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Diagnosis of Oppositional defiant disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder, often abbreviated as ODD, is diagnosed through a clinical evaluation rather than a single laboratory or imaging test. In practice, healthcare professionals identify the condition by assessing a persistent pattern of…
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What is Otitis externa
Otitis externa is inflammation of the external ear canal, the narrow passage that runs from the outer ear to the eardrum. The condition develops when the skin lining this canal and the structures that…
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Prevention of Osteonecrosis
Osteonecrosis, also called avascular necrosis, develops when bone tissue loses an adequate blood supply and the affected cells begin to die. Because the central problem is interruption of circulation and the downstream loss of…
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Causes of Osteonecrosis
What causes Osteonecrosis? At its core, osteonecrosis develops when bone tissue loses an adequate blood supply, leading to the death of bone cells and the gradual weakening of the affected bone. The condition does…
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Symptoms of Osteonecrosis
What are the symptoms of Osteonecrosis? The condition most often causes deep pain in an affected bone or joint, stiffness, reduced range of motion, and pain that gradually becomes more persistent as the damaged…
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What is Osteonecrosis
Osteonecrosis is the death of bone tissue caused by an interruption in its blood supply. The condition affects the skeletal system, most often the ends of long bones such as the femur, but it…
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FAQ about Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis is an infection of bone that can become serious if it is not recognized and treated promptly. This FAQ explains what osteomyelitis is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, what treatment usually…