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Skin under Scrutiny
Our skin is undoubtably our most visible organ. As spring draws near, and we realize how much more of our integument will be under public scrutiny, minor blemishes become significant issues. Find out what can be done to treat these dermatologic imperfections, and what their medical ramifications are. |
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Epilepsy as a Cause of Decline in School Performance
Most people think of epilepsy as a loss of consciousness with jerking of the extremities and foaming at the mouth. However, it can cause much more discrete symptoms, such as a sudden decline in academic achievement, inability to concentrate, and behaviour disorders. Epilepsy is the most common chronic disease in childhood – you probably know someone with this disorder. |
Heads Up Regarding Concussions
Don’t ignore „minor” symptoms after sports related head injury – when handled inappropriately, they can cause learning problems, trouble with headaches and balance, and, rarely, predispose an athlete to fatal brain swelling.
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