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Symptoms and diagnosis of meningitis B

Symptoms and diagnosis of meningitis B

Meningitis B leads to inflammation of the liquid that lines the spinal cord and brain. It occurs due to an infection caused by the Neisseria meningitidis bacteria and can lead to dizziness, poor appetite, and a flu-like condition. As people can get sick quickly after contact with an infected person’s saliva, it is important to know symptoms and act when they appear to oneself or others.
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Pros and cons of multifocal contact lenses

Pros and cons of multifocal contact lenses

Deteriorating vision is a common problem as a person ages. Doctors typically recommend multifocal contact lenses for those with myopia (nearsightedness), astigmatism, hyperopia (farsightedness), or presbyopia (age-related farsightedness). These lenses allow one to see better and are far more comfortable than contacts or reading glasses. However, they are not for everyone.
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Symptoms and causes of neurofibromatosis

Symptoms and causes of neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatoses are a group of genetic disorders that cause tumors in the nervous system. There are three types of neurofibromatosis: mainly neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1), neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2), and schwannomatosis. The symptoms are usually mild but may cause serious complications. Here are the common symptoms of neurofibromatosis and what causes them.
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Here’s how vaccination helps prevent rotavirus

Here’s how vaccination helps prevent rotavirus

A rotavirus infection triggers diarrhea and vomiting in children. In fact, before the vaccine for this virus was developed, most children would be affected at least once by the age of 5. Doctors usually recommend giving children rehydration fluids to replenish all the water lost due to diarrhea. Other than that, there are no major treatments unless the infection triggers health complications linked to rotavirus.
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4 ways to manage sleep apnea

4 ways to manage sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is when a person’s breathing is interrupted while they are asleep, i.e., it stops and starts during sleep, and as a result, leads to them waking up with gasps every few hours. Disturbed sleep is a breeding ground for several other illnesses that can be triggered due to your body being under constant stress.
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Doctor-recommended treatments for neurofibromatosis

Doctor-recommended treatments for neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder of the nervous system that leads to the growth of tumors on the nerve tissues. There are two types of the condition: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) – the more common type, and neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). Each type carries its unique symptoms. Therefore, the treatments to help manage the condition also differ.
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