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PART ONE The Basics of the ABO Blood Groups |
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The Anthropology of Blood Groups |
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A Century of Blood Group Science |
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PART TWO A-Z Blood Group Guide to Health and Medical Conditions |
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm---see Aneurysm, abdominal aortic |
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Agoraphobia---see Anxiety disorders |
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AIDS---see Viral disease, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) |
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Allergies, environmental/hay fever |
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Amenorrhea---see Menstrual cycle disorders, amenorrhea |
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Amoeba---see Parasitic disease, amoeba |
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) |
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Anencephaly---see Birth defects |
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Aneurysm, abdominal aortic |
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Arteriosclerosis---see Atherosclerosis; Coronary artery disease |
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Astrocytoma---see Cancer, glioma and other brain tumors |
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Attention deficit disorders |
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Atrial arrhythmia---see Cardiovascular disease |
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Autoimmune disease (general) |
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Autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia |
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Autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis |
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Autoimmune disease, myasthenia gravis |
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Autoimmune disease, sarcoidosis |
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Autoimmune disease, Sjogren's syndrome |
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Autoimmune disease, systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) |
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Bacterial disease (general) |
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Bacterial disease, cholera |
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Bacterial disease, diphtheria |
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Bacterial disease, gonorrhea |
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Bacterial disease, Klebsiella pneumoniae |
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Bacterial disease, meningitis |
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Bacterial disease, pneumonia |
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Bacterial disease Shigella |
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Bacterial disease, staphylococcal infection |
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Bacterial disease, tuberculosis |
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Bacterial disease, typhoid |
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Bacterial disease, Yersinia (plague) |
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Bad breath---see Halitosis |
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia---see Prostatic hyperplasia, benign |
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Bipolar depression---see Depression, bipolar |
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Bladder cancer---see Cancer, bladder |
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Bladder infection---see Cystitis |
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Bowel toxicity---see Toxicity, bowel (indicanuria); Toxicity, bowel (polyamines) |
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Brain tumor---see Cancer, glioma and other brain tumors |
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Breast cancer---see Cancer, breast |
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Bronchopneumonia---see Bacterial disease, pneumonia |
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Cancer, brain---see Cancer, glioma and other brain tumors |
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Cancer, cervical---see Cancer, gynecological tumors |
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Cancer, colorectal---see Cancer, colon |
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Cancer, endometrial---see Cancer, uterine |
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Cancer, glioma and other brain tumors |
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Cancer, gynecological tumors |
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Cancer, head, neck, and salivary glands |
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Cancer, rectal---see Cancer, colon |
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Cancer, vaginal---see Cancer, gynecological tumors |
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Cancer, vulvar---see Cancer, gynecological tumors |
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Candida albicans---see Fungal disease, candidiasis |
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Candidiasis---see Fungal disease, candidiasis |
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Carbohydrate intolerance---see Insulin resistance (Syndrome X) |
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Cavities---see Dental caries |
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Cerebral aneurysm---see Aneurysm, cerebral |
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Cerebral vascular disease---see Aneurysm, cerebral |
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Cerebrovascular accident---see Stroke |
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Cervical cancer---see Cancer, gynecological tumors |
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Chest pain---see Angina pectoris; Bronchitis |
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Cholera---see Bacterial disease, cholera |
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Cholesterol---see Hypercholesterolemia |
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Cirrhosis---see Liver disease |
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Cluster headaches---see Headache |
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Colon cancer---see Cancer, colon |
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Colon polyps---see Polyps, colon |
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) |
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Cystic fibrosis---see Birth defects |
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Dental caries (tooth cavities) |
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Depression, bipolar (manic depressive disorder) |
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Detoxification---see Toxicity, bowel (indicanuria); Toxicity, bowel (polyamines) |
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Diabetes mellitus, type I (juvenile) |
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Diabetes mellitus, type II (adult onset) |
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Diphtheria---see Bacterial disease, diphtheria |
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Dopamine imbalance---see Stress |
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Down syndrome---see Birth defects |
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Duodenal ulcer---see Ulcer, duodenal |
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Dysmenorrhea---see Menstrual cycle disorders, dysmenorrhea |
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E. coli infection---see Bacterial disease, E. coli |
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Ear infection, otitis externa |
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Ear infection, otitis media (childhood ear infection) |
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Eczema---see Allergies, environmental/hay fever; Allergies, food |
