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 Disease - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The study of diseases affecting animals is veterinary medicine.
The broader body of knowledge about human diseases and their treatments is medicine.
The identification of a condition as a disease, rather than as simply a variation of human structure or function, can have significant social or economic implications.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disease   (687 words)

  
 Crohn's disease - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
New surgical methods for treating anal fistulas are also being studied, for example, the use of a plug obtained from porcine sources.
Entocort is effective only in Crohn's disease that involves the lower small intestine and the first part of the large intestine.
This affects the normal movement of intestinal tract contents through the digestive tract and may lead to pain and cramping.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crohn's_disease   (6668 words)

  
 Liver Diseases
This is the surgical view of a ferret with liver cancer during its exploratory surgery.
This is why it is crucial to follow a thorough and methodical approach called the diagnostic process.
Fortunately, the ultrasound can pick up these focal areas and a biopsy needle can be directed to the diseased area by the ultrasound.
http://www.lbah.com/liver.htm   (11242 words)

  
 Crohn's Disease
Two-thirds to three-quarters of patients with Crohn’s disease will require surgery at some point in their lives.
Someone with Crohn’s disease may need medical care for a long time, with regular doctor visits to monitor the condition.
This drug is the first of a group of medications that blocks the body’s inflammation response.
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/crohns   (2640 words)

  
 Kidney Disease
Oral ulcers are due to the breakdown of urea present in saliva to ammonia by bacteria found in the mouth.
Treatment needs to be given early in the disease to be effective.
None of them can cure the problem, and not all of them have proven to work, so it is important that we tailor make each pet's therapy to its individual needs.
http://www.lbah.com/feline/kidney.htm   (7520 words)

  
 NGDF: Frequently Asked Questions About Graves Disease
It is of interest to all who are hopeful of more, effective additional treatment models in the future that the National Institutes of Health are trying to adequately research and evaluate the hard data of alternative therapies.
The NGDF is a lay organization that provides patient education and support.
There are a number of things that you can do to assist your body in healing.
http://www.ngdf.org/faq.htm   (764 words)

  
 eMedicine - Menkes Disease : Article by Celia H Chang, MD
One third of the patients with Menkes disease in Japan from 1992-2002 were born before 37 weeks or weighed less than 2500 g.
Ferreira RC, Heckenlively JR, Menkes JH: Menkes disease.
His hair is depigmented and lusterless with pili torti and the skin is pale with eczema.
http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic569.htm   (3375 words)

  
 Alpers' Disease Information Page: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Physical therapy may help to relieve spasticity and maintain or increase muscle tone.
NINDS health-related material is provided for information purposes only and does not necessarily represent endorsement by or an official position of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke or any other Federal agency.
Select this link to view a list of studies currently seeking patients.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/alpersdisease/alpersdisease.htm   (384 words)

  
 Celiac Disease Gluten-free Diet Support Center at Celiac.com
Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance: A Theory of Their Origins
Dermatitis Herpetiformis: Skin Condition Associated with Celiac Disease
Liver Damage, Celiac Disease and the Intestinal Mucosa by Roy Jamron
http://www.celiac.com   (1495 words)

  
 International Still's Disease Foundation
The materials and information are not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians and/or other health care professionals.
The International Still's Disease Foundation makes no representations or warranties with respect to any treatment, action, application medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within this website.
You will find helpful medical information such as a guide to lab tests, guide to medications, alternative therapies, the latest research on Still's and other related autoimmune diseases.
http://www.stillsdisease.org   (1321 words)

  
 Gum Disease Information from the American Academy of Periodontology
Diseases that interfere with the body's immune system may worsen the condition of the gums.
These lesions are most commonly observed in individuals with systemic conditions including, but not limited to, HIV infection, malnutrition and immunosuppression.
Gingivitis is the mildest form of periodontal disease.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/2a.html   (1373 words)

  
 KIDNEY DISEASE
Whether their problems are neglected by doctors, or treated less skillfully, or whether the real explanation lies elsewhere, seems to me to remain unanswered.
In health, your body fluid tonicity is regulated by ADH and thirst.
I doubt that the long-term outcome will be salutary.
http://www.pathguy.com/lectures/kidney.htm   (10592 words)

