Table 2.

Examples of questions, documents, and summaries in MEDIQA-Ans.

Data type	Text
Question	What is the consensus of medical doctors as to whether asthma can be cured?
Document	Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. […]
Summary	Asthma can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Because asthma often changes over time, it’s important that you work with your doctor to track your signs and symptoms and adjust treatment as needed […]
Question	hi, I would like to know if there is any support for those suffering with abetalipoproteinemia? I am not diagnosed but have had many test that indicate I am suffering with this, keen to learn how to get it diagnosed and how to manage, many thanks
Document	Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome is a rare disease passed down through families. The person is unable to fully absorb dietary fats through the intestines. Causes Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome is caused by a defect in a gene […]
Summary	Abetalipoproteimemia, also known as Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome, is diagnosed using blood tests for Apolipoprotein B, vitamin deficiencies, malformation of red blood cels, complete blood count and cholesterol. […]