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- Motor Neuron Diseases Information Page
Motor neuron diseases (MNDs) are progressive, degenerative disorders that affect nerves in the upper or lower parts of the body. Some of the diseases are inherited, while others may be acquired. Common MNDs include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), progressive muscular atrophy, and postpolio syndrome. Generally, MNDs strike in middle age. Symptoms may include difficulty swallowing, limb weakness, slurred speech, impaired gait, facial weakness, and muscle cramps. Respiration may be affected...
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Genes and Disease: Blood and Lymph Diseases
As most of the cells in the human body are not in direct contact with the external environment, the circulatory system acts as a transport system for these cells. Two distinct fluids move through the circulatory system: blood and lymph. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells, and carries waste materials away. Blood also carries hormones, which control body processes, and antibodies, to fight invading germs. The heart is the pump that keeps this transport system moving. Together,...
National Center for Biotechnology Information
- Kidney Diseases Dictionary Index
This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about kidney diseases. It is designed for people who have kidney diseases and their families and friends. The words are listed in alphabetical order. Some words have many meanings; only those meanings that relate to kidney diseases are included. Words that appear in bold italic are defined elsewhere in the dictionary. A term will refer the reader to another definition only when the second definition gives additional...
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Urologic Diseases Dictionary Index
This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about urologic diseases. It is designed for people who have urologic diseases and their families and friends. The words are listed in alphabetical order. Some words have many meanings; only those meanings that relate to urologic diseases are included. Words that appear in bold italic are defined elsewhere in the dictionary. A term will refer the reader to another definition only when the second definition gives...
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Directory of Kidney and Urologic Diseases Organizations
This directory lists voluntary, governmental, and private organizations. Some of the organizations offer educational materials and other services to patients and the public; others primarily serve health care...
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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- National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases -
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- Association for Macular Diseases - http://www.macula.org/
- Office of Rare Diseases - http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/
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- Nail-biters May Have 'cleaner' Nails, But Ingest More Germs
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 03 Mar 2007 01:00 EST
- Skin Deep: Should You Trust Your Makeup?
New York Times - Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:48 EST
- Ivrea Pharmaceuticals Announces Successful In Vitro Nail Penetration Results With IVR 101 And IVR 102
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:00 EST
- Many hide autoimmune diseases like lupus
The Earth Times - Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:26 EST
- Claims Of Smith's Lupus Not Surprising Says Autoimmune Diseases Association
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 04 Mar 2007 08:00 EST
Clinical Trials
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- Comparison Between Gamma 3 Nail and ACE Trochanteric Nail
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00367406 - Recruiting
Pertrochanteric and Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures
- Effects of Etanercept on Nail Psoriasis and Plaque Psoriasis
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00581100 - Active, not recruiting
Nail Psoriasis; Plaque Psoriasis
- Follow-up of Patients After Knee Arthrodesis With an Intramedullary Nail
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00284297 - Recruiting
Knee Arthrodesis With Intramedullary Nail
- Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Topical 10% Terbinafine Hydrogen Chloride Versus 5% Amorolfine Nail Lacquer in Patients With Mild to Moderate Toenail Onychomycosis
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00459537 - Active, not recruiting
Onychomycosis
- Stress Reduction & CVD Morbidity and Mortality in Blacks
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00000537 - Active, not recruiting
Cardiovascular Diseases; Heart Diseases; Hypertension; Vascular Diseases

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