Dr. Johanna Acevedo M.D.

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• Abdominal Pain: Is It Appendicitis?

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• What Causes Hypothyroidism?

  Hypothyroidism is a type of hormonal imbalance in which the thyroid hormones are in lower than normal. Essentially, it is the result of an underactive thyroid, and may be referred to as such. The two major hormones produced by the thyroid gland (T3 and T4) play an important role in your metabolism...

• What Is Chronic Urticaria?

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• A More Accurate Measure of Obesity

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• Using Losartan in Treating Hypertension

  Unfortunately, there is an increasing prevalence of hypertension, which is the term used to indicate high blood pressure with a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or higher. It is being blamed on living a modern lifestyle, the frequency of alcohol and tobacco intake, certain physical activities, and processed...