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Fighting River Blindness: A Closer Look at Cameroon's Struggle

December 23, 2025

In Cameroon's Massangam Health District, a battle against river blindness is ongoing. This disease, caused by a parasite, is spread by blackflies that thrive in fast-flowing rivers. The parasite can cause skin issues and even blindness. In some parts of Africa, the disease has been eliminated, but i

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China's Growing Fight Against Fat-Induced Pancreas Inflammation

July 20, 2025

In China, there's a rising concern about a type of pancreas inflammation caused by too much fat in the blood. This condition, called hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP), is becoming more common. Experts are studying this issue closely. They want to understand why it's happening more of

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Stress and Shrinking Muscles: What's the Connection?

June 22, 2025

Muscle loss, or atrophy, is a growing problem. It's not just about looking weak. It's about feeling weak and struggling with daily tasks. This issue is becoming more common. Why? Because of how we live today. People are living longer, but not always healthier. Many have chronic diseases. Plus, lots

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The Hidden Impact of Where Cancer Spreads in Stomach Cancer

June 20, 2025

Stomach cancer is a serious illness. It gets even trickier when it spreads to other parts of the body. This spreading, known as metastasis, makes treatment tough and affects how well patients do. Doctors and researchers are keen to understand how and where the cancer spreads. This knowledge can help

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The Hidden Power of DSC2 in Treating Throat Cancer

June 9, 2025

A new gene is getting attention in the fight against throat cancer. This gene, DSC2, might change how doctors treat a specific type of throat cancer. This type is called locally advanced laryngeal and hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. These cancers are tough to treat. Traditiona

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Understanding the Different Types of Choriocarcinoma

June 6, 2025

Choriocarcinoma (CC) is a rare and aggressive cancer type. It is made up of cells that normally help form the placenta during pregnancy. These cells are called cytotrophoblasts and syncytiotrophoblasts. CC has two main types: gestational choriocarcinoma (GCC) and non-gestational choriocarcinoma (NGC

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Understanding Kids and Cluster Headaches

May 27, 2025

Cluster headaches are a type of headache that can be very severe. They are not as common in children as they are in adults. This makes them tricky to spot and treat. Doctors are still trying to figure out the best ways to handle them in young patients. The way cluster headaches work in kids is stil

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Water Worries: The Hidden Dangers in Wadi Ranyah's Groundwater

May 16, 2025

In Wadi Ranyah, the main water supply for local folks comes from groundwater. To figure out if this water is safe, 77 samples were taken and tested for various factors. Most of the time, the water met the standards set by the World Health Organization. However, some harmful substances were found

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The Future of Dry Eye Treatment: Tech and Genes

May 13, 2025

Dry eye disease is a widespread issue affecting many people. Symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. Most treatments focus on easing symptoms after they appear. This approach is often seen as reactive rather than proactive. However, there is a growing push for a more forward-thinking approa

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Fighting Cancer with Cell Therapy: The Graft-Versus-Host Disease Challenge

May 3, 2025

Cancer treatment has seen a major boost with the introduction of allogeneic cell-based therapies. These treatments, especially CAR-T cell therapy, are a big deal because they can be made in large quantities and are consistent. However, there is a significant hurdle: graft-versus-host disease (GvHD).