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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are among the most common infectious conditions globally, with the CDC estimating nearly 26 million new STI cases annually in the…

Diabetes affects over 37 million Americans, and another 96 million have prediabetes — a condition of elevated blood sugar that significantly increases the risk of…

Peripheral neuropathy — damage to peripheral nerves causing numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the extremities — is one of the most common neurological conditions,…

Endoscopy — visualization of internal body structures using a flexible camera scope — encompasses a broad range of procedures performed at gastroenterology, pulmonary, urology, and…

Falls are the leading cause of injury death in Americans over 65, causing over 36,000 deaths annually and resulting in 3 million emergency department visits….

Cognitive impairment — ranging from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to dementia — affects an estimated 5.8 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease and millions more with…

Palliative care — specialized medical care focused on providing relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of serious illness to improve quality of life for…

Genetic testing — analysis of DNA to identify gene variants associated with disease risk, diagnosis, treatment response, or hereditary conditions — has moved from research…

The Pap smear (Papanicolaou test) is a cervical cancer screening test that has reduced cervical cancer incidence and mortality by approximately 70% since its widespread…