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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Ankylosing Spondylitis – Marie-Strumpell Disease
Ankylosing spondylitis – Definition Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes arthritis of the spine and hips. It…
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Vitiligo
Vitiligo – Definition Vitiligo is a disorder in which white patches develop on the skin. The patches may also appear…
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Sunburn
Sunburn – Definition Sunburn is the term for red, sometimes swollen and painful skin. Sunburn can vary from mild to…
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Skin Cancer – Overview
(Basal Cell Carcinoma; Squamous Cell Carcinoma) Skin Cancer – Definition Skin cancer is a disease in which cancer cells grow…
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Shingles
(Herpes Zoster; Post-herpetic Neuralgia) Shingles – Definition Shingles is a painful infection of the nerves and skin. Shingles – Causes…
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