Dr. Kathleen Anne Cassin MD

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• The Health Benefits of Vitamin A

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• What Is Neonatal Lupus?

  Neonatal lupus is a not so common autoimmune disease. It is not true lupus as all the symptoms will completely disappear after 6 months of age. Neonatal lupus is also known by several other terms. The condition is also called as:...

• Everything You Need to Know About Bariatric Surgery

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• What Does It Mean If Your Nipple Is Inverted?

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• Are There Routine Checks for Ovarian Cancer?

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