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- Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D. O. ? - Mayo Clinic
A major difference between D O s and M D s is that some doctors of osteopathic medicine use manual medicine as part of treatment Manual medicine can include hands-on work on joints and tissues and massage
- Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic
Statins lower cholesterol and protect against heart attack and stroke But they may lead to side effects in some people Healthcare professionals often prescribe statins for people with high cholesterol Statins help lower total cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke Statins
- Menopause hormone therapy: Is it right for you? - Mayo Clinic
Hormone therapy is an effective treatment for menopause symptoms, but it's not right for everyone See if hormone therapy might work for you
- Calorie Calculator - Mayo Clinic
If you're pregnant or breast-feeding, are a competitive athlete, or have a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, the calorie calculator may overestimate or underestimate your actual calorie needs
- Glucosamine - Mayo Clinic
Learn about the different forms of glucosamine and how glucosamine sulfate is used to treat osteoarthritis
- Coronary artery bypass surgery - Mayo Clinic
Coronary artery bypass surgery creates a new path for blood to flow to the heart A healthy blood vessel from another part of the body is used to redirect blood around a blocked area of an artery Usually the blood vessel is taken from an artery in the chest, called the internal mammary artery Sometimes it's taken from a leg vein, called the saphenus vein
- Easy bruising: Why does it happen? - Mayo Clinic
Get the facts about bruising easily Learn about causes and find out when it's a sign of a problem
- Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
There are no specific tests for MS The diagnosis is given by a combination of medical history, physical exam, MRIs and spinal tap results A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis also involves ruling out other conditions that might produce similar symptoms This is known as a differential diagnosis MRI multiple sclerosis lesions Enlarge image Lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap Enlarge image
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