Restenosis Physiology
It was in the 1970’s that the angioplasty procedure was started to be use for blocked heart arteries, or coronary
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Living with Chronic Kidney Disease
For individuals that are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), it can be difficult to accept the diagnosis and understand
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Cystic Fibrosis Epidemiology
Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder affecting salt transport in and out of cells. The resulting imbalance of
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What is Malaria?
Malaria is an infectious disease of tropical countries. It is spread by mosquitoes. It is manifested by fever along with
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Ketogenic Diet Side Effects
Although the adverse effects related to the ketogenic diet are generally less serve than those of anticonvulsant medications used to
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Keratoacanthoma Diagnosis
Keratoacanthoma Small nodules that grow slowly on the surface of the skin are known as Keratoacanthomas. They have a hard
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Motor Neurone Disease Prognosis
Motor neurone disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that leads to decreased control of muscle movement and eventually paralysis. Symptoms
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What is the Half-Life of a Drug?
The elimination half-life of a drug is a pharmacokinetic parameter that is defined as the time it takes for the
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Brain Cancer Treatments
Major treatment options for patients with brain cancer include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Sometimes a patient may need a combination
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Cerebral Palsy Prevalence
Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disorder of childhood according to the Centers for Disease prevention and Control (CDC).
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