Acne / Pimples / Zits

Acne vulgaris (commonly called acne) is a common skin condition, affecting 85-100% of people at some time during their lives. It is caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units, skin structures consis...

Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder caused by the over-production of the growth hormone in adulthood after puberty. It can result in serious illness and premature death.

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture physicians believe there are ‘energy lines’ that go through the body, and use tiny needles inserted in points in these lines to help relive pain and cure diseases. Acupuncture has been pro...

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a cancer of white blood cells in the bone marrow - they are overproduced, crowd out the normal cells, and spread to other organs.

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Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Acute myeloid leukemia is a cancer of the myeloid line of cells in the bone marrow - the abnormal cells proliferate and slow down the production of normal blood cells.

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