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Emphysema (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD) |
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Endometrial cancer---see Cancer, uterine |
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Environmental allergies---see Allergies, environmental/hay fever |
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Epstein-Barr virus---see Viral disease, mononucleosis |
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Esophageal cancer---see Cancer, esophageal |
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Estrogen depletion---see Menopausal/perimenopausal conditions |
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Fatigue---see Chronic fatigue syndrome |
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Fibromyalgia---see Autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia |
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Flu---see Viral disease, influenza |
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Food allergies---see Allergies, food |
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Food intolerance---see Allergies, food |
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Fungal disease, candidiasis (digestive, systemic) |
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Fungal disease, candidiasis (oral ``thrush'') |
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Fungal disease, candidiasis (vaginal) |
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Gallbladder cancer---see Cancer, gallbladder |
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) |
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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)---see Anxiety disorders |
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GERD---see Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) |
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German measles---see Rubella |
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Gestational trophoblastic disease---see Birth defects |
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Giardia---see Parasitic disease, Giardia |
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Gingivitis---see Periodontal disease |
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Glioma---see Cancer, glioma and other brain tumors |
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Gonorrhea---see Bacterial disease, gonorrhea |
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Graves' disease---see Thyroid disease, Graves' |
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Gum disease---see Periodontal disease |
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Gynecological tumors---see Cancer, gynecological tumors |
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Hashimoto's thyroiditis---see Thyroid disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis |
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Hay fever---see Allergies, environmental/hay fever |
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Heart attack---see Myocardial infarction |
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Heart disease---see Cardiovascular disease |
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Heartburn---see Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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Hemolytic disease of newborns---see Birth defects |
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Hepatitis---see Viral disease, hepatitis B and C |
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High blood pressure---see Hypertension |
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High cholesterol---see Hypercholesterolemia |
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High triglycerides---see Hypertriglyceridemia |
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Hodgkin's disease---see Cancer, lymphoma |
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Hookworm---see Parasitic disease, hookworm |
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H. pylori ulcer---see Ulcer, Heliocobacter pylori |
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Hyperactivity---see Attention deficit disorders |
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Hyperimmunity---see Autoimmune disease (general) |
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Hypertension (high blood pressure) |
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Hyperthyroidism---see Thyroid disease, hyperthyroidism |
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Hypertriglyceridemia (high triglycerides) |
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Hypothyroidism---see Thyroid disease, hypothyroidism |
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Indigestion---see Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Nausea |
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Inflammatory bowel disease---see Colitis, ulcerative; Crohn's disease |
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Influenza---see Viral disease, influenza |
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Insulin resistance (Syndrome X) |
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Intermittent claudication---see Peripheral artery disease |
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Interstitial cystitis---see Cystitis |
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Iron deficiency anemia---see Anemia, iron deficiency |
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Irregular periods---see Menstrual cycle disorders |
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Jaundice (yellowing of the skin)---see Liver disease |
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Kidney failure---see Aging diseases |
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Kidney infection---see Cystitis |
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Klebsiella pneumoniae---see Bacterial disease, Klebsiella pneumoniae |
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Learning disabilities---see Attention deficit disorders |
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Leukemia---see Cancer, leukemia |
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Liver cancer---see Cancer, liver |
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Lou Gehrig's disease---see Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) |
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Lung cancer---see Cancer, lung |
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Lupus---see Autoimmune disease, systemic lupus erythematosis |
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Lymphoma---see Cancer, lymphoma |
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Malignancy---see Cancer (general) |
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Manic depressive disorder---see Depression, bipolar |
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Melanoma---see Cancer, melanoma |
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Meningitis---see Bacterial disease, meningitis |
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Menopausal/perimenopausal conditions |
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Menorrhagia---see Menstrual cycle disorders, menorrhagia |
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Menstrual cycle disorders, amenorrhea (lack of menses) |
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Menstrual cycle disorders, dysmenorrhea (painful menses) |
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Menstrual cycle disorders, menorrhagia (heavy menses) |
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Menstrual cycle disorders, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) |
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Metabolism---see Insulin resistance |
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Metastasis---see Cancer, general |
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Miscarriage---see Infertility |
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Mitral valve prolapse---see Cardiovascular disease |
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Mononucleosis---see Viral disease, mononucleosis |
