Tag: Early Intervention
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Shocked to be diagnosed at 26: Sciatica in Singapore’s young adults
Sciatica in the spotlight: a growing issue for Singapore’s young adults Sciatica, the nerve pain that travels from the lower back down the leg, is no longer a condition exclusive to older patients. In Singapore, doctors are reporting more cases in people in their 20s to 40s. The shift reflects lifestyle factors that didn’t figure…
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Understanding Immune Aging and Its Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Introduction to Immune Aging and Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints but can also have systemic implications. Recent studies have uncovered a surprising connection between immune aging and the onset of RA, suggesting that the aging immune system may not only be a consequence of the…