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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Necrosis
  1. Osteonecrosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Osteonecrosis is a disease caused by reduced blood flow to bones in the joints. In people with healthy bones, new bone is always replacing old bone. In osteonecrosis, ...
  2. Breast Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Most women experience breast changes at some time. Your age, hormone levels, and medicines you take may cause lumps, bumps, and discharges (fluids that are ...
  3. Fever (National Library of Medicine)  
    A fever is a body temperature that is higher than normal. A normal temperature can vary from person to person, but it is usually around 98.6 °F (37 °C). A ...
  4. Gangrene (National Library of Medicine)  
    Gangrene is the death of tissues in your body. It happens when a part of your body loses its blood supply. Gangrene can happen on the surface of the body, such ...
  5. Kidney Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    You have two kidneys, each about the size of your fist. They are near the middle of your back, just below the rib cage. Inside each kidney there are about ...
  6. Kidney Failure (National Library of Medicine)  
    Healthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals, and wastes. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. ...