
Cold sores on the lips can be embarrassing and tough to hide. Most people who are infected with the virus that causes cold sores never develop symptoms.
Video: Baby's soft spots (fontanels)
A baby's soft spots (fontanels) close when the skull bones fuse together. See how.
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