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Dr. Smitha Dutt received a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the State University of New York, Buffalo, USA with a specialization in Oncology. She completed her post-doctoral training from University of California, Davis, USA. She is active contributor to the site as a freelance writer on a view more..
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Bursitis Shoulder
Inflammation of the fluid filled bursa within the shoulder joint is termed bursitis and causes painful movements. Shoulder exercises and painkillers usually offer relief in most cases.
Bacterial Meningitis
Bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the membranes of the brain, is called bacterial meningitis. Effective vaccination helps prevent the condition.
Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia or low platelet count develops when platelet levels fall below normal range caused by destruction of existing or newly formed platelets. TAR is a rare and inherited disorder.
Health Disparities
Health disparity refers to differences in providing treatment or access to healthcare facilities based on a person’s sex, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status leading to marked differences in health outcomes and death rates. Health disparities abound in minority groups of the United States.
Mal de Debarquement Syndrome
Mal de Débarquement Syndrome is a rocking sensation that occurs due to motion or non-motion-related events. Journey by ship is a classic cause while trauma or childbirth are spontaneous causes of the syndrome.
