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121. Leukodystrophies | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     Health Topics Leukodystrophies Description The leukodystrophies are rare diseases … Specifically, the diseases affect the myelin sheath, the material that surrounds and protects nerve cells

122. Pulmonary Fibrosis | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     Causes of pulmonary fibrosis include environmental pollutants, some medicines, some connective tissue diseases … , and interstitial lung disease. … Interstitial lung disease is the name for a large group of diseases that inflame or scar the lungs.

123. Movement Disorders | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     January 25, 2018 - Nerve diseases cause many movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease . … Other causes include injuries, autoimmune diseases, infections and certain medicines. … Others get better when an underlying disease is treated. Often, however, there is no cure.

124. Vitiligo | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     It is more common in people with autoimmune diseases, and it might run in families. … NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Source https://medlineplus.gov

125. Asbestos | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     Eventually it can lead to diseases such as Asbestosis, or scarring of the lungs that makes it hard … Mesothelioma , a rare cancer that affects the lining of the lungs or abdomen Lung cancer Lung diseases … Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Source https://medlineplus.gov/asbestos.html

126. Indoor Air Pollution | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     There may be a specific cause, such as Legionnaire's disease. … However, some pollutants can cause diseases that show up much later, such as respiratory diseases or

127. Jaundice | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     Jaundice can happen for many reasons, such as Blood diseases Genetic syndromes Liver diseases

128. Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     Your doctor may run tests to be sure you don't have other diseases. … NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Source https://medlineplus.gov

129. Case-Management Executive (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2013 - Disease-Specific Health Outcomes The effect of CM on disease-specific outcomes was inconsistent. … Older adults with one or more chronic diseases Mortality. … Older adults with one or more chronic diseases Disease burden. … Older adults with one or more chronic diseases Personal contact. … A taxonomy for disease management: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association Disease

130. Sinusitis | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     Allergies, nasal problems, and certain diseases can also cause acute and chronic sinusitis. … NIH: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Source https://medlineplus.gov/sinusitis.html

131. Sjogren's Syndrome | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     Topics Sjogren's Syndrome Description Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease … It is sometimes linked to other diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus . … NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Source https://medlineplus.gov

132. Obesity | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     January 22, 2010 - Being obese increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and some cancers. … If you are obese, losing even 5 to 10 percent of your weight can delay or prevent some of these diseases … NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Source https://medlineplus.gov

133. Liver Function Tests | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     They check for liver damage, and can help diagnose liver diseases such as hepatitis and cirrhosis … Or you may have them if you have symptoms of liver disease . … Doctors also use the tests to monitor some liver diseases, treatments, and possible side effects of medicines

134. Skin Conditions | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     August 23, 2010 - Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup, and certain diseases and immune system problems can cause … NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Source https://medlineplus.gov

135. Fibromyalgia | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     April 27, 2017 - People with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases are particularly likely to develop fibromyalgia … NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Source https://medlineplus.gov

136. Scleroderma | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     April 25, 2013 - It is a group of diseases that cause abnormal growth of connective tissue. … NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Source https://medlineplus.gov

137. Lupus | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     Lupus is an autoimmune disease . … There is no single test to diagnose lupus, and it's often mistaken for other diseases. … You will have a primary care doctor and a rheumatologist (a doctor who specializes in the diseases of … NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Source https://medlineplus.gov

138. Crohns-Disease Executive (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2014 - : Comparative Effectiveness Executive Summary Description of Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is a type … of inflammatory bowel disease. … Crohn’s disease affects between 400,000 and 600,000 North Americans.1 Ten percent of Crohn’s disease … duration, disease location, and prior surgery related to Crohn’s disease. … Disease activity courses in a regional cohort of Crohn’s disease patients.

139. Celiac-Disease Executive (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2016 - family history, trisomy 21, Turner syndrome, and Williams syndrome, as well as several autoimmune diseases … Analytic framework, diagnosis of celiac disease CD = celiac disease; FN = false negative; FP = false … of disease increases. … Coeliac Disease: Recognition and Assessment of Coeliac Disease. … A novel algorithm for the diagnosis of celiac disease and a comprehensive review of celiac disease diagnostics

140. Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation in the Pediatric Population | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     December 01, 2019 - natural history in pediatric (age ≤21 years) patients with malignant solid tumors, inherited metabolic diseases … , or autoimmune diseases. … SOA was deemed not applicable for diseases where there was no clear evidence of benefit or harm with … Evidence suggesting a benefit of HSCT for overall survival: Wolman's disease compared to disease … natural history (low strength) Attenuated form of MPS (mucopolysaccharoidosis) II (Hunter's disease