Basic Terminologies in Dermatology
Description of Primary Skin Lesions Macule: A flat, colored lesion, <2 cm in diameter, not raised above the surface of the surrounding skin. A “freckle,” […]
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Risk factors, Diagnosis and Nutritional planning for Diabetes
Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 1. Family history of diabetes 2. Obesity (BMI 25 kg/m2) 3. Habitual physical inactivity 4. Race/ethnicity (e.g., African […]
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Smoking : A Costly choice
Smoking is number one cause of preventable premature death in the United states. Percentage of US poplation that smokes comes to around 25% with Male […]
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Know about Corneal Blindness and Eye Donation
What is Cornea? Clear transparent dome infront of the black portion of the eye which focuses rays of light on the retina. Like a window […]
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Features and Treatment
Anatomy of Carpal Tunnel: Carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist formed by: Posterior side: 8 carpal bones Anterior side: Transverse carpal ligament […]
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Detecting Mesothelioma – Asbestos related cancer
A relatively rare but deadly cancer, mesothelioma kills between 15,000 to 20,000 people around the world every year. This aggressive form of cancer is strongly […]
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Diseases transmitted from Pet animals to Man
Dog Dog is the most popular pet around the world be it smaller breeds like Poodle, Spitz, Bulldog or larger breeds like German Shepherd, Doberman, […]
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Sternal angle of Louis: Significance of landmark
Sternal Angle Of Louis– Surface landmark- It is felt 5 cm below the suprasternal notch as a tranverse prominence. It marks the joint between Manubrium […]
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When should I avoid Air travel?
With the rapid development of technologies, air Travel has increased. But most travellers are unaware of the conditions when the air travel should be avoided […]
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