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All reports of suspected measles cases should be investigated immediately. In the measles post-elimination era, a single case of measles is considered a public health priority that requires rapid evaluation for likelihood of measles and appropriate public health... by | | Learn
Most people who have narcolepsy have low levels of hypocretin. This is a chemical in the brain that helps promote wakefulness. What causes low hypocretin levels isn’t well understood. Researchers think that certain factors may work together to cause a lack of... by | | Learn
C Diff: The risk for disease increases in patients with: antibiotic exposure. proton pump inhibitors. gastrointestinal surgery/manipulation. long length of stay in healthcare settings. a serious underlying illness. immunocompromising conditions. advanced age. ... by | | Learn
“Smoke inhalation” is a generic term that refers to potential exposure to a wide variety of substances because of the complex chemistry of heat decomposition. Inhaled substances may directly injure the pulmonary epithelium at various levels of the respiratory tract,... by | | Learn
General Information About Plasma Cell Neoplasms There are several types of plasma cell neoplasms. These diseases are all associated with a monoclonal (or myeloma) protein (M protein). They include monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), isolated...
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