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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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Melanoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells called melanocytes. These cells produce a substance called melanin, which is responsible for giving our hair, eyes and skin its unique pigmentation (color). You may mostly think of melanoma in regards to skin cancer, but it’s important to be aware of how it can affect your eyes, too. ...
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Colon and rectal cancer (also known as colorectal cancer) accounts for cancers that begin in the colon and rectum. These cancers are often grouped together because they share many symptoms, testing methods and treatments. Colorectal cancer is preventable with the proper screenings, so it's important to stay on top of your colon health with your doctor. ...
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From rehabilitation to open heart surgery, you can count on us to treat your heart with compassion and the latest treatments available. Because nearly half of all people in the United States have some form of heart disease, we're here to help people take preventative steps to lower their risk, or even offer a second-chance at heart health with transplants. ...
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Undergoing cosmetic enhancements can be a great resource to help you feel like the best version of yourself. Cosmetic, injectable and laser treatments can be a helpful option in smoothing and rejuvenating the skin to provide a more youthful and radiant appearance. And cosmetic plastic surgery can be a great option to enhance features and parts of the face and body. ...
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Premature infants can get a serious inflammatory condition, called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), that damages parts of the intestines. It is the most common cause of illness of the intestinal tract in premature infants in the first few weeks of life. It is a very serious condition that can lead to death in up to half of affected infants. There is no way to predict whether an infant will get NEC, and there are no reliable early warning signals. There is no established preventive treatment for NEC.
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This study is being conducted in healthy children from age 6 months to age 12 years. The study is looking at how well the Moderna mRNA vaccine works when given to healthy children for the prevention of COVID-19.
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This is a prospective, multi-center clinical study to validate the effectiveness of the Boppli Blood Pressure Monitor as compared to an invasive arterial reference. This study will evaluate the accuracy and precision of the Boppli system for continuous blood pressure monitoring by comparing SBP, DBP, and MAP against the reference methodology in pediatric and neonatal populations.