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Women's health

WHY DOES YOUR HERPES KEEP COMING BACK?

Living with herpes can be a challenging and frustrating experience. For many individuals, just when they think they’ve managed their herpes symptoms, the virus reappears. Recurrent herpes outbreaks can be distressing and impact one’s physical and emotional well-being. Herpes is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types: herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). Both … Continue reading WHY DOES YOUR HERPES KEEP COMING BACK?

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Women's health

GENITAL HERPES

Genital herpes (GH) is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is estimated that millions of people worldwide are living with genital herpes, making it crucial to raise awareness and understanding of this condition. Genital herpes is primarily caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), though HSV type 1 (HSV-1) can also be a factor in some … Continue reading GENITAL HERPES

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Heart and blood vessels

THE STATINS

What are the Statins? Statins, also known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are a class of drugs primarily prescribed to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance crucial for various bodily functions, but when present in excess, it can accumulate in the arteries, leading to atherosclerosis – the narrowing and hardening of arteries – and increasing the risk of heart attacks and … Continue reading THE STATINS

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Heart and blood vessels

SHOULD YOU ABSOLUTELY TAKE YOUR STATIN?

You went to the doctor this week. You gave blood, and your lipid panel shows that your cholesterol levels are off. Your doctor recommends lifestyle change and a lipid-lowering drug, a statin. You are neither sure that you can change your lifestyle around drastically enough to make a great impact on your cholesterol level, nor are you ready to start a new medicine on top … Continue reading SHOULD YOU ABSOLUTELY TAKE YOUR STATIN?

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Women's health

CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING

INTRODUCTION Cervical cancer is a prevalent and potentially life-threatening disease that affects thousands of women worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, it is the fourth most common cancer among women globally, with an estimated 604 000 new cases and 342 000 deaths in 2020, of which 90% occured in low and middle-income countries. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a sexually transmitted virus that affect both … Continue reading CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING

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Women's health

CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING

Cervical cancer is a prevalent and potentially life-threatening disease that affects thousands of women worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, it is the fourth most common cancer among women globally, with an estimated 604 000 new cases and 342 000 deaths in 2020, of which 90% occurred in low and middle-income countries. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a sexually transmitted virus that affect both men … Continue reading CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING

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BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection caused by an imbalance in the natural bacteria present in the vagina. To put in more simple words, it results when the “harmful” bacteria take over the “good” bacteria. The main culprit is Gardnerella vaginalis, a type of bacteria that normally lives inside the vagina. Other commonly involved organisms include Prevotella, Bacteroides, Peptostreptococcus and Fusobacterim. The precise … Continue reading BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS

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