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Lysosomal Storage Disease – What YOU Need To Know

Lysosomes are membrane-enclosed organelles that contain an array of enzymes capable of breaking down proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. Lysosomes are enzyme sacs within cells that digest large molecules and recycle the fragments to other parts of the cell. Several critical enzymes are required for this process. If one of these enzymes becomes defective as a result of a mutation, the large molecules accumulate within the cell, eventually killing it. Lysosomal storage diseases (LSD) are a group of inherited genetic disorders caused by defective lysosomal metabolism and subsequent substrate accumulation. The abnormal accumulation of various toxic materials in the […]

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All You Need To Know: Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Do you know about diabetic ketoacidosis? The potentially life threatening condition known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) affects patients with diabetes. It happens when the body begins to break down fat at an excessively rapid rate. The fat is converted by the liver into substance called ketones, which makes the blood acidic. According to patient profiles from a 2015 study, the incidence rate of DKA for Malaysia’s multi-ethnic diabetes community was estimated to be 5.47% (54.7 per 1000 diabetic admissions). But what actually happens to the person who has this condition? When the body breaks down fat after a lengthy period […]

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What You Need to Know About Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is a medical condition where the nerves are damaged due to a diabetics’ long term elevated blood sugar levels. The longer the person has diabetes, the higher the risk of developing diabetic neuropathy, which affects up to 50% of people with the diabetes. Cause The exact cause of diabetic neuropathy is still unknown. Researchers suggested that uncontrolled high blood sugar damages nerves and impairs their ability to transmit signals, resulting in this condition. High blood sugar also weakens the walls of the small blood vessels (capillaries) that supply oxygen and nutrients to the nerves. Symptoms In some patients, […]

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Why is Immunization Important for You?

Immunization is when vaccination is given to protect them against disease. Immunity acquired through immunization is comparable to immunity acquired from exposure to disease, except that you receive a vaccine as opposed to the actual disease. This is why vaccines are such effective medical treatments. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccine hesitancy is one of the top 10 threats to global health in 2019. Lack of confidence in getting immunization is due to the side effects and certain populations get insufficient information about the vaccination. Therefore, it is important to understand the importance of vaccines to protect you […]

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Is Vaccination and Immunization the Same?

Vaccination and immunization are important in controlling infectious diseases. But don’t they both have the same meaning? Both of those terms are related. However, these two terms have different meanings behind it. These differences may seem insignificant. However, using phrases appropriately might help you and your healthcare professional avoid miscommunication. What is Vaccination? The name of a pox virus, namely the cowpox virus, vaccinia, is where the words vaccine and vaccination genuinely derive from. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, vaccination is the process of administering a vaccine to the body in order to generate protection against […]

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5 ‘Killer’ Chemicals in Your Pod Vape

Advertising tactics for the pod vape can be misleading as they claim to have a vitamin or natural ingredients that was promoted for health. However, these wellness claims on the label are clinically unproven which is not safe for the public. It has been reported that the use of vaping causes EVALI (E-cigarette Vaping product, use Associated Lung Injury) Consumers are being preyed on by the marketing traps as manufacturers manage to claim their products are safe to use and treat a certain range of illnesses. The most common claims are: dietary supplements, vitamins, natural ingredients act as an inhaler, […]

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How Many Types of Hepatitis Are There?

Hepatitis is a liver inflammation caused by a variety of infectious viruses and non-infectious agents, which can result in a variety of health problems, some of which are fatal. The hepatitis virus has five main strains known as types A, B, C, D, and E. While they all cause liver disease, they differ significantly in a number of ways, including modes of transmission, the severity of the illness, geographical distribution, and prevention methods. Types B and C, in particular, cause chronic disease and are the leading cause of liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, and viral hepatitis-related deaths. Globally, WHO estimated 58 […]

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What is Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is a liver infection that can be prevented by vaccination and is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). When blood, semen, or other bodily fluids from a person infected with the virus enter the body of someone who is not affected, hepatitis B can be transmitted. This can happen during sexual contact, when sharing needles, syringes, or other injection tools, or when a mother passes her baby to the infant after birth. Not everyone with a new HBV infection experiences symptoms, but those who do may experience exhaustion, a lack of appetite, nausea, stomach pain, and jaundice.  […]

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Are you suffering from the Flu or COVID-19?

The world is currently transitioning into an endemic phase for the Pandemic COVID-19. A deep sigh of relief can be heard from every corner of Earth. However, the lull to safety is being disrupted by the rising number of cases of another highly infectious disease – Influenza (Flu). Both the flu and COVID-19 are easily spread through body fluids from infected individuals and affect our respiratory system. They share similar symptoms making the normal person unable to distinguish one from another. Testing is therefore required to identify the disease and confirm a diagnosis. Testing is very vital because it can […]

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