| Alzheimer's OR Dementia |
Alzheimer's Disease Or Dementia |
C2866:C37998:C4786 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A progressive, neurodegenerative disease characterized by loss of function and death of nerve cells in several areas of the brain leading to loss of cognitive function such as memory and language.: An article used to connect words, phrases, or clauses representing alternatives; used to connect alternative terms for the same thing; used in correlation; used to correct or rephrase what was previously said; otherwise.: An acquired organic mental disorder with loss of intellectual abilities of sufficient severity to interfere with social or occupational functioning. The dysfunction is multifaceted and involves memory, behavior, personality, judgment, attention, spatial relations, language, abstract thought, and other executive functions. The intellectual decline is usually progressive, and initially spares the level of consciousness. |
| Arthritis |
Arthritis |
C2883 |
NCI Thesaurus |
An inflammatory process affecting a joint. Causes include infection, autoimmune processes, degenerative processes, and trauma. Signs and symptoms may include swelling around the affected joint and pain. |
| Atrial Fibrillation |
Atrial Fibrillation |
C50466 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A supraventricular arrhythmia characterized by uncoordinated atrial myocardium activation due to multiple reentry circuits with consequent deterioration of atrial mechanical function. Instead of intermittently contracting, the atria quiver continuously in a chaotic pattern, causing a totally irregular, often tachycardia ventricular rate. On the ECG it is described by the replacement of consistent P waves by rapid oscillations or fibrillatory waves that vary in size, shape, and timing, associated with an irregular, frequently rapid ventricular response when atrioventricular conduction is intact. |
| Bacterial Infections (including septicemia (bacteria in the blood), meningococcal disease, staphylococcal infection, streptococcus, sepsis) |
Bacterial Infection |
C2890 |
NCI Thesaurus |
An acute infectious disorder caused by gram positive or gram negative bacteria. Representative examples include pneumococcal , streptococcal, salmonella and meningeal infections. |
| Cerebrovascular Disease (stroke, TIA, embolism, aneurysm, other circulatory disorder affecting the brain) |
Cerebrovascular Disorder |
C2938 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A broad category of disorders characterized by impairment of blood flow in the arteries and veins which supply the brain. These include CEREBRAL INFARCTION; BRAIN ISCHEMIA; HYPOXIA, BRAIN; INTRACRANIAL EMBOLISM AND THROMBOSIS; INTRACRANIAL ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATIONS; and VASCULITIS, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. In common usage, the term cerebrovascular disorders is not limited to conditions that affect the cerebrum, but refers to vascular disorders of the entire brain including the DIENCEPHALON; BRAIN STEM; and CEREBELLUM. |
| Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (CLRD-including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma) |
Chronic Lower Respiratory System Disease or Disorder |
C14141:C33012:C2991 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Usually used to describe a condition that is persistent and long standing.: The part of the respiratory system below the bifurcation of the trachea. It includes the lungs and the parts of the lungs such as the bronchioles and alveoli.: Any abnormal condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort, dysfunction, or distress to the person affected or those in contact with the person. The term is often used broadly to include injuries, disabilities, syndromes, symptoms, deviant behaviors, and atypical variations of structure and function. |
| Chronic Respiratory Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)) |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
C3199 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A chronic and progressive lung disorder characterized by the loss of elasticity of the bronchial tree and the air sacs, destruction of the air sacs wall, thickening of the bronchial wall, and mucous accumulation in the bronchial tree. The pathologic changes result in the disruption of the air flow in the bronchial airways. Signs and symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, productive cough, and chest tightness. The two main types of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are chronic obstructive bronchitis and emphysema. |
| Crohn's Disease |
Crohn Disease |
C2965 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A gastrointestinal disorder characterized by chronic inflammation involving all layers of the intestinal wall, noncaseating granulomas affecting the intestinal wall and regional lymph nodes, and transmural fibrosis. Crohn's disease most commonly involves the terminal ileum; the colon is the second most common site of involvement. --2004 |
| Diabetes mellitus type I (IDDM, formerly juvenile diabetes) |
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus |
C2986 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A chronic condition characterized by minimal or absent production of insulin by the pancreas. |
| Diabetes mellitus type II (NIDDM, adult onset diabetes) |
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
C26747 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Diabetes characterized by the ability to survive without ketoacidosis in the absence of insulin therapy. It is usually of slow onset and patients exhibit a tendency to obesity. |
| Diverticular Disease, diverticulitis |
Diverticulosis Or Diverticulitis |
C4922:C37998:C26752 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A condition marked by small sacs or pouches in the walls of a hollow organ, such as the colon. These sacs can become inflamed and cause a condition called diverticulitis.: An article used to connect words, phrases, or clauses representing alternatives; used to connect alternative terms for the same thing; used in correlation; used to correct or rephrase what was previously said; otherwise.: An infection that develops in the diverticula of the intestinal tract. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, fever, and leukocytosis. |
| Gastric Reflux Disease, reflux esophagitis, heartburn, GERD |
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease |
C26781 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A chronic disorder characterized by reflux of the gastric and/or duodenal contents into the distal esophagus. It is usually caused by incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter. Symptoms include heartburn and acid indigestion. It may cause injury to the esophageal mucosa. |
