Wilson’s Disease (Hepatolenticular Degeneration)
Key Points Autosomal recessive disorder of copper metabolism leading to toxic copper accumulation. Presents with hepatic, neurological, and psychiatric symptoms,…
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Your Guide to Living Well with Leukemia: Prevention, Self-Care, and Support
Introduction Being diagnosed with acute leukemia can be overwhelming. Beyond medical treatment, understanding how to care for your body, reduce…
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding Clinical Guide Introduction Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is blood loss originating anywhere from the esophagus to the rectum. Presentations…
Postoperative Complications of Brain Tumors
Postoperative Complications of Brain Tumors Introduction Craniotomy for brain tumor resection is a major neurosurgical procedure associated with a significant…
Brain Tumors Clinical Primer
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Oncogenic Viruses Clinical Overview
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Physical Carcinogens: A Clinical Guide to Environmental and Occupational Exposures
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Chemical Carcinogens: A Clinical and Mechanistic Overview
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Human Carcinogens: Clinical Perspectives on Classification, Mechanisms, and Prevention
Human Carcinogens: Clinical Perspectives on Classification, Mechanisms, and Prevention Introduction Human carcinogens are agents—chemical, physical, or biological—that increase the risk…
Myocardial Infarction Clinical Guide
Myocardial Infarction Clinical Guide Introduction Myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, results from acute ischemic necrosis of…