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A 3D rendering of the life-threatening condition sepsis Love Employee/Shutterstock Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by the body’s extreme response to infection. It causes widespread inflammation, which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death. Thanks to modern medicine, survival rates have improved dramatically. But for many whoContinue Reading
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Suriyawut Suriya/Shutterstock.com Type 5 diabetes has just been recognised as a distinct form of diabetes by the International Diabetes Federation. Despite the name, there are more than a dozen different types of diabetes. The classification isn’t quite as tidy as the numbering suggests. Here’s a clear guide to the differentContinue Reading
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