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The Impact of Tuberculosis: Statistics and Strategies for Control

2024-11-05

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs but can also impact other organs. TB spreads through the air when an infected person coughs,...

Preventing Gastroenteritis: Key Practices for Health

2024-10-28

Gastroenteritis, commonly known as stomach flu, is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that results in symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrheaand abdominal pain. This condition is primarily caused by vir...

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Navigating the Complexities of an Autoimmune Disorder

2024-10-21

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints, causing inflammation, pain, and eventually joint damage. The cause of RA is thoughtto be a combination of genetic, environme...

World Thrombosis Day: Understanding Thrombosis and Rapid Detection Methods

2024-10-14

Thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms inappropriately in a blood vessel and obstructs the flow of blood. Every year on October 13, we observe World Thrombosis Day to raise awareness of thrombosis. Thrombosis is a ...

Is the Flu More Dangerous for You? Discover the Hidden Risks!

2024-10-07

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. While it affects individuals of all backgrounds, those with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes and...

Comprehensive Approach to Colorectal Cancer Screening

2024-09-23

Colorectal cancer is a significant global health concern, ranking among the most common types of cancer worldwide. However, with the availability of effective screening methods, this disease can be detected early or e...

The Fentanyl Wave: Overdose Deaths Reach Alarming Heights

2024-09-18

Fentanyl has rapidly replaced heroin as the dominant opioid in Alaska's drug supply over the past few years. This shift has significant implications for public health and safety, especially among street drug users...

Inflammation Insights: The Importance of CRP and SAA

2024-09-09

When bacteria (or viruses) infect a living organism, the body often responds with an inflammatory reaction, which is typically characterized by fever, an increase in white blood cell count, accelerated erythrocyte sed...