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What is Cushing’s Disease?

What is Cushing’s Disease?

Cushing's Disease is when there is an excess of cortisol in the blood stream due to a pituaitary tumour Cushing’s Disease is a condition which causes the pituitary gland (that belongs in the endocrine system) releases too much of ACTH. Cushing’s Disease is not the...

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Pollution: A Threat to the Planet

Pollution: A Threat to the Planet

Pollution now is rising to a level that is nearly irreversible. However, as small as it seems, individual contribution can also be effective in curbing it. World Environment Day has been celebrated since 1972 on the 5 June and is a call to encourage positive...

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Influenza

Influenza

Influenza or flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs Influenza or flu is a viral infection that affects the nose, throat and lungs. It has to be distinguished from stomach flu that causes diarrhea and vomiting....

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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism is the developmental disability found in children. Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition in which the child's ability to communicate and interact is impaired. Spectrum in autism spectrum disorder refers to wide range of symptoms and severity....

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Crohns Disease

Crohns Disease

Crohn's disease may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus. Crohn's disease or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects the digestive tract. The symptoms of Crohn's disease are evident as abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss...

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Brain Abscess

Brain Abscess

Brain abscess (pus-filled swelling in the brain) is a rare and life threatening condition Brain abscess is caused due to bacterial infection in the brain. The infection in the brain may be due to infections in other parts of the body viz. ear, nose, tooth, heart,...

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