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Blood banking is the process that takes place in the lab to make sure that donated blood, or blood products, are safe before they are used in blood transfusions and other medical procedures.

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system.

Dehydration and heat stroke are two very common heat-related diseases that can be life threatening if left untreated.

Nuclear medicine is a specialized area of radiology that uses very small amounts of radioactive materials to examine organ function and structure. This branch of radiology is often used to help ...

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the tissue in the foot used for walking. It can be caused by a number of factors and causes heel pain.

Thyroiditis is when your thyroid gland becomes irritated. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common type of this health problem. It is an autoimmune disease. It occurs when your body makes antibodies ...

Heart valves can malfunction on one of two ways: They can fail to close completely, allowing blood to flow backward, or they can become damaged, limiting blood flow.

Ménière disease is a balance disorder. It’s caused by an abnormality in part the inner ear called the labyrinth. Fluid build-up here can cause a severe spinning sensation (vertigo) and affect the ...

Gastroenteritis is inflammation in the digestive tract, including the stomach and the small and large intestines. A virus, bacteria, or parasites can cause gastroenteritis. When it's caused by a type ...

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