Avascular necrosis in sickle cell disease can occur due to the impairment of blood supply to the bones, writes columnist.

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Using a blood pressure chart by age can help you interpret your results to see how they compare to the normal ranges across groups and within your own age cohort. Monitoring your blood pressure (BP) ...

Inguinal hernia in women are less common than in men and have unique symptoms. They may occur more frequently during or after ...

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Why should I get my dog's hips screened? Many breeds of dog are at risk of developing a condition known as hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is a common inherited problem that means one or both of the hip ...

Doctors in the UK have warned that several cases of a dangerous 'flesh-eating' bacterial infection affecting the external female genitalia have been reported ...

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