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Brief descriptions of the causes and symptoms of various diseases.
Parkinson's Disease
Causes, symptoms and treatments for the neurodegenerative "shaking palsy" known as Parkinson's disease are described. Specific genes involved in the progression of the disorder are named and their roles in the death of dopamine-producing nerve cells of the brain, are described.
SARS
An explanation for the acronym SARS and description of the causes and symptoms of the respiratory disease.
Type 1 Diabetes
Definition of Type 1 Diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes
Definition of Type 2 Diabetes.
Hepatitis C
An explanation of the viral disease Hepatitis C.
Cancer
A definition and description of cancer.

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