Health Conditions And Diseases

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By Shaheen Naser • 10 min read

Imagine not being able to remember those who you hold dearest after a few years down the lane. How does…

By Shaheen Naser • 5 min read

Pompe disease affects between 1 in every 40,000 and 1 in 300,000 live births globally (1). It is a genetic…

By Shaheen Naser • 9 min read

The prevalence of anorexia nervosa in Western countries is 0.1% to 5.7 % in females (1). Worldwide, the prevalence of…

By Shaheen Naser • 10 min read

Although the term ‘labyrinthitis’ may sound unfamiliar, this medical condition affects many people throughout their lifetime. This condition is a…

By Shaheen Naser • 7 min read

In 1988, around 350,000 cases of polio were reported in 125 countries (1)! While the cases of polio have dropped…

By Shaheen Naser • 9 min read

Bulimia nervosa is believed to affect 0.5% to 1% of young women, according to a community-based study (1). Bulimia nervosa…

By Shaheen Naser • 8 min read

According to a 2012 study, the prevalence of chlamydia in women aged between 15 to 49 years is 4.2% (1).…

By Shaheen Naser • 9 min read

Bunions are one of the most common forefoot deformities, with a prevalence of 23% to 35% (1). This deformity causes…

By Shaheen Naser • 13 min read

According to a survey in the US in 2009, ophthalmologists and optometrists reported observing symptoms of blepharitis in 37% and…

By Shaheen Naser • 10 min read

Dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing) affects around 1 in every 25 adults in the US annually (1). But what is surprising…

By Shaheen Naser • 6 min read

One in 10,000 individuals is born with congenital anosmia, i.e., they don’t have any sense of smell right from when…

By Shaheen Naser • 10 min read

Around 32% of deaths worldwide occur due to atherosclerosis – the end result of clogged arteries. Clogged arteries don’t just…