Lidocaine (Into the skin) LYE-doe-kane Used to numb the skin before drawing blood or placing an intravenous (IV) line. Drug classes Anesthetic,…
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Abacavir/Lamivudine/Zidovudine (By mouth)
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Abacavir/Lamivudine/Zidovudine (By mouth) a-BAK-a-vir SUL-fate, la-MIV-ue-deen, zye-DOE-vue-deen Treats human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). This medicine…
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Wilson Disease An inherited disorder in which too much copper builds up in the liver and is slowly released into other parts…
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Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome (Von Hippel-Lindau Disease)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome (Von Hippel-Lindau Disease, VHL) A rare inherited disorder in which blood vessels grow abnormally in the eyes, brain, spinal…
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Virus-Like Particle (VLP) A small particle that contains certain proteins from the outer coat of a virus. Virus-like particles do not contain…
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Stargardt Disease An inherited form of juvenile macular degeneration that causes progressive vision loss. Several genes are associated with the disorder. Symptoms…
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Thalassemias: Prevention Thalassemias are inherited blood disorders. Thalassemias cause the body to make fewer healthy red blood cells and less hemoglobin than…
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Pendred Syndrome Genetic disorder that causes early hearing loss in children. It also can affect the thyroid gland and sometimes creates problems…