Anticoagulant Food-Drug Interactions
Skip to What are anticoagulants? Vitamin K antagonists Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) Anticoagulants and vitamin K interactions Anticoagulants and alcohol
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Gut-Brain Axis and Obesity
Our knowledge of the ability of the gut microbiota to influence host health and homeostasis is expanding. Recent data indicate
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What is Essential Thrombocythemia?
Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a rare condition affecting the bone marrow, resulting in an overproduction of platelets. It usually affects
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What is Mitral Regurgitation?
The human heart has four valves which direct the flow of blood in the correct double-circulation mode, taking blood to
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COPD and Sleep Apnea
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) refers to a group of lung ailments that can cause breathing difficulties. The two most
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Angular Cheilitis causes and treatments
Angular cheilitis is a condition in which the folds of the skin at the corners of the lips become exaggerated
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Antibiotic Resistance Influence on Wound Care
Antibiotic resistance is one of the factors which causes delay in wound healing and a corresponding spike in medical and
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Amniocentesis Procedure
Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic procedure in which a minute amount of amniotic fluid is extracted and tested for chromosomal
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Is Fluoride Good or Bad for Teeth?
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral which is helpful in protecting against dental cavities. However, the excessive consumption of fluoride
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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Differential Diagnosis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis or SCFE is often not diagnosed until weeks or months after its onset . Its symptoms
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