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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for Active surveillance
  1. Prostate cancer 
    ... with PSA tests and biopsies. This is called active surveillance. Hormone therapy is mainly used for cancer that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000380.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Enlarged prostate 
    ... medical problems you may have. Treatment options include "watchful waiting," lifestyle changes, medicines, or surgery. If you are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000381.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Uterine fibroids 
    ... as ibuprofen or naproxen, for cramps or pain. Watchful waiting -- You may have follow-up pelvic exams or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000914.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Endometrial polyps 
    ... that are not causing symptoms may also consider watchful waiting. However, the polyp should be removed if it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007636.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Apgar score 
    ... tone, the infant scores 1. If there is active motion, the infant ... If the entire body is pink, the infant scores 2 for color.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003402.htm - Medical Encyclopedia