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Dr. Simi Paknikar is an MD in Pharmacology with professional experience of over a decade, that includes medical writing, teaching and conducting quality audits for medical services companies. Dr Paknikar is passionate about educating consumers about health and keeps abreast of the latest medical view more..
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Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription drug abuse is consuming prescription medications in a way different from that as prescribed by the doctor. It is becoming a colossal health problem which can lead to addiction and even death.
Cheilitis
Cheilitis is inflammation of the skin around the mouth. It occurs due to a number of causes and underlying deficiencies, which require different treatments.
Common Types of Liver diseases leading to Liver Transplantation
Liver disease that ends in liver failure (end stage liver disease), disrupting several important metabolic functions needs liver transplant for patient survival.
Aarskog - Scott syndrome
Aarskog syndrome is a genetic disorder that mainly affects males. It affects the development of many parts of the body.
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Abdominal compartment syndrome is a condition where high intra-abdominal pressure causes organ failure in hospitalized patients.
