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Renal failure
Renal failure or kidney failure is a situation in which the kidneys fail to function adequately. It is divided into acute and chronic forms; either form may be due to a large number of other medical problems.
Biochemically, it is typically detected by an elevated serum creatinine. In the science of...
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Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that can occur in two very different forms. Acute pancreatitis is sudden while chronic pancreatitis "is characterized by recurring or persistent abdominal pain with or without steatorrhea or diabetes...
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Pericarditis
Pericarditis is an inflammation (-itis) of the pericardium (the fibrous sac surrounding the heart).
Pericarditis can be classified according to the composition of the inflammatory exudate.
Types include:
Pericardiocentesis can be performed to permit...
