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Genetics reference Endocrinology

Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a disorder characterized by abnormally high levels of blood glucose, also called blood sugar. In this form of diabetes, the body stops using and making insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas…

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Health topic Endocrinology

Diabetes Type 2

Type 2 diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Glucose is your main source of energy. It comes from the foods you eat. A hormone called insulin helps the glucose get into your cells to…

Medical terminology Gastroenterology

Colitis, Lymphocytic

A subtype of MICROSCOPIC COLITIS, characterized by chronic watery DIARRHEA of unknown origin, a normal COLONOSCOPY but abnormal histopathology on BIOPSY. Microscopic examination of biopsy samples taken from the COLON show infiltration…

Drug label Digestive health

Carafate — Sucralfate drug label

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

Literature reference Endocrinology

Hypothyroidism.

Bibliographic record: Lancet (London, England) (2024 Oct 05). PMID 39368843. DOI 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01614-3.

Medical entity reference Gastroenterology

pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas. Wikidata entity Q1527888; linked MeSH descriptor D010195. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Gastroenterology

Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease is a complex, long-lasting (chronic) disorder that primarily affects the digestive system. This condition involves an abnormal immune response that causes excess inflammation. It most often affects the intestinal…

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Health topic Gastroenterology

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a problem that affects the large intestine. It can cause abdominal cramping, bloating, and a change in bowel habits. Some people with the disorder have constipation. Some have diarrhea. Others go back…

Medical terminology Immunology & Rheumatology

Nut and Peanut Hypersensitivity

Allergic reaction to tree nuts and peanuts, including other LEGUMES, that is triggered by the immune system. It includes co-sensitization to other food (e.g., sesame seed).

Drug label Endocrine & metabolic

Jardiance — Empagliflozin drug label

Jardiance label record for empagliflozin. The label lists Redpharm Drug as labeler/manufacturer. Route: oral. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult the linked original label for the complete…

Genetics reference Immunology & Rheumatology

Behçet disease

Behçet disease is an inflammatory condition that affects many parts of the body. The health problems associated with Behçet disease result from widespread inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis). This inflammation most commonly…

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Health topic Immunology & Rheumatology

Lupus

Lupus is a chronic (long-lasting) type of autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases happen when your immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues by mistake. This attack causes inflammation. It can also damage many parts of the body,…

Medical terminology Neurology

Hemianopsia

Partial or complete loss of vision in one half of the visual field(s) of one or both eyes. Subtypes include altitudinal hemianopsia, characterized by a visual defect above or below the horizontal meridian of the visual field.…

Drug label Eye & ear health

Alphagan P — Brimonidine Tartrate drug label

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

Medical entity reference Neurology

tension headache

Common type of headache classified by The International Classification of Headache Disorders 3rd edition. Wikidata entity Q1338684; linked MeSH descriptor D018781. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

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