High blood pressure, a condition traditionally associated with adults, is rapidly becoming a major health crisis for the younger generation. New research published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health reveals that the worldwide prevalence of hypertension in children and adolescents under the age of 19 has almost doubled between 2000 and 2020. In 2000, approximately 3.2% of children had…
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AI in Medicine Leads to Doctor ‘Deskilling’
Artificial intelligence, widely praised for its potential to revolutionise medicine, exemplifies the growing presence of AI in medicine. However, the impact of AI in medicine may have a significant and concerning side effect. It can cause doctors to lose their skills after just a few months of use, a new study has revealed. In groundbreaking research, scientists found that while…
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South Africa intensifies fight against tuberculosis
With less than five years remaining to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, South Africa faces a critical challenge: ending the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic. The goal is ambitious: an 80% reduction in TB incidence and a 90% decline in TB deaths compared with 2015 levels. While South Africa has made remarkable strides, halving the number of TB patients between…