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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

A PCR or polymerase chain reaction is a laboratory procedure in which millions…

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Withdrawal bleeds

Withdrawal bleed is bleeding that resembles your period. This usually occurs because of a change in…

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As we age, it is natural for bones to become thinner. While this happens,…

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breakthrough bleeding

Breakthrough bleeding can occur during the ACTIVE cycle of a hormonal contraceptive pill. It…

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Ototoxicity refers to drug or chemical-related damage to the inner ear resulting…

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Aura refers to focal neurological symptoms which precede a migraine headache in a person…

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Premature labour (pre-term birth) is the birth of a baby before 37 weeks after…

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