Tag: Access to care
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Hyperemesis gravidarum and sterilisation: one woman’s pregnancy choice amid treatment barriers
When severe sickness changes a plan for motherhood Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is more than typical morning sickness. For some women, it can intensify to a life-altering condition that disrupts daily life, threatens health, and complicates future parenting plans. A recent account from a 26-year-old woman highlights just how far HG can push a person when…
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Sterilisation: A Lifeline When Care Is Hard to Access
When hyperemesis gravidarum reshapes a pregnancy Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is more than common morning sickness. For some women, it is a life-altering condition marked by relentless vomiting, dehydration, weight loss, and severe fatigue. In extreme cases, HG can require hospitalisation and intensive care. The emotional, physical, and financial toll can be immense, testing a person’s…
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When Hyperemesis Gravidarum Pushes a Woman Toward Sterilisation: Access and Choice in a Difficult Pregnancy
A difficult pregnancy reveals the harsh realities of hyperemesis gravidarum Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is far more than the typical nausea many expectant mothers experience. For some, it is a life-altering condition that can last beyond the first trimester, cause severe dehydration, weight loss, and emotional strain. When a pregnancy becomes unsustainable due to the intensity…
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Cancer, a Brother Lost, and the Long Fight for Hope: A West Coast Research Journey
Introduction: A Personal Toll and a Call for Progress When a loved one is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the news can feel like a countdown with no clear end. My brother’s illness arrived when I was a postdoctoral researcher in neurobiology, stationed on the West Coast near the University of California. The diagnosis changed more…
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Let Them Eat Cake: The Obesity Fix That Only the Wealthy Can Access
Introduction: A Medical Breakthrough with a Built-in Inequality In the fight against obesity, modern medicine has delivered a promising tool: GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide. These drugs have shown remarkable efficacy in helping people lose substantial weight when combined with lifestyle changes. But there is a stark reality behind the headlines: the most effective…
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New rules to impact private maternity care in hospitals
What the new rules mean for private maternity care Starting January 1, a sweeping policy change will limit the ability of most consultants who hold public-only contracts to treat private patients in public hospitals. While the reform spans multiple specialties, it will be felt most acutely in private maternity care, where access, scheduling, and continuity…
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Long waits: England adults endure up to 700 days for eating disorder treatment
Introduction: a troubling landscape for adult eating disorder care Adults in England living with eating disorders are facing alarming delays in accessing essential treatment. The National Audit of Eating Disorders (NAED) has surfaced stark figures showing that some patients wait as long as 700 days for vital care. This finding, highlighted in the first NAED…
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Cancer Rising in Younger Adults: Global Health Challenge
Overview: A Quiet Rise in Cancer Among Younger Adults While cancer has long been seen as a disease of older age, a growing body of evidence shows that people under 50 are increasingly diagnosed with various cancers. This shift is not confined to one region but is evident across continents, affecting families, workplaces, and economies.…
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MPs Call for Overhaul of Social Health Authority as Vulnerable Kenyans Lose Access to Care
Introduction: MPs Demand Reform After SHA Failures A parliamentary report has sharply criticized the Social Health Authority (SHA) for failing vulnerable segments of Kenyan society. The document highlights that groups such as teenage mothers, people from poor households, prisoners, and patients with chronic conditions like cancer and diabetes have been effectively sidelined from essential health…
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World Diabetes Day 2024: WHO Africa Chief Urges Action Against Rising Diabetes Rates
World Diabetes Day 2024: A Call to Action from WHO Africa As Africa faces a sharp rise in diabetes prevalence, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa shared a compelling message from Dr. Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, the Regional Director. The message underscores the urgent need to combat diabetes through prevention, early detection, and…