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It is a condition characterized by association of skin disorder with slowly progressive neurological symptoms. It is also known as Erythrokeratodermia with ataxia.

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ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by unwanted intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that produce anxiety, by repetitive behaviors? (compulsions) which is aimed at reducing the anxiety, or combinations of such thoughts and behaviors.

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Portal hypertension

Portal hypertension is hypertension in the portal vein and its tributaries. Portal hypertension is defined as portal pressure gradient of 12 mm Hg or greater and is often associated with varices and ascites.

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Miliary tuberculosis

It is bacterial infection caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis which spread from lungs to other parts of the body through blood or lymphatic system. It is also known as disseminated tuberculosis or extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

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Drugs used for Obesity

Anti-obesity medications, also called as weight loss drugs reduce and/or control weight by altering appetite, absorption, metabolism or a combination of these.

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Knee replacement or knee arthroplasty

The surgical procedure or knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to replace weight bearing surfaces of the knee joint to decrease the pain and disabilities of osteoarthritis. It is also seen in other diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.

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Gilchrist Disease

It is also called as Chicago disease, Gilchrist?s mycosis. It is a chronic granulomatous and suppurative systemic disease caused by the fungus Blastomyes dermatiditis.The skin lesions are charecterized by papules or papulopustules which develop in to crusted, warty eruptions and discharging sinuses.

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Boxed Warnings for Smoking Cessation Drugs

Health care professionals who prescribe Chantix and Zyban should monitor patients for any unusual changes in mood or behavior after starting these drugs. Patients should immediately contact their health care professional if they experience such changes.

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Steps to Detox

Now that we know about what is detox and the need for detox, the next will be how to achieve this? There are simple steps to achieve detoxification of our bodies. Detox basically involves eating right and eliminating toxins. So read ahead for knowing the steps, the tips and a glossary on what to eat and what to avoid.

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Giant Cell Arteritis

Gaint cell arteritis is an ainflammatory disease of blood vessels mainly involving large and medium arteritis of the head in the form og vasculitis.It is also known as temporal arteritis since it frequently involves mainly the temporal artery. It can also involve large arteries like aorta when it is called as gaint cell aortitis.

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