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Welcome to our health education library. The information shared below is provided to you as an educational and informational source only and is not intended to replace a medical examination or consultation, or medical advice given to you by a physician or medical professional.
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  • All
  • Acid Reflux and GERD
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Diseases and Conditions
  • Infectious Disease
  • Procedures and Treatments
  • Special Diets
  • Tube Feeding

Treating Hepatitis B (HBV)

Acute hepatitis B symptoms usually go away. Follow your doctor's instructions for follow-up to be sure the virus is gone. If you develop chronic hepatitis B,...

Understanding Hepatitis B (HBV)

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Certain viruses can cause hepatitis. One is the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B can lead to serious damage to...

Food-borne Illness (Food Poisoning)

Food-borne disease occurs when foods aren't cooked, handled, or stored properly and become contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins (poisons). Food-borne disease...

Giardiasis

Giardiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Giardia. You may become infected by ingesting contaminated food or water. Exposure to the stool of someone...

Hepatitis C And HCV Infection

Hepatitis is a disease that affects the liver. There are many types of hepatitis. One of the most common is hepatitis C, which is caused...

Diagnosing Hepatitis C

To determine whether you are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), your healthcare provider will ask questions about your health. He or she...
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