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Autism

Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. The diagnostic criteria require that symptoms become apparent...
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Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses, eventually leading to death. It was first described...
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Ligament / Tendon Rupture

Tendons attach muscle to bone and ligaments attach bone to bone. Although ligaments are strong and rigid by nature, strains and sudden forces can cause them to rupture and tear,...
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Tendinitis

Tendinitis (also tendonitis), meaning inflammation of a tendon, is just that: An inflammation or irritation of a tendon, which is the thick, fibrous cord that attaches muscles to bones. It...
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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people around the world. Often called wear-and-tear arthritis, osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your...
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Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers (sores) in your digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of your large intestine (colon) and...
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Scleroderma

Scleroderma, also known as systemic sclerosis, is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterised by hardening (sclero) of the skin (derma). In the more severe form, it also affects internal organs....
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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder leading to chronic inflammatory response that typically affects the small joints in your hands and feet. Rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of your joints,...
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Lupus

Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems —...
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Hearing loss

Hearing loss, deafness, hard of hearing, anacusis, or hearing impairment is a partial or total inability to hear. In children it may affect the development of language and can cause...
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