Zachary M Briggs

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• 5 Studies on Fibromyalgia

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• Is Bacterial Meningitis Serious? Know the Symptoms of Meningitis

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• What Causes Heat Exhaustion?

  Heat exhaustion is a condition that results from dehydration due to exposure to very high temperatures. Heat exhaustion is categorized into two types based on the underlying changes in the body – exhaustion due to depletion of water and exhaustion due to depletion of salt. When the condition...

• What are the Risks to Lasik Eye Surgery?

  Lasik eye surgery is a surgical procedure which corrects deteriorating vision by reshaping the surface of the eye, more precisely the corneal layer in such a manner that light enters the eye at the angle appropriate for correct vision. Nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and...