A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a potentially fatal blockage of an artery in the lungs. The nature of the blockage is typically a blood clot,
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Recurrent outbreaks of Ebola hemorrhagic fever in several countries of equatorial Africa have been noted in recent years. Along with the 2014 rampant outbreak, they
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Ketosis represents a state of the organism characterized by the controlled and regulated production of ketone bodies in the blood via various metabolic processes. During
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Glandular fever is caused by Epstein Barr virus most commonly. At present there is no cure for glandular fever. However, the course of illness may
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Solar elastosis (actinic elastosis) is a condition in which there is ultraviolet-induced damage to aging skin. The skin in the affected area appears leathery, with
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Allergic reactions to the domestic dog (Canis familaris) give rise to symptoms such as conjunctivitis, rhinitis, and asthma. Dogs secrete various proteins that end up
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The roots of liposuction can be traced back as far as the 1920s when French surgeon Charles Dujarier first introduced the concept of body contouring
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Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome affects the reproductive system in females, causing either underdevelopment or absence of the vagina and uterus. In the majority of cases, affected
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Ocular hypertension is a condition wherein the internal pressure of the eye becomes higher than the normal. What is ocular hypertension? The pressure inside the
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Ataxia is a form of movement disorder. There is loss of balance and physical co-ordination leading to difficulty in walking normally. The Cerebellum of the
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