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Coronary Artery Disease: How Is It Diagnosed and Treated?
Coronary artery disease, or also known as coronary heart disease or ischaemic heart disease, is the leading cause of death and premature mortality worldwide. It
Heart Diseases: What Are The Different Types Affecting People?
Any condition affecting the normal functioning of a heart can be termed as a heart disease. Heart disease is considered to be the major cause
Lupus: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Lupus is a complex disease that affects at least 5 million people worldwide. It is an autoimmune condition; the body’s immune system, which usually helps
Ear Infections
Ear infections are a simplified term for Otitis Media, which is an infection of the middle ear. It involves the air-filled space behind the eardrum
Dementia in the Asian Elderly Population
Dementia is a syndrome characterised by the deterioration in memory, thinking, behaviour, and the ability to perform everyday activities. It is the major cause of
Alzheimer’s Disease: Why Does It Happen?
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a degenerative disorder of the brain, characterised commonly by progressive memory loss, cognitive deficit (reduced mental capacity to reason, make judgements)
Gastroenteritis – Management & Prevention
Gastroenteritis is a condition caused by infection and inflammation of the digestive system. Common and usual symptoms are abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and occasionally
Shingles: Adult Chickenpox?
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful rash caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same virus responsible for Chickenpox. After recovery from Chickenpox, VZV
Psychosis: Understanding What It Is
The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes psychosis as a “condition that affects a person’s mind and distorts how they think and understand the world around
Allergic Rhinitis: Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
In Asia, the prevalence of allergic rhinitis mainly depends on the geographical location and population. Research has shown that the greatest factor to developing allergic
Nutritional Deficiencies
Nutritional deficiencies occur when the body lacks certain micronutrients i.e. vitamins and/or minerals. Micronutrients are vital to life in many ways e.g.: Optimal growth and
Alcohol Consumption and Disease Complications
Alcoholic beverages like beers, wines and spirits contain ethanol, a strong psychoactive agent which can acutely affect our perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behaviour. It
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