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THe ABCs of Stroke: types, symptoms , prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation explained

     Stroke is ranked as the second leading cause of death worldwide with an annual mortality rate of about  5.5 million. Not only does the burden of stroke lie in the high mortality but the high morbidity also results in up to 50% of survivors being chronically disabled. Thus stroke is a disease of immense public health importance with serious economic and social consequences. The public health burden of stroke is set to rise over future decades because of demographic transitions of populations, particularly in developing countries. What is Stroke? A   Stroke occurs due to a decrease in oxygen in   the   brain. Bleeding   or blockage of blood supply to the brain can cause this.   Immediate emergency treatment helps prevent life-threatening consequences. Stroke is a cerebrovascular disease. This means that it affects the blood vessels that feed the brain oxygen. If the brain does not receive enough oxygen, damage may start to occur. ...

Fertility matters: what you need to know about infertility

With some research, it’s been discovered that Infertility is a common condition that affects many couples around the world. It was also discovered that 40% could come from men, 40% from women, and 20% unknown. This information is helpful in society as most believe it’s only females with fertility issues What is Infertility? Infertility can be defined as the inability to conceive a child after one year of trying for couples who are under the age of 35, or six months for couples who are over the age of 35. Infertility can be caused by a variety of factors, including problems with ovulation, issues with the male reproductive system, and issues with the female reproductive system, just to name a few. Causes of Infertility One of the most common causes of infertility is a problem with ovulation. Ovulation occurs when an egg is released from the ovary and travels through the fallopian tube, where it can be fertilized by sperm. If ovulation does not occur regularly, or if the egg is not...