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A bookmark that presents the decibel levels of various electronic devices, vehicles, machinery, and conversations, and discusses ways to protect your hearing.

Un marcador de libros que presenta los niveles de decibelios de varios aparatos electrónicos, vehículos, maquinaria y conversaciones, e indica formas de proteger la audición.

If you have lupus, learn the steps to take to plan a healthy pregnancy.

Lupus symptoms come and go, but you can learn the triggers for flares to help control your symptoms.

There is no cure for lupus but medicine and other treatments can help improve your symptoms.

Learn about lupus symptoms and what to do if you think you may have lupus.

Lupus is more common in women and in women of color. Learn the types of lupus and how it affects women.

As you recover from your short-term treatment for VTE, you will need to follow up with your doctor regularly to monitor your condition and discuss whether you need to continue taking blood-thinning medicines. You will also want to take steps to prevent a repeat VTE event and be aware of possible long-term complications.

Not everyone who is diagnosed with VTE needs treatment. In some cases, your doctor will detect a clot and decide to monitor it instead of treating it right away. Doctors usually recommend medicines to treat VTE, but a vena cava filter may be used if you cannot take the medicine.

Your doctor will diagnose deep vein thrombosis with or without pulmonary embolism based on your medical history, a physical exam, and various imaging or blood test results.