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Mouth sores---see Fungal disease, candidiasis (oral) |
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Multiple sclerosis---see Autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis |
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Mumps---see Viral disease, mumps |
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Myasthenia gravis---see Autoimmune disease, myasthenia gravis |
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Myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
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Neuroses, phobias---see Anxiety disorders; Obsessive-compulsive disorder; Stress |
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Neurotransmitter imbalance---see Stress |
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Night sweats---see Menopausal/perimenopausal conditions |
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Nitric Oxide---see Stress |
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) |
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Ocular lesions---see Glaucoma |
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Osteoarthritis---see Arthritis, osteo |
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Otitis externa---see Ear infection, otitis externa |
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Otitis media---see Ear infection, otitis media |
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Ovarian cancer---see Cancer, ovarian |
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Pancreatic cancer---see Cancer, pancreatic |
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Panic disorder---see Anxiety disorders |
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Parasitic disease, amoeba |
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Parasitic disease, Giardia |
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Parasitic disease, hookworm |
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Peptic ulcer---see Ulcer, peptic |
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Peripheral artery disease |
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Pernicious anemia---see Anemia, pernicious |
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Phobias---see Anxiety disorders; Obsessive-compulsive disorder; Stress |
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Physical exercise---see Stress |
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Plague---see Bacterial disease, Yersinia (plague) |
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PMS---see Menstrual cycle disorders, premenstrual syndrome |
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Pneumonia---see Bacterial disease, pneumonia |
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Polyamines---see Toxicity, bowel (polyamines) |
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Polycystic ovary syndrome |
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Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)---see Anxiety disorders |
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Premenstrual syndrome---see Menstrual cycle disorders, premenstrual syndrome |
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Prostate cancer---see Cancer, prostate |
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Prostatic hyperplasia, benign |
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Rheumatic fever/heart disease |
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Rheumatoid arthritis---see Arthritis, rheumatoid |
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Rhinitis---see Allergies, environmental/hay fever |
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Salmonella---see Bacterial disease (general) |
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Sarcoidosis---see Autoimmune disease, sarcoidosis |
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Shigella---see Bacterial disease, Shigella |
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Sjogren's syndrome---see Autoimmune disease, Sjogren's syndrome |
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Skin lesions---see Cancer, melanoma |
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Skin rash---see Allergies, environmental/hay fever |
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Sleep apnea---see Snoring |
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Spina bifida---see Birth defects |
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Squamous cell cancer---see Cancer, melanoma |
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Staph infection---see Bacterial disease, staphylococcal infection |
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Stomach cancer---see Cancer, stomach |
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Strep throat---see Bacterial disease, pneumonia; Streptococcus infection |
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Stroke (cerebrovascular accident) |
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) |
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Syndrome X---see Insulin resistance |
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Systemic lupus erythematosus---see Autoimmune disease, systemic lupus erythematosus |
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Tension headache---see Headache |
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Thomsen-Friedenreich (T) antigen---see Cancer (general) |
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Thyroid cancer---see Cancer, thyroid |
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Thyroid disease (general) |
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Thyroid disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis |
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Thyroid disease, hyperthyroidism |
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Thyroid disease, hypothyroidism |
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Tooth decay---see Dental caries |
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Toxicity, bowel (indicanuria) |
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Toxicity, bowel (polyamines) |
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Toxic shock syndrome---see Bacterial disease, pneumonia |
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Triglycerides---see Hypertriglyceridemia |
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Tuberculosis---see Bacterial disease, tuberculosis |
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Typhoid---see Bacterial disease, typhoid |
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Ulcer, Helicobacter pylori |
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Ulcerative colitis---see Colitis, ulcerative |
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Unipolar depression---see Depression, unipolar |
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Urinary tract infection---see Cystitis |
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Uterine cancer---see Cancer, uterine |
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Uterine fibroids---see Fibroids, uterine |
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Vaginal cancer---see Cancer, gynecological tumors |
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Vaginitis---see Fungal disease, candidiasis (vaginal) |
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Venous thromboembolism---see Blood clotting disorders |
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Viral disease, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) |
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Viral disease, hepatitis B and C |
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Viral disease, mononucleosis |
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Von Willebrand factor---see Blood clotting disorders |
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Vulvar cancer---see Cancer, gynecological tumors |
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Weight loss---see Obesity |
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Yellowing of the skin---see Liver disease |
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Yersinia---see Bacterial disease, Yersinia (plague) |
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