26. Leukemia
Leukemia refers to a group of cancers in which the malignant cells circulate in the bloodstream: the word “leukemia” derives from the joining of two Greek terms, leukos, or “white,” and -emia, meaning “of theblood.” Because...
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12. Is there an association between autism and Tourette’s syndrome?
Tourette’s syndrome is an inherited neurological disorder. Its symptoms begin in early childhood and are often accompanied by obsessive-compulsive behaviors. Patients suffering from Tourette’s syndrome exhibit repeated and...
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Treatment without insulin Knowing about the right type of food and the amount that you can eat is important. Most of the questions we have included help explain the general principles but people’s diets are very individual, so...
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Depressive illness cannot be diagnosed by a blood test or a scan – there is no single test that can diagnose depression with certainty. What the doctor is looking for is evidence that a person is ill, and ill with depression –...
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Question: What is the heart? Answer: The heart is a muscular pump but it is a very sophisticated one. It is made of muscle different from the sort that moves your arms and legs. Heart muscle is particularly strong as it has to...
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