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There's a good chance you've never heard of peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. But this blockage of the leg arteries affects an estimated 8-12 million people in the U.S. alone. The condition can lead to painful leg symptoms, but most people experience no symptoms at all, and the disease is dangerously underdiagnosed. Why aren't more doctors diagnosing PAD? Who's most at risk? And how is PAD connected to stroke and heart attack? Tune in to learn the answers to these questions and more.
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Almost half of all people with diabetes experience some form of nerve damage, which can develop into a complication known as peripheral neuropathy. What causes this condition, and how do you recognize the symptoms? Listen to leading experts explain.
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Treating nerve damage from diabetes requires a two-pronged approach: controlling blood sugar and alleviating the pain caused by peripheral neuropathy. Learn about the latest therapies.
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Sexual contact can sometimes result in problems. An unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases may be some of those consequences. But by practicing safe sex, being monogamous or abstaining, the risks of these difficulties are greatly reduced.
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