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Malignant hyperthermia
This rare genetic disorder triggers a severe reaction to certain anesthesia drugs, causing rigid muscles, high fever, fast heart rate and rapid breathing.
Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y)
Gastric bypass is a type of weight-loss surgery that reduces your stomach to the size of a walnut. Learn about its risks and benefits.
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.
Liver biopsy
Examining liver tissue can be a vital step in diagnosing and treating many liver conditions. Find out what to expect from this important procedure.
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
Learn about lumbar puncture, which removes a sample of cerebrospinal fluid to find infections, bleeding and other conditions. It also is called a spinal tap.
Suicide: What to do when someone is thinking about suicide
Take action when you see warning signs that someone is thinking about suicide. Talk with the person. Be sensitive and direct. Urge the person to get help.
Placenta accreta
During pregnancy, if part of the placenta grows too far into the uterine wall, it can remain attached after childbirth, causing severe maternal blood loss.
Whooping cough
Learn more about the symptoms, causes, treatment of this highly contagious, vaccine-preventable lung infection.
Hip replacement
Hip replacement may be an option if your hip pain interferes with daily activities and nonsurgical treatments haven't helped.
Breast augmentation
Find out about surgery to increase breast size, as well as the risks, benefits, possible complications and follow-up care.
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