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What are the Challenges in Developing New Treatments for Huntington's Disease?

Although HD was identified approximately 20 years ago, scientists face many challenges in developing effective treatments for the disease. This article discusses the challenges faced while developing new treatments for HD.

11 Aug 2022

How Do Your Body and Mind Change When You Start Running?

Many factors are attributed to the growth in popularity of recreational running, including physical and psychological health benefits. Read more about these benefits here.

9 Aug 2022

What is Amebic Colitis?

Amebic Colitis is caused by the anaerobic parasitic amoebozoan Entameba histolytica. This bacterium infects the mucosa in the colon and accounts for 100,000 deaths annually.

5 Aug 2022

What are the Statistics of Melanoma?

On a worldwide basis, in 20202, more than 150,000 new cases of melanoma were reported.

4 Aug 2022

What are the Symptoms of Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is characterized by a curved spine in the shape of an “s” or a “c”, which can affect the posture and movements of people affected by the condition.

4 Aug 2022

Usher Syndrome: What are the Symptoms?

Usher syndrome is characterized by loss of hearing and vision and problems relating to balance and movement.

4 Aug 2022

What are the Symptoms of Gingivitis?

Gingivitis refers to inflammation and irritation of the gums that surround our teeth. This article looks at the symptoms of this disease.

4 Aug 2022

Bacterial Skin Infections: What are they?

Bacterial skin infections (also known as pyodermas) can be caused by a wide array of bacteria – most commonly by either staphylococci or streptococci, or sometimes by both organisms.

4 Aug 2022

How is Peripheral Neuropathy Treated?

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition in which damage occurs to the nerves of the peripheral nervous system, producing numbness, tingling, and pain.

4 Aug 2022

Importance of Understanding Human Disease at the Individual Level

Not every individual in a given population is equally susceptible to a specific disease or expected to have a similar disease outcome.

3 Aug 2022

What are Colon Tattoos?

Endoscopic tattooing is an important medical technique that is used to mark colorectal lesions for surgery or follow-up.

3 Aug 2022

What is the Role of Liquid Biopsies in Disease?

Liquid biopsy refers to the analysis of tumors using biomarkers circulating in several bodily fluids such as the blood.

3 Aug 2022

Gender Bias in Cardiovascular Science

Women with cardiovascular disorders are more likely to be misdiagnosed and/or undertreated and have higher mortality rates than men.

3 Aug 2022

How is Rheumatic Fever Diagnosed?

Rheumatic fever represents an autoimmune disease following infection with group A streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes), one of the most ubiquitous human pathogens.

3 Aug 2022

Role of Computer Modeling in Vaccine Development

Vaccines are regarded as the safest and most cost-effective approach against disease and have changed the way we live our lives.

3 Aug 2022

Applications of Biomaterials in Healthcare and Medicine

Biomaterials are materials used to build medical devices or implants/prostheses, meant to restore or replace lost or impaired body functions.

3 Aug 2022

Human Health Solutions through Animal Research

Animal research is at the center of much debate, largely due to the increased rights afforded to animals in recent times.

3 Aug 2022

Decarbonization of Healthcare and the Life Sciences

Recent data shows that the global healthcare industry accounts for around 4.4% of global net emissions, equating to around 2 gigatons of carbon dioxide.

3 Aug 2022