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Gleevec
Gleevec A medication used in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Based in imatinib mesylate and produced by novartis.
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Chronic
Ongoing or recurring. Chronic medical conditions include diabetes, epilepsy, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Leukemia
Cancer of white blood cells. Acute leukemias are characterized by the presence of "blasts," which are immature white blood cells. Large quantities of blasts generally overgrow the bone marrow, leaving very little space for normal bone marrow cells. This type generally requires immediate treatment. Chronic leukemias are those characterized by a large and uncontrolled growth of more mature white blood cells. These types of leukemias tend not to progress as rapidly, and treatment is often milder than that of acute leukemias.
Novartis
A leading pharmaceutical laboratory multinational.
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Golfer's elbow
Medial epicondylitis. See 'enthesopathy'.
Gottron's sign
Slightly scaly and raised papules on the extensor surface of small hand joints - seen i dermatomyositis.
Gout
A condition in which too much urate (a normally-occurring body substance) may accumulate and give rise to a (crystal-related) arthritis. This may occur due to a variety of causes.
Gower's sign
Using the hands when attempting to stand. Indicates the presence of muscular weakness.
Galantamine
Galantamine (trade name Reminyl) is a medication used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Gleevec
Glivec
Same as Gleevec, a medication used in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
Gonisol
A substance for professional use in gonioscopic examinations.
Gamimune N
Gamimune N is a plasma-derived product for immune system deficiencies, made by Bayer.
Glucobay
The first in a class of drugs for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Produced by Bayer.
Glucor
The first in a class of drugs for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Produced by Bayer.
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