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• What are the Pros and Cons of Lasik Eye Surgery?

  Lasik eye surgery, short form for laser in situ keratomileusis, is the most exercised surgical option for correcting eye vision discrepancies in America. Its immense popularity has a lot to do with the significant vision improvement it brings about completely dispensing eyeglasses or contact lenses....

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  An anal fissurectomy is a surgery that may be used for curing anal fissures. The procedure involves an incision in the sphincter muscles which control one's anal opening. It is normally the recommended surgery for treating tears or cracks that develop inside the distal canal (passageway) where waste...

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  Hives are normally diagnosed by performing a detailed physical examination of the idiosyncratic reddish rash. If a patient is suffering from long-term hives, several tests may be done to establish the underlying cause.Acute Hives DiagnosisA general medical practitioner can simply diagnose mild...

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• How to Tell if the Nits Are Dead or Alive

  A head louse is a parasite that lives on the human scalp and depends on blood for survival. Since their diet consists of blood, they tend to lay their eggs /nits close to the scalp (food source). The eggs will be found attached to the hair on the scalp. If head lice treatments have been employed, it...