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Your gastrointestinal (GI) system breaks down the nutrients in food and liquid and helps your body use those nutrients for energy, growth and healing. The system covers a lot of ground—from the mouth, throat and esophagus to the stomach, intestines, rectum and anus. ...
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Gallbladder cancer is a rare form of cancer that starts in the gallbladder — a small, pear-shaped organ underneath the liver. We personalize each treatment path based on 2 factors: if the gallbladder cancer is resectable (completely removed with surgery) or unresectable (unable to be removed with surgery). ...
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Your abdomen houses organs from the stomach and liver down to the bladder, ureters and everything in between. The space around these organs is called the peritoneal cavity, and it’s covered by a lining called the peritoneum. Peritoneal carcinomatosis, also called peritoneal surface malignancy (PSM), affects this lining. ...
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Physical therapy can help you regain essential abilities like balance, coordination and muscle strength after an illness, injury or surgery. ...
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From alleviating mild neck and back discomfort to performing minimally invasive spinal surgery, our spine care specialists are dedicated to helping you return to enjoying life free from persistent spinal pain. ...
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Medical dermatology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions—acne, eczema, psoriasis and more—that are best treated by a medical doctor. So when you’re living with a skin condition that won’t clear up on its own, trust that we’ll tailor medical treatments to soothe your skin. ...
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A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray that’s considered the gold standard for detecting and diagnosing breast tumors. If you’re a woman or individual assigned female at birth (AFAB) over age 40, annual mammograms are a great way to stay one step ahead of breast cancer. ...
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Esophageal motility refers to the muscle movement of your esophagus — the tube that carries food and liquid from your throat to your stomach. Diseases like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and achalasia (trouble swallowing) affect your esophagus’ functionality and cause symptoms like heartburn and acid reflux. ...
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A colonoscopy is an exam where a doctor inserts a flexible scope into the large intestine to detect any warning signs — ulcers, colon polyps, tumors and areas of inflammation or bleeding — for colon cancer and other diseases. If you're over the age of 45 or have certain colon cancer risk factors, it's a smart idea to schedule regular colonoscopies. ...
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Be fast if you think it might be a stroke—call 911 or head to the nearest emergency department. Early treatment can prevent brain damage. Every minute an artery is blocked due to a stroke, 2 million brain cells die. Rapid treatment improves outcomes and saves lives. ...
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You are so much more than a cancer diagnosis. From proactively taking your health into your own hands with cancer screenings and genetic risk assessments, to challenging cancer with medical innovations and the support of an entire care team, you can trust that Tufts Medicine will go the extra mile in your care journey. ...
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic condition where the heart muscle becomes too thick. When the thickened muscle partially or completely blocks blood flow from the heart, it’s known as obstructive HCM. If the thickened muscle doesn’t obstruct blood flow, the condition is called nonobstructive HCM. ...
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Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition where airways can become inflamed or even narrowed as a result of different triggers. Breathing is one of those things most people do every day without much thought. If you have asthma, getting enough air in and out of your lungs can be difficult. ...
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Veins are part of a complex network of blood vessels that stretch for more than 60,000 miles in the adult human body. Whether you seek relief from painful varicose veins, treatment for a blocked vein or the removal of unsightly spider veins, our doctors will go the extra mile in treating your vascular condition. ...
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Cardiovascular (cardiac) imaging uses the latest imaging technology — like a cardiac MRI, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac CT and nuclear imaging — to get a clear picture of your heart and blood vessels. These images allow us to detect, diagnose and even treat a variety of cardiovascular conditions like heart failure and heart disease. ...
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Urogynecology is a medical specialty that combines urology and gynecology care to treat conditions like a weak bladder or pelvic organ prolapse. Our goal is to make it easier for women and people assigned female at birth (AFABs) to receive specialized care for the vagina, uterus, bladder and pelvic organs. ...
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Almost every bone in your body is connected to a joint. Hip and knee joints, in particular, wear down over time, causing pain and limiting mobility. When that pain just won’t ease up, moving forward with a joint replacement may be your best option. ...
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Vascular diseases like peripheral artery disease and carotid artery disease can take a toll on how blood vessels circulate blood, nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. Whether you need emergency or preventive care, we use the latest endovascular procedures to restore healthy blood flow. ...