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Burden of Disease Health Disparities Recent studies indicate that lupus incidence rates are almost three times higher in black women than white women, and affect 1 in 537 young African American women.14,15 Minority women tend to develop lupus at a younger age,... by | | Learn
What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. Appendicitis is the leading cause of emergency abdominal operations. What is the appendix? The appendix is a fingerlike pouch attached to the large intestine in the lower right area of the... by | | Learn
Staging There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. Cancer can spread through tissue, the lymph system, and the blood: Tissue. The cancer spreads from where it began by growing into nearby areas. Lymph system. The cancer spreads from where it began by... by | | Learn
Smoking and the Digestive System Smoking affects the entire body, increasing the risk of many life-threatening diseases—including lung cancer, emphysema, and heart disease. Smoking also contributes to many cancers and diseases of the digestive system. Estimates show... by | | Learn
General Information About Small Cell Lung Cancer KEY POINTS Small cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung. There are two main types of small cell lung cancer. Smoking is the major risk factor for small cell lung...
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