Introduction The prevalence of diabetes has increased dramatically worldwide in the last few decades. Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is the most prevalent type of diabetes. In China, the prevalence of diabe… [+29783 chars]
In a recent Eurosurveillance study, researchers seek to raise awareness of a potentially impending Sindbis virus (SINV) epidemic due to its high incidence throughout Finland in 2021. Study: Sindbis … [+4952 chars]
Taking a widely available antibiotic after condomless sex can reduce the risk of contracting three different sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to a study presented last week at the AI… [+11264 chars]
A pooled data analysis of the available evidence finds that dietary salt substitutes lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from all causes and cardiovascular disease. Researchers say ben… [+4545 chars]
Introduction Rhinosporidiosis is a granulomatous infection that affects the mucosal membranes of the nose, mouth, eyes, genitalia, and the rectal mucosa caused by Rhinosporidium seeber, an aquatic p… [+10094 chars]
Introduction Gastroscopy is one of the most important tools for diagnosing upper gastrointestinal diseases, but nausea, vomiting, and other adverse reactions during the examination make it difficult… [+35839 chars]
Background At the end of 2015, 36.7 million of people globally lived with HIV and a majority of them were from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Among these cases, more than 2.1 million were… [+35062 chars]
Plain Language Summary Previous research has shown that some doctors are exceptionally good. In a qualitative study, we have interviewed doctors about what characteristics make up an exceptionally g… [+29863 chars]
Background At the end of 2015, 36.7 million of people globally lived with HIV and a majority of them were from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Among these cases, more than 2.1 million were… [+35062 chars]
Introduction Acute suppurative thyroiditis (AST) is usually caused by bacterial infection and is an extremely rare but potentially lethal endocrine emergency that occurs in 0.1–0.7% of all thyroid d… [+21957 chars]
Before starting what I hope will be a series of helpful discussions about diabetes in all of its types, causes, complications and treatments, I would like to provide a brief bio. I am a U.S trained d… [+5952 chars]
image: For many children, undergoing a needle procedure can be painful and distressing.view more Credit: "Young girl about to receive a vaccine from a medical professional" by SELF Magazine is lice… [+3275 chars]