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Tumor vs. cyst: What's the difference?
A Mayo Clinic expert explains the differences and similarities between these two types of growths and how doctors determine if they're cancerous.
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA): What is it?
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) is a slow-developing form of diabetes.
Eye dilation: Necessary with every eye exam?
Eye dilation is part of a comprehensive eye exam. How often you need it depends on your age and health risks.
Blood glucose monitors: What factors affect accuracy?
Consider these factors when measuring blood sugar levels with blood glucose monitors.
Cholesterol level: Can it be too low?
A high cholesterol level is unhealthy — rarely, very low cholesterol may pose risks, too.
Cholesterol ratio or non-HDL cholesterol: Which is most important?
Non-HDL cholesterol may be more important than cholesterol ratio.
Pyloric stenosis
In this condition, a valve between an infant's stomach and small intestine fails to open enough for food to pass through. Surgery is the treatment.
Priapism
Understand the symptoms, possible causes and treatment of prolonged erection of the penis, including when to seek emergency care.
CT coronary angiogram
Learn about the risks and results of this imaging test that looks at the arteries that supply blood to the heart.
Bilirubin test
Find out what to expect from a bilirubin test — an important blood test that determines how your liver is functioning.