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Diseases and Disorders
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Phencyclidine: From medical innovation to a declining hallucinogen
Phencyclidine, once developed as an intravenous anaesthetic, quickly fell out of medical use due to its unpredictable and…
Varicose Veins: Understanding causes, symptoms, and the best treatment options
Varicose veins are a common vascular condition that affects millions of people worldwide, often presenting as enlarged, twisted…
Rheumatic Fever: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Rheumatic fever is a serious inflammatory disease that develops as a complication of an untreated or inadequately treated…
Shocking truth about Scabies: Why it spreads so fast!
Scabies is a highly contagious skin condition caused by microscopic mites that burrow into the skin, leading to…
Hypertension: Understanding the causes, symptoms, and effective management
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic condition where the force of blood against the…
Mental stimulation may reduce Alzheimer’s risk, study suggests
As people age, it is common to experience subtle changes in memory and cognitive function. Forgetting familiar names,…
Endometriosis: Understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatment options
Endometriosis is a chronic, often painful condition that affects an estimated 5–10% of women of reproductive age worldwide.…
Understanding cervical cancer: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention
Cervical cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers affecting women worldwide, particularly those aged 45 to 65.…
Hypoglycemia: The silent emergency that demands quick action
Hypoglycemia, commonly known as low blood sugar, is a potentially life-threatening condition characterised by an abnormally low level…
Understanding Dengue fever: Transmission, symptoms, and life-threatening complications
Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection, continues to be a major public health concern in tropical and subtropical…