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Amino acids

... organic molecule containing both a carboxyl group and an amino group bonded to the same carbon atom. Amino acids ... amino (NH2) group, an acidic carboxyl (COOH) group and a side chain attached to an alpha carbon ...

Cancer

... Trends Progress Report: 2005 Update NCAB Working group Report on Biomedical Technology The Nation's ... cells of the breast . A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that may invade surrounding ... and divide at an uncontrolled rate. Cancer A group of disease s in which malignant cells grow out ...

Cerebral palsy

... Cerebral palsy (CP) is the term used for a group of nonprogressive disorders of movement and ... palsy (CP) is a broad term that describes a group of neurologic (brain) disorders. Cerebral ... palsy , or CP, is a term used to describe a group of disorders that cause problems with using your ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

... obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) is a group of lung disease s involving limited airflow and ... obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) is a group of long-term ( chronic ) lung disease s that ... pulmonary disease ( COPD ) refers to a group of disorders that damage the lungs and make ...

Clinical Trials

... included in a study. AIDS CLINICAL TRIALS group (ACTG): A group of U.S. medical centers that evaluate treatment ... and the Interstitial Cystitis Clinical Trials group (ICCTG). Limited clinical trials suggest the ...

Collagen

... Collagen opathy: Any one of a group of disorders that affect connective tissue , the ... its own substances. In rheumatoid arthritis , a group of antibody molecules called collectively RF, ... flexible to withstand stress . A member of a group of enzyme s that can break down protein s, such ...

Complement

... of the complement cascade. Complement is a group of blood protein s that cause immune response ... ary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, ... not always relieve symptoms. COMPLEMENT - A group of protein s in the blood that influence the ...

Eating disorder

... Teeth (Oral and Dental ) ... Join a support group (see eating disorder s - support group ). Many people find it easier to follow a reduction diet and exercise program if they join a group of people with similar problems. gourmand ...

Estrogen

... , and colon cancer . Estrogen s are a group of hormone s involved in the development of ... has any negative side effects. Estrogen is a group of hormone s produced by the ovary , placenta ... replacement therapy ) and testosterone A group of blood pressure lowering drugs called ...

Fungus

... Fungi Fungus A general term used to describe a group of eukaryotic protists, which include mushrooms, ... the bottoms of my feet. FUNGUS : 1. One of a group of primitive, non vascular organ isms including ... ). TREATMENT " ... Fungus A member of a group of simple organ isms that are related to yeast ...

Glaucoma

... Glaucoma Definition: Glaucoma refers to a group of disorders that lead to damage to the optic ... , risk factors: if you belong to a high-risk group for glaucoma , have your eyes examined through ... in permanent vision loss. Glaucoma is a group of eye disease s characterized by damage to ...

Hemolytic

... hemolytic . beta hemolytic streptococcus group B A type of bacteria often found in the vagina ... disease of a newborn infant caused by blood group incompatibility between mother and child. A ... or yellow patches on the throat. These can be group A beta - hemolytic streptococci, which can ...

Hormone

... ). Hormone , mineralocorticoid: A group of hormone s, the most important being ... replacement therapy ) and testosterone A group of blood pressure lowering drugs called ... s; ... Screening All Pregnant Women for group B Strep (November 29) Rubella Vaccination ...

Internet

... (man-made) form. There are numerous support group s for cancer patients which can be found by ... illness can often be helped by joining a support group where members share common experiences and problems. These support group s can be found by searching the Internet or ...

Milk

... professional ] ... milk , cheese, yogurt Meat group (meat and meat substitutes) meat: chicken, fish, ... most dangerous foods . The Milk and Yogurt group Foods in this group include milk and yogurt. These foods are ...

Muscular dystrophy

... dystrophy Definition: Muscular dystrophy is a group of disorders characterized by progressive muscle ... Muscular Dystrophy These is a relatively rare group of progressive, genetic disease s that ... Macnair Dr Rob Hicks Muscular dystrophies are a group of more than 20 different genetic ...

Neuropathy

... part of the body. AUTONOMIC NEUROPATHY - A group of symptoms which is caused by damage to the ... disorder, plus links to some useful support group s in the UK and abroad. NEUROPATHY : The name given to a group of disorders involving nerve s. Symptoms range ...

Palsy

... Cerebral palsy (CP) is the term used for a group of nonprogressive disorders of movement and ... Cerebral palsy is the name given to a large group of motor (body movement ) disorders that begin ... Palsy Definition Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders characterized by loss of movement ...

Porphyria

... Porphyria Definition: Porphyria is a group of inherited disorders involving abnormalities in ... , and neurological changes. Porphyria is a group of disease s in which there is a disturbance in ... going on in the body? ACUTE PORPHYRIA - A group of metabolic disorders that result from a ...

Safety

... Safety and Monitoring Committee An im partial group that oversees a clinical trial and reviews the results to see if they are acceptable. This group determines if the trial should be changed or ... to improve quality of life. Counseling, support group s and similar measures may be needed to help in ...

