Definition and impact of nasal congestion. Nasal congestion is a common symptom in upper respiratory conditions (such as rhinitis sinusitis, common cold, nasal surgery…) defined as the objective restriction of nasal cavity airflow caused by mucosal pathology and/or increased mucous secretions.
Read moreDuring the last decades, the prevalence of some non-communicable diseases, such as hyperlipidaemia, has been increasing globally. A recent meta-analysis conducted in the Middle East found a pooled prevalence of 32.09% for elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).1 Increased blood levels of LDL-C, classified as hyperlipidaemia, is a well-established causal risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)
Read moreUnprovoked seizures are defined as events occurring in the absence of an acute systemic or cerebral insult. They are distinct from acute symptomatic seizures, which are triggered by reversible conditions such as infections, electrolyte imbalances, or substance withdrawal, and in which recurrence can be considered a rare event
Read moreMetabolic syndrome is a complex set of interconnected physiological, biochemical, and metabolic factors that contribute to the development of several chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes.
Read moreDespite decades of advances, asthma continues to affect over 260 million individuals globally, making it one of the most common non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide and the leading chronic condition in children.
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