We routinely turn on the lights, crank up the heat, and drive gas guzzling vehicles. We never guess that these seemingly innocuous actions are slowly leading us down a dangerous path. Doing so, we are feeding into a deadly cycle of CO2 emissions and not just contributing to climate change, but also
Imagine this: You're a medical student in Egypt. Recently, there were major changes to how your school teaches you medicine - classes, how you are graded, and your schedule. GPS helps the driver find the destination faster and safer. Think about it, do you feel confident about studying medi
Imagine your arteries winding through your legs. Now, picture them getting blocked, like a congested highway. This is what happens with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Alright, so here's a big fact: 171 home care patients were checked over a year, and 31. 6% of them had PAD. get this, t
Pustular Psoriasis, or PPG, is a severe form of skin disease that can drastically affect a person's life. A recent study in France looked into the lives of patients with PPG to understand their daily challenges. The study used a set of questionnaires to measure their quality of life. The results wer
Seborrheic Dermatitis is a skin condition that can cause significant problems, especially for older adults. As people get older it can be harder for your skin to heal. This condition has been around for a long time and scientists have been researching how common it is among older populations.
A baby’s growth inside the womb can be affected by many things. Not growing as they should can lead to serious issues like stillbirth or health problems at birth. This is called Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR). It’s a big deal in Nepal because many babies there don’t grow as expected. Many r
Imagine getting a phone call to make a doctor's appointment, and all you hear is option. Option one for your first name. Is if your name Rebecca. Option two for your family. What harms to tell these listeners about the latest digital way? Our personal digital assist scheduler software. Has it reall
Imagine living with a condition that makes it hard to breathe. That's the reality for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. But here’s the thing: how well COPD patients manage their condition can make a big difference in how their lives are affected. COPD can be a tough opponen
Have you ever heard about a tradition where women and girls are sent away from their homes during their monthly periods? This is not a myth, but a reality in some parts of Nepal. This practice, known as Chhaupadi, is prevalent in the Western region of Nepal. Imagine being forced to live in
Asthma treatment involves regular check-ups using various methods. One of these methods is a simple and non-invasive tool known as the Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO). This tool is administered through a device that measures the amount of nitric oxide in the breath. But can this breath test b
