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Understanding Steatotic Liver Disease: Importance, Epidemiology, and Pathology

Steatotic liver disease, including metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASLD) and metabolic associated alcoholic liver disease (MALD), is a common cause of liver test abnormalities in the United States. Risk factors such as obesity and metabolic syndrome can lead to advanced fibrosis a

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Innovations in Infectious Disease Control: Insights from Experts

Explore the latest advancements in infectious disease control through the lens of renowned epidemiologists and researchers. Delve into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the historical prevalence of infectious diseases, and early infection prevention practices. Uncover the evolution of infectious

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Understanding Acute Rheumatic Fever: Causes, Symptoms, and Impact

Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) is a multisystem disease resulting from an autoimmune response to a sore throat caused by Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococci. It primarily affects children aged 5-14 years and can lead to rheumatic heart disease (RHD), which is the most common cause of heart disease in c

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Understanding the Natural History of Disease Development and Prevention

The natural history of disease development outlines the progression of a disease in an individual without intervention, from exposure to outcome. Learning objectives include defining prevention terms, understanding disease severity, prevention levels, and intervention measures. Studying disease prog

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Overview of Serious Adverse Reactions and Transfusion Events

This data compilation covers the reporting trends, breakdown of reports, components issued, and specific types of adverse transfusion reactions experienced within the National Healthcare Organization (NHO) from 2019 to 2022. The information includes statistics on Serious Adverse Events (SAE), Seriou

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Best Neurosurgery Hospitals in India

Neuro diseases are very bad diseases. Many people are caught by Neuro diseases nowadays. It is related to brain diseases. Many people in India are caught by Neuro Diseases. It happens in Adults as well as children.\nA person of any age can be affected by this. Before this time very bad disease Named

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Principles of Epidemiology: Understanding Disease Occurrence and Surveillance

Epidemiology is the study of disease patterns, factors influencing disease occurrence, and the core functions of surveillance, field investigation, and analytic studies. It involves understanding disease characteristics, natural history, and evaluating the effectiveness of activities to mitigate dis

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Heart Health Jeopardy - Test Your Knowledge on Heart Disease

Test your knowledge on heart disease with this Heart Health Jeopardy game. Learn about heart disease facts, statistics, risk factors, and common types of heart diseases. Understand the importance of recognizing heart attack symptoms and the significance of factors like high blood pressure, high chol

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Insights into Tyzzer's Disease: An Overview of a Bacterial Infection in Laboratory Animals

Tyzzer's disease is an acute bacterial infection affecting rodents and rabbits, caused by Clostridium piliforme. Discovered in 1917 by Ernest Tyzzer, the disease is characterized by necrotic lesions in the caecal mucosa, liver, and heart. Initially known as Bacillus piliformis, it was later renamed

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Importance of Screening and Separation in Marburg Virus Disease Control

Early identification and separation of suspected Marburg virus disease patients play a crucial role in preventing the spread of the disease within healthcare settings. Screening and setting up specific areas for identification and isolation are essential steps to protect healthcare workers, patients

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Foot and Mouth Disease: Overview, Symptoms, and Sequelae

Foot and Mouth Disease, also known as Aphthous fever, is a highly contagious viral infection affecting cloven-hoofed animals. It is characterized by the formation of vesicles and erosions in the mouth, nose, teats, and feet. The disease can cause a fall in milk yield, high fever, loss of appetite, a

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Understanding Rh Isoimmunization in Pregnancy

Rh isoimmunization is an immunological disorder that affects pregnant Rh-negative mothers carrying Rh-positive fetuses. This condition can lead to hemolytic anemia in the fetus. The Rh antigen is limited to the red cell surface, and the transfer of fetal red cells to the maternal circulation can tri

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Understanding Disease Control and Prevention in Epidemiology

This article discusses disease control processes in epidemiology, including reducing disease incidence, duration, and transmission. It covers public policy interventions, elimination, eradication, and extinction of infectious agents. It also highlights preventable causes of disease and different lev

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Overview of Streptococcus Bacteria and Classification

