Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Compression of the
Ulnar Nerve in the Cubital Tunnel, which is formed by the two heads of the
flexor carpi ulnaris muscle, humeral-ulnar
aponeurosis, and medial ligaments of the elbow, is known as Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. This condition may follow trauma or occur in association with processes which produce nerve enlargement or narrowing of the canal.
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Fabry Disease
It is also known as Anderson-Fabry disease,
Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum, Ruiter-Pompen-Wyers syndrome, Ceramide trihexosidosis and Sweeley-Klionsky disease. It is an X-linked recessive inherited
lysosomal storage disease. It is genetically inherited disease.
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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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Nail Patella Syndrome
Nail-
Patella syndrome (NPS) also known as hereditary osteo-onychodysplasia is a rare genetic disorder inherited through autosomal dominance that causes abnormalities of bone, joints, fingernails and kidneys mainly involving organs of both ectodermal and mesodermal origin.The diagnostic tetrad includes fingernail dysplasia, absent or hypoplastic patellae, the presence of posterior conical iliac horns, and deformation or luxation (ie,
hypoplasia) of the radial heads. Kidney disease and
glaucoma are now recognized as part of the syndrome. The most serious complication associated with nail-patella syndrome is nephropathy.
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Pruritus
Pruritus (itching) can be a symptom of primary skin diseases or of systemic disease. Skin diseases notorious for causing intense pruritus include scabies, pediculosis, insect bites, urticaria, atopic and
contact dermatitis,
lichen planus, miliaria, and
dermatitis herpetiformis.
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Inhalers in Asthma
Most
asthma drugs are inhaled using special devices or nebulizers. Asthma inhalers are the most effective way of delivering life saving medications in asthma. With asthma inhaler the medication directly enters into the lungs to relieve asthma symptoms faster and with fewer side effects.
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XXXXX Syndrome
49, XXXXX chromosome or XXXXX syndrome is also known as pentasomy X. This syndrome is characterised by the presence of three additional X chromosomes. Only way to diagnose the condition is by karyotyping.
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Sleep Walking
Sleep walking also called
Somnambulism is a disorder of sleep characterized by walking in sleep without being conscious of the act.
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Tips for preventing motion sickness
Motion sickness also called kinetosis is a condition with characteristic features of
dizziness, fatigue and vomiting which occurs due to perceiving of different signals by eye and
vestibular system in the ears seen commonly while travelling in vehicles, airplanes and space ships
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Loneliness
Loneliness is described as the absence of identification, understanding or compassion. Loneliness is not the same as being alone. Many people have times when they are alone through circumstances or choice. Being alone can be experienced as positive, pleasurable, and emotionally refreshing if it is under the individual's control.
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