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Dyslexia (developmental reading disorder) | HealthEngine Blog
Dyslexia or developmental reading disorder is a common reading disability. Dyslexic children are unable to process and interpret symbols like letters.
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Anticoagulants | HealthEngine Blog
Anticoagulants are substances that work against the process of blood clotting. Normally, clotting only occurs when there is blood loss from a damaged blood vessel. However, there are several conditions that can cause blood clots to form in the absence of active bleeding. Currently there are two anticoagulants in use: warfarin and heparin.
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Beta HCG Test | HealthEngine Blog
A Beta HCG (BHCG or Blood Pregnancy Test) May Be Performed by Your Doctor If They Suspect That You May Be Pregnant, or if You Suspect Pregnancy Yourself!
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Blood function and composition | HealthEngine Blog
Blood consists of blood cells, nutrients, protein and electrolytes, each of which play a role in blood functions like transporting oxygen.
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Bursitis | HealthEngine Blog
Bursitis refers to inflammation of the fluid sacks between bones. It may cause swelling, redness and pain in affected joints.
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Calcium blood test: what it is, what it’s for & results explained | HealthEngine Blog
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Cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis) | HealthEngine Blog
Cervical dystonia or neck dystonia is a movement disorder of the neck muscles. It causes spasms, tremors and pain in the neck, and abnormal head posture.
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Bronchoscopy | HealthEngine Blog
Bronchoscopy is the process of examining the bronchi – the airways inside the lungs – with a fibre-optic instrument called a bronchoscope. It allows the operator to directly visualise these tubes to look for disease, foreign bodies, or tumours.
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Cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation) | HealthEngine Blog
Cholecystitis refers to inflammation of the gallbladder. It is typically a complication of gallstones, a condition which affects 10-20% of people.
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Coarctation of the aorta | HealthEngine Blog
Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital heart defect affecting the main artery from the heart. It affects blood pressure and leads to heart failure.
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