Lissencephaly (colloquially known as smooth brain) is a rare developmental disorder of the brain cortex due to impaired neuronal migration between the 3rd and 4th
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Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) is a mosquito-borne zoonotic pathogen which can cause hemorrhagic fever, neurological disorders or blindness in humans, as well as a
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Recurrence is a serious complication of acute pericarditis. Recurrent pericarditis is a term used when a pericarditis patient relapses after discontinuation of treatment. It can
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Cholesterol is essential for all living organisms. It is synthesized from simpler substances within the body. Cholesterol can also be obtained from food. Saturated fats
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Skip to: Are viruses alive? Virus structure How do viruses infect? Life cycle of a virus A virus is the smallest type of parasite to
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a common cause for liver disease and accounts for approximately one million deaths worldwide every year. This virus is of
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Histamine is an amine that is produced as part of a local immune response to cause inflammation. It also performs several important functions in the
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Dialysis is a technique in which blood is filtered through a device to clear it of excess fluid, waste and toxins when the kidneys are
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Gallstones are small stones that form within the gallbladder and are usually made up of cholesterol. In the majority of people with gallstones, the stones
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Male breast cancer in most cases is diagnosed in advanced stages or beyond stages 2 and 3. Treatment is based on the stage of the
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