Category: 6. Health

Original story from NICE

More than 7000 people in England will now be able to access to a life-extending treatment for advanced bowel cancer after NICE gave the drug bevacizumab the green light. 

NICE has published final draft…

Background

Adolescence is a pivotal developmental period characterized by the establishment of cognitive, emotional, and health foundations that influence lifelong well-being.¹ The mental health issues of adolescence have received great concern…

Introduction

Hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP) is a distinct subtype of acute pancreatitis (AP), characterized by markedly elevated serum triglyceride (TG) levels, typically exceeding 11.3 mmol/L (1000 mg/dL), in the absence of…

Introduction

The sleep times of daytime workers/learners can be at odds with the times determined by their endogenous processes of sleep-wake regulation. Wittmann et al¹ coined the term “social jetlag” to highlight the conflict of the…

Introduction

COPD is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally, with an increasing prevalence in the older adult population. COPD is characterized by persistent airflow limitation, which is typically progressive and results…

Introduction

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common disorder that is associated with pelvic floor dysfunction. POP is influenced by various factors, such as age, hormones, pregnancy, and childbirth, and POP results in changes in the anatomical…