Neuroblastoma is a rare childhood cancer that originates in the immature nerve cells called neuroblasts that are present in the fetus or embryo. Usually the
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Docetaxel is a chemotherapy drug that is used to treat several forms of cancer including head and neck cancer. In October 2006, the United States
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Calcification is the abnormal accumulation of calcium salts in body tissue. This abnormal accumulation of calcium in the kidney is referred to as nephrocalcinosis, which
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Hepatitis C is caused by infection with the hepatitis C virus. The hepatitis C virus is a single stranded, enveloped, positive sense RNA virus. The
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The diagnosis of sickle cell disease usually involves a blood test that is analyzed for defective genes or hemoglobin cells. There are also several screening
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Rickets is a disease of the growing bones, characterized by defective mineralization of the osseus matrix and epiphyseal cartilage, which stems from lack of calcium
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Juvenile polyposis syndrome refers to a condition in which there are multiple benign polyps in the colon, or large intestine. Polyps are outgrowths occurring on
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The term hyponatremia refers to a condition where the blood sodium level is too low. A healthy sodium level is between 135 and 145 mmol/l
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The most common symptom of breast cancer is the feeling the presence of a lump or an area of thickened tissue over the breast. Of
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Flatulence is the passing of gas from the digestive system via the back passage and is also referred to as “breaking wind” or “farting”. Flatulence
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