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High blood pressure (BP), or hypertension, is defined by two levels: (1) elevated BP, with a systolic pressure (SBP) between 120 and 129 mm Hg and diastolic pressure (DBP) less than 80 mm Hg, and (2) stage 1 hypertension, with an SBP of 130 to 139 mm Hg or a DBP of 80 to 89 […]

Burn injuries have continued to be a common preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in the world with children representing a large proportion. Low-and-middle income countries are particularly highly affected. These injuries are the fifth most common non-fatal childhood injuries and commonly occur in the home environment. Causes & Complications Among the causative factors are […]

What is Mpox? Mpox (formerly monkeypox) is caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV) which affects both humans and animals. Mpox has predominantly circulated in Central and West Africa, with transmission occurring between animals (primarily primates and rodents), as well as between animals and humans, and through human-to-human contact. In recent years, the rapid globalization, population […]

What is Mpox? Mpox (formerly monkeypox) is caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV) which affects both humans and animals. Mpox has predominantly circulated in Central and West Africa, with transmission occurring between animals (primarily primates and rodents), as well as between animals and humans, and through human-to-human contact. In recent years, the rapid globalization, population […]