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Angelman syndrome (AS) is a neuro-genetic disorder characterized by intellectual and developmental delay, sleep disturbance, seizures, jerky movements especially hand-flapping, frequent laughter or smiling, and usually a happy demeanour. An older, alternative term for this syndrome, happy puppet syndrome, is generally considered pejorative and stigmatizing and is no longer in current use.

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ABS Amniotic Bands

Amniotic band syndrome is synonymous with Amniotic Band Constriction, Amniotic Band Sequence, Congenital Constriction Rings, ADAM (amniotic deformity adhesions mutilations) and Streeter dysplasia. The condition is congenital in nature and is caused due to intrauterine rupture of the amnion. In the developmental process amnion rises up obliterating the extracoelomic space supported by the chorion.

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Abdominal Migraine

Abdominal Migraine is a form of migraine seen mainly in children. It occurs mainly in children og 5 to 9 years. It can also occur in adults.

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Premenstrual syndrome

Premenstrual Syndrome is a condition which affects many women during the one or two weeks before menstruation begins. It is characterised by troublesome but usually harmless symptoms including breast tenderness, mood swings, bloating, depression and backache.

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Stammering

Stammering is an obstacle that affects the verbal communication abilities of a significant proportion of the population within our community. Stammering is a communication disorder in which the normal flow of speech is broken by repetitions, prolongations, or abnormal stoppages (no sound or block) of sounds and syllables.

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Lice

Louse are tiny brown and grey parasites that cause itching and scratching, especially on areas of the Lice body that are covered with hair (typically the scalp, neck, and behind the ears).

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Zinc and you

Zinc is a metallic element having biological importance. It is an essential micronutrient required for the various metabolic process to maintain the normal growth and function of the body

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Medications in motion sickness

The best way to treat motion sickness is to stop the motion. If you can't stop the motion, sit or lie down in an area with the least motion. Treatment includes mainly medications and natural care

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Diphtheria in children

Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection, usually affecting the mucous membranes of nose and throat. Diphtheria typically causes a bad sore throat, fever, swollen glands and weakness. But the hallmark sign is a thick, gray covering in the back of throat that can make breathing difficult. Diphtheria can also infect your skin.

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Allergies in children

Allergies are common in children. Commonly skin, gut, respiratory system and cardiac system are commonly invilved in allergies.

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