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• Microvascular disease
  ...amaged and thickened. This can lead to reduced blood flow, which can cause damage to the organs that these vessels supply. Microvascular disease is often ass ...he affected area. In severe cases, microvascular disease can lead to organ damage and failure.
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• Invasive species
  * [[Native Species]]: Species that have naturally evolved in an area. ...ecosystems. The economic costs can be significant, as invasive species can damage agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. Invasive species can also pose a thre
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• Open radical prostatectomy
  ...es to protect the nerves that control penile erection and the bladder from damage {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  857 bytes (138 words) - 17:51, 10 January 2023
• Post-traumatic epilepsy
  ...epilepsy''' ('''PTE''') is a form of [[epilepsy]] that results from brain damage caused by physical trauma to the brain ([[traumatic brain injury]], or TBI) ...related to the damage caused to the brain during a traumatic injury. This damage can cause changes in the brain's structure and function, leading to an incr
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• Cortical stimulation mapping
  ...n used during brain surgery to prevent damage to the functional areas that control speech, motor skills, and sensory perception. ...refers to the process of creating a visual representation of a particular area.
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• Broca's aphasia
  ...an, anatomist, and anthropologist who discovered the role of the [[Broca's area]] in language production during the 19th century. "Aphasia" comes from the ...mmonly caused by [[stroke]]. It can also be caused by other types of brain damage, such as from a [[brain tumor]] or [[traumatic brain injury]].
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• Intracerebral hemorrhage
  ...into the surrounding brain tissue. This causes damage to brain cells. The area of the brain affected by the hemorrhage can no longer function properly. Treatment for '''Intracerebral Hemorrhage''' aims to control bleeding, reduce pressure in the brain, and stabilize vital signs, especial
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• Penetrating head injury
  ...rough the skull and enters the brain. This type of injury can cause severe damage to the brain and is often life-threatening. ...ad Injury can vary greatly depending on the severity of the injury and the area of the brain that is affected. Common symptoms include loss of consciousnes
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• Angiopathy
  * Pain or discomfort in the affected area * Loss of sensation in the affected area
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• Prostatectomy
  ...es to protect the nerves that control penile erection and the bladder from damage {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Claude's syndrome
  ...ogical disorder characterized by a set of specific symptoms resulting from damage to certain areas of the brain, specifically the [[midbrain]] and [[pons]]. ...s) and dilation of the pupil (mydriasis), and [[ataxia]], a lack of muscle control during voluntary movements. Other symptoms may include [[tremors]], [[nysta
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• Radical prostatectomy
  ...es to protect the nerves that control penile erection and the bladder from damage {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  1 KB (162 words) - 20:55, 13 January 2023
• Traffic collision
  ...ility pole. Traffic collisions often result in injury, death, and property damage. * [[Pedestrian]]: A person walking along a road or in a developed area.
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• Neurofibromatosis Type 1
  ...e tumors are usually harmless, but in some cases, they can lead to serious damage by compressing nerves and other structures. ...ait spots]]: Flat patches on the skin that are darker than the surrounding area.
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• Cancer treatments
  ...ancer treatments''' (/ˈkænsər ˈtriːtmənts/) are methods used to manage and control the growth of [[cancer]] cells in the body. The choice of treatment depends ...the cancerous tumor. It is often used when the cancer is localized to one area of the body.
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• Cardiac ablation
  ...Cryoablation]]. Radiofrequency ablation uses heat to eliminate the problem area, while cryoablation uses extreme cold to achieve the same result. * [[Pacemaker]]: A small device that's placed in the chest or abdomen to help control abnormal heart rhythms.
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• Whole brain radiotherapy
  ...is in contrast to [[stereotactic radiosurgery]], which targets a specific area of the brain. WBRT is often used when there are multiple brain metastases, The goal of WBRT is to control the growth of brain metastases, relieve symptoms, and improve quality of li
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• Tegmental
  ...is involved in the regulation of motor functions, sensory systems, and the control of consciousness and alertness. The [[reticular formation]] within the tegm ...lead to a variety of neurological disorders. For example, lesions in this area can cause [[Parkinson's disease]], a neurodegenerative disorder characteriz
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• Substantia nigra
  Damage to the Substantia Nigra, particularly the death of dopaminergic neurons in ...tures in the brain that are involved in various processes, including motor control and learning.
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• Times Beach, Missouri
  ...e St. Louis Star-Times newspaper, which offered a free plot of land in the area to anyone who purchased a subscription to the Sunday edition of the paper. ...hauler named [[Russell Bliss]] to spray the town's dirt roads with oil to control dust. Unbeknownst to the town, some of the oil Bliss used was contaminated
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