What is cord blood? As the name suggests, it’s literally the blood that emerges after a newborn baby’s umbilical cord is cut by a doctor. On the surface, that may not indicate that this type of blood is in any way special, but cord blood does have some remarkably unique properties: specifically, it’s rich in […]
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Although acute and chronic liver failure patients often experience similar symptoms, the causes of these two conditions — in addition to their treatments — can be unique. But, because the end result, death, can be the same, it’s crucial that everyone fully understand the causes of all types of liver failure.
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If you regularly have a gut feeling, then you may be experiencing functional dyspepsia (also known as non-ulcer dyspepsia, pseudo-ulcer syndrome, pyloro-duodenal irritability, and gastritis), which the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research describes as a “chronic disorder of sensation and movement (peristalsis) in the upper digestive tract”. While it’s generally not considered a serious condition, […]
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While there’s no cure yet, there are a number of treatment approaches to help manage the autoimmune disease. With that being said, here’s a closer look at six ways to manage it.
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Tinnitus causes ringing or other noises in one or both of your ears. For some individuals, it can be downright debilitating. Let’s take a look at the possible causes!
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Gallstones are literally small stones that take shape in the gallbladder. Typically made of cholesterol, they can be completely harmless if they remain small and stay out of important passageways leading in and out of the gallbladder. However, should they become wedged in a duct of the gallbladder, they have the potential to cause serious […]
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