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Head and neck cancers (HNCs) represent a significant global health burden, with oral cancer being particularly prevalent in regions like India. In response to this challenge, the Oral Cancer Task Force (OCTF), supported by the Biocon Foundation, has developed consensus guidelines for managing head and neck cancer.

We present a case involving a young East Asian child diagnosed with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). The toddler had a two-day fever accompanied by pyuria and, five weeks prior, had recovered from COVID-19.

A groundbreaking study at King’s College London has delved into the intricate world of infant brain development, revealing distinct patterns in moment-to-moment activity and connectivity between Preterm and term infants.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) has long been a silent menace characterized by elevated blood glucose levels and metabolic imbalances.

In recent years, medical technology has made significant strides, ushering in innovative and less invasive treatments that have transformed the surgery landscape.

Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) in individuals living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) remains a significant source of morbidity and mortality, displaying a propensity to manifest irrespective of the level of immunosuppression. Burkitt’s lymphoma emerges as a prominent subtype within this demographic.

Head and neck cancers (HNCs) represent a significant global health burden, with oral cancer being particularly prevalent in regions like India. In response to this challenge, the Oral Cancer Task Force (OCTF), supported by the Biocon Foundation, has developed consensus guidelines for managing head and neck cancer.

Postpartum hemorrhage stands as the foremost cause of maternal morbidity and mortality globally. While numerous recognized risk factors are associated with pregnancy and delivery-related postpartum hemorrhage, there is comparatively less evidence regarding predisposing factors. Each year, approximately 140,000 women die from this complication. The World Health Organization (WHO) characterizes postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) as bleeding equal to or exceeding …

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Colorectal cancer poses a significant global health challenge, with nearly 1.9 million new diagnoses and 935,000 deaths annually. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment, and population-based screening programs are pivotal in identifying cases at an earlier, more treatable stage. A recent study by the Netherlands Cancer Institute has unveiled promising results for a new stool test, …

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Anophthalmia is a rare congenital disorder where a baby is born without one or both eyes. It affects about 1 in every 100,000 births globally. This condition can occur independently or with other developmental abnormalities, indicating complicated genetic causes. Due to its rarity, only 33 cases of this condition have been documented worldwide. What is …

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