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Hands and wrists are the most common location for deformities caused by rheumatoid arthritis. As joint damage progresses, the

Rheumatoid nodules are small bumps under the skin, located in pressure point areas such as the elbow, back of the hand, or back of

Pouches called diverticula form when increased pressure pushes the wall of the colon outward at certain weak points. These pouches

An endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) is a test that combines the use of a flexible, lighted scope (endoscope)

A punch biopsy is done to remove a skin growth (lesion). A sharp tool called a skin punch is used. The tool works like a tiny

Ringworm of the beard often appears as round or oval patches of bare, scaly skin. Typically, the circular patches spread along

Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov During a Mantoux (PPD) tuberculin skin test, TB

Two to three days after getting a tuberculin skin test, the size of any bump at the site is measured. Your risk of having TB is

Mitral valve replacement surgery is typically an open-heart procedure. The damaged heart valve is removed and replaced with a new

Place the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle where the teeth meet the gums. Press firmly, and gently rock the brush back and forth