Adolescent Depression

Depression in adolescents is quite similar to that of adults. Teens suffering from psychotic depressions may report hallucinations. Other common signs are a decline in academic achievements, behaviora...

Diabetes - Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG)

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is an important part of modern therapy for diabetes mellitus. It helps the diabetic person be aware of his blood glucose levels and maintain more constant level...

Lasik Eye Surgery

LASIK, or laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, is a kind of eye surgery for the correction of short- or long-sightedness and astigmatism. LASIK eye surgery is a modern alternative to wearing glasses...

Myopia/Short Sightedness

Myopia, or short sightedness, is a very common vision problem wherein the individual is unable to see distant objects clearly. Experienced by nearly one-third of the population, the condition can be r...

Obesity

Obesity is an accumulation of fat in the body to an extent that it reduces health and life expectancy. Being obese increases the risk for many diseases from cancer and diabetes to heart diseases.
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