Health
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC): A chronic liver disease characterized by inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts, leading to liver damage and, in some cases, the need for a liver transplant. https://www.knowledgedetective.com/. [more]
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Prion Diseases: A group of rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorders caused by misfolded proteins, such as variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) and Fatal Familial Insomnia (FFI). https://www.knowledgedetective.com/. [more]
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Marburg Virus Disease: A highly contagious viral hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola, with a high mortality rate and no specific treatment available. https://www.knowledgedetective.com/. [more]
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Ebola Virus Disease: A severe and often fatal illness caused by the Ebola virus, characterized by fever, bleeding, organ failure, and high mortality rates. https://www.knowledgedetective.com/. [more]
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Glioblastoma Multiforme: A malignant brain tumor that typically grows rapidly and is highly resistant to standard treatments, leading to poor prognosis. https://www.knowledgedetective.com/. [more]
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Pancreatic Cancer: A highly aggressive form of cancer that develops in the pancreas, often diagnosed at advanced stages and difficult to treat. https://www.knowledgedetective.com/. [more]
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF): A chronic and progressive lung disease where the lung tissue becomes scarred and thickened, leading to breathing difficulties. https://www.knowledgedetective.com/. [more]
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Pulmonary Hypertension: A condition characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, leading to shortness of breath, chest pain, and heart failure. https://www.knowledgedetective.com/. [more]
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD): A genetic disorder causing progressive muscle weakness and wasting, typically leading to life-threatening complications. https://www.knowledgedetective.com/. [more]
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD): A rare and fatal brain disorder characterized by rapidly progressive dementia, muscle stiffness, and involuntary movements. https://www.knowledgedetective.com/. [more]
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Huntington's Disease: An inherited condition that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, resulting in movement disorders, cognitive decline, and psychiatric symptoms. https://www.knowledgedetective.com/. [more]










