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Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare type of cancer that affects different sites of the head and neck, in particular the salivary glands; but also affects breast, lacrimal gland of the eye, and lung, brain, and bartholin gland in vulva, trachea, and the paranasal sinuses.

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Acoustic Neuroma

Acoustic neuroma, also called a vestibular schwannoma, is a benign primary intracranial tumor VIII cranial nerve.

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Acetaminophen poisoning

Acetaminophen is the most common over the counter mediation available for pain and fever. It can be incidental or accidental poisoning. Acetaminophen poisoning seriously damages the liver, and in severe cases liver transplantation is life saving.

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Harrington Syndrome

Harrington syndrome also called as DiGeorge syndrome is a congenital immunodeficiency characterized by abnormal facies, congenital heart defects, hypoparathyroidism with hypocalcaemia, cognitive, behavioral, and psychiatric problems, and increased susceptibility to infections.

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Tests and diagnosis of HIV/AIDS

HIV tests are used to detect the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus in serum, saliva, or urine. Such tests may detect HIV antibodies, antigens, and nucleic acids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages voluntary HIV testing as a routine part of medical care for all adults age 13- 64 yrs.

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

It affects the ability of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to communicate with each other. It is characterized by presence of scars, plaques or lesions in the white matter of the brain.

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Alzheimer Disease

It is also known as senile dementia of Alzheimer type or just Alzheimer?s. It is the most common form of dementia. It is degenerative, incurable and terminal disease.

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Adenocystic Carcinoma

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Acoustic Neurilemoma

Acoustic neuroma, also called a vestibular schwannoma, is a benign primary intracranial tumor VIII cranial nerve.

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Acidemia Propionic

Acidemia propionic is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder classified as branched chain acidemia. It?s an inherited genetic disorder where the body is incapable of processing some proteins and fats resulting in the accumulation of these certain substances in the body.

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