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Family & General Medicine

Typhoid Fever Recovery – Long-term Care Strategies

Summary Typhoid is a disease caused by a bacterium known as Salmonella Typhi, primarily transmitted through water or food contaminated with the bacteria. It causes symptoms such as fever, vomiting,

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What happens if homocysteine is high?

Summary Homocysteine is an amino acid that plays a major role in cellular metabolism and protein synthesis. In the blood stream, homocysteine is broken down by vitamin B6, B12 and

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The Importance of Annual Health Check-Ups for Women

Table of Content An Introduction to Women’s Health The Importance of Annual Health Check-Ups for Women Blood & Urine Tests – A Map of Your Health Weight, Obesity Level and

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How to Put Together a First Aid Kit for Your Home

Table of Content Introduction – What Is a First Aid Kit? What Goes in a First Aid Kit? Finding a Good Container for the First Aid Kit Training Yourself and

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The Benefits of Having a Long-Term Relationship with Your Family Doctor

Kavya woke up with an itchy throat and a heavy head. She would have to call in sick to work today. But this wasn’t the first time this was happening.

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Diabetes, and travelling across time-zones

Summary For persons with  diabetes, travel brings a lot of challenges, both during and after the journey, at the new destination. Especially if the journey is a long one, which

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Hypercholesterolemia or High Cholesterol – Facts you need to know

Summary Hypercholesterolemia is a condition in which, the body has more LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) than what is good for the person. This leads to a condition called atherosclerosis, which

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Iron-deficiency Anaemia in Children

Summary Iron is a vital element for overall health of human beings as it helps the body make RBCs. Anaemia is a condition in which there is not enough RBCs

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Causes, Symptoms and Treatment for Psoriasis

Summary Psoriasis is an auto-immune condition that affects the skin primarily. It is marked by scaly or flaky skin with patches in various colours. In addition to the discomfort and

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Low Glycemic Index grains that are good for diabetics and elders

Summary Diabetics and elders are at risk of various age-related conditions. Regular exercise and the right diet go a long way in preventing these conditions and ensuring optimal health. In

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