Scarlet fever

... an acute , communicable infection , caused by group A hemolytic streptococcal bacteria (see ... toxin . Scarlet fever is caused by group A streptococcal bacteria (S. pyo genes ). group A streptococci can be highly toxic microbe s ...

Septicemia

... fatal, is commonly known as blood poisoning . group B streptococcal septicemia of the newborn ... infection affecting newborn infants , caused by group B streptococcus. SEPTICEMIA : The systemic ... Gluten-Sensitive Entero pathy ( Celiac Disease ) group A Streptococcal Infections ...

Streptococcal Infection

... (a streptococcal infection of the skin ). group A Streptococcal Infection s - ... - Source:MedicineNet One Staph, Two Staph? group B streptococcal infection s include newborn ... of Medicine, Published December, 2002 by the Gale group ... GAS Infection (Group A Streptococcal ...

Streptococcal infections

... (a streptococcal infection of the skin ). group A Streptococcal Infections - Source:Government ... - Source:MedicineNet One Staph, Two Staph? group B streptococcal infections include newborn and ... of Medicine, Published December, 2002 by the Gale group ... GAS Infection (Group A Streptococcal ...

Substance Abuse

... ) Substance Abuse ( Drug Abuse ) Support group - BPH Support group - Incontinence Support group - Interstitial Cystitis ( Interstitial ...

Support group

... Support group s for chronic pain If you have chronic pain , find out how joining a support group can help. Support group s consist of people who have come together to ...

Syndrome

... ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease ) [ Support group ] ... This syndrome causes the destruction, ... syndrome , or congenital rubella , is a group of physical abnormalities that have developed in ... media from HONselect: aa Allergy Syndrome A group of symptoms and disease s that together are ...

Treatment

... News) -- An injectable drug to treat a group of rare bone- marrow disorders called ... with a vaccine . vaccine A substance or group of substances meant to cause the immune system ... with your healthcare professional. Support group s: ... Treatment goals There are certain ...

Virus

... from HONselect: Virus Disease s Virus A group of submicroscopic pathogen s consisting ... Human papilloma virus , or HPV, is the name of a group of virus es. There are many types of HPV, ... for the HIV virus ... Nearly any group of pathogen s, such as bacteria , virus , ...

Achondroplasia

... out how to recognise it. Achondroplasia Achromatopsia [ Support group ] Acid Maltase Deficiency (Pompe Disease ) [ Support group ] ... Achondroplasia . This genetic disorder slows the rate at which ...

Achromatopsia

... film, "Island of the Colour Blind. Achromatopsia [ Support group ] Acid Maltase Deficiency (Pompe Disease ) [ Support group ] ... The most severe form of color blindness is achromatopsia , the ...

Adenoviruses

... Adenoviruses are a group of virus es that typically cause respiratory illnesses such as a ... virus es, lentiviruses, poxviruses, and herpes virus es. A group of virus es that cause respiratory tract and eye infections . ...

Adenovirus

... Adenovirus es are a group of virus es that typically cause respiratory illnesses such as a ... tract, gastrointestinal , and eye infections . adenovirus A group of virus es that cause respiratory tract and eye infections . ...

Adrenaline

... felt during a panic attack . Adrenaline Addiction [ Support group ] Adrenergic agonists for glaucoma [Medication] ... Adrenaline , a ... and make sure you are familiar with how to use them ... These are a group of hormone s that include adrenaline and epinephrine . an increase in ...

Albinism

... , or X-linked inheritance. Albinism Dr Trisha Macnair Albinism is a group of conditions characterised by a lack of colour in the skin , hair and ... In a series of brilliant lectures in 1908 Garrod set forth the charter group of what he called " inborn errors of metabolism ." The 4 conditions he ...

Aldosterone

... level test Definition: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia refers to a group of inherited disorders relating to the adrenal glands , characterized by ... Ad renal cortexThe outer tissue of the ad renal gland . It produces a group of chemically related hormone s called corticosteroids that control ...

Alpha

... administered to nearly 2 million new recruits in World War I, and the Otis group Intelligence Scale, were forerunners of many other group tests that are administered economically and quickly to large numbers, ... ...

Amyloidosis

... (special white blood cells that produce antibodies), this is one of a group of disease s (called amyloidosis ) in which protein deposits (amyloid) ... Cancer Institute National Marrow Donor Program ... amyloidosis A group of disease s in which protein is deposited in specific organ s ...

Anatomy

... aspects and treatment options is extensive. Another blood group system involves Rhesus factors, discovered in 1940 during studies on ... the structure that houses the chromosomes . 2) In neuro anatomy , a group of nerve cells. Search All of MedicineNet For: search help ...

Ankylosing spondylitis

... What is Arthritis ? The term ' arthritis ' is actually used to describe a group of distinct disease s, primarily affecting joints of the body, all ... of the joints and soft tissue of the spine. Vasculitis . A group of autoimmune disorders in which the immune system attacks and ...
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