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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Viral Meningitis
Viral meningitis – Definition The brain and spinal cord are encased by layers of tissue. These layers are called the…
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Bacterial Meningitis
(Spinal Meningitis) Bacterial meningitis – Definition The brain and spinal cord are covered by layers of tissue. These layers are…
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Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning – Definition In adults, lead poisoning happens when levels of lead in the blood become elevated. The Occupational…
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Korsakoff’s Syndrome
(Cerebral Beriberi; Korsakoff’s Amnesic Syndrome; Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome) Korsakoff’s syndrome – Definition Korsakoff’s syndrome is a memory disorder caused by a…
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Insomnia
(Sleeplessness) Insomnia – Definition Insomnia is a sleep disorder. It may cause a number of sleep problems including trouble falling…
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