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Medicine Net: Cirrhosis

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This site offers a straightforward discussion about cirrhosis. Defines the disease and discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Medicine Net: Liver Biopsy

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This site from MedicineNet, Inc. provides a good overview of a liver biopsy procedure and possible complications.
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Medicine Net: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MedicineNet, Inc. contains information on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. There is also an article on what the future holds for patients with lupus.
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Medicine Net: Infectious Mononucleosis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MedicineNet.com gives an in-depth description of mononucleosis, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, as well as complications that can come up. Links are provided for easy access to the topics as well to...
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Medicine Net: Alprazolam

For Students 9th - 10th
MedicineNet.com provides a fact sheet for the drug alprazolam, also known as Xanax, which is used to treat depression.
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Medicine Net: Munchausen Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Authored by doctors, here is a comprehensive look at Munchausen syndrome which includes: definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, prevention, and associations that can provide more information and help.
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Medicine Net: Genetic Disorder Information on Achondroplasia

For Students 9th - 10th
Authored by doctors, read this comprehensive overview of Achondroplasia including description, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, prevention, genetic implications to dwarfism.
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Medicine Net: Hodgkin's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose from a list of questions, located at the top of the page, relating to Hodgkin's disease.
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Medicine Net: Pancreatic Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
You may choose from a list of questions, located at the top of the page, relating to Pancreatic Cancer to help you understand or further understand cancer of the pancreas.
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Medicine Net: Computerized Axial Tomography

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MedicineNet.com gives a CAT Scan description, why they're performed, risks, and patient preparation. A thoughrough explanation of the process is provided.
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Medicine Net: Magnetic Resonance Imaging

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MedicineNet.com gives an MRI description, why they're performed, risks, and patient preparation. A thorough explanation of the process is provided.
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Medicine Net: Electrolytes

For Students 9th - 10th
"What are electrolytes?" Find the answer to this question and read information on potassium, chloride, hyperkalemia, and kidney disease.
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Medicine Net: Hearing and Balance Anatomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the ear and how it works in this illustrated article on the anatomy and function of the ear.
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Medicine Net: Ultrasound

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MedicineNet.com gives an Ultrasound description, why they're performed, risks, and patient preparation. A thoughrough explanation of the process is provided.