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2. Rowland LP (ed): Merritt's Textbook of Neurology, 9/e. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins, 1995
3. Kelley WN:
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... The patient with alcohol-related disorder experiences a need for the daily intake of large amounts of alcohol for day-to-day functioning. A regular pattern of heavy drinking limited to weekends, with periods of sobriety between weekends, also... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Cesarean birth, also known as cesarean section, is delivery of a neonate by surgical incision through the abdomen and uterus. It can be performed as elective surgery or as an emergency procedure when conditions prohibit vaginal delivery. ... Causes and incidence ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Diseases of the gallbladder and biliary tract are common and, in many cases, painful conditions that usually require surgery and may be life-threatening. They are generally associated with deposition of calculi and inflammation. (See Common sites of calculi... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... A chronic disorder, alcoholism is usually described as an uncontrolled intake of alcoholic beverages that interferes with physical and mental health, social and family relationships, and occupational responsibilities. Alcoholism cuts across all social and economic... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Diseases of the gallbladder and biliary tract are common, typically painful conditions that usually require surgery and may be life-threatening. They’re commonly associated with deposition of calculi and inflammation. (See Common sites of calculus formation.) ... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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Activated charcoal is the best proven technique for eliminating most toxic
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Normal patterns and variations of growth will assist clinicians in understanding subtle changes in body chemistry that may not manifest themselves ... Suggested Readings ... Pictures
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Sinusitis is a common infection that affects children each year. On average, children will experience 5 to 8 viral upper respiratory infections per
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Disease in an individual is an interaction between the individual (host), the
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... Michelle E. Melicosta, MDJanet M. Li-Tempest, MD Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - BASICS Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - description Pattern of structural, behavioral, and neurocognitive abnormalities in individuals exposed to alcohol in utero. 6 diagnostic categories... Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - DIAGNOSIS ... Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - TREATMENT ... Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - FOLLOW UP ... Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - bibliography ... Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - CODES ... Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - FAQ
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... Khalid Alansari, MDRobert J. Hoffman, MD Toxic Alcohols - BASICS Toxic Alcohols - description Toxic alcohols discussed here include ethylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol, and methanol. ... Toxic Alcohols - DIAGNOSIS ... Toxic Alcohols - TREATMENT ... Toxic Alcohols - FOLLOW UP ... Toxic Alcohols - bibliography ... Toxic Alcohols - CODES
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Most people know that alcohol abuse can cause liver damage. But what exactly does alcohol do to your liver? And how much alcohol puts you at risk?...
Alcoholism is a widespread disease. Unfortunately, many sufferers are not aware that they are have a problem. What are the symptoms of alcoholism?...
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