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• List of acronyms for diseases and disorders
  ...ntains acronyms on [[diseases]] (infectious or non-infectious) and medical disorders. !width=900px style=text-align:left| Diseases and Disorders
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• List of childhood diseases and disorders
  ...ese include [[pertussis]], [[poliomyelitis]], [[diphtheria]], [[measles]], and [[tetanus]].<div class="references-small" style="-moz-column-count:3; colum ...f course, all children can contract diseases not categorized as "childhood diseases".
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• Chloroquine
  ...l)-N,N-diethyl-pentane-1,4-diamine was discovered in 1934 by Hans Andersag and co-workers at the Bayer laboratories who named it "Resochin". It was ignore ...[[mass drug administration]]s which may have contributed to the emergence and spread of resistance.
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• Levamisole
  ...ets in 2000 and 2003 respectively, due to the risk of serious side effects and the availability of more effective replacement medications.<ref>{{cite news ...v/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5849a3.htm |author1= Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)}}</ref>
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• Ciprofloxacin
  ...o | first4 = FJ. | title = Fluoroquinolone-resistant Campylobacter species and the withdrawal of fluoroquinolones from use in poultry: a public health suc ...h the enzymes that cause DNA to rewind after being copied, which stops DNA and protein synthesis.
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• Metformin
  ...tment of [[polycystic ovary syndrome]] and has been investigated for other diseases where [[insulin resistance]] may be an important factor. ...erol]] and [[triglyceride]] levels and is not associated with weight gain, and is the only anti-diabetic drug that has been conclusively shown to prevent
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• Valproic acid
  ...akote''', '''Depakote ER''', '''Depakene''', '''Depacon''', '''Depakine''' and '''Stavzor'''. ...combined formulation, [[valproate semisodium]], used as a mood stabilizer and additionally in the U.S. as an anticonvulsant.
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• Atenolol
  ...eatment of [[hypertension]]. The chemical works by slowing down the heart and reducing its workload. Unlike [[propranolol]], atenolol does not pass throu ...rimary-care/ | date=2006-06-30 | publisher=[[National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence]] | accessdate=2009-02-03}}</ref>
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• Dopamine
  ...produced in several areas of the brain, including the [[substantia nigra]] and the [[ventral tegmental area]].<ref>http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O87-ve ...ne in the brains of patients with diseases such as [[Parkinson's disease]] and dopa-responsive [[dystonia]], [[L-DOPA]], which is the precursor of dopamin
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• Acetazolamide
  ...], and [[dural ectasia]]. Acetazolamide is available as a [[generic drug]] and is also used as a [[diuretic]]. ...reaction catalyzed by CA is conversion of carbonic acid to carbon dioxide and water.
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• Aluminium hydroxide
  ...ent, in gas purification, as a Claus catalyst support, water purification, and an adsorbent for the catalyst during the manufacture of polyethylene by the ...s at about 180 °C, absorbing a considerable amount of heat in the process and giving off water vapour. In addition to behaving as a fire retardant, it is
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• Cortisol
  ...stinguish2|[[cortisone]], a similar compound with a similar name, genesis, and function}} | ATC_supplemental = (and others)
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• Diazepam
  ...nticonvulsant]], [[hypnotic]], [[sedative]], [[skeletal muscle relaxant]], and [[amnestic]] properties.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Mandrioli, R., L. Merco ...return to normal.<ref name="Riss-2008"/> Diazepam also has abuse potential and can cause serious problems of addiction. Urgent action by National Governme
  78 KB (10,295 words) - 16:51, 27 September 2010
• Tephrosia purpurea
  ...pical distribution. [[Native Hawaiian]]s, It is found throughout [[India]] and [[Sri Lanka]]<ref>[http://dh-web.org/place.names/bot2sinhala.html Botany-si ...r is salutary for brushing the teeth. It quickly relieves the dental pains and arrests bleeding.
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• Red eye (medicine)
  ...ed]] due to illness, injury, or some other condition. "[[Conjunctivitis]]" and "'''bloodshot eyes'''" are two forms of red eye. ...immediate action, or instead a benign condition that can be managed easily and effectively.
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• Argyll Robertson pupil
  ...t” are said to show '''light-near dissociation'''. A video of AR pupils and light-near dissociation is available [http://content.lib.utah.edu/u?/EHSL-M ...yndrome]]), not with syphilis.<ref>Kawasaki A. Physiology, assessment, and disorders of the pupil. Curr Opin Ophthalmol 10(6):394-400, 1999</ref>
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• Pathologic nystagmus
  ...]]. It is characterized by alternating [[smooth pursuit]] in one direction and [[saccadic movement]] in the other direction. ...bular system]], including the [[semicircular canal]]s, [[otolith]] organs, and the [[cerebellum|vestibulocerebellum]].
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• Mydriasis
  ...driatic'' pupil will remain excessively large even in a bright environment and is sometimes colloquially referred to as a "[[blown pupil]]". ...sely, parasympathetic stimulation cause contraction of the circular muscle and constriction of the pupil.
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• Progressive outer retinal necrosis
  ...ose with progressive outer retinal necrosis develop severe [[vision loss]] and [[blindness]]<ref name="Holland">Holland GN. "The progressive outer retinal *[[List of eye diseases and disorders]]
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• Graves' ophthalmopathy
  ...raction, swelling ([[edema]]), redness ([[erythema]]), [[conjunctivitis]], and bulging eyes ([[proptosis]]).<ref name="Bahn">[http://content.nejm.org/cgi/ ...d and skin, caused by autoantibodies that bind to tissues in those organs, and generally occurs with [[hyperthyroidism]].<ref name="Bahn"/> The most commo
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• Depleted uranium
  ...}}</ref> In the past, DU has been called '''Q-metal''', '''depletalloy''', and '''D-38'''. ...s. Military uses include defensive armor plating and [[Armor-piercing shot and shell|armor-piercing]] [[projectiles]].
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• Bromhexine
  ...olytic]] agent used in the treatment of [[respiratory system|respiratory]] disorders associated with viscid or excessive [[mucus]]. In addition, bromhexine has ...tion of serous mucus in the respiratory tract and makes the phlegm thinner and less sticky. This contributes to a [[secretomotoric]] effect: it helps the
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