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Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.
Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.
The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.