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Introduction to Megaureter

May 26, 2022sciencedict

A megaureter is a malformation of the ureter. This causes the ureter to expand, which can damage the kidneys. What is a megaureter? A megaureter, also known as a megaloureter,…

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Introduction to Metamorphopsia

May 25, 2022sciencedict

Patients with metamorphopsia suffer from subjectively perceived visual disturbances. The cause of this phenomenon is usually to be found in the psychological or neurogenic area, whereby the visual disturbance can…

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Introduction to Rabbit Hunger

May 24, 2022sciencedict

Rabbit starvation, also known as rabbit starvation, is a type of malnutrition that is no longer widespread today. It occurred primarily among the hunting Native Americans of North America, but also…

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Introduction to Keshan Disease

May 23, 2022sciencedict

Keshan disease is a rare disease of the heart muscle that is mainly attributed to selenium deficiency. The disease was named after a town in northeast China’s Manchuria. In the case…

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Introduction to Latex Allergy

May 22, 2022May 21, 2022sciencedict
Latex Allergy

A latex allergy is a pathological hypersensitivity to latex. Due to its excellent properties, this material can be contained in various everyday objects. These include clothing, condoms, mattresses and medical…

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Introduction to Leprosy

May 21, 2022sciencedict

Leprosy, also known as leprosy, is one of the bacterial infectious diseases. It is highly contagious and often fatal if left untreated. Today, however, leprosy can be cured through early…

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Introduction to Cryptococcosis

May 15, 2022May 15, 2022sciencedict
Cryptococcosis

Cryptococcosis is one of the most important human fungal infections. It is caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans and represents a serious danger, especially for people with a weakened immune…

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Introduction to Kleine-Levin Syndrome

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022sciencedict
Kleine-Levin Syndrome

Kleine-Levin syndrome is an episodically recurrent hypersomnia characterized by increased sleepiness, cognitive disturbances, and paradoxical behaviors during waking hours. There is probably a central nervous system cause. Because of the…

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Introduction to Hyperparathyroidism

May 8, 2022May 8, 2022sciencedict
Hyperparathyroidism

The term hyperparathyroidism describes an overactive parathyroid gland. This means that the patient’s parathyroid gland is producing too much parathyroid hormone. What is hyperparathyroidism? Primary hyperparathyroidism often shows no symptoms…

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Introduction to Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

April 3, 2022April 5, 2022sciencedict
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a disease affecting the immune system. The disease generally occurs with a very low frequency. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is usually characterized by a severe course. It is also…

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Introduction to IgA Nephritis

March 30, 2022April 5, 2022sciencedict
IgA Nephritis

IgA nephritis is the most common disease of the renal corpuscles. It is counted among the idiopathic glomerulonephritis. What is IgA nephritis? Since IgA nephritis rarely causes symptoms, it is…

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Introduction to Histiocytic Necrotizing Lymphadenitis

March 20, 2022March 23, 2022sciencedict
Histiocytic Necrotizing Lymphadenitis

According to abbreviationfinder, histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis is an inflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck area, which can be accompanied by general symptoms such as fever or vomiting. Those…

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Introduction to Hay Fever

February 6, 2022June 14, 2022sciencedict
Hay Fever

Hay fever or pollen allergy is an allergy to pollen and pollen. Hay fever is particularly common in spring. Typical symptoms are watery eyes, burning eyes, sneezing and a runny…

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Introduction to Heberden Osteoarthritis

January 30, 2022January 25, 2022sciencedict
Heberden Osteoarthritis

Heberden arthrosis is characterized by painful hand and finger joints with nodule formation. Stiff fingers, swelling and pain are the determining factors for the mostly chronic disease. What is Heberden…

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Introduction to Glutamate Intolerance

January 26, 2022June 14, 2022sciencedict
Glutamate Intolerance

Glutamates are found in many foods, they serve as flavor enhancers and can lead to glutamate intolerance in some people . In the vernacular, this phenomenon is often referred to…

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Introduction to Hallux Valgus (Bunions)

