Although COVID-19 has many manifestations, lung injury and severe acute respiratory failure (SRF) are more common.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a major global health challenge, causing more than 18 million deaths annually. This burden is particularly heavy in the WHO South-East Asia Region, where CVD causes 3.9 million deaths annually, primarily from heart attacks and strokes. This represents 30% of all deaths in the region, with nearly half of these deaths occurring prematurely, before the age of 70.
Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline, affecting millions of people worldwide. Recent research efforts focus on understanding the molecular pathology, risk factors, diagnostic methods, treatment options, and preventive strategies.
Organ donation is the process of removing an organ or tissue from a healthy person's body and transplanting it into the body of a sick person who needs it. Organ donation is considered a "gift of life" because it can save another person's life and improve their quality of life. Despite significant advances in organ transplantation, there is still a chronic shortage of available organs for donation, resulting in the death of many patients on waiting lists.