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Illustration of a human body highlighting the digestive system, with a magnified view of a carcinoid tumor. Dark shades symbolize the tumor's deadly impact.

The Silent Killer: How Does Carcinoid Tumor Lead to Death?

Introduction to Carcinoid Tumors Often referred to as “The Silent Killer,” carcinoid tumors are a type of…

Illustration of a human brain, with a highlighted area indicating a meningioma tumor. A grim reaper figure looms in the background, symbolizing the potential fatal outcome.

The Silent Killer: How Does Meningioma Lead to Death?

Introduction to Meningioma Often referred to as the silent killer, Meningioma is a type of tumor that…

Illustration of a distressed individual with reddened, inflamed skin, a magnified view of eczema cells, and a grim reaper subtly lurking in the background.

The Silent Killer: How Does Eczema Lead to Death?

Introduction to Eczema Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition that affects millions of…

Illustration of a human body highlighting the liver, with ominous shadows symbolizing cancer cells slowly spreading, ultimately encapsulating the entire organ, signifying its deadly impact.

The Silent Killer: How Does Liver Cancer Lead to Death?

Introduction Unseen, unheard, and often undetected, liver cancer has earned the grim moniker of ‘The Silent Killer.’…

Illustration of a human body showing the nervous system affected by ALS, with highlighted areas indicating deteriorating motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and respiratory failure.

The Silent Killer: How Does ALS Lead to Death?

Introduction to ALS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s disease,” is a progressive…

Illustration of a human heart intertwined with a time bomb, symbolizing the lethal nature of heart disease, with ghostly silhouettes of unhealthy lifestyle choices in the background.

The Silent Killer: How Does Heart Disease Lead to Death?

Introduction to Heart Disease Heart disease, often referred to as the “silent killer”, is a term used…