News June 2021
Home dialysis an option usually ignored
There are two main types of home dialysis, either of which “can allow patients to achieve the same degree of longevity, peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis.
Read MoreBrain Cancer types
There are multiple types of brain cancer. Some examples include astrocytomas, ependymomas, and oligodendrogliomas
Read MoreMyths and Facts About High Blood Pressure
Managing hypertension or high blood pressure has become even more crucial now to reduce the risk of COVID-19 adverse events and mortality, says an Indian neurosurgeon, who has also busted some common myths about Hypertension.
Read MoreType 2 diabetes warning signs in the eyes of high blood sugar levels
TYPE 2 diabetes does always cause symptoms, which is why it can take up to 10 years for the condition to be diagnosed. But if left untreated it can damage the heart, kidneys, feet and also eyes, which can lead to vision loss. Here are three warning signs of the condition in your eyes.
Read MoreCOVID-19 leads to increase in violence against women
The spread of Covid-19 may increase the tendency of violence against women and hinder or slow down the process of achieving gender equality and empowering women
Read More3rd wave sweeps across Africa as Covid vaccines dry up
African countries face a last-ditch battle against a third wave of Covid infections, as the supply of vaccines to the continent “grinds to a halt”, top health officials have warned.
Read MoreMalaria is far deadlier in Africa than the coronavirus
No hospital in this rural community has recorded a covid-19 death. But another menace fills graves on a grimly predictable schedule. The seasonal downpours that soak the red dirt roads here nurture clouds of mosquitoes that spread malaria. Researchers call it a forgotten epidemic: The parasitic disease kills more than 400,000 people each year. Most victims are children in Africa.
Read MoreCOVID-19 infections reach 4,925,978 in Africa
The number of COVID-19 infections in Africa reached 4,925,978 on Monday as various amid a Africa Health Organization (AHO) warning that the continent's healthcare systems are "far from ready" to cope with a fresh surge of infections.
Read MoreSurge in malaria deaths in Zimbabwe cause for concern
INDICATIONS that Zimbabwe is registering a surge in malaria cases and deaths at a time when the country’s health delivery system is battling the COVID-19 pandemic are cause for concern
Read MoreKidney Diseases: Causes, Symptoms, Preventive Measures
Kidneys are vital to having a wholesome healthy body. They are mainly responsible for filtering waste products, excess water, and different types of impurities out of the blood. These toxins are stored in the bladder and then removed during urination. The kidneys also regulate pH, salt, and potassium levels in the body. They produce hormones that regulate blood pressure and control the production of red blood cells. The kidneys even activate a form of vitamin D that helps the body absorb calcium.
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