| Heart attack, acute myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome |
Myocardial Infarction Or Acute Myocardial Infarction Or Acute coronary syndrome |
C27996:C37998:C35204:C37998:E10066 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Gross necrosis of the myocardium, as a result of interruption of the blood supply to the area, as in coronary thrombosis.: An article used to connect words, phrases, or clauses representing alternatives; used to connect alternative terms for the same thing; used in correlation; used to correct or rephrase what was previously said; otherwise.: Necrosis of the myocardium, as a result of interruption of the blood supply to the area. It is characterized by a severe and rapid onset of symptoms that may include chest pain, often radiating to the left arm and left side of the neck, dyspnea, sweating, and palpitations.: An article used to connect words, phrases, or clauses representing alternatives; used to connect alternative terms for the same thing; used in correlation; used to correct or rephrase what was previously said; otherwise.: A disorder characterized by signs and symptoms related to acute ischemia of the myocardium secondary to coronary artery disease. The clinical presentation covers a spectrum of heart diseases from unstable angina to myocardial infarction. |
| Hypertension |
Hypertension |
C3117 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Pathological increase in blood pressure; a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg. |
| Influenza (acute viral infection including avian influenza) |
Influenza |
C53482 |
NCI Thesaurus |
An acute viral infection of the respiratory tract, occurring in isolated cases, in epidemics, or in pandemics; it is caused by serologically different strains of viruses (influenzaviruses) designated A, B, and C, has a 3-day incubation period, and usually lasts for 3 to 10 days. It is marked by inflammation of the nasal mucosa, pharynx, and conjunctiva; headache; myalgia; often fever, chills, and prostration; and occasionally involvement of the myocardium or central nervous system. |
| Ischemic Heart Disease (coronary artery disease (CAD), coronary heart disease, ischemic cardiomyopathy) |
Ischemic Heart Disease |
C50625 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A disorder of cardiac function caused by insufficient blood flow to the muscle tissue of the heart. The decreased blood flow may be due to narrowing of the coronary arteries, to obstruction by a thrombus, or less commonly, to diffuse narrowing of arterioles and other small vessels within the heart. Severe interruption of the blood supply to the myocardial tissue may result in necrosis of cardiac muscle (myocardial infarction). |
| Liver Disease (liver abscess, failure, fatty liver syndrome, inherited liver insufficiency, acute/chronic hepatic insufficiency, necrobacillosis, rupture) |
Liver Disease or Disorder |
C12392:C2991 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A triangular-shaped organ located under the diaphragm in the right hypochondrium. It is the largest internal organ of the body, weighting up to 2 kg. Metabolism and bile secretion are its main functions. It is composed of cells which have the ability to regenerate.: Any abnormal condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort, dysfunction, or distress to the person affected or those in contact with the person. The term is often used broadly to include injuries, disabilities, syndromes, symptoms, deviant behaviors, and atypical variations of structure and function. |
| Major depression (unipolar depression, major depressive disorder) |
Unipolar Depression |
C35094 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A mood disorder having a clinical course involving one or more episodes of serious psychological depression that last two or more weeks each, do not have intervening episodes of mania or hypomania, and are characterized by a loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities and by some or all of disturbances of appetite, sleep, or psychomotor functioning, a decrease in energy, difficulties in thinking or making decisions, loss of self-esteem or feelings of guilt, and suicidal thoughts or attempts. |
| Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome and/or Nephrosis |
Nephritis Or Nephrotic Syndrome |
C26833:C37998:C34845 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Inflammation of the kidney. It is a focal or diffuse proliferative or destructive process which may involve the glomerulus, tubule, or interstitial renal tissue.: An article used to connect words, phrases, or clauses representing alternatives; used to connect alternative terms for the same thing; used in correlation; used to correct or rephrase what was previously said; otherwise.: Clinical association of heavy PROTEINURIA, HYPOALBUMINEMIA, and generalized EDEMA. |
| Parkinson's Disease |
Parkinson's Disease |
C26845 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A progressive degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of dopamine producing neurons in the substantia nigra and the presence of Lewy bodies in the substantia nigra and locus coeruleus. Signs and symptoms include tremor which is most pronounced during rest, muscle rigidity, slowing of the voluntary movements, a tendency to fall back, and a mask-like facial expression. |
| Pneumonia (acute respiratory infection affecting the lungs) |
Pneumonia |
C3333 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Inflammation of the lungs. |
| Schizophrenia |
Schizophrenia |
C3362 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A major psychotic disorder characterized by abnormalities in the perception or expression of reality. It affects the cognitive and psychomotor functions. Common clinical signs and symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and retreat from reality. |
| Sjogren's Disease (chronic dry mouth/dry eyes) |
Sjogren Syndrome |
C26883 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disease in which the salivary and lacrimal glands undergo progressive destruction by lymphocytes and plasma cells resulting in decreased production of saliva and tears. The primary form, often called sicca syndrome, involves both KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS SICCA and XEROSTOMIA. The secondary form includes, in addition, the presence of a connective tissue disease, usually rheumatoid arthritis. |
| Ulcerative Colitis |
Ulcerative Colitis |
C2952 |
NCI Thesaurus |
An inflammatory bowel disease involving the mucosal surface of the large intestine and rectum. It may present with an acute or slow onset and follows an intermittent or continuous course. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, weight loss, and intestinal hemorrhage. |
| Uremia (Kidney Disorder) |
Increased NPN |
C34851 |
NCI Thesaurus |
No Value Exists |