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State programs of public assistance to persons regardless of age whose income and resources are insufficient to pay for health care. The United States federal government provides matching funds to the state Medicaid programs
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- Aspergillosis Infection with the fungus Aspergillus, seen especially in people with a deficient immune system. The clinical…
- C. elegans Caenorhabditis elegans, a roundworm
- Elbow, cellulitis of the Inflammation of the skin around the elbow due to infection (cellulitis) commonly occurs as a result of…
- Cold injury Cold injuries include chilblains, 'trench foot,' and frostbite. Cold injuries occur with and without freezing…
- Parathyroid hormone See Parathormone
- Postpartum depression Postpartum depression: A form of severe depression after delivery that requires treatment. It is sometimes…
- Postpartum psychosis A very serious mental illness that can affect a new mother. The episode of psychosis usually begins within 1…
- Herpes, febrile A small sore situated on the face or in the mouth that causes pain, burning, or itching before bursting and…
- Stent, medicated See: Coated stent
- Immunization, German measles Measles: See Immunization, MMR
- Discordance 1. The presence of any given condition such as HIV in only one member of a couple. 2. In genetics, the…