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Genetics reference Gastroenterology

Celiac disease

Celiac disease is a condition in which the immune system is abnormally sensitive to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder; autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system…

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Health topic Gastroenterology

GERD

Sometimes, after eating a large meal or lying down too soon after eating, you might feel acid coming up into your throat. This is called gastroesophageal reflux (GER). It happens when the muscle at the end of your esophagus (the tube…

Drug label Endocrine & metabolic

Farxiga — Dapagliflozin drug label

Farxiga label record for dapagliflozin. The label lists A-S Medication Solutions as labeler/manufacturer. Route: oral. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult the linked original label for the…

Medical entity reference Immunology & Rheumatology

nut and peanut hypersensitivity

Allergic reaction to nuts from trees, or peanuts and other legumes, triggered by the immune system. Wikidata entity Q113359158; linked MeSH descriptor D000074924. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Immunology & Rheumatology

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of painful, ongoing joint inflammation (chronic inflammatory arthritis) that primarily affects the spine. Early symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis typically begin between the ages of 15 and 30. Most…

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Health topic Immunology & Rheumatology

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints. RA is an autoimmune disease. Although it is most common in the wrist and fingers, this disease can cause your immune system to…

Drug label Eye & ear health

Acular — Ketorolac Tromethamine drug label

Acular label record for ketorolac tromethamine. The label lists Allergan, Inc. as labeler/manufacturer. Route: ophthalmic. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult the linked original label for…

Medical entity reference Neurology

mandibular nerve injuries

Traumatic injuries to the mandibular nerve and its branches. Wikidata entity Q114488439; linked MeSH descriptor D000080902. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Nephrology

Alport syndrome

Alport syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by kidney disease, hearing loss, and eye abnormalities. People with Alport syndrome experience progressive loss of kidney function. Almost all affected individuals have blood in…

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Health topic Nephrology

Chronic Kidney Disease

You have two kidneys, each about the size of your fist. Their main job is to filter your blood. They remove wastes and extra water, which become urine. They also keep the body's chemicals balanced, help control blood pressure, and…

Medical terminology Oncology

Mongolian Spot

A bluish-gray to gray-brown benign, melanocytic nevus found usually in the LUMBOSACRAL REGION of dark-skinned people, especially those of East Asian ancestry. It is usually congenital or appears shortly after birth, and disappears in…

Drug label Immune & inflammatory

Cosentyx — Secukinumab drug label

Cosentyx label record for secukinumab. The label lists Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation as labeler/manufacturer. Route: subcutaneous; intravenous. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult…

Literature reference Mental Health

Sleep, insomnia, and depression.

Bibliographic record: Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (2020 Jan). PMID 31071719. DOI 10.1038/s41386-019-0411-y.

Medical entity reference Oncology

Mongolian spot

Benign, flat, congenital birthmark, prevalent among East, South, Southeast, North and Central Asian peoples, Indigenous Oceanians, and Amerindians. Wikidata entity Q1072716; linked MeSH descriptor D049328. Includes multilingual names…

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