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Functional training
Functional training is any type of exercise that has a direct relationship to the activities you perform in your daily life. Whether you are a marathon runner, a triathlete, or simply a homemaker who ... > more -
Fecal incontinence
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control one's bowels. When one feels the urge to have a bowel movement, they may not be able to hold it until they can get to a toilet, or stool may leak from ... > more -
Optic nerve
The optic nerve is the nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain. The optic nerve is composed of retinal ganglion cell axons and support cells. It leaves the orbit (eye) ... > more -
Varicose veins
Varicose veins are veins on the leg which are large, twisted, and ropelike, and can cause pain, swelling, or itching. They are an extreme form of telangiectasia, or spider veins. They occur in 25-30% ... > more -
Brown rice
Brown rice is unmilled or partly milled rice, a kind of whole grain. It has a mild nutty flavor, is chewier than white rice, and becomes rancid more ... > more -
Oxygen therapy
Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen as a therapeutic modality. Oxygen therapy benefits the patient by increasing the supply of oxygen to the lungs and thereby increasing the availability ... > more -
Ischaemic heart disease
Ischaemic (or ischemic) heart disease is a disease characterized by reduced blood supply to the heart. It is the most common cause of death in most western countries. Ischaemia means a "reduced blood ... > more -
Skin grafting
Skin grafting is a type of organ transplant involving the transplantation of skin. The transplanted tissue is called a skin ... > more
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