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Hematuria Causes

The causes of hematuria include vigorous exercise and sexual activity, among others. More serious causes of hematuria include ...

Working Towards Earlier Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis

There are no specific tests for MS . Instead, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis often relies on ruling out other conditions ...

What are Melanomas?

The exact cause of all melanomas isn’t clear, but exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight or tanning lamps ...

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

Multiple endocrine neoplasia is a group of disorders that affect the body’s network of hormone-producing glands called ...

What is a Cesarean Section?

A cesarean section, also called a C-section, is a surgical procedure performed when a vaginal delivery is not possible or ...

Skin Cancer Pathology

Skin cancer is the out-of-control growth of abnormal cells in the epidermis, the outermost skin layer, caused by unrepaired ...

Surface Attachment of Biological Elements

An important part in a biosensor is to attach the biological elements to the surface of the sensor. The simplest way is to ...

Selective Eating Disorder Avoidant or Restrictive Food Intake

Shock Wave Lithotripsy Safety and Side Effects

Shock wave lithotripsy is a safe treatment to get rid of kidney stones. Passing even tiny kidney stone fragments can hurt ...

Headache Causes and Triggers

Bright or flashing lights can induce migraines, as can loud sounds. Strong smells such as perfume, paint thinner, secondhand ...

Lennox Gastaut Syndrome Research

Their mean age was 23.0 3.8 years (range 18.735.8 years) and the mean follow-up duration was 19.3 6.0 years (range 8.332.5 ...

Pancreatic Cancer Causes

Radiation and Electric Power Transmission

Substantial evidence exists to suggest that the low-power, low-frequency, electromagnetic radiation emitted in the average ...

Treatment options for outer ear cancer

Vaginitis Causes

Is vaginitis an STD? Vaginitis isn’t an STD or STI, but some sexually transmitted diseases can cause vaginitis. ...

Familial Mediterranean Fever Diagnosis and Management

A diagnosis of FMF can be confirmed by molecular genetic testing, which can identify the characteristic MEFV gene mutations ...

The Neocortex and Sensory Perception

The parietal lobe gives you a sense of ‘me’. It figures out the messages you receive from the five senses of ...

Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis (IGH) Differential Diagnoses

The diagnosis of idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis is made clinically by visual inspection alone. Biopsies can be done, but are ...

What is Apert Syndrome?

Apert syndrome, also called acrocephalosyndactyly, is a genetic syndromecharacterized by anomalies of the skull, face and ...

What is Onchocerciasis?

Onchocerciasis is an infection caused by the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus, spread by the bite of an infected Simulium ...

Lymphogranuloma Venereum Epidemiology

Epidemiology. Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a systemic, chronic sexually transmitted infection that is endemic in parts of ...

Iodine 131 Medical Use

What is an Adenocarcinoma?

Adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in mucus-producing (glandular) cells. Many organs have these types of cells and ...

What is Bardet Biedl Syndrome?

Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is a genetic condition that impacts multiple body systems. It is classically defined by six ...

Bladder Cancer Diagnosis

Cystoscopy. Cystoscopy is the key diagnostic procedure for bladder cancer. It allows the doctor to see inside the body with a ...

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research

Although there’s no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, early treatment and support (including medicine, lifestyle changes, ...

What Causes Gallstone?

What causes gallstones? Gallstones may form if bile contains too much cholesterol, too much bilirubin, or not enough bile ...

Cervical Cancer Epidemiology

Cervical cancer is most frequently diagnosed in women between the ages of 35 and 44 with the average age at diagnosis being 50 ...

Osteoarthritis Types

There are actually two types of osteoarthritis (OA): primary and secondary. These two forms of OA have the same symptoms, but ...

Osteoporosis Treatment

Bisphosphonates are usually the first choice for osteoporosis treatment. These include: Alendronate (Fosamax), a weekly pill. ...