Improved diagnostic tools for tuberculosis that are suitable for use in peripheral health centers are essential for reducing the persistent gap between estimated and notified cases. The diagnostic ...

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Surgery is the only way to remove a cataract. It involves removing the damaged lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial lens to restore vision. Cataract surgery typically takes around an ...

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Laser eye surgery, which some people call LASIK surgery, can correct several eyeight conditions, including near and farsightedness. Not everyone can have the procedure, including those who have had a ...