Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, pruritic, relapsing skin disorder that is thought to have an immunologic basis, often with a personal or family history of atopic conditions such as asthma or hayfever. The etiology however is not established, and has been linked to a number of factors including nutrient deficiencies and dietary allergens. (Berkow 1992; [...]
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Arterial Disease Arterial disease accounts for the vast majority of patients that suffer from cardiovascular disease, and may be accompanied by diseases of the veins and heart. The primary arterial disease is atherosclerosis, a progressive disease of large and medium large arteries that is marked by the formation of plaques or atherosclerotic lesions in [...]
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Amenorrhea Amenorrhea refers to the absence of menstruation and is of two types: primary amenorrhea, in which menstruation has not begun by late puberty, even if other signs of physical maturation are present; and secondary amenorrhea, which is the cessation of menstruation for more than 3 cycles in a post-pubescent woman. There are many possible [...]
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Alcoholic Liver Disease Alcohol consumption has a long history in human civilization, dating back to the early neolithic, with references to the problem of alcoholism noted in the ancient medical texts of India and other cultures. At one time it was thought that alcoholic liver disease (ALD) was solely related to the nutritional deficiencies [...]
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IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA The term anemia refers to a decrease in the numbers of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin (Hb) content caused by a limited number of mechanisms that can function independently or occur synergistically. The term anemia is often used incorrectly as a diagnosis, but like hypertension, is really a symptom of an [...]
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