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If you or your doctor thinks you may be at risk for osteoporosis, you may have a screening test if you have: A broken bone

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends TB testing for people at increased risk for TB infection. These may

Talk to your doctor about whether you or your family is at risk for lead poisoning. During a routine health exam, the risk for

A temper tantrum is a sudden, unplanned display of anger or other emotions. Temper tantrums are usually a response to extreme

West Nile virus is a type of virus spread by mosquitoes. Most people who get infected have no symptoms, and they recover fully

Mad cow disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or BSE) is a degenerative, usually fatal disease that affects the central

A central vascular access device (CVAD) is a thin, flexible tube. It's also called a central line. It is used when a person needs

Explains what a blood transfusion is, why and how it's done, and possible risks. Outline the different blood types.

After surgery, you will need to take care of the incision as it heals. Caring for your incision may help lower the risk of

Immunoglobulin (also called gamma globulin or immune globulin) is a substance made from human blood plasma. The plasma, processed