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Tremor or shaking hands
Read about having a tremor, which is when you're not able to control shaking or trembling in part of your body, or shaking hands.
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Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a rare condition that causes small patches of swollen tissue, called granulomas, to develop in the organs of the body.
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Raynaud's
Find out about Raynaud's phenomenon, a common condition that affects the blood supply to certain parts of the body, usually the fingers and toes.
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Post-mortem
A post-mortem, also known as an autopsy, is the examination of a body after death. The aim of a post-mortem is to determine the cause of death.
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Phenylketonuria
Find out about phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic condition that's present from birth (congenital), where the body is unable to break down phenylalanine.
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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is an uncommon cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout your body.
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Newborn respiratory distress syndrome
Read more about newborn respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS), a serious condition where a newborn baby's lungs cannot provide their body with enough oxygen. It can be treated before or after birth.
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MRSA
Find out about MRSA, which is a bacteria that usually lives harmlessly on the skin but can cause a serious infection if it gets inside the body.
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MRI scan
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body.
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Mesothelioma
Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments of mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining that covers some of the body's organs.