Tuberculosis, the bacterial disease, what you should know
“At a local level, the global health organisation notes TB incidence and case-fatality rates have increased threefold in South Africa over the ensuing decade, with more than 400 000 cases requiring treatment annually. Therefore, it is essential to understand what TB is, thereby minimising your chances of infection.”
Diabetes, we look at recent developments and Newcastle Diabetes Centre weighs in
Firstly, for those who do not know, diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterised by elevated levels of blood glucose. Over time diabetes leads to severe damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves. This disease is one which is not limited to gender, age, nor creed—every person has the possibility of becoming […]