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Mark Polo who underwent neck lift surgery, rhinoplasty surgery, gastric bypass surgery and hair transplant surgery in India... more »
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Varicose veins, also known as spider veins, plague at least 50 percent of women. Varicose veins are small veins close to the skin and are very noticeable. One way to help diminish these is to have schlerotherapy. This procedure does help many ... more »
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A headache is pain experienced around the head, outside of the cranium. Most headaches involve pulsating pains or throbbing. Migraines involve not just head pain, but also nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and occasional dizziness... more »
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help someone that is having a seizure.. more »
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To keep a fresh look, it is important to not only hide the ugly redness of rosacea, but to heal it and avoid irritation as much as possible. Here is a simple regimen to prevent, treat, and cover up rosacea... more »
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Dealing with cerebral palsy can be emotionally draining for everyone affected. Caregivers may feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities, and adolescents and young adults with CP may experience depression and isolation. Many people hire ... more »
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Blood clot in one of the lung arteries can be fatal. Treatments for pulmonary embolism (PE) are aimed at preventing the formation of a new blood clot and stop the existing one from enlarging. Follow these steps to treat the blood clot in lungs.. more »
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Handling life-threatening chilling of the body is crucial to survival of hypothermia. Know the signs and immediate first-aid to administer to victims... more »
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Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause severe pain in the wrists, fingers and arms. It's a medical condition caused by compression of the median nerve. In the beginning stages of the syndrome it may feel more like strain, numbness or tingling. Keep ... more »
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There are no definitive answers as to why a child is born with Down syndrome. With that in mind, it is hard to predict and identify specific risk factors for the disease. There are, however, certain things that increase the risk and that should ... more »
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It is generally very difficult to determine the cause of epilepsy, but knowing the risk factors may allow you to take actions to avoid certain behaviors that can lead to epilepsy. Still, it's possible to develop epilepsy without having these risk ... more »
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Contrary to popular thought, head lice do not only affect people who are dirty or poor. Anyone can catch head lice. Most head lice are identified based on their nits, which are the eggs that they lay. Follow these steps to identify head lice... more »
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Rickets is a condition which most commonly results from poor nutrition. Identifying the cause of rickets is the first step in treatment. While rickets was once primarily attributed to poor nutrition or lack of sunlight exposure, today other ... more »
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If you are breastfeeding its important to identify this condition so that you are not tempted to quit your efforts... more »
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An important part of your doctor's diagnosis of epilepsy will be to identify its type. Each type of epilepsy has different symptoms and causes that help establish the appropriate treatment method. These tips will help you better understand how ... more »
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Psoriases Help: Take a banana peel and rub the inside of the peel on your clean & dry affected area a few times a day for a few days. You'll be amazed at the improvement! Continue as needed... more »
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Finding ways to integrate Down syndrome children into mainstream society can be a challenge for some parents. It doesn't have to be. Children with Down syndrome can become an active part of society and can fully integrate themselves to their ... more »
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If you feel overwhelmed when it comes to dealing with the challenges of raising a Down syndrome child, finding a support group can help you feel less alone. A support group is also a great resource to discuss ideas with and to understand what ... more »
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Participating in drug trials for the treatment of any disease or condition is extremely important to help determine the usefulness of new medications and to enhance the methods of using current medications. Medical research about epilepsy helps ... more »
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Whether you have epilepsy or know someone close to you who is living with it, you may need help in dealing with the condition. You may also be able to help others coping with epilepsy by sharing your experiences and providing moral support. Read ... more »
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Head lice are blood parasites that live in human hair. Head lice infestation is quite common among school children because of the close proximity and the tendency to share headware. Head lice can damage the roots of the hair and lead to hair loss ... more »
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As a consumer, you've been trained from childhood to believe that there is a significant difference between Coke and Pepsi and a gallon of gasoline from Shell compared to one from Exxon. It's little surprise that we are hesitant to take generic ... more »
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Dehydration is when your body does not have or store enough fluid or water to function properly. Or simply put--your body is losing more fluid than it is producing. Dehydration can run from a minor to a major problem. People at the extremes of ... more »
By BASHARAT SHAH, MD 0 comments
In the United States, over 50,000 people die every year as a result of a pulmonary embolism (PE), a blood clot in the arteries of the lungs. It occurs when a blood clot dislodges from a vein and gets trapped in the lung arteries. Most blood clots ... more »
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During the warm months especially, it becomes crucial to maintain a sufficient level of water in the body to make certain that dehydration does not occur. What starts out as a mild case, can quickly deteriorate into a more serious affliction if ... more »