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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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
(CFS; Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Definition Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by chronic,…
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – Definition Carbon monoxide poisoning can be a deadly condition. It results from inhaling carbon monoxide gas…
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Anthrax
Anthrax – Definition Anthrax is an infection. It is caused by bacteria and can be life-threatening. The disease is more…
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Anaphylaxis
(Anaphylactic Reaction; Severe Allergic Reaction) Anaphylaxis – Definition Anaphylaxis is a severe, sometimes life-threatening, allergic reaction. It affects multiple organs,…
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Albinism
(Hypopigmentation; Oculocutaneous Albinism; Ocular Albinism) Albinism – Definition Albinism refers to a group of rare inherited disorders that are present…
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