Category: 6. Health

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It is common knowledge that tuberculosis is one of the most serious public health problems worldwide. According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Report 2024 it is estimated that there are approximately…

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Uterine fibroids are benign tumors. The global prevalence of uterine fibroids exceeds 75% among women.^1,2 Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, anemia, and adverse pregnancy outcomes are common manifestations that significantly…

Here’s something you probably never thought of before— your hand grip could actually reveal how healthy you are. Forget fancy blood tests or fitness trackers; the strength in your palm might be quietly predicting your future health,…

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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is one of the most common diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with escalating incidence rates, currently affecting 3.4 to 73.4 cases per 100,000 worldwide.¹ Approximately 20–30% of AP cases progress to…

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Allergic rhinitis (AR), classified by course as intermittent (seasonal) or persistent (perennial), is characterized by typical symptoms including sneezing, ocular-nasal-pharyngeal itching, nasal congestion, and rhinorrhea.¹ As a…

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Serratia marcescens is a Gram-negative bacillus belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family, recognized for causing nosocomial infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Known for causing a variety of infections,…

A large new study by Cleveland Clinic researchers has found that Tirzepatide is associated with better cardiovascular outcomes than Semaglutide in MASLD patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

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Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgery by ophthalmologists globally. Prevalence continues to increase due to longer life expectancies.¹ Countries with significant elderly populations, such as Japan, China,…