Category: Health
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INFERTILITY
INTRODUCTION Infertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual coitus. Infertility can be primary or secondary. Primary infertility is when a pregnancy has never been achieved by a person, and secondary infertility is when at…
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ANXIETY
Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Many people worry about things such as health, money or family problems. But anxiety disorder involves more than temporary worry or fear. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, school work and relationships. Several Types of Anxiety Disorders Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) GAD…
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ACID PEPTIC DISEASE
Acid peptic diseases (APD) are considered as a group of diseases characterised by overlapping pathological mechanisms or an imbalance created between the acid secretion and mucosal defence mechanism, where the results manifest as gastro oesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer and stress related injuries to the gastric mucosa. Acid peptic diseases influence the quality of life…
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OSTEOPOROSIS
INTRODUCTION Osteoporosis is a bone condition that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the quality or structure of bone changes. This can lead to a decrease in bone strength that can increase the risk of fracture of bones. ETIOLOGY SYMPTOMS DIAGNOSIS T-Scores and WHO diagnostic criteria for Osteoporosis Interpretation Normal Osteopenia…
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CARTILAGE INJURY AND REPAIR
INTRODUCTION A cartilage injury is damage to the smooth tissues that protects and cushions the body’s joints. Cartilage injuries are most common in the knee joint, but also occurs in the hip joint, ankle joint, elbow joint and shoulder joints. EPIDEMIOLOGY The incidence of high grades chondral injuries range from 5% to 10% in people…