Bacterial Skin Infections
Bacterial skin infections (also known as pyodermas) can be caused by a wide array of different bacteria – most commonly
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Hyperglycemia Symptoms
Hyperglycemia or high blood sugar causes several symptoms, particularly if the condition persists in the long-term (chronic hyperglycemia). Most cases
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Social Jetlag and Sleep
Social jetlag is the name given to the condition in which sleep patterns vary widely between workdays and weekends or
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Anal Fissures Treatment
Most cases of anal fissure heal spontaneously within a few weeks, without requiring treatment. However, some individuals may be affected
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Onychomycosis Causes
Onychomycosis is a condition that may be caused by a number of potential pathogens. These can be categorized in three
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Dermatomyositis Pathology
Dermatomyositis is an inflammatory disorder that primarily causes muscle weakness and a skin rash. As a systemic condition, dermatomyositis can
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What is an Antibody?
Antibodies are large Y-shaped proteins. They are recruited by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria
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How are Phyllodes Tumors Diagnosed?
Phyllodes tumors (PTs) are fibroepithelial tumors of the breast. These are rare, presenting clinically as painless lumps. They are primarily
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Bird Flu (H5N1) Epidemiology
The earliest reported case of the H5N1 virus affecting humans occurred alongside an H5N1 epidemic in non-humans (epizootic outbreak) in
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Symptoms and Causes of Hyperopia
Hyperopia or farsightedness, is an ophthalmological condition, which presents as blurry near vision, but clear far vision. Most babies born
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