Streptococcus is a genus of gram-positive bacteria commonly found on skin and mucous membranes. It includes pathogenic and non-pathogenic species, with cell division along a single axis forming pairs or chains. The bacteria were first observed by Billroth and named by Ogston. Different types of stre

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Overview of Pasteurellosis in Livestock

Pasteurellosis, caused by Pasteurella and Mannheimia species, affects various animals from cattle to fowl. It presents as hemorrhagic septicemia in cattle, fowl cholera in fowl, atropic rhinitis in pigs, and more. The disease is characterized by small, non-hemolytic colonies and specific biochemical

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Understanding Rh Immunization and Blood Group Incompatibility

Rh immunization and blood group incompatibility can lead to serious complications in fetuses and newborns. The ABO and Rhesus systems play crucial roles in determining blood group compatibility. Rh-positive red cells of the fetus entering the maternal circulation can trigger immune responses, leadin

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Understanding Parkinson's Disease: Diving Deeper into the Neurodegenerative Disorder

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that impacts dopamine levels in the brain. The history, epidemiology, causes, and pathophysiology of the disease are explored, shedding light on its significant impact on the nervous system. Genetic and environmental factors play a role in the deve

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Understanding Hemolytic Anemia: Classification and Management

Hemolytic anemia encompasses various subtypes like autoimmune hemolytic anemia, with warm and cold antibodies, each requiring unique management strategies. Diagnosis involves specific investigations like the Coombs test. Treatment typically involves corticosteroids as first-line therapy, while secon

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Dealing with Disease in Early Modern Britain

Explore the methods of treating disease in Early Modern Britain, including advancements in surgery by Ambroise Pare and Andreas Vesalius, the prevalence of quackery in medicine sales, and the impact of individuals like Lady Johanna St. John and Nicholas Culpeper. Evaluate the effectiveness of diseas

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Understanding Trypanosomiases: African Sleeping Sickness and Chagas Disease

Trypanosomiases are parasitic diseases caused by Trypanosoma parasites, with African sleeping sickness and Chagas disease being the two main types affecting humans. African sleeping sickness, transmitted by the tsetse fly, can lead to chronic or acute illness and is primarily found in Africa. The di

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Screening for Peripheral Vascular Disease in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Patients with coronary artery disease should be screened for peripheral vascular disease as it is a frequent integrator of global cardiovascular risk. The association of atherosclerosis in various arterial diseases highlights the importance of identifying multisite artery disease. The prevalence and

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Understanding the Impact of Nutrition on Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease, like caries, is multifactorial and influenced by the balance between bacterial challenge and host defense. Nutritional factors play a subtle but significant role in maintaining periodontal health. A deficiency in nutrients can adversely affect the periodontal tissues and modify

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Understanding Akabane Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

Akabane disease, also known as Enzootic Bovine Arthrogryposis and Hydranencephaly, is a viral illness transmitted by arthropods that primarily affects calves, lambs, and kids. The disease can lead to congenital abnormalities such as joint immobility and absence of the cerebral hemisphere. It is caus

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Human Disease Symptom Network: Understanding Disease Relationships Through Symptoms and Genes

The Human Disease Symptom Network (HSDN) is constructed using a large-scale medical bibliographic records database to form a network of human diseases based on symptom similarities. By integrating disease-gene associations and protein-protein interaction data, correlations between symptom similarity

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Understanding Aquatic Epidemiology in Fish Populations

Aquatic epidemiology is a crucial branch of science that focuses on describing the health, diseases, and welfare of fish populations. It involves studying diseases in wild and hatchery-raised fish, identifying factors influencing disease occurrence, and conducting diagnostic investigations to mainta

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Understanding Plant Pathology: Reproduction and Classification of Bacteria

This course on Fundamentals of Plant Pathology, led by Mr. Vikash Kumar, covers essential topics such as disease identification, pathogen nature, disease management strategies, pathogen classification, and plant disease diagnosis. It delves into the reproduction and classification of plant pathogeni

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Understanding Descriptive Epidemiology in Public Health

Descriptive epidemiology involves the study of disease occurrence and distribution in populations. It focuses on describing patterns of disease occurrence based on who gets sick, where rates are highest and lowest, and temporal patterns of disease. Descriptive studies are essential for public health

