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Rabies

Definition of RabiesRabies is a disease (caused by the rabies virus) primarily of animals, including both wild and domestic animals and human beings. Although people usually associate rabies with dogs, among domesticated animals in the U.S., rabies today i...


Rabies

Illustrations Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Prevention Illustrations Rabies Central ...


Radial head dislocation

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Considerations Causes Symptoms First Aid Do Not Call immediately for emergency medical assistance if Prevention Illustrations Elbow - side view Radial head injury ...


Radial Keratotomy

Definition of Radial KeratotomyRadial keratotomy corrects myopia (near sightedness) with tiny incisions that flatten the cornea to change the way it focuses. Keratotomy literally means "cutting the cornea." Radial keratotomy is similar to, but different fr...


Radial nerve dysfunction

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Prevention Illustrations Rad...


Radiation enteritis

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Prevention Illustrations Dig...


Radiation sickness

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Considerations Causes Symptoms First Aid Do Not Prevention Illustrations Radiation therapy Alternative names    Return to top Radiation poiso...


Radiation Therapy

Definition of Radiation TherapyThe use of high-energy rays or particles to treat disease is called radiation therapy. Sometimes it is called radiotherapy, x-ray therapy, cobalt therapy, electron beam therapy, or irradiation.Description of Radiation Therap...


Radiation therapy

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Information Illustrations Radiation therapy Alternative names    Return to top Therapy - radiation; Radiotherapy Definition    ...


Radioactive iodine uptake

Illustrations Alternative names Definition How the test is performed How to prepare for the test How the test will feel Why the test is performed Normal Values What abnormal results mean What the risks are Special considerations ...


Radionuclide cisternogram

Illustrations Alternative names Definition How the test is performed How to prepare for the test How the test will feel Why the test is performed Normal Values What abnormal results mean What the risks are Special considerations Re...


Radionuclide cystogram

Illustrations Alternative names Definition How the test is performed How to prepare for the test How the test will feel Why the test is performed Normal Values What abnormal results mean What the risks are Special considerations ...


Radon Gas

Definition of Radon GasRadon is a naturally occurring, inert, radioactive gas, derived from naturally occurring uranium deposits in the earth. It is colorless, odorless, and tastelessDescription of Radon GasRadon-222 is the environmentally important form o...


Ramsay Hunt syndrome

Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Prevention Alternative names    ...


Rape

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Information Illustrations Post-traumatic stress disorder Alternative names    Return to top Sex and rape; Date rape Definition    ...


Rapid deep breathing (hyperventilation)

Alternative names Definition Considerations Common Causes Home Care Call your health care provider if What to expect at your health care provider's office Alternative names    Hyperventilation; Breathing -...


Rapid shallow breathing

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Common Causes Home Care Call your health care provider if What to expect at your health care provider's office Illustrations Diaphragm Diaphragm and lungs Respirato...


Rapidly progressive (crescentic) glomerulonephritis

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Prevention Illustrations Kid...


Rash - child under 2 years

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Considerations Common Causes Home Care Call your health care provider if What to expect at your health care provider's office Illustrations Erythema toxicum on the foot H...


Rashes

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Considerations Common Causes Home Care Call your health care provider if What to expect at your health care provider's office Prevention References Illustrations Poison oak r...



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