Contagious redirects here. For the Isley Brothers song of that name, see Contagious (song).
A disease is an abnormal condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort, dysfunction, or distress to the person afflicted or those in contact with the person. Sometimes the term is used broadly to include injuries, disabilities, syndromes, infections, symptoms, deviant behaviors, and atypical variations of structure and function, while in other contexts these may be considered distinguishable categories.
Pathology is the study of diseases. The subject of systematic classification of diseases is referred to as nosology. The broader body of knowledge about human diseases and their treatments is medicine. Many similar (and a few of the same) conditions or processes can affect animals (wild or domestic). The study of diseases affecting animals is veterinary medicine. Plants as well can suffer from a variety of processes such as infection, nutrient deficiency, or deleterious mutation. The study of diseases affecting plants is termed plant pathology.
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Brain Injury Association - Idaho contact information for the local BIA representative.
Meta Description: [ Creating a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy. ]
Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho - A non-profit agency committed to the prevention and control of epilepsy and to helping people with epilepsy and their families overcome the problems associated with the disorder.
Meta Description: [ Statewide voluntary agency dedicated to serving people
with epilepsy and their families, affiliated with the national Epilepsy Foundation. ]
Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - The Council strives to improve the quality of life for Idahoans who are deaf or hard of hearing by providing information and by serving as an advocate for increased services and better access to services.
Idaho Home Health and Hospice - Providing quality supportive care to individuals and their families dealing with life limiting illness allowing them to remain in their own homes with comfort and dignity.
Idaho Relay Service - Provides the vital link for telephone communication between people who are unable to hear or speak and those who can hear.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: Boise - Serves southwestern Idaho. Calendar of events, Race for the Cure information, sponsors, volunteer opportunities, and grant information.
Meta Description: [ Boise Komen Race for the Cure, the official web
site of the Boise Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and the Boise Komen Race for the Cure. ]
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