Rat Lungworm Disease in Hawaii
The Rat Lungworm disease (RLWD), or Angiostrongyliasis, is caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis (A. cantonenis), a roundworm parasite that affects the
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Epidemiology of Orthorexia Nervosa
Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is a condition characterized by extreme dietary restrictions in the name of healthy eating. It involves rigid
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Treating Breast Oil Cysts
A breast oil cyst is a benign lump in the breast caused by the accumulation of fluid. Nearly 25% of
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Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)
Heartburn is characterized by a painful burning sensation that originates from the chest and spreads toward the throat. The main
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Barrett's Esophagus Preventing Progression
By Jeyashree Sundaram (MBA) Barrett's Esophagus, which is a condition in which tissues that resembles the tissues of the intestinal
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Hypogonadism – Testicular Failure
Testicular failure, also known as primary hypogonadism, is an uncommon condition that is characterized by the inability of the testicles
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Health Anxiety in Children
Anxiety is defined as the fear, nervousness, or worry a person undergoes when he encounters a specific thought. Children tend
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Pregnancy: over 40 weeks
Most pregnancies last about 40 weeks, with the majority of women going into labor a week either side of this
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How Does the Contraceptive Implant Work?
A contraceptive implant is a thin flexible 40 mm long plastic polymer rod which is impregnated with progestin. Birth Control
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What is Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate?
Branched chain amino acids (BCAA), such as leucine, isoleucine, and valinemake up one-third of muscle protein. However, among these three,
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