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Understanding Bacterial Diseases of Fish: Columnaris Disease Overview

Columnaris disease, also known as Saddleback disease, is a common bacterial infection in fish that is often brought about by poor handling and high stress levels. This disease manifests as tail and fin rot, leading to rapid fish mortality. The causative organism, Cytophaga (formerly Flexibacter), is

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Rheumatic Fever: A Comprehensive Overview of Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Clinical Features

Rheumatic fever is a delayed autoimmune reaction to group A, B-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis in genetically susceptible individuals. This condition involves the heart, joints, brain, skin, and serous surfaces. The incidence varies between developing and developed countries, with environmental

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Financial Impact of Cold Agglutinin Screen for Diagnosis of Cold Agglutinin Disease

Cold agglutinin disease, a rare form of autoimmune hemolytic anemia, accounts for 15% of AIHA cases. Implementing a cold agglutinin screen for diagnosis can have significant financial implications in healthcare costs. This condition is characterized by the presence of cold agglutinins, primarily IgM

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Decoding Genetics: Insights from Alzheimer's Disease Symposium to Type 2 Diabetes Study

Explore the latest findings from the Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Symposium 2019 on disease mechanisms, drug targets, and genetic pathways. Dive into the progress made by the Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Consortium over the past decade. Transition to a Genome-Wide Association Study uncovering suscep

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Understanding G6PD Deficiency Hemolytic Anemia: Biochemical Basis and Implications

G6PD deficiency hemolytic anemia is an inherited condition characterized by reduced levels of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD), leading to impaired production of NADPH. This deficiency affects the Pentose Phosphate Pathway (PPP) and can result in oxidative stress, causing damage to DNA, prot

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Understanding Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) and G6PD Deficiency Anemias

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare acquired disorder causing hemolytic anemia due to red cell membrane defects, leading to increased sensitivity to complement. On the other hand, G6PD Deficiency is a genetic condition causing hemolytic anemia due to impaired function of the G6PD enz

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Liver Disease Burden in Tower Hamlets

Dr. Somen Banerjee, Director of Public Health in London Borough Tower Hamlets, highlights the concerning liver disease mortality rates in the area, with high incidence of cirrhosis, cancer, and hepatitis B and C. The data reveals a significant burden of liver diseases such as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liv

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Management of Anti-e Late Sensitization in Pregnancy: A Case Study

A detailed case study involving a pregnant patient with anti-e late sensitization, suspected HDFN, and challenging component selection decisions. The patient's history, serology results, obstetric background, and sequence of events leading to an urgent transfer of the infant to a specialized hospita

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Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) encompasses Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), chronic conditions with immunologic basis. This article delves into the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and differences between CD and UC, highlighting clinical features, pathology, and complications like a

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Interesting Case Conference - Brian C. Radlinski, MD (January 27, 2015)

A detailed case conference discussing the clinical history, prior treatments, blood bank reports, and a delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction in a 43-year-old Caucasian female with systemic lupus erythematosus, end-stage renal disease, and multiple medical interventions. The presentation highlights

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Anemia in Pregnancy: Types, Etiology, and Management

Dr. Methal A. Alrubaie, an assistant professor, presents a detailed overview of anemia in pregnancy. The content covers the classification of anemia types, their etiology, clinical presentation, effects on both mother and fetus, investigation methods, and treatment approaches. Various types of anemi

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Ultrastructural Alterations of Renal Tissue in a Male Patient with Fabry's Disease

Fabry's disease is a rare X-linked lipid storage disorder characterized by deficient lysosomal alpha-galactosidase A activity. This condition primarily affects males, leading to chronic kidney disease and progression to end-stage renal disease. Kidney involvement is a critical aspect, and high doses

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Understanding Serum Bilirubin: Types, Estimation, and Causes of Jaundice

Serum bilirubin levels are crucial in diagnosing conditions like jaundice, with total, direct, and indirect bilirubin playing key roles. Excess bilirubin in the blood can lead to jaundice, characterized by yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes. Different types of jaundice, including pre-hepatic,

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