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Introduction Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells most often found in the skin. Cutaneous melanoma is ...

Introduction Bacterial gastroenteritis is an acute gastrointestinal illness caused by bacteria or bacterial toxins. It commonly produces diarrhea, abdominal cramps, ...

Introduction Inflammatory bowel disease, usually shortened to IBD, refers mainly to Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These are chronic inflammatory ...

Specification source: Introduction Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a chronic condition in which reflux of stomach contents into the ...

Introduction Premenstrual syndrome, usually called PMS, is a cyclical condition in which physical, emotional, or mixed symptoms appear during the ...

Introduction Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor that begins in the prostate, most often as adenocarcinoma. Its clinical behavior is ...

Introduction Retroperitoneal sarcoma is a rare cancer arising from deep soft tissues behind the abdominal lining, in an internal space ...

Introduction Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that enter the body, multiply, ...

Introduction Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder and the most common cause of dementia. It gradually affects memory, thinking, ...

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