An In-Depth View of Diabetes Insipidus: A Kidney Disease

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"Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is caused by a defect in the kidney's tubules that cause water to be excreted or absorbed. The body is then unable to respond to ADH."

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Polymyalgia Rheumatica: A Look at the Symptoms and Treatment

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"Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammation caused when white bloods cells attack the lining of the joints. Normally these white blood cells protect your body by attack invading viruses and bacteria."

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Uveitis: An Abnormal Eye Condition

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"Uveitis is the inflammation of the uvea. The uvea is the vascular layer of the eye located between the retina and the sclera (the white of the eye). The uvea consists of the retina, choroid layer and ciliary body. It extends towards the front of the eye. Inflammation of the iris is most common. This condition is most common between ages 20 to 50."

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Wilson's Disease: Symptoms and Treatment

"Wilson's disease causes copper to accumulate in the liver, brain and other organs.

Causes

Wilson's disease is caused by a mutated gene. Chromosome 13 when mutated effects the ATP7B protein which helps transport protein into the bile in your stomach. It also helps put copper into ceruloplasmin..."

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