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What is swine flu ?
BBC — Swine influenza (or flu) is normally found in pigs, but does occasionally occur in humans. There had been no human cases detected in the UK in the last ten years until the outbreak that started recently in Mexico affecting some UK ...More…
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Precancerous Skin Lesions and Skin Cancer Picture Slideshow
Web MD — Like many cancers, skin cancers -- including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma -- start as precancerous lesions. These precancerous lesions are changes in skin that are not cancer, but could become cancer over time. ...More…
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FIRST AID A-Z
Web MD — Neck & Back Injuries Allergic Reactions Bites and Stings Breathing Problems Broken Bones Chest Pain Drug Overdose Eye Injury Foreign Objects Head Injuries Low Blood Sugar Sprains & StrainsMore…
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Epilepsy Overview
Web MD — Epilepsy is diagnosed in 125,000 Americans each year. Find in-depth information here on such issues as seizures, symptoms, and treatments. Epilepsy is a group of related disorders characterized by a tendency for recurrent seizures. There are ...More…
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Syringobulbia
Web MD — Syringobulbia is a neurological disorder characterized by a fluid-filled cavity (syrinx) within the spinal cord that extends to involve the brainstem (medulla). It usually occurs as a slit-like gap within the lower brainstem that may affect one ...More…
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Swollen Lymph Nodes
Web MD — What are lymph nodes?Lymph nodes are small, bean - shaped glands throughout the body. They are part of the lymphatic system, which carries fluid (lymph fluid), nutrients, and waste material between the body tissues and the bloodstream. The ...More…
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Surgery: What to Expect
Web MD — Surgery is done for many reasons. Often it is done to repair an injury, such as a broken bone, or to relieve symptoms, such as numbness caused by a herniated disc. Sometimes it is done to diagnose (biopsy) or cure a condition, such as ...More…
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Should I have surgery to treat uterine fibroids?
Web MD — If you have hard-to-treat fibroids that affect your quality of life or if you want to get pregnant, surgery is a reasonable treatment option to consider. If you are nearing menopause, consider that fibroids usually improve on their own after ...More…
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Summitt Syndrome
Web MD — Summitt syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder characterized by malformations of the head, abnormalities of the hands and/or feet, and obesity. The syndrome is inherited as an autosomal recessive genetic trait. Some researchers believe ...More…
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Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome Type III
Web MD — Sugio-Kajii Syndrome Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 Tel: (651)450-0788More…
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Cerebellar Degeneration, Subacute
Web MD — Subacute cerebellar degeneration (SCD) is characterized by the deterioration of the area of the brain concerned with muscle coordination and balance (the cerebellum). Less frequently, the area involved may include the area connecting the spinal ...More…
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Stuve-Wiedemann Syndrome
Web MD — Stuve-Wiedemann syndrome is rare skeletal disorder present at birth (congenital). It is characterized by short stature, bowing of the long bones of the arms and legs (campomelia), and fingers or toes that are permanently flexed (camptodactyly) ...More…