Read more about the article Angina. It’s imperative to understand this type of chest pain.
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Angina. It’s imperative to understand this type of chest pain.

When blood flow to the heart is compromised, a series of biochemical changes occur due to a lack of oxygen. These changes culminate in a distinct type of chest pain…

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Read more about the article Abdominal aortic aneurysm: controlling blood pressure will save you from the catastrophe.
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm: controlling blood pressure will save you from the catastrophe.

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the abdominal aorta, at least 1.5 times the conventional vessel calibre. A life-threatening condition that is often indolent but requires specific treatment…

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Read more about the article Bites and Stings. Insects and Arachnids of biological importance.
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Bites and Stings. Insects and Arachnids of biological importance.

Patients with bites and stings from arthropods are not uncommon encounters at outpatient and emergency departments globally. Patients often come with severe pain and body swelling, with or without difficulty…

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Tapeworm infection. You should probably cook your meat well.

Tapeworms are parasites that reside in animals that provide meat for human consumption. They include fish, cattle, sheep, and pigs. Several tapeworms exist; however, only three cause human disease (tapeworm…

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Read more about the article Giardiasis. What to do if you have it?
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Giardiasis. What to do if you have it?

Giardiasis is an infection of the intestines due to a parasite – Giardia. It is a common cause of diarrhoea. It is usually a mild infection; however, if not promptly…

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