Chronic Disease

Osteoarthritis Management Guidelines
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Osteoarthritis Management Guidelines

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, and is a leading cause of disability among older adults. The knees, hips, and hands are the most commonly affected by osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by pathology involving the whole joint, including cartilage degradation, bone remodeling, osteophyte formation, and synovial inflammation, leading to pain, stiffness,…

Diabetes Management Guidelines
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Diabetes Management Guidelines

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) in human body. This results from lack of insulin in the body or failure of body cells to respond to circulating insulin. Persistent hyperglycemia results in progressive multiple organ damage giving rise to both acute and chronic complications. The Classification of Diabetes…

Obesity Management Guidelines
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Obesity Management Guidelines

The American Medical Association (AMA) designated obesity as a chronic disease and the World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as a body mass index (BMI) of ≥ 30 kg/m2. It is associated with numerous health factors – diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, sleep disorder, high cholesterol, and other chronic health conditions. The American College of Cardiology (ACC)…

Asthma Management Guidelines
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Asthma Management Guidelines

Asthma is one of the most common chronic disease. In which the reversible airways obstruction and bronchospasm occur and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing problem and trigger coughing. This is a globally significant non-communicable disease with major public health consequences for both children and adults, including high morbidity and mortality in severe…