North Queensland Fever or Nine Mile Fever or Balkan Flu; A disease caused by the bacterium Coxiella burneti which mainly afflicts sheep and cattle but can be transmitted to humans who have contact wit...
The period during which vessels from infested or suspected ports are debarred from entering into a healthy one, and from landing their goods, crew, or passengers, unless to be confined in a lazaretto
Quarter-Evil or black-leg is very slight degree resembles anthrax It is characterized by the development of an emphysematous swelling of the subcutaneous tissue and muscles, generally over the hind qu...
Cynanche Tonsillaris The characteristic symptoms of this affection are, swelling and florid redness of the mucous membrane of the fauces, and especially of the tonsils; painful and impeded degluition,...
A chronic abscess in the hoof, caused by a bruise or prick of the sole, or from calk of one foot being pressed into the coronet of the other, confined pus from suppuration, corn, etc
A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Q10 helps mitochondria (small structures in the cell) make energy. It is an antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage cau...
A process that looks at activities or products on a regular basis to make sure they are being done at the required level of excellence. In clinical trials, QA makes sure that all parts of the trial fo...
A form of traditional Chinese mind/body exercise and meditation that uses slow and precise body movements with controlled breathing and mental focusing to improve balance, flexibility, muscle strength...
A drug used to treat adults with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor. It is used in patients whose cancer was already treated with at least three other kinase inhibitors, including imatinib mesyla...
A type of breast cancer in which the tumor cells do not have estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, androgen receptors, or large amounts of HER2/neu protein on their surface. Knowing whether brea...
A substance from plants that is being studied together with vaccine therapy for its ability to improve the way the immune system responds to disease. It belongs to the family of drugs called saponin a...
A drug used to treat bone pain caused by bone cancer and other cancers that have spread to the bone. It contains a radioactive substance called samarium Sm 153. Quadramet collects in bone and gives of...
Surgery to remove cancer or other abnormal tissue from the breast and some normal tissue around it, but not the breast itself. Some lymph nodes under the arm may be removed for biopsy. Part of the che...
A vaccine that works by stimulating an immune response against four different antigens, such as four different viruses or other microorganisms. For example, Gardasil is a quadrivalent vaccine that hel...
A type of breast cancer in which the tumor cells do not have estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, androgen receptors, or large amounts of HER2/neu protein on their surface. Knowing whether brea...
A process that looks at activities or products on a regular basis to make sure they are being done at the required level of excellence. In clinical trials, quality assurance makes sure that all parts ...
The overall enjoyment of life. Many clinical trials assess the effects of cancer and its treatment on the quality of life. These studies measure aspects of an individual’s sense of well-being and abil...
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