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Non-profit or volunteer organizations, often established by patients or their family members, aimed at offering individuals impacted by specific conditions access to information, assistance, and occasionally, financial support.  

A category of medications employed to induce sedation. Sedatives encompass sleeping medications, anti-anxiety medications, antipsychotic medications, and certain antidepressant medications.  

A notable object, like a beloved blanket, piece of clothing, or soft toy, that offers solace and reassurance to a young child. These objects are occasionally called transitional items. The child might develop a strong connection to the item and exhibit significant distress if it becomes lost or if there’s an effort to separate them…

Sometimes referred to as a seborrhoeic keratosis, a benign, small skin growth that appears brown or black and has a rough, greasy texture.  

Bacterial or viral infections result from the consumption of poorly stored or cooked shellfish, or those exposed to water contaminated by human waste. Symptoms encompass vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. Adequate fluid and electrolyte intake can alleviate mild cases, while severe instances might necessitate hospital care.  

Hyperbaric medicine is a medical field dedicated to studying the physiological risks associated with using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) during diving. The majority of these risks arise due to the escalation in atmospheric pressure as depth increases. For instance, at a depth of 10 meters, the total pressure is twice that of the surface…

An uncommon disorder in which a majority of the bile ducts become constricted, leading to gradual liver deterioration that might necessitate a liver transplant as the sole remedy. In numerous instances, this condition is associated with inflammatory bowel disease.  

This inherited metabolic disorder, known as mucopolysaccharidosis, leads to corneal clouding (opacity of the eye’s surface), hand deformities, and aortic issues, while maintaining normal motor development.  

Various products, such as pads and tampons, are utilized during menstruation to absorb blood and provide clothing protection. The majority of these items are designed for single-use and are disposable.    

Bites originating from sandflies, prevalent in numerous warm regions, can lead to disease transmission in humans. Within tropical and subtropical zones, these insects spread leishmaniasis. In specific regions of Asia and the Mediterranean, they transmit sandfly fever, a flu-like ailment. In the western Andes, they can transmit bartonellosis, where distinct variants provoke either joint pain…