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Local anesthetic
A local anesthetic is a drug that reversibly inhibits the propagation of signals along nerves. When it is used on specific nerve pathways, effects such as analgesia (loss of pain sensation) and ... > more -
Peptic ulcer
A peptic ulcer is an ulcer of one of those areas of the gastrointestinal tract that are usually acidic. A more general term, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), is also in use. Most ulcers are associated ... > more -
Extraction (dental)
A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons. Tooth decay (properly known as dental caries) that has destroyed enough tooth ... > more -
Mental Health Research
Attention Deficit Disorder
Sports Medicine
Healthy Aging
Pharmacology
Fibromyalgia
Antidepressant
An antidepressant is a medication designed to treat or alleviate the symptoms of clinical depression. Some antidepressants, notably the tricyclics, are commonly used off-label in the treatment of ... > more -
Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, usually done by a gynecologist. Hysterectomy may be total (removing the body and cervix of the uterus) or partial (also called ... > more -
Alternative Medicine
Attention Deficit Disorder
Healthy Aging
Sports Medicine
Diseases and Conditions
Pain Control
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy,, commonly associated with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), is the use of volatile liquid plant materials, known as essential oils (EOs), and other aromatic compounds from ... > more -
Gastrointestinal Problems
Colitis
Attention Deficit Disorder
Healthy Aging
Sports Medicine
Crohn's Disease
Constipation
Constipation or irregularity, is a condition of the digestive system where a person (or animal) experiences hard feces that are difficult to eliminate; it may be extremely painful, and in severe ... > more -
Hip dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is a hereditary disease that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause crippling lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is caused by a combination of genetic and ... > more
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