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Adult Immunization

Adult Immunization

Adult immunization is needed for adults whose mandatory childhood vaccines were either missed out or offer less protection, and to guard against new diseases.

Age Related Macular Degeneration

Age Related Macular Degeneration

Age related macular degeneration is a disease of the elderly, wherein the macula or the central part of the retina gets affected, leading to loss of vision.

Alzheimers Disease

Alzheimers Disease

Alzheimer''s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.

Amnesia

Amnesia

Amnesia, is profound memory loss caused by a physical injury inflicted on the brain, by an infection or by a traumatic or emotional experience.


Ampullary Cancer

Ampullary Cancer

Ampullary cancer is a rare cancer of the ampulla of Vater that connects the common bile duct and pancreatic duct to the small intestine. Symptoms of ampullary cancer include jaundice, weight loss.

Amyloidosis

Amyloidosis

Amyloidosis is a rare disease due to build up of abnormal proteins called amyloid in different tissues and organs of the body causing damage to the structure and affecting their normal functioning.

Are You a Grandparent? These Vaccines are Important

Are You a Grandparent? These Vaccines are Important

Learn why vaccines are crucial for older adults and which ones you need to stay healthy. Stay informed about geriatric vaccines!

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation may not be life-threatening in itself but it is important to understand the causes, symptoms and treatments because of the risk of life-threatening complications.

Blood Pressure Screening

Blood Pressure Screening

Hypertension accounts for nearly 6% of deaths worldwide.

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a radiological procedure for both diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions. It involves the insertion of a long thin flexible tube called catheter a vein or an artery to the heart.

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11 Alarming Symptoms & Signs You Should Look Out For Nerve Damage

11 Alarming Symptoms & Signs You Should Look Out For Nerve Damage

Our nervous system is involved in numerous functions such as sensing touch and pain, breathing, digestion, limb movement, passing urine, and emptying bowels. Imagine what would happen if nerves get damaged due to disease.

A Guide to Dentures: Types, Care, and Maintenance

A Guide to Dentures: Types, Care, and Maintenance

Dentures, also known as false teeth, are dental prostheses that replace the natural teeth with artificial substitutes.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

The dilatation and localized bulging of a part of aorta in the abdominal part of patient’s body owing to weakness of its walls is called abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Abdominal Distension

Abdominal Distension

Abdominal distension refers to the swelling of the abdomen. The distension is caused by either air (gas) or fluid collection.

Abdominal Pain

Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain occurs due to multiple causes. Pain due to obstruction in the small intestine appears around or above the umbilicus or belly button. Type of abdominal pain may vary from mild to severe.

Abscessed Tooth

Abscessed Tooth

A tooth abscess is not just painful but it also increases the risk of various complications. To avoid tooth loss and irreversible damage take steps to prevent and treat dental abscesses.

Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Acanthamoeba keratitis is an eye infection affecting the cornea. Contact lens users are at higher risk of getting infected, than non-contact lens users.

Acanthosis Nigricans (Skin Pigmentation Disorder)

Acanthosis Nigricans (Skin Pigmentation Disorder)

Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition in which discoloration and hyperpigmentation of the skin occurs, with dark skin around neck, often called black neck diabetes since it commonly occurs in diabetics.

Achalasia

Achalasia

In achalasia food fails to pass into the stomach due to constriction of the lower esophageal sphincter and is accompanied by esophageal aperistalsis.

Achilles Tendon Rupture or Tear

Achilles Tendon Rupture or Tear

Achilles tendon tear or rupture occurs at the back of your lower leg. Achilles tendon tear occurs more commonly in those engaged in sporting activities.

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