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Bone Fractures

A bone fracture is the medical definition for a broken bone. Fractures are usually caused by traumas like falls, car accidents or sports injuries. But some medical conditions and repetitive forces (like running) can increase your risk for experiencing certain types of fractures.

Posted October 8, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 6 min read

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Dissociative Identity Disorder

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a mental health condition. People with DID have two or more separate identities. These personalities control their behavior at different times. Each identity has its own personal history, traits, likes and dislikes.

Posted October 8, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read

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Hemolytic Anemia

Hemolytic anemia is a blood disorder that makes your red blood cells break down or die faster than your body can replace them with new blood cells. People may develop hemolytic anemia due to genetic conditions that cause anemia.

Posted October 4, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read

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Hereditary Spherocytosis

Hereditary spherocytosis is an inherited blood disorder that causes hemolytic anemia. This anemia happens when your red blood cells break down faster than normal. In hereditary spherocytosis, your red blood cells lose their characteristic disk-like shape, becoming round or spherical cells (spherocytes) that are removed from circulation faster than normal red blood cells.

Posted October 4, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read

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Peripheral Vascular Disease

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is an accumulation of plaque (fats and cholesterol) in the arteries in your legs or arms. This makes it harder for your blood to carry oxygen and nutrients to the tissues in those areas.

Posted October 4, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 5 min read

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