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A blood pressure of 140/90 or higher. Hypertension usually has no symptoms. It can harm the arteries and cause an increase in the risk of stroke, heart attack, … [Read more...]

An exaggerated response by the immune system to a drug or other substance. … [Read more...]

An abnormal increase in the number of normal cells in an organ or tissue. … [Read more...]

A condition in which the parathyroid gland (one of four pea-sized organs found on the thyroid) makes too much parathyroid hormone. This causes a loss of calcium … [Read more...]

The most common type of kidney cancer. It begins in the lining of the renal tubules in the kidney. The renal tubules filter the blood and produce urine. Also … [Read more...]

A condition marked by thickening of the outer layer of the skin, which is made of keratin (a tough, protective protein). It can result from normal use (corns, … [Read more...]

An herbal product sold as an over-the-counter treatment for depression. It is being studied for its ability to lessen certain side effects of cancer treatment. … [Read more...]

Higher than normal amount of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. Hyperglycemia can be a sign of diabetes or other conditions. Also called high blood sugar. … [Read more...]

Radiation treatment in which the total dose of radiation is divided into small doses and treatments are given more than once a day. Also called … [Read more...]

Radiation treatment in which the total dose of radiation is divided into small doses and treatments are given more than once a day. Also called … [Read more...]