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25/07/24

Nutrition and Sickle Cell Disease: Foods that Help and Foods to Avoid

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that affects the shape and function of red blood cells. Instead of being round and flexible, like healthy red blood cells, the cells in someone with SCD are crescent or "sickle" shaped. The change in shape causes these cells to get stuck in blood vessels, leading […]

16/07/24

The Journey of Vaccine Clinical Trials: From Concept to Approval

Vaccines protect us from infectious diseases that could otherwise cause illness or even death. They work by training our immune system to recognize and fight off harmful viruses and bacteria before they take hold and cause disease. Vaccines have eradicated or significantly reduced many deadly diseases, like smallpox, polio, RSV flu, and COVID-19, saving millions […]

08/07/24

Effective Treatments for Gout: Medications and Lifestyle Changes

Gout is a really painful type of arthritis that can turn your life upside down. It happens when there's too much uric acid in your blood, which forms sharp crystals in your joints. Imagine waking up in the middle of the night with your big toe feeling like its on fire—red, swollen, and so tender […]

27/06/24

Living with IgA Nephropathy: Managing Kidney Health

IgA nephropathy, also called Berger’s disease, happens when a protein called immunoglobulin A (IgA) that helps the body fight infections builds up in the kidneys. This buildup causes inflammation and can eventually affect the kidney’s ability to properly filter waste from your blood. Many people with IgA nephropathy might not realize they have it because […]

17/06/24

From Diagnosis to Daily Life: Navigating Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive condition that affects the nervous system (brain cells, nerves, and the spinal cord). People with Parkinson’s may experience tremors, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, depression, and more. The cause of this neurological disorder isn’t clear, but risk factors include family history and exposure to pesticides, solvents, and air pollution. While researchers are […]

14/06/24

C. diff Awareness: How to Protect Yourself and Others

Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff, is a very contagious bacterium. It lives for a long time in places like soil, surfaces in a room, water, human or animal feces, food, and unwashed hands, which makes it easy to catch and spread. C. diff enters the body through the mouth and begins to reproduce in the […]

14/05/24

Why Am I So Tired All the Time? Signs & Symptoms of Narcolepsy

It is normal to feel tired sometimes. But if you find yourself constantly overwhelmed by fatigue and sleepiness throughout the day, it might be something more than just a busy schedule or a bad night's sleep. This persistent tiredness could be a sign of narcolepsy, a chronic sleep disorder that affects the brain's ability to […]

13/05/24

Navigating the Complexities of Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS)

Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS) is a rare and severe form of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. It affects the body’s connective tissues and is primarily characterized by fragile blood vessels, skin, and internal organs. People with VEDS are at high risk for severe injuries and internal bleeding. VEDS is a lifelong disease, but the complications are often treatable. […]

07/05/24

Understanding Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) Symptoms & Treatment

Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a rare genetic disorder that profoundly affects a person’s cognitive development, behavior, and physical health. It is the leading cause of mild-to-severe intellectual disabilities like autism spectrum disorder. Studies estimate that about 1 in 11,000 females and 1 in 7,000 males have FXS, although females tend to have milder symptoms […]

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