Overview Dengue (DENG-gey) fever is a mosquito-borne illness that occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Mild dengue fever causes a high fever and flu-like symptoms. The severe form of dengue fever, also called dengue hemorrhagic fever, can cause serious bleeding, a sudden drop in blood pressure (shock) and death. Millions of cases […]
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Oral Cancer Oral cancer (mouth cancer) is the most common form of head and neck cancer. It typically affects people age 60 and older. Oral cancer affects your lips and the first parts of your tongue, mouth roof and floor. It also affects your oropharynx — the last part of your tongue and roof of […]
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Everything you need to know about lung cancer Lung cancer occurs when cells in the lungs divide uncontrollably, causing tumors to grow. Anyone can develop lung cancer, but cigarette smoking and exposure to smoke, inhaled chemicals, or other toxins can increase the risk. Lung cancer can be life threatening, but effective diagnoses and treatments, including […]
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Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the common term for a set of breast tumor subtypes with distinct molecular and cellular origins and clinical behavior. Most of these are epithelial tumors of ductal or lobular origin (see the image below). Worldwide, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed life-threatening cancer in women and the leading cause […]
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What Is Cervical Cancer? Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb). The cervix connects the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). Cervical cancer usually develops slowly over time. Before cancer appears in the cervix, the cells of the cervix […]
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Fast Facts on MRI Scanning MRI scanning is a non-invasive and painless procedure. Raymond Damadian created the first MRI full-body scanner, which he nicknamed the Indomitable. An MRI scan uses a large magnet, radio waves, and a computer to create a detailed, cross-sectional image of internal organs and structures. The scanner […]
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Thyroid and Iodine Deficiency Low levels of iodine can cause symptoms including neck swelling and weight gain. You may experience other symptoms of a low level of thyroid-stimulating hormone. Iodine is an essential mineral commonly found in seafood. Your thyroid gland uses it to make thyroid hormones, which help control growth, repair damaged cells and […]
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Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) Lupus is a disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs (autoimmune disease). Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems — including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Lupus can be difficult to diagnose because its signs and […]
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