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serum sickness |
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- Serum is the fluid left over when blood cells are taken out of the blood. Serum sickness refers to a set of symptoms that occurs when a person's immune system reacts to a medication or other similar substance. It is a type of allergic reaction. |
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vaginal yeast infection |
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- A vaginal yeast infection is caused by one of a group of fungal organisms known as Candida. These include Candida albicans,Candida tropicalis,Candida glabrata, and Candida parapsilosis. |
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drug-induced erectile dysfunction |
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- Erectile dysfunction, or impotence, is a condition in which a man is unable to get or maintain an erection. There can be several causes for this condition. One factor may be the medications the man is taking. |
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designer estrogens |
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- Designer oestrogen, also known as selective oestrogen receptor modulators, or SERMs, belong to a class of drugs that both simulate and block the actions of the hormone oestrogen, depending on the organ system. Designer oestrogens are used as an alternative to standard hormone replacement therapy (HRT). |
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biological response modifiers |
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- Biological response modifiers (BRMs) are substances that help to fight infections. Many of these substances can be found naturally in small amounts in the body. BRMs are produced in the laboratory in larger amounts and then injected into the body to treat cancer. Sometimes the BRMs are combined with chemotherapy drugs. This helps to improve the effect of the chemotherapy. However, BRMs are not effective against most cancers. |
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drug interactions |
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- Drug interactions occur when one drug in the body affects another drug that a person is taking. The interaction can take many forms, and may be helpful or harmful. Drugs that are known to interact are sometimes given together in order to have a positive effect. |
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diarrhea caused by antibiotics |
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ophthalmoplegic migraine |
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DPT immunization |
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hormone replacement therapy |
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varicose veins |
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- Normally, tiny one-way valves inside each vein keep blood from flowing backward. When valves are damaged or do not work properly, a vein may start to bulge and twist. This is called a varicose vein. |
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Reye's syndrome |
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- Reye's syndrome is a rare disorder that occurs after a viral infection. It results in sudden and severe decline in brain and liver function. |
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trichomoniasis |
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- Trichomoniasis is a genital infection caused by the protozoa, Trichomonas vaginalis. |
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anaesthesia |
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- Anaesthesia means a loss of feeling or pain. The term anaesthesia is also used to describe medication to prevent feelings of pain during a surgery or other procedure. |
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