Category: Medosis Health Articles

Advances in human genome research and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are shaping a new era in medicine, with the potential to revolutionize healthcare. Personalized medicine (PM) is at the forefront of this transformation, by moving away from the traditional ‘one-size-fits-all’ treatment model where the same medication is prescribed for all patients with a particular disease and…

One of humanity’s most remarkable discoveries, vaccines have always faced some degree of hesitation. Many people mistakenly believe that vaccines are ineffective when vaccinated individuals still get sick. As a result, some choose to avoid vaccination, assuming they can fight off an illness naturally once exposed. This misconception fuels vaccine hesitancy, not only among those…

Fever is an increase in body temperature that exceeds the normal daily variation for the site of measurement, indicating a rise in the hypothalamic set point.1 It is considered as a fever when the rectal temperature exceeds 38.0°C, oral temperature surpasses 37.8°C and axillary temperature is above 37.2°C.2 It can occur due to the presence…

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by alternating periods of flare-ups and remission. Each flare-up leads to cumulative organ damage, negatively impacting overall health, increasing morbidity, and potentially reducing lifespan. Without proper management, this progression significantly impairs health-related quality of life (HRQoL), affecting physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.1 Although significant advancements…

Lupus is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy cells and tissues. This results in abnormal immune function and the production of autoantibodies, leading to tissue damage.1 There are four main types of lupus: