Pediatric spinal deformities may be present at birth or may occur afterwards. Some of the most common deformities include pediatric scoliosis, kyphosis and spondylolysis. Pediatric
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Barbiturates were first used in 1903. They are derivatives of the chemical molecule barbituric acid. There are over 2000 derivatives of barbituric acid that have
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Diagnosis of eating disorders is a process that begins with acceptance of its presence. Often the patient needs to be convinced of its presence as
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Statins (also known as 3-hydroxy-3-methylgutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors) are widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs for the treatment of dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease. Although they are
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Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that is required for a number of bodily functions. This vitamin is needed to maintain good vision and a
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Von-Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome is an autosomal dominant disease caused by germline mutation in VHL tumor suppressor gene. The disease, which was first described by Eugen
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Back pain affects a significant population worldwide and has a severe impact on a nation’s productivity. Workers worldwide lose a large number of work-days to
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Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver that is transmitted through contact with blood or bodily fluids from an individual infected with the
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Biopsy means removal tissue samples from a suspected lesion. It is one of the most important diagnostic tools for detection and confirmation of certain cancers.
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Opioid addiction manifests in a range of symptoms. Some of the features of opioid dependence that clinicians take into consideration include: The potency of the
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