Dr. James W Gerard M.D.

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• How Are UTIs Diagnosed?

  Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common form of infection that affects the bladder, kidneys and the tubes that connect them together. They are quite common and account for almost 8.1 million visits to health care professionals every year. A UTI can easily be diagnosed and treated by a health...

• Serum Herpes Simplex Antibodies Test: Can It Help in the Diagnosis of Cold Sores?

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• Moms With Asthma Can Breastfeed Their Babies Without Worry

  According to a new study, moms with asthma can breast feed their babies, as this practice may not increase the risk of asthma in children. In this study, the researchers followed up babies until they are 12-years-old with the aim of assessing the impact of breastfeeding in the development of lungs....

• Some Women May Have the Genes That Cause Endometriosis

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• Everything You Need to Know About Vaginal Thrush

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