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Puberty in males

The puberty in males may start between 9 to 14 years. The change sin puberty in males are brought about by hormones. The hormones are the male sex hormones called androgens secreted from testes. The hypothalamus releases gonadotropin releasing hormone.
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Precautions for Children at Computer

Repetitive stress injuries in children, Children overusing computer, computer games for children, carpal tunnel syndrome in children, cervical radiculopathy, epicondylitis, ganglion cyst, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, tendonitis, prevention of RSI, how should child sit in front of computer, how to take care of children?s eyes while at computer use, how to reduce the back pain while working at computer, exercises to be done to reduce pain for computer use.
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Polio myelitis in children

Polio (poliomyelitis) mainly affects children under five years of age. Polio is a contagious viral illness. In its most severe form, polio causes paralysis, difficulty breathing and sometimes death.
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Oral rehydration therapy

It is a simple, cheap and effective treatment for dehydration due to loose stools, vomiting. It consists of solution of salts and sugars which is taken by mouth. This will provide both fluids and electrolytes.
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Obesity in children

Obesity means having too much of fat in the body. Obesity means having too much of fat in the body. It causes various diseases like asthma, respiratory disorders, sleep disorders.A
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Ligament tears

A ligament is a short band of tough flexible fibrous connective tissue linking bones together providing stability to the surrounding structures like joints during the movements. Sprain is a common expression used to describe a ligament injury. A ligament injury can be either due to stretching or tearing of the ligament.
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Tennis Elbow Or Lateral Epicondylitis

It is also known as Lateral Epicondylitis and is a commonly encountered problem in orthopedic setup. In this condition there is pain and tenderness over the outer part of the elbow. It commonly affects the persons who play tennis regularly but anyone can suffer this condition. It is supposed to be an idiopathic, self limiting condition of middle age and there are no clear evidences to support that it occurs due to tennis playing or due to over usage of the limb. Tennis Elbow involves the extensor muscles that originate on the lateral epicondylar region of the distal part of the humerus.
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Osteoarthritis A Destructive Joint Disease

It is the commonest of all joint disease; it is also referred to as degenerative joint disease as it results due to destruction of the articular cartilage lying in the synovial fluid and the subchondral bone after it. Mostly it occurs as a result of excessive wear and tear but it can also lead to inflammation of joints. This disease mostly affects the larger joints of the body including spine but it can involve any joint. There are over hundred types of Arthritis of them the Osteoarthritis is the commonest one. It affects both the sex equally in a defined age limit. Osteoarthritis may affect body joints asymmetrically, it can involve joint on one side
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Oral Hygiene

Many of the foods you eat cause the bacteria in your mouth to produce acids. Sugared foods, such as candy and cookies, are not the only culprits. Starches, such as bread, crackers, and cereal, also cause acids to form. If you snack often, you could be having acid attacks all day long. After many acid attacks, your teeth may decay.
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Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease

Gingivitis, also generally called gum disease or periodontal disease, describes the events that begin with bacterial growth in your mouth and may end ? if not properly treated ? with tooth loss due to destruction of the tissue that surrounds your teeth.
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