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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a degenerative disease of the brain from which there is no recovery. The disease slowly attacks nerve cells in all parts of the cortex of the brain and some surrounding structures, thereby impairing a person's abilities to govern emotions, recognize errors and patterns, coordinate movement, and remember. Ultimately, a person with AD loses all memory and mental functioning.

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Erectile dysfunction after prostate cancer

By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

...possible, however. The amount of prostate cancer found on prostate biopsy (this is a procedure... Read more »

Erectile Dysfunction and Prostate Cancer Treatment

By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

...however. The amount of prostate cancer found on prostate biopsy (this is a procedure done to... Read more »

Prostate Biopsy: What is It and How Does It Work?

By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert

A prostate biopsy is a test performed to diagnose prostate cancer. There are two main reasons... Read more »

Treating Elevated PSA with Antibiotics

By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert

...of the 99 men had prostate cancer discovered by a prostate biopsy when the PSA did not change.... Read more »

What is a Normal PSA? - Ask the Expert

By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...abnormal rectal examinations need to be evaluated with a prostate biopsy. Once it is... Read more »

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Prostate Biopsy: What to Expect

How is a Prostate Biopsy Performed? Transrectal biopsy of the prostate is performed as an outpatient in an office setting. After the patient has undergone a blood test to ensure that there is no... Read more »

Stroke Recovery

RecoveryAfter a stroke, patients should take allnecessary measures, including medications and lifestyle changes, to prevent another stroke. For those whose stroke was ischemic, aspirin, warfarin, or... Read more »

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Surgery

...area (unlike endoscopy, which is viewed on a monitor). The mini-open approach may allow for quicker recovery while avoiding some of the complications of endoscopy, although few studies have... Read more »

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Screening

Screening and DiagnosisThe prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test is widely available for screening men for prostate cancer. However, there is great uncertainty over whether regular screening has... Read more »

Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: References

...PY, Swerdloff RS, Christenson PD, Handelsman DJ, Wang C. Rate, extent, and modifiers of spermatogenic recovery after hormonal male contraception: an integrated analysis. Lancet. 2006 Apr... Read more »

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