Background: Knee osteoarthritis is classified as either primary or secondary, depending on
its cause. Primary knee osteoarthritis is the result of articular cartilage degeneration without …

Background: Osteoarthritis results in enlargement and swelling of the bone, which may
sometimes be visible in both smaller joints such as the interphalangeal joints and larger …

Background: The most common cause of discomfort in old age is osteoarthritis. The age
range between 55 and 64 years old has the largest annual incidence of knee osteoarthritis …

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. Some people call it
degenerative joint disease or “wear and tear” arthritis. It occurs most frequently in the hands …

Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) is one of the most common problems in menopausal
women; it is defined by the International Continence Society (ICS) as the complaint of any …

Background: Urinary incontinence, in whichever forms, intensively affects the QOL of
women. The symptoms are perceived as a poor health which ultimately affects the holistic …

Background: The leading cause of pain and incapacity in elderly women is Osteoarthritis
(OA). It affects females more frequently than males. The quantity and quality of coping …

Background: The main viral infection among patients on chronic hemodialysis remains viral
hepatitis, which represents a major health issue, first with a high prevalence and then with a …

Background: HCV is present worldwide, varies among countries with a total of 170 million
people infected, and constitutes 40% of patients of chronic liver disease. People who are on …

Background: The hepatitis virus is a blood borne virus but can also is found in other body
fluids such as semen and vaginal secretions. Body fluids, such as urine, faeces, tears and …