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Benign Prostate Hyperplasia: An overview

Sunday, August 10, 2008

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Before we talk about benign prostate hyperplasia or BPH as it commonly known, we should understand what does the term hyperplasia means? Well hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or an organ. Hyperplasia can occur due to hormonal or antigenic stimulation. Benign prostate hyperplasia is a very common condition [...]

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Understanding Allergy!

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

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Allergies are a common cause of illness, affecting all age groups. Allergic diseases can range from mild illness to even life threatening conditions. The underlying problem is with the IgE immunoglobulin which is produced in large amount. We do inhale a number of particles and eat various types of food in a day but [...]

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Know more about Acne!

Friday, August 1, 2008

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Skin disorders are usually not life threatening but cause considerable amount of discomfort and disability. Patients suffering from skin diseases not only have problems with their skin, it actually effects them emotionally too. So along with treating the disease, a doctor also needs to understand such patients. The disability here is not only physical, [...]

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