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Colleen Fleiss

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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COVID-19's Impact on Life Expectancy Surpasses Prior Estimates

COVID-19's Impact on Life Expectancy Surpasses Prior Estimates

The study reveals a notable surge in global mortality among individuals aged over 15, attributed to excess mortality from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus News
Beyond the Cough: Advancing Tuberculosis Diagnosis Strategies

Beyond the Cough: Advancing Tuberculosis Diagnosis Strategies

While a persistent cough typically acts as the primary diagnostic indicator, in 80 percent of tuberculosis cases where this symptom is absent, diagnosis may be delayed.

Respiratory Disease News
Innovative Blood Marker Unveils Sleep Deprivation Levels

Innovative Blood Marker Unveils Sleep Deprivation Levels

Given that 20% of road accidents worldwide are attributed to sleep deprivation, researchers intend to utilize the blood test to identify sleep-deprived drivers in the future.

Research News
Unveiling Higher Cardiovascular Risks for Women With Depression

Unveiling Higher Cardiovascular Risks for Women With Depression

Women diagnosed with depression face a comparatively higher relative risk of encountering adverse heart-related health outcomes than men.

Heart Disease News
The Silent Threat: Diabetes and Blindness Among Working-Age Indians

The Silent Threat: Diabetes and Blindness Among Working-Age Indians

Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus impacts various parts of the eye consequently influencing eye pressures leading to glaucoma.

Diabetes News