Fact Sheets

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Parasitic Diseases
Parasites cause a wide range of diseases, from malaria to giardiasis to toxoplasmosis. Laboratory tests are required for diagnosis and to guide treatment.
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Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST)
CVST occurs when a blood clot forms in the cerebral venous sinus.
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Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening blockage in a lung artery that strains the lungs and the right side of the heart, among other symptoms.
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Bleeding Disorders
Blood tests are used to diagnose bleeding disorders, which make an individual more likely to bleed spontaneously and after surgery or injury.
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Frostbite: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Prolonged periods of time spent outdoors in very cold temperatures, wet and/or windy conditions, can lead to frostbite.
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Birthmarks
Many people are born with birthmarks. There are a variety of different types, including congenital hemangioma and vascular malformations.
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Diagnosing Leukemia
Diagnosing leukemia in its earliest stages can improve a patient’s prognosis. An accurate pathological diagnosis helps guide treatment.
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Lymphoma: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Lymphomas are cancers caused by white blood cells that reproduce rapidly and uncontrollably. Two types are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Pediatric Cancer Immunotherapy
Immune therapy uses the body’s own immune system to attack cancer cells. Pediatric cancer immunotherapy has become an important treatment for many childhood cancers.
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Meningiomas
A meningioma is a primary brain tumor that grows along the covering the brain, called the meninges. Most are benign and slow-growing.