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22-07-2024Ehrlichiosis
Ehrlichiosis is a bacterial infection caused by bacteria of the genus Ehrlichia, primarily transmitted through tick bites. These intracellular bacteria infect white blood cells, leading to a systemic infection. The main types of the disease include human monocytic ehrlichiosis...
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19-07-2024Cushing Syndrome
Cushing's syndrome is an endocrine disorder caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is essential for regulating metabolism, immune response, and stress response. Epidemiologically, Cushing's syndrome is...
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09-07-2024Goodpasture Syndrome
Goodpasture syndrome, or anti-GBM disease, is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by antibodies that attack the basement membrane of the glomeruli in the kidneys and the alveoli in the lungs. This autoimmune attack results in nephritis and pulmonary hemorrhage, leading to...
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07-07-2024Acute Pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammatory condition of the pancreas that can cause severe abdominal pain and other complications. The inflammation can range from mild and self-limiting to severe and life-threatening, with pancreatic necrosis and systemic complications. ...
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06-07-2024Acute Kidney Injury
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is when the kidneys suddenly lose their ability to filter waste products from the blood. This impairment leads to the accumulation of toxins in the body and disturbances in fluid and electrolyte balance, which can have profound health implications for...
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05-07-2024Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) encompasses conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. It usually includes myocardial infarction (heart attack) and unstable angina. ACS is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention to limit damage to the...
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04-07-2024Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a chronic and progressive endocrine disorder characterized by excessive growth hormone (GH) production and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). This overproduction usually results from a benign pituitary adenoma, although there are rarer causes, such as ectopic...
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22-06-2024Insect Borne-Diseases
Insects can transmit diseases to humans through bites, stings, or contamination. Some of the most well-known diseases transmitted by insects include: Dengue Fever Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral illness transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, mainly Aedes aegypti and,...