Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

WHO 'worried' about virus spread in Balkans, Central Europe

The World Health Organization said Thursday it was "particularly worried" about the COVID-19 situation in the Balkans and Central Europe, noting that hospitalisations and deaths were among the highest in the world.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Experts: Virus surge in Europe a cautionary tale for US

Optimism is spreading in the U.S. as COVID-19 deaths plummet and states ease restrictions and open vaccinations to younger adults. But across Europe, dread is setting in with another wave of infections that is closing schools ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Researchers reveal UK trends in inflammatory eye disease

Scleritis is a vision-threatening inflammatory condition of the white portion of the eye, or the sclera, that is thought to be the result of an over-reaction of the body's immune system. A new study published in Arthritis ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Prevalence data suggest increasing trend of psoriasis with age

A clear bimodal age pattern exists in psoriasis onset, and prevalence shows an increasing trend with age until 60 or 70 years, according to a review published in the February issue of the British Journal of Dermatology.

Gerontology & Geriatrics

Full functionality after hip fracture takes two to three years

Hip fracture survivors experience notable declines in function and well-being in the first year after a hip fracture compared with peers without fracture, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal ...

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