Category: 6. Health

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Foodborne botulism is a serious form of food poisoning caused by ingestion of food contaminated with a neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum.¹ Ingesting as little as 30 nanograms of this toxin can result in severe…

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Heart failure (HF) is a multifaceted clinical syndrome marked by the heart’s inability to adequately pump or fill with blood to satisfy the body’s metabolic requirements.¹ Physiologically, HF can manifest as either insufficient…

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The medial meniscus posterior root tear (MMPRT) is a clinically significant injury characterized by avulsion of the posterior root attachment of the medial meniscus.^1–3 As a critical structure for maintaining joint biomechanics,…

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Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health concern, largely driven by the overuse, misuse, and frequent prescription of antibiotics—particularly beta-lactam agents.^1–4 Beta-lactam antibiotics are characterised by the…

The Royal College of Radiologists and the Society of Radiographers warn that current structures stifle innovation and cause unequal access to cancer treatments

In a briefing note, the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and the Society of…

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Tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors (anti-TNF-α) have revolutionized the management of various autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. TNF-α is a key cytokine in inflammatory pathways,…

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Liver cirrhosis represents a progressive, systemic disorder arising from chronic liver injury, marked by diffuse hepatic fibrosis, pseudolobule formation, and aberrant vascular proliferation.¹ Approximately 85% of individuals with…