Tag: Diagnosis
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Facial Cutaneous Rosai-Dorfman Disease Mimicking Sporotrichosis: A Case Report
Introduction to Rosai-Dorfman Disease and the Diagnostic Challenge Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD), also known as sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy, is a rare disorder characterized by an abnormal proliferation of histiocytes within lymph nodes and, in many cases, extranodal sites. While classic presentations feature prominent cervical lymphadenopathy, a subset of patients develops cutaneous lesions that can…
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Motor Neurone Disease: A Family’s Courageous Journey
Introduction: A Diagnosis That Changes Everything What begins as a misread symptom can evolve into a life-altering diagnosis. For one family, the journey from a suspected case of carpal tunnel syndrome to motor neurone disease (MND) has become a testament to resilience, the power of love, and the ongoing impact of a terminal illness on…
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Victoria launches world-leading cancer detection technology for earlier diagnosis
Victoria unveils world-leading cancer detection technology Patients across Victoria are set to benefit from a landmark advance in cancer care as a new, world-leading scanning technology becomes available through the state’s health system. The installation marks a major milestone in diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing research, with clinicians emphasising that the scanner will enable earlier…
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India’s 21% TB Decline Amid Global High Burden: What it Means for Public Health
India achieves a 21% decline in tuberculosis cases India has reported a notable 21% reduction in tuberculosis (TB) cases, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing battle against one of the world’s oldest and deadliest infectious diseases. The national initiative, backed by robust public health campaigns, expanded diagnostic reach, and strengthened treatment programs, is…
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India TB: 21% Decline, 25% of Global New Cases
India’s TB Momentum: A 21% Decline in Cases India has recorded a significant improvement in the fight against tuberculosis, reporting a 21% reduction in TB cases over recent years. This decline signals progress in public health strategies, improved laboratory capacity, and broader access to preventive therapy and treatment. Yet beneath the positive trend lies a…
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Diagnosing Mental Health Problems? A Psychiatrist Weighs In
Understanding the Rise of Online Mental Health Diagnoses In an era where information travels at the speed of a click, many people turn to social media for quick answers about mental health. The lines between awareness and self-diagnosis can blur, especially during a global stressor like a pandemic. While social platforms can reduce stigma and…
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Kate Garraway Reveals Life-Changing ADHD Diagnosis After BBC Show
Celebrity Spotlight Meets Personal Discovery Kate Garraway, well known to audiences for her work on television and as a steadfast public figure, has shared a personal revelation that has resonated with many viewers: her decision to pursue an ADHD diagnosis after filming a BBC show. The disclosure shines a light on how neurological differences can…
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TMEM217-SLC9C1-sAC Axis: New Sperm Motility Target
New findings illuminate a pivotal switch in sperm motility Infertility affects about one in six couples, and male factors account for roughly half of these cases. A new study from the University of Osaka has identified a crucial protein complex that acts as a switch controlling sperm movement, offering promising possibilities for diagnosis and treatment.…
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Aligning GDM Guidelines with Women’s Lived Experience: Gaps in Psychosocial Support and Stigma Reduction
Aligning gestational diabetes guidelines with women’s lived experiences Recent national consensus recommendations from the Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society (ADIPS) move gestational diabetes (GDM) screening and diagnosis toward greater international consistency. They also highlight ongoing gaps in psychosocial support, risk communication, and stigma reduction. This article explores how the updated guidance aligns with women’s unmet…
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Aligning gestational diabetes guidelines with women’s lived experience in Australia
Overview: New guidelines and the lived reality of GDM Australia’s new national consensus on gestational diabetes (GDM) screening and diagnosis, led by the Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society (ADIPS), aims for greater international consistency. But beyond thresholds and testing, women’s voices point to persistent gaps in psychosocial support, risk communication, and stigma reduction. A growing…