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Rabies 02/22/2010 |
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Rabies 09/09/2008
Rabies Topic Contents Topic Overview Symptoms Exams and Tests Treatment Overview Home Treatment Related Information References Credits Rabies Topic Overview What is rabies? Rabies is an infection caused by a virus. It affects the brain and spinal cord ( central nervous system ) of any kind of mammal, including humans. It is nearly always deadly if not treated before symptoms begin. Animals that are infected with rabies—rabid animals—can spread the disease through their saliva or brain tissue. |
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Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome 02/21/2010 |
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Radial Head Subluxation 02/19/2009
Radial Head Subluxation Topic Contents Topic Overview Related Information References Credits Radial Head Subluxation Topic Overview What is radial head subluxation? Radial head subluxation means that the radius, one of two long bones in the lower arm (forearm) , has pulled away from its normal position. The ligament that supports the radial bone then slips into the elbow joint. When this happens, the radial bone can't move back into its normal place. |
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Radiation Syndromes 02/21/2010 |
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Radiation Therapy for Cancer 10/30/2009
Radiation Therapy for Cancer Topic Contents Topic Overview Related Information Credits Radiation Therapy for Cancer Topic Overview What is radiation therapy? Radiation therapy uses high doses of radiation to destroy cancer cells (tumors). Radiation damages the genetic material of cells in the area being treated, leaving the cells unable to continue to grow. |
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Radiation therapy with monoclonal antibodies 04/22/2008 |
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Radioactive Iodine Uptake Test 08/13/2009
Radioactive Iodine Uptake Test Topic Contents Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results What Affects the Test What To Think About References Credits Radioactive Iodine Uptake Test Test Overview A radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) test uses a radioactive tracer and a special probe to measure how much tracer the thyroid gland absorbs from the blood. |
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Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Pain 01/20/2009
Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Pain Topic Contents What is radiofrequency ablation? Related Information References Credits Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Pain What is radiofrequency ablation? Radiofrequency ablation of nerves is a procedure that may be used to reduce certain kinds of chronic pain by preventing transmission of pain signals. It is a safe procedure in which a portion of nerve tissue is heated to cause an interruption in pain signals and reduce pain in that area. |
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Radon 01/29/2009
Radon Topic Contents Topic Overview Health Effects of Radon Exposure What Increases Your Risk of Radon Exposure How to Test for Radon How to Prevent, Reduce, or Remove Radon Helpful Resources Other Places To Get Help Related Information References Credits Radon Topic Overview What is radon? Radon is a radioactive gas that causes cancer. Radon is found in rock, soil, water, some building materials, and natural gas. You can't see, taste, or smell it. |
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