Noma begins as an infection in the mouth, often seen as swollen gums that fill with pus. Treatment with readily available antibiotics can stop the disease in its tracks. In the absence of early ...

Noma, also known as cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis, is now officially recognized as a neglected tropical disease (NTD), according to an announcement made by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Noma is a necrotising disease that destroys the mouth and the face which usually starts as a lesion (a sore) of the gums, inside the mouth. The minister, speaking at an event to mark annual ...

Oct. 10, 2024 — Inflammation of the arteries is a primary precursor and driver of cardiovascular disease -- the No. 1 killer of people in the United States. This inflammation is associated with ...

June 10, 2024 — Scientists have grown 'mini-guts' in the lab to help understand Crohn's disease, showing that 'switches' that modify DNA in gut cells play an important role in the disease and ...

In January 2023, Rene Redzepi announced the closing of Noma, his world-famous Copenhagen dining room, the five-time No. 1 winner on the World’s 50 Best restaurant list and one of the hardest ...

Investopedia / Lara Antal Dutch disease is an economic term for the negative consequences that can arise from a spike in the value of a nation’s currency. It is primarily associated with the new ...

Automated face recognition systems are widely adopted in different operational systems, ranging from authentication with smart personal devices to access control and forensics. This Perspective ...

You asked. We answer. Here's an easy-to-read, illustrated guide to heart disease. Most heart attacks are the end result of coronary heart disease, a condition that clogs coronary arteries with ...

Learn about communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases - in other words, those that can be spread and those that can't. How antibiotics and vaccines work Learn how vaccines and ...

The devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated the enormous harm that a lethal infectious disease can cause. When a contagious and dangerous illness spreads, damage is done ...

Parkinson's disease is an illness that affects the part of your brain that controls how you move your body. Some people with Parkinson’s first notice weakness, difficulty walking, and stiff muscles.