Campomelic Dwarfism
Campomelic
dwarfism is a rare congenital genetic disorder affecting the
skeletal system characterized by bowed
tibia, underdeveloped shoulder blades and a flat face.
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Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is done to detect any chromosome abnormalities in the fetus. It is a diagnostic test and is usually performed during the
pregnancy. It is a very useful test as it can detect any possible chromosome abnormality that can lead to the many serious congenital diseases like
Down's syndrome. In this procedure a sample of the
amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus is removed and analyzed.
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Twenty Fifth month of baby
Baby is master of walking by 25th month. He can dress himself and will love to join the game with his parents.
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Angioedema Hereditary
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an autosomal dominant disorder of C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency manifested by painless, nonpruritic, and nonpitting swelling of the skin. In hereditary angioedema, specific stimuli that have previously led to attacks may need to be avoided in the future. Individuals with hereditary angioedema may also have systemic
lupus erythematosus or other
autoimmune disorders.
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Antithrombin III Deficiency
Antithrombin III (ATIII) is a potent inhibitor of the coagulation cascade. It is a nonvitamin K-dependent
protease that inhibits coagulation by lysing thrombin and factor Xa. ATIII activity is markedly potentiated by heparin; potentiation of its activity is the principle mechanism by which both heparin and low molecular weight heparin result in anticoagulation.
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Pneumonia - Community acquired.
Pneumonia is a serious respiratory condition. It is one of the leading causes of death in children and newborn. Some estimates suggest pneumonia affects close to 150 million children under 5 years of age annually. It is also one of the common reasons for hospitalisation especially in the under-developed as well as developing nations.
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Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an
autoimmune disease of the
connective tissue. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses which occur when the body's tissues are attacked by its own immune system. Its a systemic disease characterized by skin induration and thickening accompanied by various degrees of tissue
fibrosis and chronic inflammatory infiltration in numerous visceral organs.
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What Can Schools do to Prevent the Spread of Swine Flu ?
Swine flu is a viral disease caused by a new type of
influenza virus (Novel H1N1) that has symptoms similar to seasonal flu. The severity of illness ranges from very mild symptoms to severe illnesses that can result in death. Schools and teachers can help prevent the spread of swine flu among students, teachers, and other staff by taking some simple preventive health measures.
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Teenage Depression
Modern society with all of its hustle and bustle has become a very fertile ground for mental disorders. Everyone is living a fast-paced life. And we do not have enough time to build strong relationships; therefore, we end up spending much of our time in isolation. Added by the
stress that develops from this type of lifestyle, it’s easy to fall into depression; one common misconception is that depression is experienced only by adults. Nowadays, we have such a thing called teenage depression.
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Hidrosadenitis Suppurativa
Hidrosadenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition characterized by swollen, painful, inflamed lesions in the axillae, groin, buttocks and other parts of the body that contain apocrine glands. It is more commonly found in women and can be present under the breasts.
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