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  Bruise

  A bruise or contusion or ecchymosis is a kind of injury, usually caused by blunt impact, in which the capillaries are damaged, allowing blood to seep into the surrounding ... > more
• Obesity
  Diet and Weight Loss
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  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Pharmacology
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  Anti-obesity drug

  Anti-obesity drugs include all pharmacological treatments intended to reduce or control weight. Because these drugs are intended to alter one of the fundamental processes of the human body, ... > more
• Allergy
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  Cold and Flu
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  Urticaria

  Urticaria or hives is a relatively common form of allergic reaction that causes raised red skin welts. Urticaria is also known as nettle rash or uredo. These welts can be 5 mm (0.2 inches) in ... > more
• Obesity
  Diet and Weight Loss
  Fitness
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  Attention Deficit Disorder
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  Body mass index

  The body mass index (BMI) or Quetelet Index is a quotient of body mass which takes into account both height and weight measured as kg/m2, and is used as a simple means of classifying sedentary ... > more
• Diabetes
  Hypertension
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  Blood sugar

  In medicine, blood sugar is a term used to refer to levels of glucose in the blood. Blood sugar concentration, or serum glucose level, is tightly regulated in the human body. Glucose, transported via ... > more
• Gynecology
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  Infectious Diseases
  Diseases and Conditions
  Kidney Disease
   

  Candidiasis

  Candidiasis, commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is probably the most common. Yeast organisms are always present ... > more
• Skin Care
  Sports Medicine
  Healthy Aging
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Heart Disease
  Diseases and Conditions
   
  

  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
• Sports Medicine
  Healthy Aging
  Skin Care
  Infectious Diseases
  Gynecology
  Kidney Disease
   
  

  Athlete's foot

  Athlete's foot is a layman's description of a skin fungal infection. Growth of the athlete's foot fungus is promoted by a dark, warm, moist environment such as that found inside ... > more
• Hearing Loss
  Disability
  Cosmetic Surgery
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  Ear

  The ear is the sense organ that detects sound. The vertebrate ear shows a common biology from fish to humans, with variations in structure according to order and species. It not only acts as a ... > more
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  Occupational therapy

  Occupational therapy (OT) is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. It gives people the "skills for the job of living" necessary for independent ... > more

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