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?
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
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
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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