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• J-107088 -
  A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called topoisomerase I inhibitors. Also called edotecarin.
• J-pouch coloanal anastomosis -
  A surgical procedure in which the colon is attached to the anus after the rectum has been removed. A 2-4 inch section of the colon is formed into a J-shaped pouch in order to replace the function of the rectum and store stool until it can be eliminated. This procedure is similar to the side-to-end coloanal anastomosis but a larger pouch is formed.
• Jackson-Weiss syndrome
  Jackson-Weiss syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by foot abnormalities and the premature fusion of certain bones of the skull (craniosynostosis), which prevents further growth of the skull and affects the shape of the head and face. Many of the characteristic facial features of Jackson-Weiss syndrome result from the premature fusion of the skull bones. The head is unable to grow normally, which can lead to a misshapen skull, widely spaced eyes, and a bulging forehead. Foot abnormalities are the most consistent characteristic, as not all individuals with Jackson-Weiss syndrome have abnormal skull or facial features. The big toes are enlarged and bend away from the other toes. Hand anomalies are rare. People with Jackson-Weiss syndrome usually have normal intelligence and a normal life span.
• Jai Alai
  Jai-Alai means "Merry Festival" in the Basque language. The term is used to denote a fronton (or open-walled arena) used to play a variety of Pelota called Cesta Punta, and, more broadly, to the game itself. The game is characterized by the fast pace of play, in which a 125g ball (or pelota) covered with parchment skin can travel faster than 180 mph. The ball is placed into play and volleyed by players wearing a wicker basket glove approximately 63 to 70 cm long. ...
• Jamaica
  Jamaica is a country in the Caribbean Sea, located south of Cuba and to the west of Hispaniola, on which Haiti and the Dominican Republic are situated.
• Jamaica Dogwood
  small tree of West Indies and Florida having large odd-pinnate leaves and panicles of red-striped purple to white flowers followed by decorative curly winged seedpods; yields fish poisons
• Japan
  Japan (日本, Nippon/Nihon, literally "the origin of the sun" or less literally "Land of the Rising Sun" ) is an island country east of the Asian continent on the western edge of the Pacific Ocean. It comprises over 6,800 islands having a coastline 100 meters or longer. ...
• Japanese Encephalitis
  LaCrosse Encephalitis is an encephalitis caused by an arbovirus (the LaCrosse virus) which has a mosquito vector (Aedes triseriatus). It occurs in the Appalachian regions of the United States, and it was named after the place where it was first described in 1963, LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
• Japanese Women's Diet
  
• jaundice - JAWN-dis
  A condition in which the skin and the whites of the eyes become yellow, urine darkens, and the color of stool becomes lighter than normal. Jaundice occurs when the liver is not working properly or when a bile duct is blocked.
• Jaundice in newborns
  
• Jay Robb Diet
  
• Jenamicin Injection
  
• Jenest-28
  
• Jenny Craig
  Jenny Craig is a weight loss guru who started the Jenny Craig Weight Loss Plan. Born in Louisiana, she started the weight loss company with her Australian husband in the mid-1980s.
• Jenny Craig Diet
  
• Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome
  Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome is a condition that causes profound hearing loss and a disruption of the heart's normal rhythm (arrhythmia). This disorder is a form of long QT syndrome, which is a heart condition that causes the cardiac muscle to take longer than usual to recharge between beats. If untreated, the irregular heartbeats can lead to fainting (syncope), seizures, or sudden death.
• Jet Lag
  Jet lag (or "jetlag"), also jet syndrome, is a physical condition caused by crossing time zones during flight. The condition is generally believed to be the result of disruption to the circadian rhythms (i.e. the "light/dark" cycle) of the body. It can also be exacerbated by experiencing sudden changes in climate or seasonal conditions, as well as the reduced oxygen, partial pressure, excess noise and low humidity commonly experienced in the cabin of an aircraft.
• Jewett staging system -
  A staging system for prostate cancer that uses ABCD. “A” and “B” refer to cancer that is confined to the prostate. “C” refers to cancer that has grown out of the prostate but has not spread to lymph nodes or other places in the body. “D” refers to cancer that has spread to lymph nodes or to other places in the body. Also called the ABCD rating or the Whitmore-Jewett staging system.
• Jiaogulan
  
