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Achalasia

Overview: Achalasia can be defined as the deficiency of the lower esophageal sphincter (a ring of muscle situated between the lower esophagus and the stomach) to relax and the presence of unusual motility in the remainder of the esophagus.      What Are Causes for...

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Overview Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease which may get worse over time. It’s the leading cause of severe, permanent  loss of vision in people over age 60. It happens when the small central portion of your retina, called the macula wears...

Achilles Tendon Injury

Overview: Achilles tendon injury may affect the back of lower leg which mainly occurs in people who are playing recreational sports, but it can happen to anyone. The Achilles tendon is a strong band of fibrous tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone...

ABORTION

ABORTION Abortion means an early termination of a pregnancy. Most abortions are the result of unwanted pregnancies. This can occur either by choice through surgery or medication, or it can occur naturally. This is often called a miscarriage. Talking to a doctor and...

Weight Management

There are four cornerstones for weight management. These include dietary intervention, recommendations for physical activity, behaviour modification, and, for some patients, pharmacological or surgical intervention. All four factors are equally important in developing...