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Redness, swelling, heat and pain resulting from injury to tissue (parts of the body underneath the skin). Also known as swelling.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
A highly contagious viral infection characterized by sudden onset of fever, severe aches and pains, and inflammation of the mucous membrane.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
A disease characterized by inflammation of the connective tissue (which supports and connects all parts of the body). Chronic swelling of the connective tissue causes damage to the skin, joints, kidneys, nervous system and mucous membranes. The disease begins with fever, joint pain and fatigue. Additional symptoms continue to develop over the years including nausea, fatigue, weight loss, arthritis, headaches and epilepsy. Problems with heart, lung and kidney function may also result. This condition is diagnosed most frequently in young women but also occurs in children.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
A contagious viral disease marked by the eruption of red circular spots on the skin.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord that can result in permanent brain damage and death.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
Tiny organisms (including viruses and bacteria) that can only be seen with a microscope.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
The soft, wet tissue that lines body openings specifically the mouth, nose, rectum and vagina.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system characterized by the destruction of the myelin sheath surrounding neurons, resulting in the formation of "plaques." MS is a progressive and usually fluctuating disease with exacerbations (patients feeling worse) and remissions (patients feeling better) over many decades. Eventually, in most patients, remissions do not reach baseline levels and permanent disability and sometimes death occurs. The cause of MS is unknown. The most widely held hypothesis is that MS occurs in patients with a genetic susceptibility and that some environmental factors "trigger" exacerbations. MS is 3 times more common in women than men, with diagnosis usually made as young adults. Also see demyelinating disorders.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
Sudden appearance of a disease in a specific geographic area (e.g. neighborhood or community) or population (e.g., adolescents).
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
An epidemic occurring over a very large geographic area.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
