Author: Editorial Team
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A stroke is often thought of in terms of physical damage, including facial or limb paralysis, speech difficulties, loss of balance, among other issues. However, the psychological impact of a stroke can be just as profound. Mental health complications affect a substantial portion of stroke survivors and can dramatically influence their recovery, quality of life,…
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Strokes can happen to anyone at any point in their life, however the initial signs of stroke in women go unnoticed more often than in men, leading to high mortality and poorer outcomes after a stroke amongst affected women. In fact, 60% of stroke-related deaths are women [1]. FAST is an acronym which can be…
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While many cases of cardiovascular disease, such as heart attacks, have been characterized by a buildup of plaque within the arteries, risk factors for stroke are more complex due to variation. For one, strokes are categorized as one of two types: hemorrhagic, bleeding into the brain due to the rupture of a bloodvessel, or ischemic,…
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Did you know that South Asians are more at risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) than Caucasians? Not only is there a greater prevalence of CAD within the South Asian community, but they also tend to get diagnosed with this life-changing disease earlier in life [1]. Researchers at the University of Toronto and the University…
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When we think about our gut, or our “gastrointestinal (GI) tract”, we know that it is responsible for helping food travel through our body, allowing us to break food up and get the nutrients we need to fuel our body. We may feel as though we have no control over the processes regulated in the…
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Insulin can be used as a diabetes treatment to keep blood sugar in control. It is a hormone made by the pancreas which manages blood sugar and plays an important role by allowing for glucose to be taken up and used by the cells for energy [1]. After eating, glucose levels rise in your bloodstream…
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Immigrants have faced a lot of significant barriers and challenges in several different aspects, but healthcare is one of the major ones. Different demographics go through different experiences; as such let’s dive into the healthcare barriers African immigrants face. There are several different healthcare issues that black immigrants face and these include lack of health…
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Did you know that South Asians living in the West have among the greatest risk and prevalence of cardiovascular disease [4]? It’s true: one in four middle-aged people in Pakistan have cardiovascular disease and this number continues to increase [4]. Why is it so common you may ask? Well, there are several risk factors,…
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are becoming a more prevalent cause of death around the world, affecting the quality of life of people living in low-, middle- and high-income countries [1]. Kazakhstan is one of the many nations that is suffering from CVDs, as early mortality amongst its working class is pushing its economy behind. Heart disease…
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Years of research have demonstrated the importance of preventative measures and therapeutic interventions for cardiovascular diseases. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, prompting a sense of urgency to find effective ways of managing the quality of life and life expectancy of those affected. This often poses an economic burden on the…
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