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Acoria: Missing Pupil Condition Explained
Acoria is classified as a congenital malformation. This means a person is born with it — it is not something that develops later …
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Dr. Emily Carter, MD, FRCPC
Respirologist · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Emily Carter is a respirologist (pulmonologist) at the University of Calgary, with 13 years of experience in respiratory medicine. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), she specializes in asthma, COPD, sleep-disordered breathing, and respiratory infections. Dr. Carter is passionate about helping Canadians understand and manage chronic lung conditions.
Articles by Dr. Emily Carter, MD, FRCPC
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Aclasis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
The word aclasis comes from medical terminology meaning a “pathological continuity” of a structure.
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Lactic Acidosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your body produces lactic acid naturally during normal activity. Usually, your liver breaks it down quickly and removes it from …
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GABA: What This Brain Chemical Does for You
Think of your nervous system like a busy highway. Excitatory neurotransmitters, like glutamate, press the gas pedal. GABA presses …
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Arachidonic Acid: What It Does in Your Body
Arachidonic acid is a long-chain omega-6 fatty acid. Your body produces some of it on its own, but you also get it from the foods …
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Achylia: What Happens When Digestion Slows Down
Achylia refers to the significant reduction — or complete absence — of digestive juices produced by the stomach.
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Achilles Tendon: Symptoms, Rupture & Recovery
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone, …
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Acetazolamide: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects
Acetazolamide is a diuretic — a medicine that helps your body get rid of excess fluid. It does this by blocking an enzyme called …
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Transient Ischemic Attack: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a sudden, temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain.
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Spinous Process: What It Is and Why It Matters
The spinous process is a small but important bony projection found on each vertebra of your spine.