Kidney disease is a major global public health issue, with chronic kidney disease (CKD) representing the 12th highest cause of death worldwide. It has been estimated that approximately 10% of the global population has CKD. ...
Aug 9, 2023
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Following the identification of the first locally acquired malaria cases in the US in 20 years, experts warn in an Annals of Internal Medicine commentary that nations could see worrisome resurgences of the disease without ...
Aug 9, 2023
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Outbreaks of polycystic echicnococcosis, a life-threatening zoonotic disease, are driven by regional climate changes, according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Migraine is a common chronic health condition and a leading cause of disability globally. However, even in Canada, with a universal health-care system, migraine is underdiagnosed and undertreated.
Aug 2, 2023
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Using data from diverse populations around the world, researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed an algorithm to help predict the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease based on genetic information ...
Jul 20, 2023
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Schistosomiasis, a parasitic infection that causes high fevers, is chronic and can be fatal, has prompted researchers to come up with better detection methods and an expected vaccine. This disease, caused by parasitic worms, ...
Jul 6, 2023
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Global efforts to reduce infectious disease rates must have a greater focus on older children and adolescents after a shift in disease burden onto this demographic, according to a new study.
Jul 4, 2023
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Ten percent of the world's population suffers from migraines, with women suffering from the painful headaches at significantly higher rates than men, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Jun 19, 2023
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Recurring headaches are one of the most common nervous system disorders, with an estimated 45 million, or one in six, Americans complaining of headaches each year. People who experience headaches or migraines regularly are ...
May 24, 2023
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The World Health Organization on Saturday launched a global network to help swiftly detect the threat from infectious diseases, like COVID-19, and share the information to prevent their spread.
May 20, 2023
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