Bunions result from abnormal foot structure, specifically a deformity in the joint of the big toe called hallux valgus. This leads to changes in the
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The conditions lactose intolerance and milk allergy, which together affect around 30 to 50 million Americans, are often confused. However, the conditions have very different
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Constipation is defined as difficulty in passing stools, infrequent defecation or both. There is usually a reduced stool frequency or less than 3 defecations per
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The prosthetic implant used in hip replacement procedures is composed of three parts. These include the acetabular cup that acts as the socket; the femoral
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Ultrasound technology Ultrasound scanning is an important clinical tool in providing images of internal fetal anatomy. It is also called sonography because it uses high-frequency
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Eating disorders are mental illnesses that cause serious disturbances in a person’s everyday diet. It can manifest as eating extremely small amounts of food or
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Fatty acids represent a substantial part of lipids in human body and are important sources of energy. They are either saturated or unsaturated carbosylic acids
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Fibromyalgia has a worldwide presence affecting nearly 1 in 20 people globally. In the United States nearly 2–10% of the general population of all ages
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The branch of medicine that is focused on the relief of pain in the perioperative period (i.e. before, during or after a surgical procedure) is
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Crohn’s disease is associated with two major complications. One of them is obstruction of the intestinal tube due to severe swelling and inflammation of the
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