Vaccines need to be administered at particular designated time in life to prevent the infection. For maximum effectiveness children are recommended to receive vaccinations as soon as their immune systems are sufficiently developed to respond to the components of the vaccines. Additional booster shots are required to teach the body fully to deal with the infection later in life. This […]
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The term autism first was used by psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler in 1908. He used it to describe a schizophrenic patient who had withdrawn into his own world. The Greek word ''autós'' meant self and the word “autism” was used by Bleuler to mean morbid self-admiration and withdrawal within self. The pioneers in research into autism were Hans Asperger and Leo […]
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There have been various different attitudes towards sexual dysfunction over the centuries. Erectile dysfunction, in particular, has been written about in detail since medieval times. Some of the earliest treatment approaches to sexual dysfunction were developed by Muslim physicians and pharmacists in medieval times. These physicians would prescribe both single drug therapies and combination regimens to treat erectile dysfunction. They […]
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What is Cleidocranial Dysplasia? The word ‘cleido’ refers to collarbone or clavicles, ‘cranial’ refers to the skull bones or cranium, and ‘dysplasia’ means abnormal growth. Thus, it is a condition characterized by the abnormal growth of collarbones and skull. Other names for this disorder include Cleidocranial Dysostosis, Dento-Osseous Dysplasia, and Maria- Sainton Syndrome. Cleidocranial Dysplasia is an extremely rare disease […]
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Babies cry and a lot. It’s just something they all do. Arguably, some are less fussy than others, but the fact remains that it’s impossible to find a baby who will not cry at some point. Crying is a sign that a baby is alive when he or she is born. This process allows for air to enter their lungs […]
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Hypophosphatasia is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that affects the mineralization of teeth and bones. Mineralization involves the deposition of calcium and phosphorus into bones and teeth to ensure they are hard, strong and stable. Defective mineralization can lead to skeletal defects and contribute to other pathologies that affect the central nervous system, the gastrointestinal tract and organs such as […]
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A brow lift, also known as a forehead or eyebrow lift, is a cosmetic surgery procedure done to lessen creases that form on the forehead. The surgery may be performed to remove lines that develop over the years due to frowning, and it can also be employed for the repositioning of sagging or low eyebrows. Often, brow lifts may be […]
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Lesioning surgery is a procedure that involves purposefully damaging select areas of the brain, to help in the management of a health condition, such as Parkinson’s disease. There are several types of lesioning surgery, including thalamotomy, pallidotomy and subthalamotomy, according to the area of the brain that is targeted. Surgical Procedure Prior to the surgical procedure, the target site must […]
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Lichen planus (LP) can occur on the skin alone; however, it is also seen inside the oral cavity, on the scalp, nails and the genital mucosa. Symptoms of lichen planus may wax and wane. They may increase during periods of trauma, or during stress and anxiety. Cutaneous LP Lichen planus is a papulosquamous skin disease which produces intense itching (pruritus). […]
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Vertigo or dizziness spells are more commonly due to an underlying disease rather than being a disease in itself. Most common cause of vertigo The commonest underlying cause of vertigo is due to disease of the balance mechanisms of the inner ear or due to diseases of the brain or central nervous system. There are several specific causes, these include […]
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