Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 2,318 views
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer (cancer of the mesothelium) that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. In this disease, malignant cells develop in the mesothelium. The mesothelium is a membrane that covers and protects most of the internal organs of the body. It is composed of ...
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Friday, May 9th, 2008 613 views
What is Alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's disease (AD), one form of dementia, is a progressive, degenerative brain disease. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
Memory impairment is a necessary feature for the diagnosis of this or any type of dementia. Change in one of the following areas must also be present: language, decision-making ability, ...
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