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78Phototherapy
What is phototherapy? Phototherapy is the use of light to treat newborn jaundice. Newborn jaundice is due to the presence of higher than normal level of bilirubin in blood. Historically, in England some...
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74Jaundice in Newborn Babies
Jaundice in newborn babies is not too uncommon. About 20% of newborns suffer from jaundice. Jaundice is the yellowish staining of the skin and eyes that is caused by high levels in blood of the chemical...
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80Liver Disease | A Look at Cirrhosis and Portal-Systemic Encephalopathy
_________________________Warning: This hub contains graphic images._________________________ Cirrhosis is a chronic condition that impairs the normal functioning of liver cells and increases the resistance of...
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68Physiological jaundice
In a new born baby one of the most distressing and a cause of great anxiety for the parents is neonatal jaundice. Since time immemorial jaundice is considered as something that is bad and ominous with serious...
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82Functions of Liver
The liver is a large, glandular organ present in all vertebrate animals. In all vertebrates, including man, the liver has similar structure and functions. The liver is reddish brown in color, has the...
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74Gilbert's disease
Human liver is one of the most important organs of the body. It is responsible for the cleanliness of the internal organs and the whole ball Gunk deposited by a person regularly. But conditions such as...
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72A Healthy Liver Is Vital To Our Well-Being
__________________________Warning: Hub contains graphic images. __________________________The liver is located just below the diaphragm in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity. Unlike most other...
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69Disease of the Liver Its Causes and Treatments
Cirrhosis is a disease of the liver in which that organ is extensively damaged and scarred. The important function of the liver are partially lost, and the circulation of blood to the liver is often destroyed...
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63Icterus in cats
Icterus in cats is caused by elevated levels of bilirubin which is the substance that breakdowns down the red blood cells in your cat. When they become elevated, your cat’s eyes will become more yellow...
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60LIVER & ITS DISEASES
Introduction about liver. Functions Diseases The liver is an important organ present in vertebrates.Its major functions are detoxification ,protein synthesis ,and production of biochemicals...
