What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder which features amenorrhea, hyperandrogenaemia, and enlarged ovaries with multiple cysts (Sirmans & Pate, 2013). PCOS has shown to be present in over 10% of women of childbearing age and in severe cases causing infertility (March et al, 2010). More than 50% of women withContinue reading “How Bariatric Surgery Affects PCOS Patients and Their Fertility”
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Why Exposure To Some Micro-Organisms But Not Others Result In Pathology
Not all microorganisms cause disease, however pathogens are disease causing microorganisms. The reason why exposure to some microorganisms but not other result in pathology has many explanations and will be discussed in the context of commensals, bacterial adaptation, over active immune responses, and probiotics. The gut microbiota protects from pathogens and shapes the immune response,Continue reading “Why Exposure To Some Micro-Organisms But Not Others Result In Pathology”
Gender Based Disparity of Lifespan Regulation: The Inevitable Fate of Ageing
The sex chromosome is not only the determining factor for sexual identity in society but has also been found to have a significance on gene expression and lifespan regulation (Tower, 2017). This gender-based disparity in health has a clear impact as diseases which are related to ageing have shown a marked sex bias in whichContinue reading “Gender Based Disparity of Lifespan Regulation: The Inevitable Fate of Ageing”
Breast Cancer: Recent Developments
Breast cancer can be a pernicious unforgiving disease and is on the rise, the World Health Organisation has reported that it is the leading cause of death in women and it accounts for 15% of all cancerous deaths (World Health Organisation, 2019). The reason why breast cancer deserves a great deal of awareness is becauseContinue reading “Breast Cancer: Recent Developments”
Global Health Challenges 