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		<title>What is Achlorhydria? Low Stomach Acid or No Gastric Acid</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:26:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Achlorhydria and hypochlorhydria are medical terms for low or very low volumes or a higher than normal pH of gastric acid. Achlorhydria may refer to: a problem with the pH of gastric acid. In this case the pH of the gastric acid is too high resulting in it being less acidic or rarely, even slightly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Gastroenteritis? Gastro, Stomach Bug, Gastric Flu</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gastroenteritis is the inflammation of the stomach and intestines, both small and large, resulting in vomiting and diarrhea. Most cases of gastroenteritis are due to infections, mainly by viruses and bacteria, although there are immune related causes of gastroenteritis like eosinophilic gastroenteritis which is not caused by any microorganism. Gastroenteritis is known by many common [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a Stem Cell? Different Types of Blank Cells</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Chris</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[embryonic stem cell]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A stem cell is a essentially a &#8220;blank&#8221; cell that can mature into other types of cells. It is found in embryos, umbilical cord blood and in some tissues in the human body. Since stem cells can be manipulated to form different types of cells, it has a wide range of applications for treating certain [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are the Different Types of Psoriasis? Pictures, Information</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:48:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Chris</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Skin Diseases]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are five different types of psoriasis, some of which may coexist, although in most cases it is only type that will be predominant. Other types of psoriasis may appear and remain for long periods of time or clear up quickly with the return of the predominant plaque appearance. The treatment for each type of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is PUVA? Psoralen and UVA Treatment for Psoriasis</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:58:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[PUVA is one of the many treatment options for psoriasis using ultraviolet light to reduce skin thickening and sometimes resolve plaques completely. It is not a cure for psoriasis but can be very effective in managing the active stages of this skin disease. PUVA stands for Psoralen and UVA. It is a form of light [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Psoriasis? Thick, Scaling, Dry and Flaky Skin Disease</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:56:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition where the skin thickens and the area swells causing clearly defined areas of raised red patches with silvery-white flaky skin in the middle. This skin condition tends to affect the extensor surfaces of the body and can also involve the scalp, sometimes leading to hair loss, and the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Causes an Itchy Skin Rash on the Neck and Throat?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:57:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most cases of a skin rash on the throat or neck are acute (short term). It may be due to an irritation from the fabric of your clothing (contact dermatitis) or a skin condition like hives (urticaria) and in some severe cases of acne, there may be some pimples on the neck which are itchy. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Athlete&#8217;s Foot? Fungal Infection, Feet Fungus</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:31:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Athlete&#8217;s foot is a the most common type of fungal skin infection and while it may affect the entire foot, it tends to occur more on side of the feet and between the toes. Athlete&#8217;s foot or feet fungus as it is sometimes called is medically known as tinea pedis (tinea ~ fungal infection, pedis [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is an Allergy? Allergic Reaction</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:50:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Chris</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Allergy & Intolerance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[An allergy is an overactive immune response which is triggered when the body is exposed to some stimulus. This causes inflammation at the site of exposure or in other parts of the body and causes a range of symptoms, some of which can be life threatening. In most cases however, an allergy is not deadly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Acne? Pimples, Zits on Face, Chest &amp; Back</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:50:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acne is a broad term to describe a number of inflammatory skin conditions. It is often used to refer to acne vulgaris, a common skin disorder that affects a large number of teens and is characterized by pimples or zits. Acne is related to an increase in the oiliness of the skin, usually triggered by [...]]]></description>
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