Read more about the article Biological Weapons: Understanding the Threat to Global Security and Health
Biological weapons can be devastating to human life.

Biological Weapons: Understanding the Threat to Global Security and Health

Introduction In an increasingly interconnected world, the threat of biological weapons has become a significant concern for global security and public health. Biological weapons are agents derived from living organisms…

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Read more about the article Giardiasis. What to do if you have it?
Black and white photograph of the microscopic parasite that causes Giardia, the diarrheal illness known as giardiasis (Giardia intestinalis, Giardia lamblia, or Giardia duodenalis) image courtesy CDC/Dr Dennis Feely, Dr Stan Erlandsen, 1980. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

Giardiasis. What to do if you have it?

Giardiasis is an infection of the intestines due to a parasite – Giardia. It is a common cause of diarrhoea. It is usually a mild infection; however, if not promptly…

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Read more about the article Structural heart diseases are preventable, for the most part.
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Structural heart diseases are preventable, for the most part.

Structural heart diseases refer to a spectrum of cardiovascular diseases that involve a defect or disruption in the heart tissues or valves. They can be congenital (present at birth) or…

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Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care improves infant survival after delivery.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that all low-birthweight infants receive kangaroo mother care (KMC) after stabilisation. However, the effect of immediate kangaroo mother care intervention was elusive. The WHO…

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Read more about the article A monoclonal antibody protects against malaria for up to nine months – results from a novel study.
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A monoclonal antibody protects against malaria for up to nine months – results from a novel study.

An experimental monoclonal antibody, CIS43LS, protects against malaria for up to nine months among a small group of participants in a study funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH).…

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Read more about the article The burden of injuries. What is likely to harm you?
Gloves, helmets, and seatbelts are safety gears you should use often to reduce the burden on injuries.

The burden of injuries. What is likely to harm you?

Morbidity associated with injuries is a public health concern that we still pay little attention to in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Uganda inclusive. Recent data shows that we may…

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Read more about the article Herb-induced liver injury, Covid-19, and You: Beware.
Herb-induced liver injury, Covid-19, and You: Beware.

Herb-induced liver injury, Covid-19, and You: Beware.

Herb-induced liver injury is an underreported phenomenon in daily medical practice in resource-limited settings. Patients hardly discern information related to which herbs they might have used before their presenting complaints.…

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