Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: A Common Rare Disease Affecting Nerves
Introduction Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is one of the most prevalent inherited neuropathies, yet it remains largely unfamiliar to many. Affecting the peripheral nerves responsible for muscle control and sensation, CMT gradually weakens and...
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LGBTQ Youth Homelessness: The Health Toll of Being Young and Without a Home
Introduction Homelessness remains a hidden but urgent crisis, especially among LGBTQ youth who often flee or are forced out of unsafe family environments. Despite making up a small percentage of the overall youth population, lesbian, gay, bise...
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Homeless Health Crisis: Managing Chronic Illness When You Have No Home
Introduction Homelessness is an urgent social concern worldwide, but less often highlighted are the specific burdens carried by individuals with chronic illnesses who live without stable housing. Whether battling diabetes, heart disease,...
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Prison Healthcare: The Challenges Inmates Face in Getting Medical Treatment
Introduction While incarcerated individuals lose certain freedoms, access to basic healthcare remains a fundamental human right. However, inside prisons, medical systems often struggle to meet even minimal standards. Barriers from limited resourc...
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Tuberculosis Today: Why TB Still Kills in the 21st Century
Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a persistent global health challenge that causes illness and death in many regions. Caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, TB primarily affects the lungs (pulmonary TB), though it can target other or...
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