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Pernicious Anemia

Pernicious anemia is a form of megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin B-12 deficiency, caused by impaired absorption of vitamin B-12 due to the...
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GHBP ( Growth hormone binding protein)

It is the carrier protein for growth hormone. It is coded by the gene which codes growth hormone receptor.It is decreased in genetic hormone...
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Hair Pulling Syndrome

Hair Pulling Syndrome is a type of Obsessive disorder characterized by an intense urge to pull the hair especially from the scalp. It is also...
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Diagnostic tests to determine thyroid function

Thyroid function tests are done to know whether thyroid gland is functioning normally. It involves assessment of T3, T4, TSH levels, thyroid...
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What is Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM)

IBM is a rare type of inflammatory muscular disorder that usually presents itself in the adult life most often after the age of 50, which presents...
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GHD (Growth hormone deficiency)

Growth hormone deficiency is a medical condition in which the body does not produce enough growth hormone. It is a disorder that involves...
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Peptic ulcer

Peptic ulcer also known as ulcus pepticum, PUD or peptic ulcer disease is ulceration or the break on the lining of the stomach where it joins the...
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Prevention of heart disease

Heart disease is the one of the leading cause of death in men and women. The modifiable risk factors are the key in preventing heart disease....
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Addisonian crisis

Adrenal crisis is a constellation of symptoms that indicate severe adrenal insufficiency. This may be the result of either previously undiagnosed...
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Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: A Layman's Guide

Although upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) occur throughout the year, winters typically bring a surge in their occurrence. This happens...
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