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Immunopathology of Allergic Conjunctivitis

Allergic conjunctivitis is predominantly an immunoglobulin E-mediated hypersensitivity reaction to environmental allergens. Allergic diseases affect >30%…

Advances in Faecal DNA Testing for Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Literature Review for Primary Care Providers

Recent epidemiological data gathered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading…

Psoriasis: Beyond the Skin

Previously considered as just a skin condition, psoriasis has come to be regarded as a complex, systemic inflammatory disorder that affects multiple…

Urticaria Diagnosis

Urticaria is a common skin condition that, though rarely fatal, can seriously impair a patient’s quality of life. Urticaria is caused by…

When the Nail Appearance Plays Tricks: A Case of Longitudinal Melanonychia

This article presents a case of longitudinal melanonychia in a teenager with atypical signs and a good prognosis.

Positive Vessel Remodelling

Since its introduction, the success of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) has been jeopardised by recoil, neointima proliferation, and…

Osteoarthritis and Ageing

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common global chronic joint disease. A study into the impact of Osteoarthritis and its impact on ageing

Insomnia in the Ageing Population: Characterisation and Non-Pharmacological Treatment Strategies

Sleep problems represent a worldwide health concern among older adults, with an increasing prevalence of multimorbid conditions and a decreased quality…

Iron is a Major Risk Factor for Fungal Infections in Lung Transplant Recipients

Fungal infections in lung transplant patients are facilitated by elevated tissue iron, according to researchers from Stanford University, California, USA…

Mutations in Stem Cells May be the Cause of Muscular Function Decline in Old Age

Muscular function decline in old age may be caused by the high prevalence of mutations in the stem cells of muscles, according to researchers from the…