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Polyols

Polyols are a type of sugar also referred to as sugar alcohols. They are…

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Cauda equine syndrome is a rare and serious disorder that affects the bundle of…

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Articular hyper-mobility refers to the ability to move the joints beyond…

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Spondylolisthesis is commonly referred to as a slipped disc. It occurs when one of…

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Myelopathy refers to a neurological problem affecting the spinal cord. Most often, this…

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Vertebrobasilar arterial insufficiency is a condition in which blood flow to the back…

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The odontoid peg, also known as the dens or odontoid process, is a projection of…

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