A diagnosis of actinic keratosis can usually be made with simple observation methods, although further testing with a skin biopsy
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Irritant vs Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a condition in which the skin suffers inflammation, becoming red, itchy, swollen, and perhaps developing rashes, after
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HIV and Blood Transfusions
In the United States, during the early stages of the HIV epidemic, there was a risk of transmitting HIV through
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Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (Herpes zoster oticus)
Ramsay Hunt syndrome, also known as herpes zoster oticus, is an acute peripheral facial neuropathy characterized by a painful rash
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What is Takayasu Arteritis?
Takayasu'sarteritis (TAK) is a rare condition characterized by a cascade of inflammatory processes. TAK involves vasculitis or inflammation of blood
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Recent Advances in Personalized Medicine
Population-based medicines have greatly benefited humanity in general. However, every individual reacts differently to the same medication due to factors
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How Chromium Functions in the Body
Chromium is among the minerals – zinc and magnesium are others – which the body requires to keep itself in
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Genetic Risk Associated with Social Anxiety
By Jeyashree Sundaram, MBA Social anxiety disorder (SAD) refers to an anxiety disorder triggered by social situations. People with SAD
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Fetal Hemoglobin
Red cells contain hemoglobin in order to bind oxygen and carbon dioxide. There are three types of hemoglobin in humans:
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Leptospirosis Bacterial Disease
The pathogenic bacterial spirochetes of the Leptospiragenus are responsible for the infectious disease called leptospirosis. Both humans and animals can
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