A healthy living blog from Marshfield Clinic Health System
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Trisomy 13: An extra 13th chromosome
Read more: Trisomy 13: An extra 13th chromosomeTrisomy 13, also known as Patau syndrome, is a rare chromosomal condition that presents with intellectual and…
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Cerebral palsy in kids: Therapy and support pave the way for full, active lives
Read more: Cerebral palsy in kids: Therapy and support pave the way for full, active livesCerebral palsy is a common motor control disorder diagnosed early in childhood. People with cerebral palsy have…
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Gestational diabetes and the blood sugar test during pregnancy
Read more: Gestational diabetes and the blood sugar test during pregnancyWomen go through many changes during pregnancy, including changes in how their bodies process insulin. Diabetes is…
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Diabetes monitoring systems: Get to know your glucose numbers
Read more: Diabetes monitoring systems: Get to know your glucose numbersDiabetes monitoring is easier, less painful and provides more data for better management through a continuous glucose…
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Prediabetes, and how to prevent Type 2 diabetes
Read more: Prediabetes, and how to prevent Type 2 diabetesHow do you prevent Type 2 diabetes? It all starts with diet and exercise during prediabetes, the…
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Chemotherapy – risks and side effects
Read more: Chemotherapy – risks and side effectsAnticancer drugs are designed to kill fast-growing cancer cells, but some healthy cells also grow and divide…
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Fender benders and other minor car accidents: When should you seek care?
Read more: Fender benders and other minor car accidents: When should you seek care?Minor car accidents happen almost daily. When you find yourself in a minor car accident like someone…
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What’s causing this pain in my chest?
Read more: What’s causing this pain in my chest?Chest pain or discomfort could indicate a heart, gastrointestinal or other issue. If it’s related to the…
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Treatment of Breast Cancer – Managing Side Effects
Read more: Treatment of Breast Cancer – Managing Side EffectsTreating breast cancer may involve one or more of the treatment options available to your doctor. Depending…