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Anatomy of the Respiratory System
A detailed look at the respiratory system and how it works.
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Audiologist
Audiologists measure and evaluate a person's ability to hear sounds. They specialize in treating people with hearing disorders.
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Burns
Detailed information on burns, burn types, classification of burns, burn treatment, and burn rehabilitation
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Cancer Rehabilitation
Detailed information on cancer rehabilitation, including members of the rehab team.
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Choosing a Rehabilitation Unit/CARF
Rehab services are provided in many different places, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health centers. Read on to learn about what to look for when choosing a rehab facility and services.
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Community Re-Entry
One of the main goals of rehabilitation is to prepare the patient for life after discharge.
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Medicine Rash
A medicine rash is the body's reaction to a certain medicine. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation
A pulmonary rehab program can help people with long-term (chronic) lung diseases. Here's what you need to know.
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Rabies
Detailed information on animal bites and rabies, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
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Radiosurgery
Learn about the 3 types of radiosurgery. This treatment uses focused beams of radiation to treat cancer tissues without making a surgical cut (incision). It's called surgery because it creates a result similar to an actual surgical procedure.
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Radon
Detailed information on radon and radon testing.
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Recognizing Gynecologic Problems
Vaginal bleeding and discharge are a normal part of your menstrual cycle. If you notice anything different or unusual, talk with your health care provider.
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Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Detailed information on reconstructive plastic surgery, including the most common types
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Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Overview
The goal of reconstructive plastic surgery is to improve body function, but the surgery may also be performed to create a more normal appearance and improve self-esteem.
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Rehabilitation for Stroke
A helpful guide to understanding stroke rehab programs.
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Renal Vascular Disease
Renal vascular disease affects the blood flow into and out of the kidneys. It may cause kidney damage, kidney failure, and high blood pressure.
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Reproductive Glands
Detailed information on the anatomy and function of the reproductive glands.
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Respiratory Conditions
Detailed information on respiratory conditions in children, including asthma, croup, the common cold, and the flu
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Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Restless legs syndrome is a sleep disorder that causes creepy, crawly feelings in your legs. This often happens when you are trying to go to sleep or have been sitting for a long time.
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Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa is the name of a group of eye diseases that are passed down in families. All of them affect the retina. All of the diseases cause a slow but sure decline in eyesight.