Neglected Tropical Diseases: Diseases You Can Get in the Tropics That People Ignore
Introduction In many parts of the world, especially tropical and subtropical regions, millions of people suffer from infectious conditions that remain largely underreported and underfunded. These illnesses—collectively known as Neglected Tropic...
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Thalassemia: A Blood Disorder Not Often Discussed in the West
Introduction Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that affect the body’s ability to produce hemoglobin—an iron-rich protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen. People with thalassemia often experience c...
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Chagas Disease: The ‘Kissing Bug’ Disease Affecting Millions Silently
Introduction Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a parasitic illness predominantly found in Latin America but increasingly recognized in other parts of the world. Transmitted mainly through the bite of the Triatomine insect...
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Huntington’s Disease: The Devastating Genetic Illness Few Understand
Introduction Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited neurodegenerative disorder that gradually affects a person’s ability to move, think, and regulate their emotions. Named after American physician George Huntington, who first described it ...
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Sickle Cell Disease: Underrepresented in Research Compared to Other Genetic Diseases
Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most prevalent hereditary blood disorders worldwide, affecting millions of people across Africa, the Middle East, India, the Caribbean, and other regions. Yet, despite being more common globall...
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