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Colleen is a well-versed medical writer, who has written on various medical topics. She writes under her pen name contributing news to Medindia.
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Global Tuberculosis Control at Risk: Funding Cuts Raise Alarm
Global tuberculosis control is at risk as funding cuts threaten progress, raising concerns about future outbreaks.
2023 TB Surge: Rising Tuberculosis Cases Among Children and Adolescents in EU/EEA
Children aged 1–4 had the highest pediatric TB cases (33%), with pulmonary TB as the most common form across all age groups.
Ovary Removal Linked to Elevated Heart Failure Risk
Women who undergo bilateral ovary removal face a higher risk of heart failure later in life, a study finds.
Link Between Colorectal Cancer and Cardiovascular Mortality Risk
Colorectal cancer is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular mortality, highlighting the need for heart health monitoring in patients with the disease.
Anxiety Screening in Schools: Reaching Children Early for Better Outcomes
Early anxiety screening in schools helps identify at-risk children, providing timely support and intervention for better mental health outcomes.
