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By taking the lead on your body and family planning goals early, you can make the best possible choices for your reproductive health today and in the future. Whether you're looking to grow your family or live a child-free life, we offer a variety of family planning services to mirror your goals. ...
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Food allergies are very unpredictable and can become more or less severe over time. They can range from minor inflammation to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis (a whole-body allergic reaction). ...
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Symptoms and risk factors for heart diseases among women look different from men. That’s why the gender you were assigned at birth plays a role in detecting heart disease. Our experts care for women who are living with heart disease or are at risk for developing it by placing their goals and health history at the heart of each wellness plan. ...
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When facial weakness and paralysis affect your ability to chew and smile or even impact your appearance, you can turn to our specialists to strengthen facial muscles. Facial nerve paralysis can be something you're born with or be linked to conditions like Bell's palsy, a brain tumor or stroke. ...
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Living with a foot or ankle condition — whether it’s because of arthritis, diabetes or a physical injury like a sprain — can have a major impact on your comfort and mobility. So when you need support for your foot or ankle ailment, you can trust that our care team will go the extra mile for you. ...
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It’s completely normal to need to catch your breath during exercise, but for people with exercise-induced asthma, recovering may not be as simple as taking a break. ...
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Everything about you, from the color of your eyes and even your personality, is in your genes. Your genetics play a role in your health, too. When genes change or mutate, they increase your chance of developing certain genetic syndromes. These syndromes can cause chronic conditions, hereditary diseases, birth differences and developmental disorders. ...
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Gamma Knife surgery is a safe, painless way to perform brain, head and neck surgery without making any incisions. Instead, it uses hyper-focused radiation to destroy harmful cells while sparing healthy ones. We’re proud to be among the few health systems in greater Boston to offer this life-changing procedure. ...
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A person who has experienced a heart attack, cardiogenic shock or advanced heart failure may require mechanical circulatory support to pump blood throughout their body when their weakened heart can't. That's where a ventricular assist device (VAD) comes in. It's a type of treatment that helps your vital organs receive the right amount of blood. ...
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Esophageal motility refers to the muscle movement of your esophagus — the tube that carries food and liquid from your throat to your stomach. Diseases like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and achalasia (trouble swallowing) affect your esophagus’ functionality and cause symptoms like heartburn and acid reflux. ...
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When cancer cells start growing out of control in the female reproductive system — cervix, ovaries, uterus, vulva and vagina — it's known as gynecologic cancer. Routine screenings like a pap test and HPV DNA tests are smart ways for women and people assigned females at birth (AFABs) to be in tune with their gynecologic health. ...
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An endoscope is a flexible instrument with a light and camera on the end. It is the namesake for a procedure known as an endoscopy. This minimally invasive tool is especially useful for detecting, diagnosing, and treating gastrointestinal conditions like colon cancer, diverticulosis and gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD). ...
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Head and neck cancer is a group of diseases that affect the body parts above your shoulders, like the nose, lips, mouth, throat and thyroid. ...
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We provide specialized, compassionate care for people living with conditions affecting the hands, wrists, arms and elbows. We treat all types of hand and upper extremity issues, from acute conditions like injuries to congenital malformations (disorders present at birth). ...
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An X-ray is a fast, easy and painless imaging test that produces pictures of the inside of your body. Make no bones about it, we’ll treat your health as a top priority and can evaluate any possible bone injuries and so much more with an X-ray. ...
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When you’re facing a life-threatening health situation, you can trust your care in our trauma surgeons’ hands. Sometimes called critical care or acute care, we have years of experience performing emergency surgeries that guide you through a critical injury or illness. ...
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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is an effective treatment option for people living with aortic stenosis (a narrowing of the aortic valve opening). Instead of performing open heart surgery, we can replace a heart valve using minimally invasive approaches rather than performing open heart surgery. ...
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Thoracic cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the area between your neck and your stomach. Lung cancer is the most common form of thoracic cancer we treat, but it can also affect other tissues and organs including your esophagus and the parts that make up your airway. ...
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Valvular and structural heart diseases develop when at least 1 of the 4 heart valves don’t circulate blood as well as they should, leading to conditions like stenosis, prolapse and regurgitation. Whenever possible, we use the latest minimally invasive treatments to get your health back on track. ...
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Vascular diseases like peripheral artery disease and carotid artery disease can take a toll on how blood vessels circulate blood, nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. Whether you need emergency or preventive care, we use the latest endovascular procedures to restore healthy blood flow. ...