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Trichomoniasis

...#62;> STDs ( syphilis and gonorrhea ), the spectrum of STDs now includes HIV infection , which causes AIDS ; Chlamydia trachoma tis infections ; human papilloma virus (HPV) infection ; genital herpes ; chancroid ; genital mycoplasmas; hepatitis B ; trichomoniasis ; ... Full article &...

Skin Diseases

...IAMS) - mission is to "conduct and support a broad spectrum of research on normal structure and function of bones, muscle s, and skin , ... Full article >>> Allergic skin diseases such as urticaria and angioedema as well as atopic dermatitis are not clearly defined as true allergic d...

Skeletal

...IAMS) - mission is to "conduct and support a broad spectrum of research on normal structure and function of bones, muscle s, and skin , ... Full article >>> Marfan syndrome causes skeletal defects typically seen in a tall, lanky person with long limbs and spider-like fingers ( arachnodact...

Scotoma

...s include: delayed visual maturation (6), autism spectrum disorders, severe bi lateral central scotoma ta (with eccentric fixation), dyskinetic eye movement disorders (7) and profound mental retardation . Full article >>> Laser surgery burns and destroys part of the macula and of...

Scleroderma

... hypertension associated with the scleroderma spectrum of disease in NYHA class III and IV patients who do not respond adequately to ... Full article >>> Secondary Raynaud's phenomenon commonly is linked to connective- tissue disorders, such as scleroderma , rheumatoid arthritis and ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

...), obsessive-compulsive disorder , or an autistic spectrum disorder than in the general population. Full article >>> For some anxiety disorders , such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic type anxiety , a type of drugs used to treat depression , selective serotonin reuptake inhi...

Nutrition

...tion Topics CDC nutrition efforts cover a wide spectrum of related topics. Good nutrition is vital to good health, disease prevention , and essential for healthy growth and development of children and adolescents ....more ... Full article >>> - Mal nutrition due to loss of protein...

Neutropenia

... . This condition appears to fit into the clinical spectrum of Felty's syndrome . Full article >>> Neutropenia A decreased number of neutrophil s, a type of white blood cell . Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma A cancer of the lymphatic system . Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is related to Hodgkin's ...

Malabsorption

Malabsorption can result from a broad spectrum of disease s. Typically, malabsorption can be the failure to absorb specific sugar s, fats, protein s, or vitamins , or it can be a general malabsorption of food . Full article >>> Malabsorption syndrome Definition Malabs...

Hepatitis b

...raditional" STDs ( syphilis and gonorrhea ), the spectrum of STDs now includes HIV infection , which causes AIDS ; Chlamydia trachoma tis infections ; human papilloma virus (HPV) infection ; genital herpes ; chancroid ; genital mycoplasmas; hepatitis B ; ... Full article >>> B...

Gonorrhea

...raditional" STDs ( syphilis and gonorrhea ), the spectrum of STDs now includes HIV infection , which causes AIDS ; Chlamydia trachoma tis infections ; human papilloma virus (HPV) infection ; genital herpes ; chancroid ; ... Full article >>> flu (Hemophilus influenza e), strep ...

Genital Herpes

...raditional" STDs ( syphilis and gonorrhea ), the spectrum of STDs now includes HIV infection , which causes AIDS ; Chlamydia trachoma tis infections ; human papilloma virus (HPV) infection ; genital herpes ; chancroid ; ... Full article >>>...

Epididymitis

... article >>> Chlamydia can cause a spectrum of disease in men including urethritis ( inflammation of the urethra ), epididymitis ( inflammation of the epididymis ) and proctitis ( inflammation of the rectum ). Full article >>> In men, chlamydia may produce sympto...

Bulimia

...ility to developing bulimia , one disorder in the spectrum of eating disorders . Full article >>> Bulimia Nervosa is common among adolescent girls in the U.S. and in industrialized nations. Many studies suggest that there has been an increase in the number of cases of bulimia over the p...

Balanced diet

...> - A well- balanced diet , including a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals is vital. The entire B complex is very important. Full article >>> Eat a well- balanced diet . When sitting, get up slowly. When lying down, sit first and then stand. This will help prevent dizziness . ...

Autism

...velopmental disorders (PDDs), also called autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Full article >>> Autism A serious, chronic developmental disorder, autism involves impairment of language development, social functioning and play. Some autistic children are moderately to severely retarded but s...

Altitude sickness

...ltitude sickness is a general term encompassing a spectrum of disorders that occur at higher altitudes. Since the severity of symptoms varies with altitude, it is important to understand the range of the different altitudes that may be involved. Full article >>> Altitude Sickness Can't find ...

Adrenocortical carcinoma

...cal Tests] ... Full article >>> The spectrum of cancer s in LFS has been shown to include breast cancer , soft tissue sarcoma s, brain tumors , a bone tumor called osteosarcoma , leukemia , and a tumor of the ad renal gland ( adrenocortical carcinoma ): an incredible range of mal...

ADHD

...), obsessive-compulsive disorder , or an autistic spectrum disorder than in the general population. Full article >>> Metadate CD (methylphenidate HCl) 20-mg capsules A once-daily, extended-release, biphasic formulation of methylphenidate for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivit...

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

...and nerve s, body wasting and death . The entire spectrum of symptoms and illnesses that can happen when HIV infection significantly depletes the body's immune defenses is called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ... Full article >>> ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME ( AIDS ): The m...

Absorption

...;> Mal absorption can result from a broad spectrum of disease s. Typically, mal absorption can be the failure to absorb specific sugar s, fats, protein s, or vitamins , or it can be a general mal absorption of food . Full article >>> Mal absorption syndrome Definition ...