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M.Sc.
A postgraduate in Bio-informatics with long teaching experience, works for news section, writes and edits articles for Medindia.
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Scalp Itching Symptom Evaluation
Itching of scalp is a common problem. The causes of itchy scalp are dry skin, infection, inflammation, or a psychological cause.
Wrist Pain Symptom Evaluation
The wrist is among the most commonly used joints for our daily activities. Common causes of wrist pain include wrist arthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and bone fracture.
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder affecting multiple body systems. Prader-Willi syndrome occurs due to abnormalities of chromosome 15.
Syringomyelia
Syringomyelia or hydromyelia is a rare neurological disorder where the person develops a fluid-filled cavity called syrinx in the spinal cord. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of syringomyelia are explained in detail.
Tuberous Sclerosis
Tuberous sclerosis is genetic disorder characterized by benign tumors in many parts of the body, including brain, skin, lungs, kidney and heart.