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July 27, 2020

All about thalassemia

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Thalassemia is an inherited blood disease (meaning that at least one parent must be a carrier of the disease) in which the body produces an abnormal form of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein found[…]

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June 25, 2020

Multiple sclerosis: diagnosis and treatment

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes DIAGNOSIS OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Multiple sclerosis is diagnosed by a neurologist who is a specialist in nervous system disorders. The doctor will ask you questions about your medical history and symptoms, then will perform a[…]

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June 17, 2020

Psoriasis: diagnosis and treatment

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes DIAGNOSIS OF PSORIASIS In most cases, your dermatologist will be able to diagnose psoriasis by examining your skin and getting information about your medical history and the one of your family. The symptoms of psoriasis[…]

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June 15, 2020

Shingles: diagnosis and treatment

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes DIAGNOSIS OF SHINGLES Shingles is diagnosed and treated by a general practitioner, family doctor, internist, dermatologist, and pediatrician, or an emergency physician. In the case of people who develop complications of shingles, a specialist in[…]