What causes psychological shock?
You often hear people saying that someone's in shock, but what does it really mean? What causes psychological shock? What causes physiological shock? Shock can mean anything from a minor surprise to a fatal collapse of the body's circulation. The ... [... more]
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Ringworm
Ringworm is the common name for a group of fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails. Despite the name, ringworm has nothing to do with worms. The proper medical name for these infections is tinea, often followed by the Latin name for the ... [... more]
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Eczema in children
Eczema is common in childhood and can cause various degrees of discomfort. Eczema is a common type of itchy red rash sometimes called dermatitis. Most children with eczema have atopic eczema, where there's a strong family history of atopic or ... [... more]
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Concussion
A definition of concussion, its symptoms, and how it's treated If you experience a blow to the head, it's important to watch out for signs of concussion and take appropriate action. Concussion is an injury to the brain that usually occurs ... [... more]
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Dyslexia in children
Dyslexia causes problems with the way the brain processes words and sequences such as numbers or days of the week. Dyslexia comes from the Greek language meaning 'difficulty with words'. It's hard to define because it affects children in many ... [... more]
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Autism and Asperger syndrome
We take a look at the perplexing condition of autism and asperger syndrome Autism and Asperger syndrome are part of a range of disorders that cause communication and emotional problems. To people with these disorders the world can appear chaotic ... [... more]
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Guillain-Barre syndrome
A guide to the disease that affects the body's peripheral nervous system Guillain-Barre syndrome - also known as acute post-infective polyneuritis - is a disease of the peripheral nervous system, affecting the nerves to the arms, legs, head and ... [... more]
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Hypothyroidism in children
A child may be born with hypothyroidism (congenital hypothyroidism) or may develop the condition at any time in life (acquired hypothyroidism). Hypothyroidism is underactivity of the thyroid gland - an important gland found in the neck that ... [... more]
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Meningitis
Meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, can be caused by infection with a bacterium or virus. Although we often think of meningitis as being a particular risk to the very young, children only account for ... [... more]
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Mitochondrial cytopathy
Explanation about the condition mitochondrial cytopathy Mitochondrial cytopathy The mitochondria are energy-producing structures found in every cell in the body - they're the body's power plants. If they don't work properly the problem is known ... [... more]
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Back curves
A guide to the causes of back curves, kyphosis, lordosis and scoliosis. Anything that weakens or puts pressure on the spine affects its shape and, consequently, how effectively it works. The spine is the central pillar of the body. It supports ... [... more]
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Circumcision in children
The removal of the foreskin of male babies and young boys, whether for religious or medical reasons, is a controversial issue. We look at why it may be carried out and what the procedure involves. Circumcision of boys is an operation in which the ... [... more]
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