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Dr. Simi Paknikar is an MD in Pharmacology with professional experience of over a decade, that includes medical writing, teaching and conducting quality audits for medical services companies. Dr Paknikar is passionate about educating consumers about health and keeps abreast of the latest medical view more..
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Crab Lice
Pubic lice (Phthirus pubis) are tiny ectoparasites that are commonly seen in areas with coarse hair on the human body such as the pubis, armpit and eyebrows.
Allergy Eye Drops
Eye allergies are treated with different types of eye drops such as lubricants, antihistamines, NSAIDs and corticosteroids. Eye drops are used to reduce allergies, eye infection and help healing.
Renal Tuberculosis
Renal tuberculosis or tuberculosis of the kidney is a type of genitourinary tuberculosis that can be treated with anti-tubercular medications.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Vitamin B1 or thiamine is a B complex, water soluble vitamin necessary for brain, heart, nerve and eye health. Vitamin B1 deficiency can cause beriberi.
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.
