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  2. Paracetamol - Wikipedia

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    Paracetamol should not be used solely to reduce body temperature; however, it may be considered for children with fever who appear distressed. [56] It does not prevent febrile seizures . [ 56 ] [ 57 ] It appears that 0.2 °C decrease of the body temperature in children after a standard dose of paracetamol is of questionable value, particularly ...

  3. Obesity in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Share of adults that are obese, 1975 to 2016. Obesity is common in the United States and is a major health issue associated with numerous diseases, specifically an increased risk of certain types of cancer, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and cardiovascular disease, as well as significant increases in early mortality and economic costs. [1]

  4. Dengue fever - Wikipedia

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    Children and older individuals are at a risk of developing complications from dengue fever compared to other age groups; young children typically suffer from more intense symptoms. Concurrent infections with tropical diseases [ 27 ] like Zika [ 28 ] virus can worsen symptoms and make recovery more challenging.

  5. Ketoconazole - Wikipedia

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    Oral ketoconazole has been used clinically as a steroidogenesis inhibitor in men, women, and children at dosages of 200 to 1,200 mg/day. [47] [48] [49] Numerous small studies have investigated the effects of oral ketoconazole on hormone levels in humans. [50]

  6. Signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis - Wikipedia

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    Main symptoms of multiple sclerosis Symptoms and findings in multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis can cause a variety of symptoms varying significantly in severity and progression among individuals: changes in sensation (hypoesthesia), muscle weakness, abnormal muscle spasms, or difficulty moving; difficulties with coordination and balance; problems in speech or swallowing (), visual ...

  7. Allergic rhinitis - Wikipedia

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    Allergic rhinitis; Other names: Hay fever, pollenosis: SEM Microscope image of pollen grains from a variety of common plants: sunflower (Helianthus annuus), morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea), prairie hollyhock (Sidalcea malviflora), oriental lily (Lilium auratum), evening primrose (Oenothera fruticosa), and castor bean (Ricinus communis).

  8. Lupus - Wikipedia

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    Common symptoms include painful and swollen joints, fever, chest pain, hair loss, mouth ulcers, swollen lymph nodes, feeling tired, and a red rash which is most commonly on the face. [1] Often there are periods of illness, called flares , and periods of remission during which there are few symptoms. [ 1 ]

  9. List of hazing deaths in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Green had an asthma attack and died while jogging and doing calisthenics as part of his fraternity pledging. He had a temperature of 39.8 °C (103.7 °F) when he died. [95] November 4, 2001 Chad Meredith: Kappa Sigma: University of Miami: Drowning, while intoxicated with alcohol