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What Is Viral Meningitis? Symptoms, Causes, and More.

...diagnosed? A series of tests can confirm a diagnosis of viral meningitis. These tests could include: Neurological exam: These exams help evaluate your brain and nervous system function. Lumbar puncture...

Pradaxa Interactions: Other Medications, Alcohol, and More

...are called spinal and epidural hematomas. They can cause long-lasting or even permanent paralysis. Spinal procedures include epidural or spinal injection (used to administer anesthesia or pain relief) and lumbar...

What is Neurosurgery Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...with cervical disc disease or cervical stenosis while the latter is for those with a herniated disk, lumbar compression fracture or lumbar stenosis. These wear-and-tear diseases affect the spinal cord...

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February 3, 2022
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What is Discectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...it is in the lumbar spine (lower back). Who Should Undergo and Expected Results Discectomy is one of the treatment options for people with herniated discs, which typically have the...

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February 3, 2022
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What is Discogram: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...depending on their location: cervical (neck), thoracic (chest) and lumbar (lower back). In between the vertebrae is the intervertebral disc, which is shaped like a doughnut with a jelly-like filling....

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February 3, 2022
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Alzheimer’s Treatment Guide: Medication and Supplemental Options

...enhances emotional well-being and quality of life, helping individuals better manage the cognitive and functional challenges of the disease. Acupuncture Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting...

What is Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow Imaging or Cisternogram Scan : Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...This most commonly occur due to blunt head trauma, but can also occur as a complication of a medical procedure such as lumbar puncture or placement of tubes for epidural...

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February 3, 2022
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What is Percutaneous Screw Removal: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...technique rather than open surgery. In surgery, the percutaneous technique means that the procedure, which requires access to the inner organs, is performed through a needle puncture instead of an...

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February 3, 2022
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Dr Nadia bellal

L’acupuncture est une technique thérapeutique faisant partie de la médecine chinoise qui permet de soigner/soulager votre problème ainsi qu’en esthétique...

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December 2, 2021

What is Tui Na: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

Definition and Overview Sometimes spelled as tuina, tui na is an ancient form of Chinese therapeutic massage performed alongside other Chinese treatments like acupuncture or cupping. It is meant to...

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February 3, 2022
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