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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
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• 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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• Arsanilic acid
  | ImageName1 = Ball-and-stick model of the solid-state zwitterionic structure of arsanilic acid ...ub>3</sub>H^&minus;,<ref>{{cite journal | author = R. H. Nuttall and W. N. Hunter | title = ''p-Arsanilic Acid, a Redetermination | journal = [[
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• Fever
  ...rl=}}</ref> This increase in set-point triggers increased [[muscle tone]] and [[shivering]]. ...er the body's thermoregulatory set-point, due to excessive heat production and/or insufficient [[thermoregulation]].
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• Occupational asthma
  ...tsjournals.org/cgi/content/full/167/3/450/ American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.] Vol 167. pp. 450-471, (2003). Proceedings of the F ...ndition was [[Hippocrates]], and he believed that [[tailors]], [[anglers]] and metalworkers were more likely to be affected by the disease. Although much
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• Workplace stress
  ...s/99-101/ Stress at Work.] U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 99-101.</ref> ...7-12-01|publisher=United States National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health}}</ref> or in extreme cases, [[karoshi|death]].
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• Manganese
  ...Oxidation state|free element]] in nature (often in combination with iron), and in many minerals. As a free element, manganese is a metal with important in ...ctron acceptor) material in standard and alkaline disposable [[dry cell]]s and batteries.
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• SENSOR-Pesticides
  [[File:SENSOR logo.jpg|right|alt=Green and white logo of a person spraying crops with pesticides.|thumb|SENSOR-Pestici ...y. It is administered by the [[National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health]] (NIOSH), twelve [[State health agency|state health agencies]] part
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• Work–life balance (United States)
  ...k life balance. Related, though broader, terms include "lifestyle balance" and "life balance". ...Only men in exceptionally hazardous jobs were covered in early legislation and most had no limit to the number of hours their employers could have them wo
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• Alice Hamilton
  ...ying occupational illnesses and the dangerous effects of industrial metals and chemical compounds on the [[human body]]. ...ong her sisters was classicist [[Edith Hamilton]]. Alice was home schooled and completed her early education at [[Miss Porter's School]] in [[Farmington,
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• Lead poisoning
  <!-- DEFINITION, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, COMPLICATIONS --> ...che, [[anemia]], irritability, and in severe cases [[seizure]]s, [[coma]], and [[death]].
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• Noise-induced hearing loss
  NIHL is a preventable [[hearing disorder]] that affects people of all ages and demographics. ...cochlea. This hammering causes the fluid within the cochlea ([[perilymph]] and [[endolymph]]) to push against the [[stereocilia]] of the hair cells, which
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• Hemoglobin
  ...the spelling style, please first read Wikipedia:Manual of Style (spelling) and then begin a discussion on the talk page.--> ...nt> and <font color = "blue">'''β'''</font> subunits are in red and blue, and the iron-containing [[heme]] groups in green. From {{PDB|1GZX}} {{Proteoped
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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 cutaneous conditions
  ...ons|Category:Cutaneous conditions|ICD-10 Chapter XII: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue}} ...jpg|thumb|alt=Young child with a red rash covering face, chest, shoulders, and arms.|[[Measles]]]]
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• List of eponymous medical treatments
  ...|| Sippy diet || Bertram Sippy || [[Gastroenterology]] || Diet of [[milk]] and [[antacid]] powders to treat [[Peptic ulcer|gastric ulcer]] (no longer used ...of [[eclampsia]] with [[morphine]], [[chloral hydrate]], [[Silence|quiet]] and rapid [[Childbirth|delivery]] (obsolete term) || {{WhoNamedIt|synd|2683|Str
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• List of diseases (R)
  * [[Radial hypoplasia, triphalangeal thumbs and hypospadias]] * [[Renal tubular transport disorders inborn]]
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• List of diseases (H)
  * [[Hair defect with photosensitivity and mental retardation]] * [[Hairy palms and soles]]
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• List of diseases (B)
  * [[Basal ganglia diseases]] * [[Berry aneurysm, cirrhosis, pulmonary emphysema, and cerebral calcification]]
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• List of diseases (L)
  * [[Limb scalp and skull defects]] * [[Lipoid proteinosis of Urbach and Wiethe]]
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• List of diseases (M)
  * [[Macules hereditary congenital hypopigmented and hyperpigmented]] * [[Maternally inherited diabetes and deafness]]
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• List of diseases (S)
  * [[Sex chromosome disorders|Sex Chromosome Disorders]] * [[Shoulder and thorax deformity congenital heart disease]]
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• List of diseases (P)
  * [[Pancreatic diseases]] * [[Paraparesis amyotrophy of hands and feet]]
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• List of neurological disorders
  ...er's disease]]), symptoms (e.g., [[back pain]]), signs (e.g., [[aphasia]]) and syndromes (e.g., [[Aicardi syndrome]]). *[[Cumulative trauma disorders]]
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• List of diseases (O)
  * [[Eye movement (sensory)|Ocular motility disorders]] * [[Onychotrichodysplasia and neutropenia]]
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• Nutrition disorder
  ...ectly caused by a lack of [[essential nutrient]]s in the diet. Nutritional diseases are commonly associated with chronic [[malnutrition]]. Additionally, condit ...in which the natural energy reserve, stored in the fatty tissue of humans and other mammals, is increased to a point where it is associated with certain
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• List of cancer types
  *Brain tumor, visual pathway and hypothalamic glioma *Glioma, Childhood Visual Pathway and Hypothalamic
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• List of disorders
  *[[Adenoid disorders]] *[[Adrenal disorders]]
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• List of genetic disorders
  ...des genes not listed here, which also affect predisposition toward certain diseases. '''More common disorders'''
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• List of dog diseases
  ...ction of diseases and other conditions found in the [[dog]]. Some of these diseases are unique to dogs or closely related species, while others are found in ot ==Infectious diseases==
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• List of fictional diseases
  Items in this list are followed by a brief description of symptoms and other details. ...apid rate, is spread by [[transmission (medicine)|airborne transmission]], and is extremely [[infectious disease|contagious]].
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• List of mental disorders as defined by the DSM and ICD
  The following is a '''list of mental disorders as defined by the DSM and ICD'''. ...This list contains conditions currently recognised descriptions of mental disorders as defined by these two documents.
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