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Jan 12, 2009 -
So I'll admit that I am the type to look at pictures first, read later. So when I pulled up kelmel's entry in the Pet Pics group, I thought it was hilarious that her dog looked like her duster. That is, until I read her caption to find out that her "duster" is her pup Yuki, and he's just playing with an empty Christmas wrapping paper roll.
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Myocardial infarction is the technical name for a heart attack. The heart is responsible for pumping blood, which carries oxygen, to every organ in the body – including the heart itself. A heart attack occurs when an artery leading to the heart becomes completely blocked and the heart doesn’t get enough blood or oxygen.
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Asthma is a chronic disease that involves inflammation of the lungs. Airways swell and restrict airflow in and out of the lungs, making it hard to breathe. The word asthma comes from the Greek word for "panting."
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Allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction that occurs when your immune system overreacts to substances that you have inhaled (often pollen). The two types of allergic rhinitis are seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and perennial allergic rhinitis, which occurs year-round. Hay fever is caused by outdoor allergens, and perennial allergic rhinitis by indoor allergens (such as dust mites, pet dander, mold).
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Cirrhosis is a condition that causes scarring of the liver as a result of chronic liver disease. Scarring blocks blood and bile flow through the liver and keeps it from working properly.
As the largest internal organ in the body, the liver performs many vital tasks.
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Alzheimer’s Disease Toll Increasing
More than 5 million Americans now have Alzheimer’s disease, and the number could increase to 16 million by mid-century, according to a 2007 report from the Alzheimer’s Association.
New Drug Indication
In 2006, the FDA expanded the use of donepezil (Aricept) to include treatment of people with severe dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Donepezil was previously approved only for people with mild-to-moderate dementia.
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Menstrual pain is a common gynecological complaint in adolescents, but the majority of cases are not associated with a disease.
Primary dysmenorrhea is the medical term for menstrual pain.
Primary dysmenorrhea usually begins 2 - 3 years after the first period, once ovulation is established.
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Osteoporosis, which means "porous bone," is a disease in which the bones gradually become weak and brittle. That often results in fractures -- especially of the hip, wrist, and spine -- even from simple activities like lifting a chair or bending over. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, while another 18 million have low bone mass and are at an increased risk for the disease.
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