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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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- Type 1 diabetes linked to pancreatic cancer risk
Reuters - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:24 EST
- Threshold Pharmaceuticals Announces That A Phase 3 Clinical Trial Of Glufosfamide For Treatment Of Pancreatic Cancer Did Not Meet Its Primary Endpoint
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:00 EST
- First Evidence Of Stem Cells In Pancreatic Tumors
ScienceDaily - Mon, 12 Feb 2007 04:00 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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- 3-AP and Gemcitabine in Treating Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00064051 - Active, not recruiting
stage II pancreatic cancer; stage III pancreatic cancer; stage IVA pancreatic cancer; stage IVB pancreatic cancer; recurrent pancreatic cancer
- Nitrocamptothecin Compared With Gemcitabine in Treating Patients With Unresectable Locally Advanced or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00005869 - Active, not recruiting
recurrent pancreatic cancer; stage II pancreatic cancer; stage IVA pancreatic cancer; stage III pancreatic cancer; stage IVB pancreatic cancer; ...
- Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00004003 - Active, not recruiting
recurrent pancreatic cancer; stage IVA pancreatic cancer; stage III pancreatic cancer; stage IVB pancreatic cancer
- Gemcitabine With or Without R115777 in Treating Patients With Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00005648 - Active, not recruiting
recurrent pancreatic cancer; stage II pancreatic cancer; stage IVA pancreatic cancer; stage III pancreatic cancer; stage IVB pancreatic cancer; ...
- Paclitaxel and Bryostatin-1 in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00031694 - Active, not recruiting
stage II pancreatic cancer; stage III pancreatic cancer; recurrent pancreatic cancer; adenocarcinoma of the pancreas; stage IVA pancreatic cancer; ...

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