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NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories)

NSAIDs is an acronym that stands for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories. These drugs ususally work to decrease pain and…

01 Jan 2012
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Leukotrienes

Leukotrienes are a type of chemical that is important in the process of inflammation.

01 Jan 2012
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Fibrosis

Fibrosis is the thickening and scarring of tissue, usually as a consequence of…

01 Jan 2012
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CRP (C-Reactive Protein)

C-reactive protein is one type of protein found in human blood. Its levels increase when the body experiences inflammatory conditions…

01 Jan 2012
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ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)

ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) is a diagnostic blood test used to show any inflammatory process that is occuring…

01 Jan 2012
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Myocarditis

Myocarditis is an inflammation of the muscular layer of the heart. This is usually due to…

01 Jan 2012
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Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is an acute infection caused by the organism Toxoplasma gondii. In healthy adults, the…

01 Jan 2012
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Calcifications

Calcifications, also known as microcalcifications, are small mineral deposits found in body tissues. They may be found in many organs…

01 Jan 2012
Medical Dictionary

Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EO)

Eosinophilic oesophagitis is a disease affecting the oesophagus characterised by large numbers of…

01 Jan 2012

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