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By Ashley | March 25, 2010

Cogwheel rigidity refers to the cogwheel-like jerk responses of body muscles when force is applied while bending a limb. This cogwheel jerk does not happen in normal circumstances. It is usually a common occurrence among patient's suffering from ...

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By Ashley | March 25, 2010

Hemoglobin is a pigment that helps carry oxygen in the blood. The pigment is made up of iron and is extremely essential for the body to perform its functions optimally. If the hemoglobin falls below the normal levels, it can cause a condition known ...

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By Ashley | March 25, 2010

The test for Lyme disease is performed to determine if a person is suffering from this highly infectious disease. Lyme disease doesn’t have any specific symptoms and therefore it can get a little difficult to make a diagnosis right away. In order ...

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