Dr. Asif Mahmood Malik M.D.

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• Arthritis: Arthroplasty and Joint Replacement

  What is arthroplasty?As the name suggests, arthroplasty is a procedure that is performed on the joints. These procedures are limited. Therefore, arthroplasty is usually the last option for the patient as well as the physician. The purpose of arthroplasty is to repair stiffened joints, relieve pain,...

• Eye Twitching: Symptoms and Solutions

  Eye twitching is the repetitive, involuntary blinking or spasm of the upper eyelid. Also known as blepharospasm, twitching affects the muscles of both eyes. Some of the most common causes of eye twitching include fatigue, stress, and caffeine. Twitching is usually painless and goes away on its own...

• New Link Discovered Between Asthma and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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• What Are Petechiae?

  What Are Petechiae?Petechiae can be described as marks or blotches that normally appear on the skin and are tiny, round, and purplish or reddish in color. Petechiae are usually pinpoint-sized. Minor hemorrhage (bleeding that is localized below the skin) is the source of petechiae.Although they...

• Roseanne Reboot Talks Sleep Apnea, CPAP Masks, and Bringing Sexy Back

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