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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Stuttering
(Stammering; Disfluent Speech) Stuttering – Definition Stuttering is a speech disorder in which the flow of speech is interrupted by:…
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Cleft Lip
(Oral-Facial Clefts; Cleft Palate) Cleft lip – Definition An oral-facial cleft is a birth defect. It occurs when the lip…
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Gingivitis
(Gum Disease) Gingivitis – Definition Gingivitis is a mild, often reversible form of gum disease. In gingivitis, there is inflammation…
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Cold sores
(Fever Blisters; Herpes Labialis; Herpes Stomatitis; Herpes Simplex) Cold sores – Definition Cold sores are small, painful, fluid-filled blisters. They…
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Aphthous ulcers
(Canker Sores; Aphthous Stomatitis) Aphthous ulcers – Definition Aphthous ulcers are also known as canker sores. They are painful, temporary…
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