What are the Most Common Causes of Low Libido?
Low libido is the term used to describe a reduced desire or interest in sex. Although it is common for people to lose the motivation to have sex occasionally, it can be a cause for concern if it persists for a long period of time. Having a low sex drive is not always a huge […]
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How to Pursue a Career in Medicine
Have you always had the desire to help people and give something back to the community? A medical career could be the path for you – and a noble one at that. Pursuing a career in the medical field is no easy task. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and time. However, if […]
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How To Choose The Right Treatment Center
Rehabilitation can be necessary for a variety of reasons. Addiction can lead to drug rehab, injury can lead to physical rehabilitation. As you go about choosing treatment centers, it’s integral you first determine what sort of help you need. You can’t simply Google “rehabilitation“ and expect the results will match your specific needs. Facilities Covered […]
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Celiac Disease: An Overview
Celiac disease (also known as celiac sprue or gluten intolerance) is an autoimmune disorder. Celiac disease occurs when the body’s immune system triggers a response to consumption of gluten, in genetically predisposed individual. The immune response damages the small intestine, which in turn interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food. Gluten is the protein found in […]
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Tips for the Elderly Living Alone With a Medical Condition
The elderly have a diverse range of housing options to meet their needs, ranging from assisted living facilities to senior retirement communities that are big on social activities. For those with medical conditions, these arrangements provide healthcare assistance such as help to follow your prescription schedule efficiently. However, more seniors are preferring to live in […]
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Migraine Headache
Migraine Headache: Introduction,Clinical Features, Trigger factors,Diagnosis,management and Prophylaxis Introduction: Migraine is the 2nd most common cause of headache affecting 15% of women and 6 % of men worldwide. It is an episodic headache associated with certain features like sensitivity to light light, sound or movement . Nausea vomiting often accompany the headache. Triggers for Migraine […]
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GFR Calculations- Accepted formula
Estimated values A number of formulae have been devised to estimate GFR or Ccr values on the basis of serum creatinine levels. Estimated creatinine clearance rate (eCCr) using Cockcroft-Gault formula A commonly used surrogate marker for estimate of creatinine clearance is the Cockcroft-Gault formula, which in turn estimates GFR: It is named after the scientists […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Hypothyroidism
Thyroid Hormones The major thyroid hormones are T0-T2 and T3-T4. T0 through T2 are considered inert hormones. They appear to be byproducts of thyroid hormone synthesis and do not appear to have any function in the body. T3 and T4 are the hormones associated with hypothyroidism, and they play a crucial role in your metabolism. […]
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Vitamin D deficiency and Chronic muscle pain
Introduction: Chronic widespread muscle pain is very prevalent in general population. Many studies have been done to identify its reason and hypovitaminosis d is one of the major cause of chronic muscle pain. Deficiency of vitamin d causes not only muscle pain but also ricktets in children, osteomalacia. It is a fat soluble vitamin which […]
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