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2024 Newsletters - 2024-09-18
Heart Month
1. What is Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)? CVD is a term that refers to any disease of the heart and blood vessels (including those of the brain).
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Mpox Update 2024
Mpox infection is caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), an enveloped double-stranded DNA virus of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the Poxviridae family. There are 2 distinct genetic clades, called clade I (formerly Central African clade) and clade II (formerly West African clade). Clade I is linked to more severe disease and a higher case fatality rate of approximately 10% (compared to 0.1% with clade II infections
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How HCV is transmitted?
Hepatitis C is mainly transmitted through the bloodstream.
Since the 1990s, the risk of transfusion-related transmission has become negligible.
2024 Newsletters - 2024-04-09
Dengue Fever
Globally the incidence of dengue has grown dramatically in recent decades, about 50 million dengue infections occur worldwide.
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Kidney Awareness Month
No matter your age, getting to know your kidneys can help you lead a healthier life and may prevent or slow the progression of kidney disease.
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Blood Tests for Cancer
Blood testing is a tool healthcare providers use to help diagnose and manage cancer. Examples include complete blood count and tumor markers. The results can provide important information about overall health, organ function and potential disease.
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Cervical Cancer
The cervix is the lower most part of the uterus (womb) that leads to the vagina. It connects the Vagina to the Womb.
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World NO Tobacco Awareness
About 6 million people About 6 million people die from tobacco use every year.
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