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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Tetanus
(Lockjaw) Tetanus – Definition Tetanus is a bacterial infection that affects the nervous system. Tetanus bacteria from soil, dust, or…
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Temporal Arteritis
(Giant Cell Arteritis) Temporal arteritis – Definition Temporal arteritis is a condition of inflammation of the arteries. It affects the…
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Tay-Sachs Disease
Tay-Sachs disease – Definition Tay-Sachs disease (TSD) is a fatal genetic disorder. It occurs when a fatty substance builds up…
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Tardive Dyskinesia
Tardive dyskinesia – Definition Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a neurologic syndrome. It results from prolonged use of neuroleptic drugs (also…
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Sleep Apnea
(Obstructive Apnea; Central Apnea; Mixed Apnea) Sleep apnea – Definition Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing is repeatedly…
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