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Cervical Spondylitis is a disorder is caused by abnormal wear on the cartilage and bones of the neck. It is also known as cervical osteoarthritis, neck arthritis or degenerative disc disease of the neck.

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Corneal ulcer or Ulcerative keratitis

Corneal ulcer is an inflammatory or infective condition of the cornea which affects epithelial layer with involvement of corneal stroma. Vitamin A deficiency is one of the causes of corneal ulcer.s

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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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Preventing Swine Flu at Work Place

The management, employers, and employees can take some precautions and work practices to minimize the risk of the spread of novel influenza A (H1N1) flu in the workplace. In addition, general prevention and preparedness strategies should be put in place in case a worker becomes ill.

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Designated Swine Flu Medical Centers in India

Below is the first list of designated medical centers for swine flu testing and treatment in India. The government has now allowed private hospitals to treat patients. The list will be updated as soon as the names of private hospitals become available.

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Excessive saliva

Excessive saliva is usually a temporary problem and rarely a cause for concern. Normally, your salivary glands produce 1 to 2 quarts (0.95 to 1.89 liters) of saliva a day. However, because swallowing occurs continually and unconsciously, you don't generally notice the saliva

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Elevated liver enzymes

The liver performs dozens of functions that are important to metabolism. Liver enzymes make many of these processes possible. There are literally thousands of enzymes in the human liver. But when some of these enzymes accumulate at elevated levels, problems can result.

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Neck sprain

Neck sprain refers to ligament sprain or muscle strain in the neck. It is associated with whiplash injury. It also occurs in sports injuries. A sprain is an injury to the ligament.

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Neck strain

Neck strain occurs from acute injury to the neck. It is caused by indirect trauma when the head is flung backward or hyperextension of thrown forward (hyper flexion) known as whiplash injuries

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Stress incontinence

Stress incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine that occurs during physical activity like coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercise. It is the common type of urinary incontinence in women.

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