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  • Breast Infections and Inflammations

    The most common type of breast infection is lactational mastitis. This happens when a woman is breastfeeding. The nipples become cracked and sore, allowing bacteria from the baby's mouth to enter the ducts and rapidly multiply in the milk.

  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)- Interferon Therapy

    The immunotherapy medicine most often used to fight CML is called interferon. It may be used if your CML is not responding to targeted medicines. It may also be a choice to treat CML during pregnancy. Read on to learn more.

  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Introduction

    Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a type of leukemia that starts in white blood cells that normally help the body fight infections.

  • Colorectal Cancer: Introduction

    Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in either your colon or your rectum. These make up the lower part of your digestive tract. In most cases, cancer does not start in both the colon and rectum. But both types of cancer have a lot in common. So they are often called colorectal cancer.

  • Dental Care for Infants and Children

    Detailed information on dental care for infants and children.

  • Diabetes Insipidus

    Diabetes insipidus occurs when your body doesn’t make enough antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Learn more about this rare disease that causes you to urinate often.

  • Diet for Iron-Deficiency Anemia

    If you have iron-deficiency anemia, your healthcare provider may tell you to eat more iron-rich foods.

  • DVT Prevention: Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices

    Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices are used to help prevent blood clots in the deep veins of the legs. The devices use cuffs around the legs that fill with air and squeeze your legs. This increases blood flow through the veins of your legs and helps prevent blood clots.

  • Endometrial Cancer: Introduction

    Endometrial cancer starts in the cells that form the inner lining of the uterus.

  • Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)

    Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence means you can’t get an erection. It can also mean you aren't happy with the size or hardness of your erections, or how long your erections last. Read on to learn more about this condition.