Tag: case study
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Rare twin blood case prompts rethink of genetic testing in medicine
Overview: A perplexing case challenges how we interpret genetic tests A rare medical case from Brazil has raised important questions about the reliability of certain genetic tests and the scope of what clinicians can detect. Reports describe a woman whose blood carried a genetic code that differed from the genetic code found in the rest…
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Insights from a 44-Case Study: Gynecologic Cancers in HIV Patients (2020–2024)
Background and Purpose The advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has dramatically increased life expectancy for people living with HIV. As patients live longer, the spectrum of health concerns has shifted, with non-AIDS-defining cancers, particularly gynecologic malignancies, emerging as a significant issue. This study examines 44 cases from 2020 to 2024 to understand patterns in incidence,…
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NHS Prevention Scheme Slashes Type 2 Diabetes Risk by a Third
How a NHS prevention program helps cut diabetes risk In a landmark demonstration of preventive health care, an NHS lifestyle intervention is showing promising results in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The program targets adults who are at high risk due to factors like excess weight, family history, and impaired glucose levels,…
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Why These Founders Ditched Social Ads for Taylor Swift Concerts and Prison Tablets: GTM Lessons from Build Mode
Introduction: Rethinking go-to-market in a crowded startup landscape In a season focused on go-to-market (GTM) strategies, Build Mode dives into how founders have broken away from traditional social ads to pursue more memorable, tangible pathways. This episode centers on two distinct pivots by Luna and Untapped Solutions, highlighting how carefully chosen channels, when aligned with…
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Killer Nathan Boulter: 600 Calls Before Fatal Stabbing
Overview A distressing case of stalking and violence unfolded when Nathan Boulter harassed a woman for weeks, culminating in a brutal fatal stabbing. Reports indicate he made nearly 600 calls to his target in two weeks, and he reportedly hid behind a tree to ambush her as she returned home with her children. The shocking…
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Atypical Koebner: Psoriasis Remission After EVLA Case
Introduction Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting about 2–3% of the global population. It presents as well-defined erythematous plaques with silvery scales and can be challenging to manage, especially in the lower extremities where friction, edema, and limited drug delivery complicate therapy. Venous insufficiency is a common comorbidity in patients with psoriasis, and…
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Ang Mo Kio corridor murder: Woman receives life sentence for killing boyfriend
Overview of the case A Vietnamese national, Nguyen Ngoc Giau, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2021 killing of her boyfriend in a public housing block corridor in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday, Oct 7, after a high-profile trial in which the court ruled that the elements of murder…
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Yogurt and Gut Health: Maria Morera’s 117-Year Longevity
How a simple habit shaped a remarkable life Maria Morera Branyas, known to scientists as M116, lived to 117 years and 168 days. Her longevity attracted scientific attention, not because of a single “super gene,” but because of a quiet daily routine and a uniquely balanced biology. A key thread in her story was a…