Melanin is a vital pigment producing compound responsible for determining the colour of skin and hair. A deficiency in melanin
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What are Hernias?
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ through the wall of the cavity that usually contains it. In the
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Hypercholesterolemia and Diet
Many factors affect the blood cholesterol level including diet, ethnicity and family history of the condition. However, an unhealthy diet
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What is Mesothelioma?
Malignant mesothelioma (often shortened as mesothelioma) is a rare form of malignancy caused by exposure to asbestos – naturally occurring
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Melanin Human Adaptation
Melanin is a brown pigment that occurs in the form of intracytoplasmic granules inside melanocytes. Inside melanocytes, the granules are
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Waiting for a liver transplant
When a patient presents with end stage liver disease or liver failure he or she may be considered for a
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Causes of Epidermal Nevi
An epidermal nevus is a benign overgrowth of epidermal cells usually seen at birth or early in childhood. There is
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What is Religious Abstinence?
Abstinence refers to the voluntary restraint from experiencing or indulging in bodily pleasures. This includes foods, smoking, alcohol, drugs of
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What is Head Trauma?
Head trauma refers to any damage to the scalp, skull or brain caused by injury. Head injury may be classified
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Living with Lower Back Pain
For patients with lower back pain, the condition can prevent them from going about their everyday routine as they usually
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