There are several methods doctors use to screen patients for cancer. Some means of detecting cancer include mammograms, endoscopies, and colonoscopies. How effective is breast cancer screening? […]
Fungal infections are an unpleasant but undeniable part of life. From histoplasmosis to diaper rashes, fungi disrupt humanity in an obnoxious and occasionally disgusting way. Where do they come from? […]
The mass response to diseases can be predictive or reactive. This can take the form of legal policy or be a combination of coordinated efforts on a large scale. How does society care for the public’s medical well-being? […]
Malaria is a dangerous parasitic illness that has plagued humanity for millennia. It kills more than half a million people per year worldwide. What impact has it had on the human race? […]
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 Americans. It’s a genetic issue that centers around the red blood cells in the human bloodstream. What does sickle cell disease do to sufferers? […]
HIV treatment is very difficult once the disease is contracted. Management requires meticulous, lifelong attention by patients and doctors. How do we prevent contracting HIV? […]
Viral diseases are quick to spread. It is necessary that there is awareness about the diseases and stringent measures are followed to contain their spread across different countries. […]
When it comes to viruses and infectious diseases, global boundaries do not hold. Ebola, a disease that wreaked havoc in the countries of West Africa, can, and did, spread easily to the United States. […]
In the present times, it is imperative to remain informed about the causes and symptoms of two extremely infectious viral diseases: dengue and Ebola. […]
As the tourism industry grows, it is important to know as much as possible about your destination, especially if it is a country with a high potential for contracting an infectious disease. […]
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