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Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome (SCDS) was first described over 70 years ago by Tullio and Hennebert, however, it took until the year 2000 for Minor to be able to co-relate...

The Kidneys are organs that carry out functions essential to living. Most people are born with two functional kidneys located behind the abdominal organs near the level of the bottom...

The tonsils are an interesting part of the defense mechanism of the body. They are lymph nodes that lie near the back of the throat and have physical crypts in...

Whey protein is one of the most popular supplements that athletes take during their training. It has been claimed that taking whey protein alone or ideally in combination with creatine...

The hands and the feet are the areas most commonly affected by eczema. The term eczema is often used interchangeably with dermatitis, which is nothing but an inflammation of the...

Nasal congestion is a very common problem that affects a large number of people around the world. There can be several reasons why it can occur. Here are the most...

The most common cause of numbness of the thigh is due to a condition called meralgia paraesthetica. Meralgia paraesthetica is a condition that is characterized by symptoms such as numbness...

Bowel movement that results in something that looks like little balls of feces on a string is a common symptom of constipation and/or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It's a symptom...

Constipation is defined as infrequent bowel movements, less than 3 a week, or experiencing difficulty when passing stools. With chronic constipation, this situation persists for several weeks or even longer. Having occasional constipation occurs commonly, but...

Epidermoid cysts are small masses, which are benign, and are situated underneath the skin. These cysts can develop anywhere on the skin, but most commonly involve the face, the neck and the...