Symptoms of whooping cough
Whooping cough or Pertussis is an infectious disease that can be life threatening or fatal in infants but less serious
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Overview
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), one of the more common cardiac defects present at birth, is the persistence of an opening
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Insulin Resistance Pathophysiology
Glucose is one of the body's most important sources of energy. Glucose is absorbed from the blood into cells where
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Dopamine Therapeutic Use
Dopamine is a vital neurotransmitter in the brain. It plays a role in several functions in the brain including movement,
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What is Melatonin?
Melatonin is a hormone that is secreted by the pineal gland. The pineal gland is a small gland that lies
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Elephantiasis Treatments
Elephantiasis is caused by infection with the filarial worm, which is transmitted to humans by the mosquito and lives in
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Gonorrhea Symptoms
Gonorrhea is caused by Gram negative bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococcus. It is a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
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Hemochromatosis Causes
Hemochromatosis is an iron overload disorder. The affected individual stockpiles iron in the body to the extent that it accumulates
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Lupus Flares
When symptoms appear, it's called a "flare." These signs may come and go. You may have swelling and rashes one
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What is Jaundice?
The term jaundice refers to a yellowing of the skin, nail beds and whites of the eyes. This is caused
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