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Treatment Option Overview for Adult NHL Treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) depends on the histologic type and stage. Many of the improvements in survival have been made using clinical trials (experimental therapy) that have attempted to improve on the best... by | | Learn
Definition & Facts What is pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach, close to the first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum. The pancreas has two main functions—to make insulin and to... by | | Learn
Appendicitis is typically treated with surgery to remove the appendix. The surgery is performed in a hospital; general anesthesia is needed. If appendicitis is suspected, especially in patients who have persistent abdominal pain and fever, or signs of a burst appendix... by | | Learn
General Information About Endometrial Cancer KEY POINTS Endometrial cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the endometrium. Obesity and having metabolic syndrome may increase the risk of endometrial cancer. Taking tamoxifen for... by | | Learn
Epidemiology and Transmission Yellow fever, a form of hemorrhagic fever, is an acute infectious disease that is endemic in sub-Saharan Africa, Central, and South America. Yellow fever is caused by a flavivirus that is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. These...
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