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Acquired Cognitive Impairment

The Acquired Cognitive Impairment (ACI) topic includes research on acquired disorders or conditions leading to the loss or impairment of cognitive function due to structural or…

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

The Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome topic includes research on causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and acute lung injury…

Adolescent Sexual Activity

The Adolescent Sexual Activity topic includes research on the sexual behavior of adolescents (ages 12–20 years). It includes research on adolescent behavior related to consensual…

Agent Orange & Dioxin

The Agent Orange and Dioxin topic includes research on the health effects of exposure to the chemical herbicide Agent Orange and industrial contamination of dioxins.Dioxins are a…

AIDS Vaccine

The AIDS Vaccine topic includes research on developing a safe, effective HIV vaccine. Treatment options for HIV offer effective ways to manage the disease. However, treatment can…

Alcoholism, Alcohol Use & Health

The Alcoholism, Alcohol Use and Health topic includes research on alcohol consumption, dependence, and moderate to heavy use across the lifespan, including underage drinking. It…

Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)

The Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of allergic rhinitis, including hay fever and seasonal allergies.

Alzheimer's Disease

The Alzheimer’s Disease topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, a brain disorder causing dementia.Although dementia is…

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of the neurological disorder ALS, formerly known as Lou Gehrig…