| » Otitis Media (Ear Infections) [Major]
Ear infections include a broad range of diseases that can affect any of the ear structures. A middle ear infection (otitis media) is an inflammatio...
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| » Office Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the study of how you interact with your work and work environment. Office ergonomics focuses on arranging your work environment to fi...
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| » Overactive Thyroid [Major]
Hyperthyroidism develops when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormones regulate your metabolism—how your body burns ca...
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| » Overnight Dexamethasone Suppression Test
The overnight dexamethasone suppression test involves taking a dose of a corticosteroid medication called dexamethasone to see how it affects the l...
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| » Oxytocin Challenge Test [MedicalTest]
A contraction stress test is done to monitor the condition of a fetus in the late stages of pregnancy, just before labor begins. It can be done dur...
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| » Orchiopexy for undescended testicles
Surgery to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum is called orchiopexy or orchidopexy. It is usually performed on infants and young boys bet...
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| » Orthodontics
Malocclusion is an improper fit and alignment of the teeth and jaws. It is often referred to as having crooked teeth or a "poor bite."
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| » Orthopedic surgery for cerebral palsy
Orthopedic surgery is used to treat tight muscles and spasticity related to cerebral palsy. An incision is made in the skin over the affected muscl...
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| » Oropharyngeal Candidiasis [Major]
Thrush is an infection that develops in the mouth and throat and on the tongue. Thrush occurs when a fungus called candida grows out of control. Ca...
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| » Open-joint arthroplasty for TM disorders
Open-joint arthroplasty is surgery to repair, reposition, replace, or remove parts in a joint. When used to treat temporomandibular (TM) joint diso...
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| » Open inguinal hernia repair
For open hernia repair surgery, an incision is made in the groin. If the hernia is bulging out of the abdominal wall (a direct hernia), the bulge i...
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| » Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) measures the body's ability to use glucose. Glucose, a type of sugar, is the body's main source of energy. A hor...
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| » Obstructive Sleep Apnea [Major]
Sleep apnea is a condition that occurs when you regularly stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer during sleep. It can be classified as mild, moder...
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| » Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that causes you to experience obsessive, unwanted thoughts and to compulsively an...
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| » Obesity
Society emphasizes being thin, and heavier people often are very aware of their weight and how they are seen by others. We hear in the news that mo...
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| » Objects in the Eye
It's not uncommon for a speck of dirt or a small object, such as an eyelash or makeup, to get in your eye. Usually your natural tears will wash the...
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