Tag: Health Management
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World Diabetes Day 2025: Enhancing Workplace Diabetes Awareness and Action
Overview: World Diabetes Day 2025 and the workplace World Diabetes Day 2025 centers on turning awareness into action within workplaces. With diabetes affecting hundreds of millions globally and rising fast in rapidly urbanizing regions, the workplace is a critical arena for prevention, early detection, and effective management. In Bangladesh, for instance, nearly 20 million adults…
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Living with OTC Deficiency: Rachelle Yeo’s Journey
Understanding OTC Deficiency Ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency is a rare hereditary metabolic disorder that affects how the body eliminates ammonia, a byproduct of protein breakdown. This condition primarily impairs the urea cycle—the process that converts ammonia into urea for excretion through urine. Individuals with OTC deficiency face serious health risks as high levels of ammonia…
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Bariatric Surgery vs. Ozempic: Complementary Treatments for Obesity
Understanding Obesity Treatments: Bariatric Surgery and Ozempic As obesity rates continue to climb globally, effective treatments are more important than ever. Among the options available, bariatric surgery and medications like Ozempic have gained significant attention. However, many misconceptions suggest these two treatments compete, rather than complement each other. This article delves into both options, their…