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edema: References & Edit History

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Add new Web site: American Academy of Family Physicians - Edema: Diagnosis and Management. Oct 24, 2024
Add new Web site: Frontiers - Edema formation in congestive heart failure and the underlying mechanisms. Aug 01, 2024
Add new Web site: Frontiers - Edema formation in congestive heart failure and the underlying mechanisms. Aug 01, 2024
Add new Web site: Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine - Edema disease. May 09, 2024
Add new Web site: Mount Sinai - Edema. Mar 29, 2024
Add new Web site: MedicineNet - Edema (Pitting): Causes, Symptoms, Types, and Treatment for Fluid Retention. Dec 05, 2023
Links added. Oct 26, 2023
Add new Web site: Drugs.com - Edema. Aug 18, 2023
Add new Web site: Verywell Health - An Overview of Edema. Jun 20, 2023
Add new Web site: Mayo Clinic - Edema. Apr 27, 2023
Add new Web site: Cleveland Clinic - Edema. Jan 08, 2023
Add new Web site: Healthline - What You Should Know About Edema. Nov 28, 2022
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Physiology, Edema. Sep 06, 2022
Add new Web site: Patient - Oedema. Jul 05, 2017
Add new Web site: Patient - Oedema. Dec 16, 2011
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - Science - Edema. Dec 15, 2011
Add new Web site: WebMd - What is Edema? Dec 15, 2011
Add new Web site: National Library of Medicine - Edema. Dec 15, 2011
Add new Web site: MedicineNet - Edema. Dec 15, 2011
Add new Web site: Drugs.com - Edema Medication. Dec 15, 2011
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Edema Symptoms. Dec 15, 2011
Add new Web site: MSD Manual - Professional Version - Edema. Dec 15, 2011
Add new Web site: University of Maryland Medical Center - Edema. Dec 15, 2011
Add new Web site: Aetna InteliHealth - Diseases & Conditions - Edema. Dec 15, 2011
Add new Web site: Emedicinehealth.com - Edema. Dec 15, 2011
New illustration added. Jan 15, 2009
Article revised and updated. Jun 19, 2008
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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