Explainer: Kenya's struggle with the neglected tropical disease myiasis: Myiasis is an infestation of organs and tissue caused by the larvae of flies. ShutterstockSince mid-2019, the people of Murang’a County in Kenya have experienced what they call “a mysterious worm infection” which causes their skin to itch and then swell, resulting in oozing boil-like wounds. This … [Read more...] about Explainer: Kenya’s struggle with the neglected tropical disease myiasis | The Conversation
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Understanding lupus, the disease treated by chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine | The Conversation
Understanding lupus, the disease treated by chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine: A chemist displays hydroxychloroquine tablets in Kolkata,India Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesChloroquine and hydroxychloroquine – until recently two fairly obscure drugs in the minds of the general public – have hit the headlines of late. This followed controversial … [Read more...] about Understanding lupus, the disease treated by chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine | The Conversation
COVID-19: the cure could be worse than the disease for South Africa | The Conversation
COVID-19: the cure could be worse than the disease for South Africa: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa declaring a national lockdown as a result of COVID-19. EPA/picture supplied by GCIS (Government Information Services)As the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 spreads worldwide, some governments have taken rapid and unprecedented action. Others, led by bigoted leaders who … [Read more...] about COVID-19: the cure could be worse than the disease for South Africa | The Conversation
Africa is way behind the curve in managing heart disease: here’s a new approach | The Conversation
Africa is way behind the curve in managing heart disease: here's a new approach: Stephen Barnes/ShutterstockThe burden of noncommunicable diseases in sub-Saharan African is growing because of factors such as demographic changes and increases in life expectancy. These diseases include heart attacks, stroke, cancer, respiratory diseases and diabetes. Poor people are more … [Read more...] about Africa is way behind the curve in managing heart disease: here’s a new approach | The Conversation
False information fuels fear during disease outbreaks: there is an antidote | The Conversation
False information fuels fear during disease outbreaks: there is an antidote: The spread of false information can have a devastating impact on affected communities. Woohae Cho/Getty ImagesFalse allegations and rumours about the coronavirus outbreak have been running riot on social media and in some mainstream media. Misinformation is rampant and conspiracy theories have added … [Read more...] about False information fuels fear during disease outbreaks: there is an antidote | The Conversation
