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  • Osteoarthritis



    Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder.

  • Cervical spondylosis



    Cervical spondylosis is a disorder caused by abnormal wear on the cartilage and bones of the neck (cervical vertebrae). The tissue wears away (degeneration) and mineral deposits form in the cushions between the vertebrae (cervical disks).

  • Skin Turgor



    Skin turgor is an abnormality in the skin's ability to change shape and return to normal (elasticity).

  • Abdominal Pain Diagnosis



    There are clues to diagnosing the cause and severity of abdominal pain. See abdominal pain for a detailed discussion of the potential causes and what to do for your symptoms.

  • Stress incontinence



    Stress incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine that occurs during physical activity, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise.

  • Anaplastic thyroid cancer



    Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma is an aggressive form of cancer of the thyroid gland.

  • Alzheimer's disease



    Alzheimer's disease (AD), one form of dementia, is a progressive, degenerative brain disease. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior.

  • Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)



    Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a rise in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain that affects brain function.

  • Dementia



    Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases.

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