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Dengue infection cases rise in Sudan

El Gedaref in eastern Sudan is witnessing an increase in dengue fever infections, with 70 confirmed cases and two deaths reported last week alone. The El Gedaref state government announced the start of a house-to-house campaign to combat the spread of the infection. Health sources told Radio Dabanga that dengue fever* cases are spreading in […]

Discrete choice experiments in neurodevelopmental follow-up

Introduction Neurodevelopmental disorders encompass a range of conditions that affect early development and functioning of the brain. Difficulties may arise in social, cognitive, or emotional domains and include diagnoses such as attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).1 Consequently, neurodevelopmental disorders can cause significant morbidity in children with subsequent impact on families and incur […]

80% of people with high blood pressure don’t get proper treatment, WHO says

Four out of five people with high blood pressure are not adequately treated, and nearly half of all people with this common and deadly condition don’t know they have it, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.  High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems — […]

First WHO report details devastating impact of hypertension and ways to stop it

The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race against this silent killer. The report shows approximately 4 out of every 5 people with hypertension are not adequately treated, but if countries can scale up coverage, […]

Baby Girl Born With 14 Fingers, 12 Toes In Rajasthan; Why Do Genetic Anomalies Happen

The infant has seven fingers each on her palm and six toes each on her foot New Delhi: In a rare case, a baby girl was born with 14 fingers and 12 toes in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur, according to news reports. The condition, known as polydactyly, is a rare phenomenon that is a genetic, congenital abnormal […]

Kisii, Trans Nzoia partners with foreign doctors to solve cardiovascular diseases

At the same time, Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya hosted the medical experts and pledged a partnership to promote healthcare services for cardiovascular diseases. The Governor who spoke in Kitale assured the experts of his commitment to partnering with them to improve healthcare services. He noted the urgent need for infrastructural development of state-of-the-art cardiovascular facilities, […]

San Jose mother undergoes full limb amputation after contracting rare bacterial infection

San Jose woman has all four limbs amputated after contracting rare bacteria infection A woman in San Jose is recovering after contracting a bacterial infection from eating fish she cooked at home. After becoming severely ill, the 40-year-old mother had to have all of her limbs amputated to save her life. After becoming severely ill, […]

San Jose mother amputates arms, legs after contracting rare bacterial infection

San Jose woman has all four limbs amputated after contracting rare bacteria infection A woman in San Jose is recovering after contracting a bacterial infection from eating fish she cooked at home. After becoming severely ill, the 40-year-old mother had to have all of her limbs amputated to save her life. After becoming severely ill, […]

San Jose woman has all four limbs amputated after contracting rare bacterial infection

San Jose woman has all four limbs amputated after contracting rare bacteria infection A woman in San Jose is recovering after contracting a bacterial infection from eating fish she cooked at home. After becoming severely ill, the 40-year-old mother had to have all of her limbs amputated to save her life. Laura Barajas is still […]

Thyroid Disorders: Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism

The thyroid gland is located in the neck just below the larynx (voice box) and it generally goes unnoticed. When it functions properly the gland produces the hormone thyroxine, which regulates your heartbeat, metabolism, calcium retention, protein production, internal temperature and energy levels. Thyroid conditions affect millions of Americans and typically result from an overactive […]