• Jillian Michaels Diet
  
• JM 216 -
  A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called platinum analogs. Also called BMS-182751 and satraplatin.
• Jock Itch
  Scaling patches on the skin cause by fungi called dermatophytes. DermatologistRx.com has both Lamisil and Lotrimin for the topical treatment of fungi, dermatophytes and candida. Zeasorb powder can also keep the feet dry.
• Joint and bone infections
  
• Joint Pain
  In medicine, arthralgia (literally: "joint pain", from "arthros" = "joint" and "-algia" denoting "pain") is the presence of painful joints in the absence of frank arthritis. It is present in a number of rheumatological diseases, most notably lupus erythematosus.
• Joint sprain
  
• Joints
  ----A joint is the location at which two bones make contact. Structurally, the joints are classified as:*fibrous - bones are connected by fibrous connective tissue.*cartilaginous - bones are connected by cartilage.*synovial - there is a space (synovial cavity) between the articulating bones.Functionally, they can be classified as:*synarthrosis - permit no movement.*amphiarthrosis - permit little movement.*diarthrosis - permit a variety of movements (e.g. flexion, adduction, pronation). ...
• Jolivette
  
• Jordan
  The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, commonly called Dar Abo Husein (Arabic أردنّ, transliterated ʼUrdunn), is a country in the Middle East. It is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the north-east, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, and Israel and West Bank to the west. It shares with Israel the coastlines of the Gulf of Aqaba and the Dead Sea. Jordan's main religion is Islam and its main language is Arabic.
• Joubert Syndrome
  Joubert syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the area of the brain that controls balance and coordination. The disorder is characterized by absence or underdevelopment of a part of the brain called the cerebellar vermis and a malformed brain stem. The most common features include ataxia (lack of muscle control), an abnormal breathing pattern called hypernea, sleep apnea, abnormal eye and tongue movements, and hypotonia. ...
• Journaling
  Journaling is a technique for reducing stress by writing about stressful events in your life.
• JRA
  # Jewish Relief Agency# Japanese Red Army# Japan Racing Association - Horse-racing# Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis# JAPAN REPTILE ASSOCIATION in Japanese
• Juglans nigra
  The Black Walnut (Juglans nigra L.) is a native of eastern North America, where it grows, mostly alongside rivers, from southern Ontario, Canada west to southeast South Dakota, south to Georgia and southwest to central Texas.
• Juice Therapy
  Fruit and vegetable juices, alternative practitioners believe, stimulate digestion, bolster the immune system, and help to eliminate toxins from the body. Some believe that juices can also help heal infections and cure stomach ulcers.
• junctional nevus - JUNK-shun-ul NEE-vus
  A mole found in the junction (border) between the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin. These moles may be pigmented and slightly raised, and have a higher risk of developing into malignant melanoma.
• Juniper
  Junipers are coniferous plants in the genus Juniperus of the cypress family Cupressaceae. Depending on taxonomic viewpoint, there are between 50-67 species of juniper, widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere, from the arctic, south to tropical Africa in the Old World, and to the mountains of Central America in the New World.
• Justice
  Justice is a concept involving the fair, moral, and impartial treatment of all persons, especially in law. It is often seen as the continued effort to do what is "right." In most of all cases what one regards as "right" is determined by consulting the majority, employing logic, or referring to divine authority, in the case of religion. If a person lives under a certain set law in a certain country, justice is considered making the person follow the law and be punished if not.
• Juvenile Diabetes
  Diabetes mellitus is a medical disorder characterized by varying or persistent hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar levels), especially after eating. All types of diabetes mellitus share similar symptoms and complications at advanced stages. Hyperglycemia itself can lead to dehydration and ketoacidosis. ...
• juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia -
  A rare form of childhood leukemia in which cancer cells often spread into tissues such as the skin, lung, and intestines.
• Juvenile primary lateral sclerosis
  Juvenile primary lateral sclerosis is a rare disorder characterized by the progressive weakness and stiffness in arm, leg, and facial muscles. Symptoms of juvenile primary lateral sclerosis begin in early childhood and progress over a period of 15 to 20 years. Early symptoms include difficulty with balance, clumsiness, weakness and stiffness in the legs, and muscle spasms. With time, weakness and stiffness in the arms and hands occur, as do slurred speech, drooling, and difficulty swallowing.
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Juvenile arthritis is a type of arthritis typically affects children before the age of sixteen. Most children with juvenile arthritis have a form of rheumatoid arthritis, the symptoms of which are identical to the adult kind. In many cases the condition is outgrown at a later age.