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Alzheimer Disease

What is Alzheimer disease? Alzheimer disease is a disease that affects the brain and nervous system. It happens when nerve cells in the brain die. The disease gets worse over…

Adding to Mother’s Milk

Is your own milk enough for a preterm baby? The nutrients and calories in human milk are often enough for “older” or “bigger” premature babies, and for many other high-risk…

Acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

What is an acute spinal cord injury? Your spine is made of many bones called vertebrae. Your spinal cord runs downward through a canal in the center of these bones.…

Acute Spinal Cord Injury

What is an acute spinal cord injury (SCI)? The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that carries signals between the brain and the rest of the body. Acute spinal…

Acute Pancreatitis

What is acute pancreatitis? Your pancreas is a hardworking organ. It makes enzymes that help you digest food. It also makes insulin to keep your blood sugar levels under control.…

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Symptoms

What are the symptoms of acute myeloid leukemia (AML)? Symptoms of AML can be different in each person. The most common symptoms include: Bleeding that’s hard to stop Easy bruising…

Acute Liver Failure

What is acute liver failure? Acute liver failure is a rare condition. It happens when your liver suddenly starts to not work. This often happens right after an overdose of…

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