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Acanthocytosis Neurologic Disorder or Neuroacanthocytosis is a condition characterized by neurologic symptoms and Acanthocytosis. Acanthocytosis is a condition in which there are acanthocytes in the blood. Acanthocytes or spur cells are spiculated red blood cells with projections at surface of the cell.

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Libido in Men

Libido is the conscious component of sexual function. Decreased libido manifests as a lack of sexual interest or a decrease in the frequency and intensity of sexual thoughts, either spontaneous or in response to erotic stimuli and in masturbation. Libido is sensitive to testosterone levels as well as to general nutrition, health, and drugs.

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Puberty in females

Puberty is the process of physical changes by which the child?s body becomes an adult and able to reproduce. This process allows the women to conceive, carry, bear and feed offspring. Female hormones play an important role in this transition.

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Light therapy or phototherapy in children

As the name suggests, this treatment uses natural or artificial light. The simplest and easiest form of phototherapy involves exposing your skin to controlled amounts of natural sunlight. Other forms of light therapy include the use of artificial ultraviolet A (UVA) or ultraviolet B (UVB) lights either alone or in combination with medications.

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Post maturity

It is also known as postdated pregnancy, prolonged pregnancy or post mature birth. After 42 weeks the placenta which supplies oxygen and nutrition to the baby from the mother starts aging and will eventually fail. The fetus passes fecal matter and develops difficulty in breathing.

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Preterm birth

Preterm birth refers to the birth of a baby of less than 37 weeks gestational age. It is also known as premature birth. It is the common cause for neonatal mortality. Preterm birth infants are more prone for short term or long term complications.

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Polyhydramnios or excess of amniotic fluid

Polyhydramnios is a medical condition due to excess of amniotic sac. It is seen in 0.5 to 2% of pregnancies. The most common cause is maternal diabetes. It is the term used if the amniotic fluid is 3 times the normal or about 3,000 ml.

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High blood pressure in pregnancy

Gestational diabetes is also called as pregnancy induced hypertension. It is common in pregnancy. It usually occurs after 28 weeks and disappears after 28 weeks of pregnancy. High blood pressure occurs in around 6 to 8 percent of all the pregnancies.

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Abruption Placental

Abruption placenta or abruption of placenta is premature separation of placenta from the uterus before delivery of the fetus.

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Healthy sperm

Male fertility depends on sperm quality and quantity, which can be affected by a variety of things. There are steps you can take to maximize your fertility and make sure your sperm are top performers.

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