Dr. Judeth Mcgann MD

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• What are Hot Flashes?

  Hot flashes are a sensation of warmth that is often followed by sweating, particularly in the neck and the face. These are normally seen in women who are permenopausal or in the menopausal stage. Hot flashes result in a flushed face and mostly occurs in the night. Some women report to have chills...

• Potential Causes of Leukopenia

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• Study Finds 3% of Pediatric Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Cases Are Transplant Recipients

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• Purpura

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• How Is Leukemia Diagnosed?

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