Dr. Sofia M Ybanez MD

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• Restless Legs Syndrome: Get the basics

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• What Are Ketones?

  Almost every cell in the body has a primary source of energy, which is usually glucose. However, when the body doesn't have enough glucose, the liver responds by producing chemicals known as ketones, converting stored fatty acids into ketone bodies. Ketones are used as a backup fuel source when...

• What Causes Tennis Elbow?

  What Causes Tennis Elbow?Tennis elbow is a condition that affects the joints and tendons in the elbow. The person experiences pain within the muscles and tissues of the elbow. It also causes inflammation of the tendons within your elbow.In most cases, tennis elbow is known to affect tennis and golf...

• Where Does Dengue Fever Commonly Occur?

  The vector responsible for spreading dengue feverThe mosquito Aedes Aegypti is one of the most important insect vectors in the world. Dengue fever has garnered a lot of attention over the years, and is especially problematic in affected countries.Areas most susceptible to dengue feverYou can see...

• Causes of Gout

  Gout is primarily caused by uric acid, a natural by-product of the body’s digestive system. Uric acid is created during the breakdown of food in the digestive system, and it is supposed to be excreted thereafter. Due to various reasons, however, this uric acid isn’t properly removed from the...