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The article informs about various causes and symptoms of food poisoning, including bacterial infections like salmonella and listeria, as well as botulism caused by Clostridium botulinum. Topic include discusses symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, highlighting the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment, especially in cases involving mushrooms, fish, and other seafood.

The article presents the discussion on equine influenza, a highly contagious respiratory disease affecting horses, donkeys, hinnies, mules, and zebras. Topics include spreads rapidly via aerosols at events like equestrian sports and horse markets; and transmission and symptoms of the virus, disease progression and potential complications, and recommended treatment and recovery measures for infected animals.

The article offers information on the development, diagnosis, and symptoms of lung cancer. Topics include the process of cancer development due to mutations in cells and exposure to harmful substances like tobacco smoke and asbestos. It discusses factors influencing lung cancer risk, including genetic predisposition and differences in nicotine metabolism between genders.

The article focuses on understanding dementia, discussing its various forms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment methods. Topics include differentiating between primary and secondary dementia, exploring causes such as neurodegeneration and vascular disorders, outlining diagnostic criteria based on symptoms, and discussing treatment approaches tailored to the specific form of dementia.

The article focuses on Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). It provides an introduction to PAD, including its definition, symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis, and treatment options. It further emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and various strategies to manage and treat PAD, including lifestyle changes, medication, catheter interventions, vascular surgery, and other medical measures.

The article discusses cataracts, an eye disorder that causes clouded lenses and reduced vision, primarily in the elderly. It mentions that aging, inherited factors, radiation, drugs, and diseases are all potential causes. It highlights symptoms are increased glare sensitivity, blocked vision, and decreased spatial vision. It discusses microscopy and preventative eye checks as part of the diagnosis.

The article focuses on pregnancy testing, including the indications for when and why it is needed, the different types of tests available, how they work, and their reliability. Topics include the detection of pregnancy through urine and blood tests, as well as the functioning of pregnancy tests and their accuracy; and mentions that pregnancy tests work by detecting the presence of ß-HCG in the blood or urine.

The article explores how vaccination can reduce the risk of long COVID-19. Topics include an activation of the Epstein-Barr virus, the persistent presence of virus components, auto immune responses, or psychosomatic components; and increasing evidence of organ complications and/or emerging chronic diseases associated with Long COVID.

The article presents the discussion on endometriosis being a disease of the uterus and surrounding area. Topics include endometriosis tissue being usually categorised as being benign, metastasizing, and causing permanent damage to the affected organs; and Laparoscopy being a minimally-invasive surgery where a tissue sample extracted for laboratory examination.

The article discusses the symptoms, prevention of Lyme disease in U.S. Topics include the reason of the disease including the tick bites; symptoms of the disease including the migratory erythema, blue-red skin nodule, neuroborreliosis and prevention of the diseases including the Borrelia treatment by removing the pathogens use of tick tweezers, forceps.

The article presents the discussion on misbalance causing a reduction of bone mass and a deterioration of the bone tissue. Topics include osteoporosis especially increasing the risk of fractures in the hips, wrists, or spine; and diseases causing juvenile osteoporosis being juvenile arthritis, diabetes mellitus, Cushing-syndrome, and anorexia nervosa.

The article presents the discussion on avian influenza. Topics include mainly poultry such as chickens and turkeys being affected as well as pheasants and wild water birds; transmission occuring through inhalation of dust particles containing the virus, animal contact, or from contact with animal faeces; and infected patients developing gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhoea, stomach ache, and vomiting.

The article presents the discussion on Clostridium botulinum. Topics include bacterium Clostridium botulinum found in soil, water sediments, plants, and in the digestive tract of humans and animals; emergency aid containing stabilisation of the cardiovascular functions and flushing of the gastro-intestinal tract; and showing signs of vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, difficulties in swallowing, as well as impaired speech and vision.

The article presents the discussion on important blood tests. Topics include C-reactive protein (CRP) being synthesized and released in the liver in response to inflammation or tumour; low vitamin B12 levels indicating vitamin B12-related anaemia, damage to the spinal cord, and malnutrition; and vitamin B12 deficits accompanied by a low folic acid level.