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  • What is Adrenoleukodystrophy?
    Health - 9 Apr 2019
    Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is rare X-linked genetic disease that affects the adrenal glands (found on top of the kidneys) as well as the myelin in the brain and spinal cord. The incidence of ALD is...
  • Protein C Deficiency
    Health - 8 Apr 2019
    One of the main functions of protein C is to prevent blood clotting by inactivating proteins that encourage blood clotting. Deficiencies in protein C are associated with higher risks of developing...
  • What is Ametropia?
    Health - 1 Apr 2019
    Ametropia is defined as an eye disorder due to an error in the refractive power of the eye. In simpler words, the eye is unable to bend light correctly and focus images directly on the retina. This...
  • What is Bell's Phenomenon?
    Health - 27 Mar 2019
    The Bell’s phenomenon, also called the palpebral-oculogyric reflex, refers to the movement of the eyeballs in an upward direction when the eyelids are forcefully closed.
  • Artificial Light Exposure and Circadian Rhythm
    Health - 21 Mar 2019
    The body is geared to function according to a number of inbuilt biological clocks which respond to various cues, including light and darkness. These work in coordination under the master clock in the...
  • Mapping Iodine Perfusion in the Body
    Health - 20 Mar 2019
    Iodine-containing contrast medium is a chemical used in iodine perfusion studies to enhance images taken during body scans such as X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans. Increasingly, dual-energy...
  • What Causes Ocular Hypertension?
    Health - 5 Mar 2019
    Ocular hypertension is a condition wherein the internal pressure of the eye becomes higher than the normal.
  • Vesicoureteral Reflux Management and Treatment
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the backward flow of urine from the urinary bladder to the ureters. It is a condition that may manifest as either primary or secondary, depending on the presence of...
  • Voiding Cystourethrogram
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    A voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is a fluoroscopic examination of the bladder and urethra while the patient is micturating. It is most often used in the pediatric population to confirm or rule out...
  • Vaginoplasty in Children
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    Vaginoplasty refers to the creation of a vagina of adequate depth and size, or restoring previous vaginal tightness for a more youthful look and feel. However, vaginoplasty in children is always aimed...

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