Understanding Hepatitis C infections

Understanding Hepatitis C infections

Hepatitis C is one of the leading causes of liver disease in the country. The Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) transmits through blood or other bodily fluids and infects the liver.
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Everything one must know about ankylosing spondylitis

Everything one must know about ankylosing spondylitis

Among the many types of arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis is a rare one that affects the spine. Ankylosis refers to “fusing” and spondylitis is associated with inflammation of the vertebrae. This chronic condition and typically starts at the lower back before spreading to the neck and other joints in the body.
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Causes, symptoms, and management of nasal polyps

Causes, symptoms, and management of nasal polyps

Polyps are a small benign growth that usually protrudes from a mucous membrane. Very similar to how skin protects the body’s outer layer, mucous membrane protects the insides. They produce mucus which keeps these parts moist.
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The complete guide to rheumatoid arthritis

The complete guide to rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that negatively impacts the joints through inflammation and causes damage throughout the body. Usually, RA affects both sides of the body, often symmetrically, enabling doctors to distinguish them from other forms of arthritis.
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Lung cancer – Causes, symptoms, treatment, and nutrition

Lung cancer – Causes, symptoms, treatment, and nutrition

Cancer is named from the part of the body it begins. Hence cancer that begins in the lungs is lung cancer, where cells multiply beyond control. Every time we breathe in, air enters the lungs through the trachea and branches into bronchi tubes, which further branches into bronchioles.
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An overview of atopic dermatitis

An overview of atopic dermatitis

The outermost layer of our skin, also called the skin barrier, protects it from the harmful effects of the environment. It is generally impregnable and prevents water, bacteria, and microorganisms from entering our bodies.
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Top factors to consider about multiple myeloma

Top factors to consider about multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer type that begins in the bone marrow. It affects the plasma cells and transforms healthy cells into cancerous cells called myeloma cells. These cells make huge amounts of antibodies and incomplete proteins that stop the bone marrow from producing normal blood cells.
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Introduction to gastric cancer – Causes, symptoms, treatment and more

Introduction to gastric cancer – Causes, symptoms, treatment and more

Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, begins in the stomach and affects its parts. Gastric cancer predominantly occurs in the gastroesophageal junction where the esophagus meets the stomach. The stomach has five layers of tissue:
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