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Genetics reference Dermatology

Pachyonychia congenita

Pachyonychia congenita is a condition that primarily affects the skin and nails. The signs and symptoms of this condition usually become apparent within the first few years of life. Almost everyone with pachyonychia congenita develops…

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Health topic Dermatology

Hives

Hives are red and sometimes itchy bumps on your skin. An allergic reaction to a drug or food usually causes them. Allergic reactions cause your body to release chemicals that can make your skin swell up in hives. People who have other…

Medical terminology Endocrinology

Hyperparathyroidism

A condition of abnormally elevated output of PARATHYROID HORMONE (or PTH) triggering responses that increase blood CALCIUM. It is characterized by HYPERCALCEMIA and BONE RESORPTION, eventually leading to bone diseases. PRIMARY…

Drug label Dermatology

Propecia — Finasteride drug label

Propecia label record for finasteride. The label lists Organon LLC as labeler/manufacturer. Route: oral. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult the linked original label for the complete…

Medical entity reference Endocrinology

thecoma

thecoma. Wikidata entity Q55790929; linked MeSH descriptor D013798. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Endocrinology

21-hydroxylase deficiency

21-hydroxylase deficiency is an inherited disorder that affects the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys and produce a variety of hormones that regulate many essential functions in the body. In people…

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Health topic Endocrinology

Hyperglycemia

Blood glucose, or blood sugar, is the main sugar found in your blood. It is your body's primary source of energy. It comes from the food you eat. Your body breaks down most of that food into glucose and releases it into your…

Medical terminology Gastroenterology

Pancreatitis, Graft

An inflammatory disease and serious complication of PANCREAS TRANSPLANTATION. It is caused by a premature activation of pancreatic proenzymes leading to autodigestion of the gland and can be attributed to immunological or…

Drug label Digestive health

Prilosec — Omeprazole Magnesium drug label

Prilosec label record for omeprazole magnesium. The label lists Covis Pharma US, Inc as labeler/manufacturer. Route: oral. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult the linked original label for…

Medical entity reference Gastroenterology

graft pancreatitis

Inflammatory disease and serious complication of pancreas transplantation. Wikidata entity Q55083550; linked MeSH descriptor D055589. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Gastroenterology

Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis

Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) is a disorder that causes progressive liver disease, which typically leads to liver failure. In people with PFIC, liver cells are less able to secrete a digestive fluid called bile.…

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Health topic Gastroenterology

Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver. Scar tissue forms because of injury or long-term disease. Scar tissue cannot do what healthy liver tissue does - make protein, help fight infections, clean the blood, help digest food and store…

Medical terminology Immunology & Rheumatology

Heavy Chain Disease

A disorder of immunoglobulin synthesis in which large quantities of abnormal heavy chains are excreted in the urine. The amino acid sequences of the N-(amino-) terminal regions of these chains are normal, but they have a deletion…

Drug label Endocrine & metabolic

Victoza — Liraglutide drug label

Victoza label record for liraglutide. The label lists Novo Nordisk as labeler/manufacturer. Route: subcutaneous. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult the linked original label for the…

Medical entity reference Immunology & Rheumatology

lymphoproliferative disorders

Primary immunodeficiency disease characterized by immune dysregulation typically after viral infection, usually associated with Epstein-Barr viral infection. Wikidata entity Q4165484; linked MeSH descriptor D008232. Includes…

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