Diagnosis of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is most commonly diagnosed based on the symptoms. Typical symptoms include heart burn, acid regurgitation and
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What is Deep Brain Stimulation?
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure that involves the implantation of a brain pacemaker that delivers electrical impulses
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Creatinine Interpretation
Creatinine is essentially a metabolite of creatinine phosphate, a compound that acts as a source of energy in muscle. Men
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History of Ophthalmology
The known history of ophthalmology dates back to the early days of written history, in which initial observations and speculations
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Causes of Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is extremely contagious. It is caused by a specific strain of bacteria Group A beta hemolytic Streptococcus. How
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What is Calcitonin?
Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that reduces the concentration of blood calcium level when it has
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Intermittent Explosive Disorder Symptoms
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is a condition in which an individual displays repetitive and unpredictable outbursts of impulsive and aggressive
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Brachial Plexus
The brachial plexus refers to a network of nerves that start out in the neck and move through the upper
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What is the difference between Angular Cheilitis and Herpes Simplex type 1?
While both angular cheilitis and herpes simplex type 1 may be responsible for inflammation at the corners of the mouth,
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Granuloma Inguinale (Donovanosis)
Granuloma inguinale (also known as donovanosis) is one of the genital ulcerative sexually-transmitted diseases characterized by pronounced granulomatous ulceration of
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