Disease, Condition & Injury
Health Library disease & condition fact sheets provide comprehensive, yet concise evidence-based information on a variety of health conditions, diseases and injuries.
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Neck fracture
(Broken Neck; Cervical Fracture) Neck fracture – Definition A neck fracture is a break in one or more of the…
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Mumps
(Epidemic Parotitis) Mumps – Definition Mumps is a viral infection. The infection causes fever and swelling of the parotid glands.…
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Hypothyroidism
(Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis; Underactive Thyroid) Hypothyroidism – Definition Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. The…
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Hyperthyroidism
(Graves’ Disease; Overactive Thyroid) Hyperthyroidism – Definition Hyperthyroidism develops when the thyroid gland becomes overactive and produces too much thyroid…
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Tooth decay
(Cavities; Dental Caries; Dental Decay) Tooth decay – Definition Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth material, which includes: Enamel…
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