January 23, 2022sciencedict
Bunions

Hallux valgus (bunions) – one of the most common foot deformities in western cultures. In the course of the disease, a toe misalignment occurs; especially the big toe. What is…

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Introduction to Epispadias

January 16, 2022January 4, 2022sciencedict
Epispadias

In epispadias there is a gap in the urethra. Boys are significantly more likely to be affected by the phenomenon than girls. Epispadias can be corrected surgically, and the procedure…

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Introduction to Joint Effusion

January 9, 2022January 4, 2022sciencedict
Joint Effusion

The joint effusion may affect different joints in the human body. The course of the disease depends primarily on the cause of the disease and the individual response to therapeutic…

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Introduction to Bile Acid Loss Syndrome

January 2, 2022January 4, 2022sciencedict
Bile Acid Loss Syndrome

The bile acid loss syndrome develops from a physiologically significant loss of bile acids in the intestine. It manifests itself as stubborn diarrhea that cannot be treated even with the…

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Introduction to Dopamine β-hydroxylase Deficiency

December 26, 2021June 14, 2022sciencedict
Dopamine β-hydroxylase Deficiency

The dopamine β-hydroxylase deficiency is a very rare inherited disorder that is characterized in the blood by the lack of norepinephrine and epinephrine. The concentration of dopamine is increased. As…

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Introduction to Dermatomyositis

December 19, 2021December 21, 2021sciencedict
Dermatomyositis

In the case of poor general well-being with sudden muscle weakness or persistent muscle soreness, especially in women and children, dermatomyositis or purple disease should be considered. Certain skin changes…

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Introduction to Cor Pulmonale

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021sciencedict
Cor Pulmonale

As cor pulmonale is called an enlargement of the right heart as a result of a compressive load by a pulmonary disease. A distinction is made between an acute and…

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Introduction to Bromhidrosis

December 5, 2021December 6, 2021sciencedict
Bromhidrosis

The Bromhidrosis, as bromhidrosis referred to is a special form of hyperhidrosis, the abnormal sweating. With bromhidrosis, those affected suffer from a pathologically excessive sweat secretion. What is bromhidrosis The…

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Introduction to Cheilitis

November 28, 2021December 6, 2021sciencedict
Cheilitis

When cheilitis is an inflammatory disease of various possible forms. Therapy usually includes treating the cause. What is cheilitis? Cheilitis is inflammation that affects the lips. In medicine, different forms…

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Introduction to Breast Cysts

November 21, 2021November 24, 2021sciencedict
Breast Cysts

Breast cysts are sac-like growths in the breast with thick or thin-flowing contents that are surrounded by a capsule. They can occur singly or in groups. What are breast cysts?…

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Introduction to Basilar Impression

November 15, 2021November 16, 2021sciencedict
Introduction to Basilar Impression

The basilar impression is a pathological abnormality in the area of ​​the cervical vertebrae. The deviation shows up in the transition area of ​​a craniocervical type, whereby an impression develops…

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Introduction to Eye Cancer

November 7, 2021November 7, 2021sciencedict
Eye Cancer

Malignant tumors can also form in the eye. Retinoblastoma is one of the most common eye tumors in young children, while adults struggle with the malignant choroidal melanoma tumor. The…

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Introduction to Asperger Syndrome

October 24, 2021October 30, 2021sciencedict
Asperger Syndrome

As Asperger’s syndrome, a developmental disorder is called, which is counted to the spectrum of autistic disorders. Asperger’s syndrome is associated with impaired social interaction and recurring behavioral patterns. As…

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Introduction to Arnold Chiari Malformation

October 17, 2021October 7, 2021sciencedict

The Arnold-Chiari malformation is a developmental disorder that displaces cerebellar parts from the brain space. The patients often only suffer from the first symptoms in their youth, which mostly correspond…

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Introduction to Acne Infantum

October 10, 2021October 6, 2021sciencedict
Acne Infantum

The Acne infantum is directed to a lower age-related form of widespread skin disease acne that infants aged three to six months and must be distinguished from the neonatal acne…

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