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1 day ago · Polycystic ovary syndrome, or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. The syndrome is named after cysts which form on the ovaries of some people with this condition, though this is not a universal symptom, and not the underlying cause of the disorder.
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1 day ago · Endometriosis is a disease in which cells like those in the endometrium, the layer of tissue that normally covers the inside of the uterus, grow outside the uterus. It occurs in humans and a limited number of menstruating mammals.
1 day ago · Electrocardiography is normally performed on all patients to exclude other possible causes of tachycardia. [1] [40] In cases where a particular associated condition or complicating factor are suspected, other non-autonomic tests may be used: echocardiography to exclude mitral valve prolapse , and thermal threshold tests for small-fiber neuropathy .
52 minutes ago · Multiple sclerosis (MS), sclerosis disseminata (SD) is an autoimmune disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to transmit signals , resulting in a range of signs and symptoms , including physical, mental , and sometimes ...
1 day ago · Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), also called human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV) and human orthopneumovirus, is a contagious virus that causes infections of the respiratory tract. It is a negative-sense, single-stranded RNA virus. Its name is derived from the large cells known as syncytia that form when infected cells fuse.
1 day ago · Medical condition Influenza Other names flu, the flu, grippe (French for flu) Influenza virus Specialty Infectious disease Symptoms Fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle pain, headache, coughing, fatigue Usual onset 1–4 days after exposure Duration 2–8 days Causes Influenza viruses Prevention Hand washing, flu vaccines Medication Antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir Frequency 3–5 million ...
1 day ago · Malnutrition occurs when an organism gets too few or too many nutrients, resulting in health problems. Specifically, it is "a deficiency, excess, or imbalance of energy, protein and other nutrients" which adversely affects the body's tissues and form. Malnutrition is not receiving the correct amount of nutrition.
