Dr. Alan Durkin

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• Bisphenol A May Lower the Quantity and Quality of Sperm

  A new study has shown that higher levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in urine may lower sperm count and motility in men, affecting their ability to father a child. The results of the study are published in the journal Fertility and Sterility and this is first of its kind to link the levels of BPA to sperm...

• What Is Post-Streptococcal Disorder?

  What is Post-Streptococcal Disorder? Post-streptococcal disorder (PSD) is a combination of many autoimmune disorders which manifest when your body's immune system is disturbed as a result of strep throat. An autoimmune disorder is a disorder which occurs as a result of the body's immune system...

• Everything You Need to Know About Septoplasty

  The septum is the bone and cartilage that divides the nose into two different nostrils. The two nostrils are normally of equal size. However, when the septum moves towards one side of the nose making one smaller or larger than the other, the condition is referred to as deviated septum. There are...

• What Doctor Can I See if I Have Genital Herpes?

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• Obesity May Heighten the Risk of Depression for Women with Lupus

  A study shows that women who are obese have a heightened risk of depression when lupus is involved.Lupus is considered a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the autoimmune system and that may trigger different health issues. It is known to be a cause of depression due to the lack of energy for...