Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder of gut–brain interaction, characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits.[1] Approximately 4.1% of adults globally are affected by the... Read More
Background Breast cancer is a common condition among Canadian women, with one in eight diagnosed within their lifetime.[1] Despite stable or decreasing age-standardized incidence, the number of... Read More
Background Traditionally, stool culture and microscopy for ova and parasites are the diagnostic methods of choice to detect intestinal pathogens. In 2022, diagnostic laboratories in British... Read More
Cytomegalovirus is a DNA herpes virus and is endemic worldwide.[1] The virus is typically spread by person-to-person transmission through urine, saliva, genital secretions, or other body fluids.[2]... Read More
Background Climate change is a continuously growing threat, and the resulting environmental and societal instability significantly impacts not only human health but also the health care sector as... Read More