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Sudden cardiac arrest
This medical emergency involves sudden loss of all heart activity. Learn how fast, appropriate care may help prevent death.
Stroke
Promptly spotting stroke symptoms leads to faster treatment and less damage to the brain.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Learn more about the causes of this rare disorder of the skin and mucous membranes, its early signs, and whether it's preventable.
Staph infections
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of these potentially lethal infections.
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)
A torn blood vessel in the heart can cause a heart attack. Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of this medical emergency.
Spinal cord injury
Learn what may happen after the spinal cord has been damaged.
Soft tissue sarcoma
This rare type of cancer can begin in the muscles, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons and the lining of joints. Treatment usually includes surgery.
Soft palate cancer
Learn about the symptoms of this type of cancer that forms in the back of the mouth. Treatment options might include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Small bowel cancer
This type of cancer starts in the small intestine. Find out more about symptoms and treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy and targeted therapy.
Sickle cell anemia
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this inherited blood disorder that, in the United States, is more common among Black people.
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