  
 Celiac Disease -- familydoctor.org
A young child may have abdominal pain with nausea and lack of appetite, anemia (not enough iron in the blood), mouth sores and allergic dermatitis (skin rash).
If you have dermatitis herpetiformis (an itchy, blistery skin problem), you have celiac disease.
A symptom of osteoporosis may be night-time bone pain.
http://familydoctor.org/236.xml   (752 words)

  
 HealingWell.com - Guide to Diseases, Disorders, and Chronic Illness
Find new book releases and reviews about your health condition at our Amazon affiliate bookstore, WellnessBooks.com.
We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation
Is how you think about your self-care consistent with how well you practice it?
http://www.healingwell.com   (472 words)

  
 Graves' Disease
A doctor must give these medicines to you.
Congestive heart failure can develop rapidly and lead to death.
This is a common disease that affects 2 percent of all women at some time in their lives.
http://www.4woman.gov/faq/graves.htm   (999 words)

  
 MedlinePlus: Parkinson's Disease
Nine Scientific Pathways to Understanding Parkinson’s (01/01/2003, Parkinson's Disease Foundation)
Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Parkinson Disease (National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.)
Speech Therapy for Parkinson's Disease (Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/parkinsonsdisease.html   (531 words)

  
 Disease definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
Paget's Disease - Paget's disease symptoms include bone pain, headaches and hearing loss, pressure on the nerves, hip pain and more.
Disease: Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs).
Crohn's Disease - Learn about Crohn’s Disease and how it is a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines.
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3011   (300 words)

  
 Lyme Disease Foundation
The LDF has an active media outreach, education (medical and public) and research programs.
The Forschner's were seeking help for Jamie their son, who was born with and suffered from Lyme disease.
The LDF has an active Public Policy program that educates legislators and government officials about the status of tick-borne disorders research, issues facing healthcare providers, and the plight of patients.
http://www.lyme.org   (1484 words)

  
 Lyme Disease Association, Inc. - LDA
For More Lyme Disease Information, visit our affiliate
Report from NIH-funded Columbia Study of Chronic Neurologic Lyme Disease.
The committee will include a selection of doctors and scientists who support chronic Lyme disease and also patients and representatives from patient advocacy groups.
http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org   (1596 words)

  
 Alzheimer's Association Home
Learn how the new drug benefit works for people with Alzheimer’s.
Since 1985, the galas have raised more than $42 million for Alzheimer research and support.
Our annual Rita Hayworth Galas in New York City and Chicago honor the legendary film star who had Alzheimer's disease.
http://www.alz.org   (131 words)

  
 X-disease of Peach
Monitoring: Be aware of symptoms of this disease.
Disease spread can be reduced with insecticides that are effective against leafhoppers.
Trunk injection of oxytetracycline can provide temporary symptom remission, and is more effective than sprays of oxytetracycline.
http://www.caf.wvu.edu/kearneysville/disease_descriptions/ompxdis.html   (314 words)

  
 Plant Diseases
Use as a prevention or as treatment at first signs of any of the diseases.
Do not use on seedlings as it may encourage damping-off disease.
This method has proved to be just as effective, but at a fraction of the cost!
http://www.ghorganics.com/page15.html   (1945 words)

  
 DISEASE
Since one of the objectives of a neuroscience course is to develop a language (vocabulary) of both neuroanatomy and clinical neurology, these papers served the purpose of breaching the basic science and the ability to understand clinical textbooks and research papers.
This is a series of review papers required of first year medical students at Indiana University School of Medicine as part of the Medical Neurobiology course.
They were done over a period of years and are meant to act as a review for a variety of nervous system diseases.
http://web.indstate.edu/thcme/anderson/disease.html   (252 words)

  
 Chagas disease. The UNICEF-UNDP-World Bank-WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases
Leading examples of TDR-supported projects on Chagas disease
Latest developments in the world of infections diseases
Report of the Scientific Working Group on Chagas’ disease, Buenos Aires, 17-20 April 2005
http://www.who.int/tdr/diseases/chagas   (151 words)

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