The development of a cataract is mostly age related, often seen in patients in their 6th decadeof life and is, thus, considered to be more of a degenerative condition rather than a disease. However, being considered as age related could be misleading as people may be starting to develop a cataract early on, during their […]
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Peptic ulcer is a condition when painful ulcers or sores appear commonly in the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcer) or duodenum of the small intestine (duodenal ulcer) or less commonly in the esophagus (esophageal ulcer). The most common cause of peptic ulcer brought about by the actions of the acidic gastric juice produced by
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Children have always been notoriously difficult to manage in the hospital, with their fear of being separated from them parents as well as fear of medical procedures and personnel. That’s why health care providers have to study pediatric management extensively, especially medical procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Thunder Bay First Aid has high quality
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Hiatal hernia is a condition which occurs when a part of the stomach forces itself upward through the diaphragm. The diaphragm has a small opening called the hiatus, which is involved in allowing the esophagus to connect with the stomach. When the stomach pushes through the hiatus, hiatal hernia takes place. Most of the time,
