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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Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis – Definition Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the labyrinth in the inner ear. The labyrinth is a system of…
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Hearing loss
Hearing loss – Definition Hearing loss is a decreased ability to hear. There are two main categories of hearing loss:…
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Influenza – Flu
Influenza – Definition The flu (also called influenza) is a viral infection. It affects the respiratory system. It can cause…
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Esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer – Definition The esophagus is the tube that runs from the mouth to the stomach. Food passes down…
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Middle ear infection
(Acute Otitis; Ear Infection, Middle; Otitis Media) Middle ear infection – Definition With this condition, the middle ear becomes infected…
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