s-u library

Diseases and Medical Conditions S-U provides down-to-earth, comprehensive definitions of hundreds of ailments and illnesses beginning with the letters S-U. Each listing identifies causes, incidence and risk factors, notes symptoms, outlines tests and discusses treatments and support groups where applicable.

Delicious Thanksgiving Dinners in the Big Apple

Featured Article: Delicious Thanksgiving Dinners in the Big Apple

Thanksgiving dinners in the Big Apple can be had in historic establishments, such as Fraunces Tavern. Get tips for Thanksgiving dinner in New York. See more »

Salmonella Enterocolitis

Salmonella Enterocolitis

Salmonella enterocolitis is a small intestine lining infection by the salmonella bacteria. Learn about salmonella enterocolitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Type 1 Diabetes In-Depth

Type 1 Diabetes In-Depth

19 million Americans have type 2 diabetes and half are unaware of it. Learn about type 2 diabetes symptoms, risk factors and treatment.

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Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetic education is crucial to the management and treatment of diabetes. Learn about diabetic education resources and information.

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Painless (silent) Thyroiditis

Painless (silent) thyroiditis is passing hyperthyroidism followed by hypothyroidism and recovery. Learn about painless (silent) thyroiditis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Salivary Duct Stones

Salivary duct stones are crystallized minerals blocking salivary gland ducts. Learn about salivary duct stone causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Salivary Gland Disorders

Salivary gland disorders are a group of disorders that cause swelling or pain in the saliva glands. Learn about salivary gland disorder causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Salivary Gland Infections

Salivary gland infections are a bacterial or viral infection of the salivary glands. Learn about salivary gland infection causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Salivary Gland Tumors

Salivary gland tumors are abnormal cells growing in the salivary gland ducts. Learn about salivary gland tumor causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Sanfilippo Syndrome

Sanfilippo syndrome causes large amounts of heparin sulfate to be excreted in urine. Learn about Sanfilippo syndrome causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is inflammation of the lymph nodes, lungs, liver, eyes, skin or other tissue. Learn about sarcoidosis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Scabies

Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by tiny mite infestation resulting in rash, pimples or blisters. Learn about scabies causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Scalded Skin Syndrome

Scalded skin syndrome (SSS) is a skin infection which damages skin causing exfoliation. Learn about scalded skin syndrome causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Scarlet Fever

Scarlet fever or scarlatina is a disease caused by throat infection resulting in a “sandpapery” rash. Learn about scarlet fever causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Scheie Syndrome

Scheie syndrome is an enzyme absence that increases levels of dermatan and heparan sulfate in urine. Learn about Scheie syndrome causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Schistosomiasis

Schistosomiasis is an infection caused by 1 of 5 species of the schistomosa paracite. Learn about Schistosomiasis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Schizoaffective Disorder

Schizoaffective disorder is a mental condition that causes psychosis and mood problems. Learn about schizoaffective disorder causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Schizoid Personality Disorder

Schizoid personality disorder is a condition causing lifelong patterns of social isolation and indifference to others. Learn about schizoid personality disorder causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder, with 5 recognized types, causing difficulties with normal social behavior and differentiating real from unreal. Learn about schizophrenia types, causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Schizophrenia - Disorganized Type

Disorganized schizophrenia is a form of schizophrenia with agitated and purposeless behavior. Learn about disorganized schizophrenia causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Schizophrenia - Paranoid Type

Schizophrenia - paranoid type involves feelings of being persecuted or plotted against. Learn about paranoid type schizophrenia causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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