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Health topic Nephrology

Kidney Stones

A kidney stone is a solid piece of material that forms in the kidney from substances in the urine. It may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a pearl. Most kidney stones pass out of the body without help from a doctor. But…

Drug label Immune & inflammatory

Dupixent — Dupilumab drug label

Dupixent label record for dupilumab. The label lists Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC as labeler/manufacturer. Route: subcutaneous. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult the linked original label for…

Medical entity reference Oncology

chondrosarcoma

Connective tissue cancer that has material basis in cells derived from transformed cells that produce cartilage. Wikidata entity Q1076087; linked MeSH descriptor D002813. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Neurology

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system. The disorder affects several regions of the brain, especially an area called the substantia nigra that controls balance and movement. Often the first symptom of…

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Health topic Neurology

Migraine

Migraines are a recurring type of headache. They cause moderate to severe pain that is throbbing or pulsing. The pain is often on one side of your head. You may also have other symptoms, such as nausea and weakness. You may be…

Medical entity reference Ophthalmology

herpes simplex virus keratitis

Keratitis of the cornea that has material basis in herpes simplex type infection. Wikidata entity Q1258984; linked MeSH descriptor D016849. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Oncology

Lung cancer

Lung cancer is a disease in which certain cells in the lungs become abnormal and multiply uncontrollably to form a tumor. Lung cancer may not cause signs or symptoms in its early stages. Some people with lung cancer have chest pain,…

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Health topic Oncology

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells that line the air passages. It is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. There are two main types: small cell lung cancer and non-small…

Medical terminology Respiratory Medicine

Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury

Lung damage that is caused by the adverse effects of PULMONARY VENTILATOR usage. The high frequency and tidal volumes produced by a mechanical ventilator can cause alveolar disruption and PULMONARY EDEMA.

Medical entity reference Respiratory Medicine

dust mite allergy

Medical condition. Wikidata entity Q1286499; linked MeSH descriptor D000092542. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

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