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Atelectasis

Atelectasis means a collapse of the whole lung or an area of the lung. It's one of the most common breathing complications after surgery.
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Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

This childhood mental health condition includes frequent and persistent anger, irritability, arguing, defiance or vindictiveness toward authority.
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Astrocytoma

Learn about the diagnosis and treatment for this type of glioma brain tumor. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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Fibrocystic breasts

Learn about this condition that's common in women, including symptoms, possible causes and testing to determine when breast cysts might need treatment.
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Alzheimer's disease

Understand more about this brain disease that is the most common cause of dementia. Also learn about new tests and medicines.
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Pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect

This congenital heart defect affects the valve between the heart and lungs and includes a hole in the heart. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.
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Cervicitis

Sexually transmitted infections are often the reason why a woman develops inflammation of the cervix, which can cause abnormal discharge and bleeding.
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Placental abruption

This uncommon pregnancy complication, in which the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus, can endanger both the mother and the baby.
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Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid public places or situations where you might feel panicked, trapped, helpless or embarrassed.
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Factitious disorder

In this serious mental health condition, people deceive others by pretending to be sick. They do this by faking symptoms, purposely getting sick or hurting themselves.
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REM sleep behavior disorder

REM sleep behavior disorder is a sleep disorder in which you physically and vocally act out vivid, often unpleasant dreams during REM sleep.
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Bone metastasis

Learn about the symptoms and causes of cancer that spreads to the bones. Find out about treatments, including medicines, radiation and surgery.

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