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Congenital Abnormalities: What You Need to Know

You may have heard the term "congenital abnormalities" or "birth defects" and be wondering what they are and what causes them. In this article, we will explain these conditions in simple language to help you understand them better. Definition Congenital abnormalities are deformities that occur during the development of the baby and can affect various parts of the body. They are also known as birth defects or congenital malformations. These conditions can range from mild…
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Community Health Workers in Addressing Health Disparities

Introduction   Roles of the community health worker 1. Health education and promotion They educate the community about healthy lifestyle behaviours, disease prevention and self-care practices.   2.  Support and therapy to individuals CHWs provide support and counselling to persons with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and HIV/AIDS. CHWs help individuals manage their conditions and prevent further complications that can lead to hospitalization and disability.   3. Aid access to healthcare services CHWs,…
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6 Ways to Improve your Mental Health

Introduction Mental health is the general psychological well-being of an individual. It includes our emotional, social, and psychological functioning and it affects how we think, feel, and act. Also, it influences how we respond to stress, interact with others, and make good decisions. Maintaining good mental health can prevent or reduce the severity of mental health conditions such as anxiety, and depression. Below are some ways for maintaining optimum mental health.       1. Eat…
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Success achieved with the first-in-class oral anti-cancer drug, Inobrodib, by CellCentric and Sygnature Discovery.

An integrated project team at Sygnature Discovery worked collaboratively to design, synthesise, and support the pre-clinical development of Inobrodib, a new, first-in-class oral anti-cancer drug being developed by CellCentric. What are Androgens? Androgens are ‘male hormones’ including testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. They carry out their actions through a receptor called Androgen Receptor (AR), which is expressed on many cell types and therefore plays crucial roles in the development and function of many systems in the body…
FDA Approves First-ever Drug That Can Delay Onset of Type 1 Diabetes

FDA Approves First-ever Drug That Can Delay Onset of Type 1 Diabetes

Introduction Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes in people aged 8 years and older who are at high risk for developing the condition. What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is a disease that develops when the immune system attacks and destroys the cells that make insulin. People who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes must monitor their blood…