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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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2024 Newsletters - 2024-08-26

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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2024 Newsletters - 2024-08-05

HEPATITIS C

Hepatitis C in a nutshell
Discovered in 1989, it is a fact that the virus is transmitted mainly through the bloodstream, even if sexual transmission exists. Most often discovered by chance, hepatitis C virus infection is not discovered until late when the disease has become chronic. Only 20% of affected individuals recover before the disease becomes chronic, during the acute phase.

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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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2024 Newsletters - 2024-03-08

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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2024 Newsletters - 2024-02-09

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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2024 Newsletters - 2024-01-10

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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2023 Newsletters - 2023-12-07

HIV Diagnosis

HIV-1/2 is diagnosed either by detecting HIV- specific antibodies or the virus itself. In individuals >18 months old the detection of HIV-specific antibodies remains the recommended method for routine diagnosis.

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2023 Newsletters - 2023-11-10

PSA

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a protein secreted by the acinar cells of the Prostate and is highly specific for the Prostate. Serum PSA levels are useful for determining the extent of Prostate Cancer and assessing the response to
therapy.

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2023 Newsletters - 2023-11-09

Diabetes

Diabetes is a lifelong disease in which the body can not process sugar properly. It is also called "diabetes mellitus" or "sugar diabetes”. The are two common types of Diabetes.

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