Rheumatic diseases are a collection of inflammatory, often autoimmune, conditions that affect joints, muscles, bones, and many other organs. Although the exact etiology of rheumatic disease is largely ...
Every single person has a skeleton made up of many bones. These bones give your body structure, let you move in many ways, protect your internal organs, and more. It's time to look at all your bones — ...
Tuberculosis is a preventable and curable disease. It is caused by a bacterium (germ) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB ...
Imagine you are an archaeologist excavating at a new building site in East London, the location of an ancient cemetery. Deep down you uncover bones that look old. You recover a full skull with teeth, ...
have greatly increased public awareness of rare diseases. A largely unknown element of rare diseases is their history: when did these diseases first emerge and have they undergone any changes with ...
A gastrointestinal disease is one that affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, the passage that runs from the mouth to the anus. Also known as digestive disorders, GI diseases include irritable bowel ...
Hydroxyurea, a drug used to treat sickle cell anaemia, will now be accessible in India for Rs 600 per vial, a fraction of the cost of imported versions. Unlike the global brands priced at around ...
Living with Crohn’s disease often means managing more than just the typical symptoms of an inflammatory bowel condition. For ...
Feb 28 is Rare Disease Day, the theme of which this year is “bridging health and social care”. This 12th annual Rare Disease Day highlights the need for better coordination of medical, social, and ...