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Traumatic Brain Injury
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is a traumatic brain injury? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur when there is a severe, violent strike to the head that causes the brain to bump against the…
Transient Synovitis of the Hip
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is transient synovitis of the hip? Transient synovitis of the hip, also called toxic synovitis, is an inflammation and swelling of the tissues around the hip joint. Usually only one…
Trans Fats
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What are trans fats? Trans fats are a type of fatty acid found in the foods we eat. Fatty acids are a source of energy for your body. Fatty acids come from…
Toxoplasmosis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is toxoplasmosis, and how do you get it? Toxoplasmosis (say: tox-oh-plaz-moh-sis) is an infection caused by a tiny parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. It lives in the intestines of animals such…
Tips for Talking to Your Healthcare Provider
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Taking an active role in your health care can help you get the best care possible from your healthcare provider. One way to do this is to improve your relationship with your…
Tips for Snowboarders
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What do I need to know before I start snowboarding? Here are some tips for what you need to know: Get in shape first. A regular general fitness program will make snowboarding…
Tics and Tourette Syndrome
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is Tourette syndrome? Tourette syndrome is a type of tic disorder. Children who have Tourette syndrome will repeat both movements and sounds (called tics). Several different tics can happen at…
Thyroiditis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is thyroiditis? Thyroiditis refers to several disorders that cause an inflammation of the thyroid, a gland located in the front of your neck below your Adam’s apple. The thyroid makes…
Thyroid Nodules
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is the thyroid? The thyroid is a small gland located at the base of your throat (near your Adam’s apple) that regulates body functions such as heart rate, metabolism and…
Testicular Torsion
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is testicular torsion? Testicular torsion (say: “tess-tick-you-ler tor-shun”) occurs when the spermatic cord becomes twisted. This cuts off the blood supply to the testicles. The cause of testicular torsion is…