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A new class of medications called Immunoglobulin E (IgE) inhibitors is available to treat allergy-related asthma. Omalizumab (Xolair) was the first ap
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This is a difficult time to be a smoker. As the public becomes more aware that smoking is a hazard not only to you but also to others, nonsmokers are
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Aarskog syndrome is an inherited disease that affects a person's height, muscles, skeleton, genitals, and appearance of the face. Inherited means that
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Aase syndrome is a rare disorder that involves anemia and certain joint and skeletal deformities.
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A swollen abdomen is when your belly area is bigger than usual.See also: Abdominal girth
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Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen (belly) feels full and tight. The abdomen may be visibly swollen (distended).
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An abdominal CT scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the belly area. CT stands for computed tomography.See
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Abdominal exploration is surgery to examine the contents of the abdomen. Surgery that opens the abdomen is called a laparotomy. Laparotomy may also be
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An abdominal mass is swelling in one part of the belly area (abdomen).
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An abdominal MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan is a imaging test that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the inside of th
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Abdominal pain is pain that you feel anywhere between your chest and groin. This is often referred to as the stomach region or belly.See also: Abdomin
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Abdominal ultrasound is an imaging procedure used to examine the internal organs of the abdomen, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, a
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Abdominal wall surgery is surgery that improves the appearance of flabby, stretched-out abdominal (belly) muscles and skin. It is often called a "tumm
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Except for lactation, all nipple discharges are considered abnormal. The nature of the discharge may range in color, consistency, and composition, and
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ABO incompatibility is an immune system reaction that occurs when blood from two different and incompatible blood types are mixed together.See also: T
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A medical abortion is the use of certain medications to end a pregnancy. The drugs help remove the fetus and placenta from the mother's womb (uterus).
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A surgical abortion is a procedure that ends a pregnancy by removing the fetus and placenta from the mother's womb (uterus).There are different types
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Absent pulmonary valve is a rare defect in which the pulmonary valve that carries oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs is either missing or p
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Achalasia is a disorder of the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach (esophagus), which affects the ability of the esophagus to move fo
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Achondrogenesis is a rare type of growth hormone deficiency in which there is a defect in the development of bone and cartilage.
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Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth that causes the most common type of dwarfism.
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Acne is a skin condition that causes pimples or "zits." This includes whiteheads, blackheads, and red, inflammed patches of skin (such as cysts).
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Acne is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by clogged pores, blackheads, and pimples. The oil glands, or sebaceous glands, are connected to
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An acoustic neuroma is a slow-growing tumor of the nerve that connects the ear to the brain. This nerve is called the vestibular cochlear nerve. It is
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Acoustic trauma is injury to the hearing mechanisms in the inner ear due to very loud noise.
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Acrodermatitis is a childhood skin condition that may be accompanied by mild symptoms of fever and malaise. It may also be associated with hepatitis B
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Acrodysostosis is an extremely rare disorder that is present at birth (congenital). People with this condition have problems in the bones of the hands
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Acupuncture, hypnosis and biofeedback are all alternative ways to control pain. Acupuncture involves the insertion of tiny sterile needles, slightly t
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What is acupuncture?
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Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the part of the respiratory system that leads into the lungs. There are two types of bronchitis
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Acute cerebellar ataxia is sudden, uncoordinated muscle movement due to disease or injury to the cerebellum in the brain.
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Acute cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a condition caused by a member of the herpesvirus family.See also: Mononucleosis
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Acute HIV infection is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a virus that gradually destroys the immune system.
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DescriptionAn in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of leukemia.Alternative NamesAcute lymphoblastic (or lymphocytic) le
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A heart attack or acute myocardial infarction (MI) occurs when one of the arteries that supplies the heart muscle becomes blocked. Blockage may be cau
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Acute tubular necrosis is a kidney disorder involving damage to the tubule cells of the kidneys, which can lead to acute kidney failure.
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Acute unilateral is a sudden blockage in one of the tubes (ureters) that drain urine from the kidneys.See also:Acute bilateral obstructive uropathyChr
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Adenoid removal is surgery to take out the adenoid glands. These glands are located between the airway you breathe into through your nose and the back
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Adenoids are masses of tissue located high on the rear wall of the throat (pharynx). They are made up of lymphatic tissue, which trap and destroy
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Adjustment disorder is an emotional and behavioral reaction that develops within 3 months of a life stress, and which is stronger or greater than what
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Adolescent depression is a disorder that affects teenagers. It leads to sadness, discouragement, and a loss of self-worth and interest in their usual
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The development of children ages 12 through 18 years old is expected to include predictable physical and mental milestones.
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Adolescent pregnancy is pregnancy in girls age 19 or younger.
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Proper preparations for a test or procedure can reduce an adolescent's anxiety, encourage cooperation, and help the adolescent develop coping skills.
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Triangular-shaped glands located on top of the kidneys. They produce hormones such as cortisol, epinephrine (adrenalin), and norepinephrine, as we
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Adrenoleukodystrophy describes several closely related inherited disorders that disrupt the breakdown (metabolism) of certain fats (very-long-chain fa
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Aerobic exercise gets the heart working to pump blood through the body more quickly and with more force than normal. Breathing quickens so the lun
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An age-appropriate diet is one that provides adequate nutrition and is appropriate for a child's state of development.Click here to see a video on chi
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Chronic active hepatitis is a liver disease caused by infection, drugs, and metabolic or autoimmune disorders. Necrosis (death) of liver cells, inflam
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Aging changes in the skin are a group of common conditions and developments that occur as people grow older.
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