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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.
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Chronic necrotizing aspergillosis has a slowly progressive process that, unlike invasive aspergillosis, does not spread to other organ systems or the blood vessels. It most often affects middle-aged and elderly individuals, spreading to surrounding tissue in the lungs. The disease often does not respond to conventionally successful treatments, and requires individualized therapies in order to keep it from becoming life-threatening.
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Symptoms of kidney problems include a loss of appetite, back pain (which may be sudden and intense), chills, abdominal pain, fluid retention, nausea, the urge to urinate, vomiting, and fever.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
The “Flat Head” (Chinook) Indians acquired their name through shaping in infancy, as shown in a diag
A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care.
Purse cover, from the Sutton Hoo burial ship.
Passive touch by holding the feet lightly.
Passive movement of the hip through its full range. With one hand just above the knee and the other ...
Passive touch on shoulders to end. Hold for 5 to 10 seconds.