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What is Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism spectrum disorder is a condition that impacts brain development and also impacts how autistic child perceives and socializes with others which can cause problems in social interaction and communication. This disorder causes limited and repetitive behaviour patterns. The term “spectrum” in this disorder refers to the wide range of signs and symptoms and its …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition in which there is airflow limitation that leads to an abnormal inflammatory response of the lungs due to poisonous particles or gases that is not fully reversible. Incidence Rate COPD is the fifth leading cause of death in the UK and the fourth in the world. It is expected to rise to …

lesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) increase the risk of an individual developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). In contrast, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) confers protection against CVD, with the risk reducing as HDL-C increases. It is, therefore, clear that the term hyperlipidaemia, which was formerly used to describe disorders of lipoprotein metabolism, is inappropriate. It is more appropriate to use …