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Legal Blindness: Leading Causes in Asia
Many have the fear of going “blind” because acquired blindness is a significant disability that can reduce one’s quality of life. However, being diagnosed as
Rhabdomyolysis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Rhabdomyolysis is the term used to describe a condition occurring due to direct or indirect muscle injuries. The term means ‘the breakdown of damaged muscles’.
Common Rheumatic Disorders and How To Treat Them?
Rheumatic disorders are musculoskeletal disorders that affect movement and are characterised by pain, swelling, and redness in the joints or affected areas. According to the
Food Allergy: Symptoms And Treatment
Have you ever felt an unpleasant reaction after having a particular food? Do you feel your stomach getting upset or rashes appearing on the skin
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder is a condition that leads to shoulder pain and stiffness. It is also known as adhesive capsulitis or inflammation of the shoulder joint
Lung Cancer: Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Treatment
Lung cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer-related disability and death in the world. It begins in the lungs and can spread
Hepatitis C: How to Manage The Condition?
Hepatitis C is yet another infection that affects the liver. It is estimated that hepatitis C (HCV) affects 2.5% of healthy adults in Asia. Though
Hepatitis B: Diagnosis And Treatment
Hepatitis B is a liver condition that is widely prevalent in Asian countries. This wide prevalence can be attributed to the virus circulating in this
Hepatitis A: Are You At Risk?
Symptoms usually appear few weeks after contracting the Hepatitis A infection. The best way to prevent the infection is by taking the hepatitis A vaccine.
Hepatitis: Summary of The Different Types
Hepatitis is the medical term describing an inflammation of the liver. There are different types and causes of hepatitis, and the severity of each may
Liver: Its Functions And Conditions Affecting It
If you were to name an important solid organ in your digestive system, it would be the liver. It is mainly a football-sized organ that
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