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Cholestasis

Cholestasis is a condition caused by rapidly developing (acute) or long-term (chronic) interruption in the excretion of
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The hematocrit measures how much space in the blood is occupied by red blood cells. It is useful when evaluating a
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Regrettably, cancer strikes many families, and affects them in many different ways. This Special Focus Cancer Center
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Shingles, also called herpes zoster or zona, gets its name from both the Latin and French words for belt or girdle and
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Diaphragms are dome-shaped barrier methods of contraception that block sperm from entering the uterus. They are made of
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Penile cancer is the growth of malignant cells on the external skin and in the tissues of the penis. Penile cancer is a
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Keloids are overgrowths of fibrous tissue or scars that can occur after an injury to the skin. These heavy scars are
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Spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that causes loss of sensation and motor control. Approximately 10,000
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Abuse is defined as anything that is harmful, injurious, or offensive. Abuse also includes excessive and wrongful
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Antiarrhythmic drugs are medicines that correct irregular heartbeats and slow down hearts that beat too fast. Normally,
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Antidiabetic drugs are medicines that help control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes).
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Secondary polycythemia is an acquired form of a rare disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of
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Complement deficiencies are a group of disorders in which there is a reduced level of specific proteins, complement,
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Nighttime heartburn not only disrupts your sleep, but it may lead to other health risks such as raising your risk of
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Genetic counseling aims to facilitate the exchange of information regarding a person's genetic legacy. It attempts to:
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