Myths About AIDS
As the
HIV infection is widely spreading in the world and as with other diseases many misconceptions do exist with the disease among the persons in this world. As millions of people get infected worldwide the misconceptions have also evolved and have increased in that manner only.
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Frost Bite
The damage which occurs to skin and underlying
soft tissue due to prolonged exposure to extreme
cold climate is known as frost bite. Most commonly affected areas are the extremities like hands, feet, nose and ears. It generally involves the parts which are far away from the heart.
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Type 1 diabetes in children
Type 1 diabetes, once known as
juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the
pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar (glucose) into energy. Although type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, it typically appears during childhood or adolescence.
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Frostbite First Aid Measures
Frostbite is, literally, frozen body tissue - usually skin but sometimes deeper - and must be handled carefully to prevent permanent tissue damage or loss. Children are at greater risk for frostbite than adults, both because they lose heat from their skin more rapidly than adults and because they may be reluctant to leave their winter fun to go inside and warm up. You can help prevent frostbite in
cold weather by dressing your child in layers, making sure he comes indoors at regular intervals, and watching for frostnip, frostbite's early warning signal.
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Complications and management of diabetes mellitus
Good control on blood
glucose levels will prevent micro vascular complications, but to a lesser extent the macro vascular complications. Microvascular complications include
retinopathy and nephropathy. Macrovascular complications include
coronary heart disease, stroke, and hyerlipidemia.
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Tooth discoloration
There are various causes for tooth discoloration which include both intrinsic or extrinsic factors
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Latest treatment for Allergies
The most effective way known to tackle
allergy is by avoiding the allergen that triggers the allergy. Surprisingly this most effective, least expensive option is not followed by many. People who are sensitive to allergies look for expensive treatments and
vaccination which come with side effects too. Keep the home clean and cool, Good ventilation and low humidity are the most effective ways though people resort to allergy proofing. The latest studied and practised now are Leukotriene inhibitors,
Hay fever vaccines, Natural Capsaicin-Based, Zinc-Free Nasal Sprays. They are said to be effective in relieving symptoms of
Allergic Rhinitis. The article has conventional treatments too.
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Adult ADHD
Adult attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder is a neuropsychiatric condition presenting with excessive inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
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Aarskog Scott Syndrome
It is an inherited disease which is characterized by short stature, facial abnormalities, skeletal and genital anomalies. It is also known as Aarskog syndrome, faciodigitogenital syndrome, shawl
scrotum syndrome and faciogenital
dysplasia.
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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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