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Medical condition

Medical condition is a disease / disorder / syndrome…


Signs and symptoms

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Complications

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Causes

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Risk factors

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Triggers

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Genetics

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Virology

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(structure/morphology and replication)


Mechanism

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(information about pathogenesis and pathophysiology)


Diagnosis

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(included: characteristic biopsy findings and differential diagnosis)


Classification

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(if relevant)


Prevention

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Screening

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(if the section only discusses secondary prevention it should follow the treatment section)


Treatment

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Management

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(diet, exercise, medication, palliative care, physical therapy, psychotherapy, self care, surgery, watchful waiting, etc.)


Outlook

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(outcomes, prognosis, possible outcomes - if a disease is incurable, move section higher)


Epidemiology

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(incidence, prevalence, age distribution, and sex ratio)


History

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(Early discoveries, historical figures, and outdated treatments {not patient history) - Move section higher if is now only of historical significance)


Society and culture

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(social perceptions, cultural history, stigma, economics, religious aspects, awareness, legal issues, notable cases)


Research directions

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(include only if addressed by significant sources}


Special populations

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Geriatrics

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Pregnancy

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Children

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Other animals

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See also

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References

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Bibliography

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Further reading

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