Author: Tony Zhang
Tony Zhang
A recent Bachelor of Biomedicine graduate and a current Doctor of Medicine student in the University of Melbourne, Tony is motivated to strive for his best in study, work and volunteering. He is a firm believer in the power of simple language to spread healthcare knowledge and promote public health awareness among Asian population.
Gout [1] is one of the most common causes of inflammatory arthritis worldwide, characterised by urate crystal deposition in the joint spaces. Previously recognized complications of gout include tophi, joint deformity, bone loss; renal disease such as nephrolithiasis, and ocular diseases such as conjunctivitis, uveitis, or scleritis [2].
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Recently, a group of Swedish researchers have shown that AI-supported mammography screening resulted in a similar cancer detection rate compared with readings from medically trained radiologists. The Lancet Oncology published the study’s result on 2nd August 2023.
Face Up to Rosacea Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory disease that presents with recurrent facial redness, flushing, and visible blood vessels. It tends to affect the central portion of the face, including the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. It also causes bumps, pimples, and thickened skin around the nose. A study [1] in 2018 concluded that around 5.46% of the population worldwide is affected by this condition, mostly people aged 45-60 years. Figure 1: Woman with Rosacea Acne or Rosacea? You might be wondering, doesn’t this look like pimples as well? Indeed they can sometimes look very similar, but…
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