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The Road to HIV/AIDS Vaccination

The HIV/AIDS endemic has taken more than 34 million lives, and despite being out for almost 38 years there is no HIV/AIDS vaccine available for public use.

4 May 2022

What is Variegate Porphyria?

Variegate porphyria (VP) is an autosomal dominant condition that results from the deficiency of protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPOX, EC 1.3).

4 May 2022

What is Amniocentesis?

Amniocentesis describes the extraction of amniotic fluid through the abdominal wall (i.e., through a transabdominal approach with ultrasound guidance).

4 May 2022

Orthobiologics: how regenerative medicine can make a difference in orthopedic surgery

Regenerative medicine is a new field of medicine in which orthopedic surgeons aim to move away from replacement and toward joint preservation

2 May 2022

Future of Smart Health Systems

The future of smart healthcare is set to be transformed in a positive way so that is more streamlined, personal and efficient.

27 Apr 2022

Virtual Reality in Neurorehabilitation

Virtual reality has proven to be extremely effective in the transfer of motor skills training and rehabilitation.

27 Apr 2022

Immune Responses to Tattoos

Tattooing involves the insertion of ink into tiny punctures in the epidermis, and pigments are considered a foreign body that may elicit the immune response.

27 Apr 2022

The Genetic Factors in Stuttering Disorders

According to the latest research in genetics, hereditary stuttering can occur in several generations in a family.

27 Apr 2022

A Guide to Healthy Sleep Positions

A good sleeping position along with a good quality of sleep throughout the night relaxes the spine and muscles.

27 Apr 2022

The Immunological Functions of Red Blood Cells

Red blood cells are important mediators of the innate immune system.

22 Apr 2022

What Diseases Can You Get From Mosquitoes?

Mosquito-borne diseases are infectious diseases that are spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes carrying the pathogens.

21 Apr 2022

The Application of Photonics in Healthcare

Photonics technologies in healthcare (biophotonics) involve the interaction of light or electromagnetic radiation with living organisms or biological components.

20 Apr 2022

The Dangers of Ignorance Surrounding Menopause

Menopause is a pivotal event in the life of every woman, as it brings to an official end the years of menstruation, and by the same token, signals the almost complete cessation of the reproductive capability of the individual.

20 Apr 2022

Psychedelic Medicine: Past, Present, and Future

Psychedelics are a group of hallucinogenic drugs that alter thought, perception, and feelings by causing sensations that seem real but are not.

20 Apr 2022

What is Biotinidase Deficiency?

A metabolic disorder, biotinidase deficiency, is a condition in which the enzyme biotinidase becomes faulty.

20 Apr 2022

What is Aplasia Cutis Congenita?

Aplasia cutis congenita or ACC is a rare congenital condition. It is marked by the absence of specific layers of skin in some parts of the infant's body.

20 Apr 2022

What is Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba Syndrome?

Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba Syndrome (BRRS) is a congenital genetic condition defined by a group of characteristic features. This article discusses the condition in depth.

19 Apr 2022

Understanding Nutrition Labels

The numbers on nutrition labels can be quite tricky to understand, however, this article aims to make nutrition labels easier to decipher.

19 Apr 2022

How to Prevent Lung Cancer

Lung cancer, which is the growth of malignant cells in the lung, is the most common cause of cancer-related death in men and women worldwide. The general prognosis for patients with lung cancer is poor because the condition is usually only diagnosed once it has reached an advanced stage. For early stage lung cancer, the five year survival rate is between 40% and 50%, but for advanced disease, the rate is only between 1% and 5%.

22 Apr 2022

What is Salmonella?

Salmonella is a ubiquitous human and animal pathogen which causes almost hundred million cases of gastroenteritis each year throughout the world. Salmonellosis in humans usually presents as a self-limiting food poisoning (gastroenteritis), albeit it can occasionally manifest as a serious systemic infection (enteric fever) which requires swift antibiotic treatment.

22 Apr 2022