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Sick Building Syndrome
Sick building syndrome (also termed environmental illness, building-related illness [BRI], or multiple chemical sensitivity [MCS]) is considered by some clinicians…
Thrombosis
Thrombosis occurs when a blood clot obstructs the blood vessels. Depending on the location of the thrombus or blood clot, thrombosis…
Coccidioidomycosis
Coccidioidomycosis – its two species of fungi, Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii, cause coccidioidomycosis also called Valley Fever. Both are dimorphic (having…
Peritonitis
Peritonitis is the infection and/or inflammation of peritoneum; inflammation of the peritoneum (the thin layer of tissue covering the inside…
Glomerulonephritis
Glomerulonephritis is a kind of kidney disease. It involves damage to glomeruli (tiny filters inside our kidneys) and kidneys can…
Swollen Feet and Ankles
Swollen feet and ankles or edema may be painful, uncomfortable, and can make it hard to walk. Swollen feet happen…
Thalassemia
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects body’s ability to produce hemoglobin and healthy red blood cells. It affects…