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The retina is the light-sensitive layer inside the eye. It is made up of 5 or 10 layers, based on the anatomical classification. The innermost layer contains the rod and cone cells, which are rich in photosensitive pigments. These are called photoreceptors and are the actual organs of light reception. The retina also contains several other types of nerve cells, […]
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Acne is an inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous units of the skin, arising mostly during adolescence. Most acne lesions occur over the face, neck, upper arms, chest, and upper back. Acne complications are caused by worsening of the primary acne lesion i.e., when there is inflammation or infection of the comedo. The comedo is the primary lesion of acne. This […]
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A pharmacist plays an important role in the healthcare team to dispense medications to patients and ensure they are used in the safest and most effective way. They are responsible for checking that the doses are safe, and that there are no potential drug interactions that could have adverse effects for the patient. Additionally, they may be involved with health […]
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For individuals who have been diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease, there are often several lifestyle changes that go alongside the treatment plan provided by the medical practitioner. Over time, a peptic ulcer typically heals with adequate treatment, though affected individuals need to pay attention to their diet in the future to prevent the formation of another ulcer. There are some […]
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By Keynote ContributorDr. Alan MendelsohnOphthalmologist & Eye SurgeonEye Surgeons & Consultants, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Over the past few decades, there has been a substantial increase in the number of diabetics worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, the total number of diabetics rose from 108 million in 1980, to 422 million in 2014, with 8.5% of adults, age 18 years […]
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Ophthalmology is the specialized field of medicine that focuses on the health of the eye. It includes the anatomy, physiology and diseases that may affect the eye. Historically, the science of ophthalmology encompassed all aspects of visual function, both in health and in illness. Additionally, ophthalmology also includes animal eyes as ocular function and optic diseases are similar among humans […]
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It can be very difficult to cope with a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa, particularly when there are many incoming messages from different sources such as media, society, friends, family, and health professionals. The support network of the individual can help by encouraging them to continue making small steps of improvement and developing healthy eating habits. Self-Care It is important that […]
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Skip to: How Do Antidepressants Work? Is There a Link Between Antidepressants and the Increased Risk of Dementia? Take-Home Message Dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder. There is no cure for this chronic and progressive condition, which impairs memory as well as judgment in function, in behaviour and language. A large amount of research into dementia is focused on the prevention […]
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Dentigerous cysts are also referred to as follicular cysts of the jaw (FCJ) and they are the commonest of all non-inflammatory jaw cysts. These are benign and slow-growing cysts that are believed to be developmental in nature. Credit: Stasique/ Shutterstock.com Those most commonly affected are somewhere between the second and fourth decades of life, thus making the condition fairly uncommon […]
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Nummular dermatitis, also known as nummular eczema or discoid eczema, is a long-term skin condition involving the development of small circular lesions on the skin. What Does Nummular Dermatitis Look Like? This disorder, which is a form of eczema, is typically characterized by coin-shaped spots on the skin. The name derives from the Latin word for coin, nummularius. Aside from […]
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