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Sickle Cell Disease in Children: What African Parents Must Know

May 15, 2026

Sickle Cell Disease in Children: What African Parents Must Know

Sickle cell disease is particularly common in African populations because the sickle cell trait historically offered partial protection against severe malaria.

Shagufta Parveen

Shagufta Parveen

Why Sickle Cell Disease Is So Common in Africa: The Malaria-Genetics Connection

May 14, 2026

Why Sickle Cell Disease Is So Common in Africa: The Malaria-Genetics Connection

Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects haemoglobin, the protein inside red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.

Shagufta Parveen

Shagufta Parveen

Is It Safe to Travel After a Liver Transplant? Guidelines for Patients

Dec 03, 2025

Is It Safe to Travel After a Liver Transplant? Guidelines for Patients

The freedom to plan and take a trip after a liver transplant is often a significant milestone in a patient’s recovery journey. This chapter marks a subtle shift from navigating the delicate aftermath of surgery to reclaiming a sense of normalcy

Shagufta Parveen

Shagufta Parveen

Life After Liver Transplant: Guide to Long-Term Health

Nov 21, 2025

Life After Liver Transplant: Guide to Long-Term Health

Undergoing a liver transplant is one of the most significant medical events in a person's life. It represents both the end of a long period of illness and the beginning of a new chapter defined by healing, vigilance, and hope.

Shagufta Parveen

Shagufta Parveen

Common Risks & Complications of Pancreas Transplant – How to Avoid Them

Nov 05, 2025

Common Risks & Complications of Pancreas Transplant – How to Avoid Them

A pancreas transplant is a life-changing option for patients with insulin-dependent diabetes, particularly those with type 1 diabetes complicated by end-stage renal disease, severe hypoglycemia, or poor glucose control.

Shagufta Parveen

Shagufta Parveen

Can Genetics Predict Lung Failure? The Role of DNA in Lung Transplant Candidacy

Nov 03, 2025

Can Genetics Predict Lung Failure? The Role of DNA in Lung Transplant Candidacy

In this blog, we're diving into the fascinating world of genetics and its growing role in predicting lung failure and even deciding who might need a lung transplant. Whether you're someone living with chronic lung disease, a caregiver, or just curious about science and medicine

Shagufta Parveen

Shagufta Parveen

Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction (CLAD): A Guide for Post-Transplant Patients

Oct 03, 2025

Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction (CLAD): A Guide for Post-Transplant Patients

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary arterial hypertension are among the end-stage lung disorders for which lung transplantation is a life-saving treatment.

Shagufta Parveen

Shagufta Parveen

Virtual Lung Transplant Consultations: How Telemedicine Is Making It Easier

Oct 01, 2025

Virtual Lung Transplant Consultations: How Telemedicine Is Making It Easier

Lung transplantation has long been a life-saving treatment for people suffering from end-stage lung disease. However, the path to a successful lung transplant is complex, involving a series of evaluations, counselling sessions, multidisciplinary planning, surgery

Shagufta Parveen

Shagufta Parveen

How Robotics Is Improving Surgical Precision in Lung Transplants

Sep 30, 2025

How Robotics Is Improving Surgical Precision in Lung Transplants

Before diving into how robotics is improving lung transplants, let's understand the basics. Robotic surgery doesn't mean robots are operating on you by themselves, like in a sci-fi movie. Instead, it involves:

Shagufta Parveen

Shagufta Parveen