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Pancreatic cancer is the 12th most commonly found cancer globally, affecting men more than women. However, the prevalence of pancreatic…

An endoscopy is a minimally invasive medical procedure, performed by specially trained doctors, to examine the insides and linings of…

What is Appendicitis? Acute appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a small pouch that extends from…

What are enteric viruses? Enteric viruses are viruses that enter via the intestinal tract and are usually spread by contaminated…

Do you feel abdominal cramps or bloating after drinking milk? Does splurging on delectable gourmet cheese make you rush to…

It is Liver Cancer Awareness Month this October and we would like to bring your attention to this cancer that…

Cystic fibrosis is a rare yet life-threatening disease that many may not be aware of. However, it is important to…

Hepatitis C is yet another infection that affects the liver. It is estimated that hepatitis C (HCV) affects 2.5% of…

Hepatitis B is a liver condition that is widely prevalent in Asian countries. This wide prevalence can be attributed to…

Symptoms usually appear few weeks after contracting the Hepatitis A infection. The best way to prevent the infection is by taking the hepatitis A vaccine.