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Understanding the signs and symptoms of ADHD in toddlers

Understanding the signs and symptoms of ADHD in toddlers

All toddlers can have difficulty sitting still, paying attention or controlling impulsive behavior. Inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are a part of their normal development, these, however, are also the core symptoms of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hypersensitivity Disorder); this makes it difficult to distinguish the signs and symptoms of ADHD in your toddler and usual kid’s behavior.
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How to know if your kid has ADHD

How to know if your kid has ADHD

Sometimes, parents have to take little more care than usual to identify if their kids have any disorder in them or not. It can be a big deal for the parents to learn that their toddler may have a disorder that would require special attention. As a parent, it is not an easy information to digest and at times, the disorders are not easy to identify.
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Details of prostate-specific antigen blood test

Details of prostate-specific antigen blood test

Prostate is a gland of the male reproductive system and PSA (prostate specific agent) is a protein produced by prostate cells. Prostate cancer is diagnosed with the help of a PSA test. PSA test is performed by taking a blood sample from the patient. High PSA range indicates cancer or inflamed prostate.
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What causes your PSA range to go higher

What causes your PSA range to go higher

The first sign of prostate cancer can be high PSA range, but it can also indicate less-serious condition. There are many causes of high PSA range. The PSA test you take measure a protein content in your blood called prostate specific antigen. The Prostate cancer can make the PSA range to go higher but a high range of PSA does is not always because of cancer.
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What you need to know about a knee MRI scan

What you need to know about a knee MRI scan

An MRI scan uses magnets and radio waves to capture images inside the body without making a surgical incision. MRI scans can be performed in any part of the body. Knee MRI scans allow the doctors to inspect various elements of the knee that might have been injured from regular wear and tear or due to a physical injury.
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Diagnosis of osteoporosis

Diagnosis of osteoporosis

An arthritic condition, osteoporosis occurs when the bones tend to become brittle and weak. This magnifies the chances of getting a fracture even from inconsequential activities like coughing or bending. Usually, fractures related to osteoporosis are experienced in the wrist, spine or hip. It occurs when the body produces an inadequate amount of bone tissue, which is required to replace the old ones.
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Working of an MRI scanner

Working of an MRI scanner

Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI consists of a hollow machine that uses a powerful magnetic field and radio waves to produce pictures of the internal structure of the body, in this case, knee. Knee MRI scan helps determine pain, weakness, swelling or inflammation in and around the knee joint. MRI scanners do not use ionizing radiation and help to determine if you require surgery.
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5 simple ways in which you can prevent cataracts

5 simple ways in which you can prevent cataracts

Cataract is a common vision problem that many people suffer as they cross their 40s. In cataracts, your otherwise clear eye lenses develop a foggy layer on them, and everything appears to be blurry. Although cataract is not a major eye condition, it cannot be ignored for long as it starts affecting your daily routine and makes it difficult for you to perform simple tasks like reading and driving.
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