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Simple prostatectomy
National Library of Medicine — Prostatectomy - simple; Suprapubic prostatectomy; Retropubic simple prostatectomy; Open prostatectomy Simple prostate removal is a surgery to remove all or part of the prostate gland through a surgical cut in your lower belly, to treat an ...More…
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Urinary incontinence - retropubic suspension
National Library of Medicine — Open retropubic colposuspension; Laparoscopic retropubic colposuspension; Needle suspension; Burch colposuspension Retropubic suspension is surgery to help control stress incontinence, urine leakage that can happen when you laugh, cough, sneeze, ...More…
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Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
National Library of Medicine — Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a complication occasionally seen in women who take certain fertility medicines that stimulate egg production. Normally, a woman produces one egg per month. Some women undergoing fertility treatments are ...More…
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Obesity
National Library of Medicine — Obesity is a term used to describe body weight that is much greater than what is considered healthy. If you are obese, you have a much higher amount of body fat than lean muscle mass. Anyone more than 100 pounds overweight or with a BMI greater ...More…
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Overdose
National Library of Medicine — An overdose is when you take more than the normal or recommended amount of something, usually a drug. An overdose may result in serious, harmful symptoms or death. If you take too much of something on purpose, it is called an intentional or ...More…
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Hydrocodone/oxycodone overdose
National Library of Medicine — Overdose - hydrocodone; Overdose - oxycodone; Vicodin overdose; Percocet overdose; Percodan overdose; MSContin overdose; OxyContin overdose Hydrocodone and oxycodone are drugs that are mostly used to treat extreme pain. Hydrocodone/oxycodone ...More…
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Hypotension
National Library of Medicine — Low blood pressure; Blood pressure - low; Postprandial hypotension; Orthostatic hypotension; Neurally mediated hypotension; NMH Low blood pressure, or hypotension, occurs when blood pressure during and after each heartbeat is much lower than ...More…
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Oil-based paint poisoning
National Library of Medicine — Oil-based paint poisoning occurs when large amounts of oil-based paint get into your stomach or lungs. It may also occur if the poison gets into your eyes or touches your skin. Hydrocarbons are the primary poisonous ingredient in oil paints. Some ...More…
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Ozena
National Library of Medicine — Ozena is a disease of the nose that shows a wasting away of the bony ridges and mucous membranes inside. Nasal crusting, discharge, and a very bad smell are other usual symptoms of ozena. Ozena may follow a long period of nasal swelling. Rakel P, ...More…
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Oxygen therapy - infants
National Library of Medicine — Oxygen is a gas that the cells in your body need to work properly. The air we breathe normally has 21% oxygen. A maximum of 100% oxygen can be given. Babies with heart or lung problems may need increased amounts of oxygen. There are several ...More…
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Oxalic acid poisoning
National Library of Medicine — Oxalic acid is a poisonous, colorless substance. This article discusses poisoning from swallowing oxalic acid. Oxalic acid may be found in some: Anti-rust products Metal cleaners Rhubarb leaves Mouth pain Oxalic acid Throat painMore…
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Oven cleaners
National Library of Medicine — Oven cleaners are sold under various brand names. Some include: This article discusses the harmful effects from swallowing or breathing in an oven cleaner. Easy Off oven cleaner Mr. Muscle oven and grill cleaner Breathing difficulty -- from ...More…