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Medical condition

Medical condition is a disease / disorder / syndrome…


Signs and symptoms[edit]

Complications[edit]

Causes[edit]

Risk factors[edit]

Triggers[edit]

Genetics[edit]

Virology[edit]

(structure/morphology and replication)


Mechanism[edit]

(information about pathogenesis and pathophysiology)


Diagnosis[edit]

(included: characteristic biopsy findings and differential diagnosis)


Classification[edit]

(if relevant)


Prevention[edit]

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Screening[edit]

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


Treatment[edit]

or

Management[edit]

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


Outlook[edit]

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


Epidemiology[edit]

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


History[edit]

(Early discoveries, historical figures, and outdated treatments {not patient history) - Move section higher if is now only of historical significance)


Society and culture[edit]

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


Research directions[edit]

(include only if addressed by significant sources}


Special populations[edit]

Geriatrics[edit]

Pregnancy[edit]

Children[edit]

Other animals[edit]

See also[edit]

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References[edit]


Bibliography[edit]

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Further reading[edit]

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External links[edit]

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