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Our two kidneys are incredible organs that work around the clock for us, so let’s take a little time to discuss the kidneys during National Kidney Month and increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of kidney disease. The Challenge in Diagnosing Kidney Disease Each day, the kidneys filter blood to remove waste and help …

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Endometriosis can affect many women and often goes undiagnosed for many years. As many as one out of 10 women who are of childbearing age may be affected by endometriosis. In cases of endometriosis, tissue that is like what is contained inside the uterus can grow outside of the uterus in areas like the ovaries, …

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition of the central nervous system that affects about 1 million Americans. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, and its structures are protected by a substance called myelin. In multiple sclerosis, the demyelination process occurs, which is essentially the breakdown of that protective myelin sheath …

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