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Measles encephalitis
Inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) occurs in perhaps 1 in 1,000 cases of measles, starting (up to 3 weeks) after onset of the rash and presenting with high fever, convulsions, and coma. It usually runs a blessedly short course with…
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Show more- Codes, drug caution Abbreviations on medications that indicate caution. While not a part of the historical heritage of ancient…
- Blood sugar, high An elevated level of the sugar glucose in the blood. Also called hyperglycemia. High blood sugar is a finding…
- Cancer, rectal See: Rectal cancer
- Furuncle Nothing more nor less than a 'boil' with a fancy name. A boil is a collection of pus. Antibiotics are often…
- Breast cancer metastasis suppressor 1 (BRMS1) A gene that plays a role in preventing the metastasis (spread) of breast cancer to other parts of the body…
- Septum, interatrial The wall separating the upper chambers (the atria) of the heart. A hole in the interatrial septum is termed…
- Interventional radiology (IR) Rventional radiologists employ image guidance methods to gain access to the deep interstices of most organs…
- Syndrome, Gower (situational syncope) The temporary loss of consciousness in particular kinds of situations. (Syncope is temporary loss of…
- Louise Brown See: Brown, Louise.
- Migraine without aura See: Common migraine
- Shock, anaphylactic A life-threatening allergic reaction characterized by a swelling of body tissues including the throat…
- Chargaff's rule See: Chargaff rule