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A specific nutritional approach for subjects with post-Covid Syndrome

Novel Coronavirus infection can leave medium and long-term effects, commonly referred as "Post-acute Covid-19 syndrome". The most reported symptom in these cases is persistent fatigue.

From PharmaNutra Spa 16 Apr 2021

A Sensitive Pseudovirus Assay for Screening SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies

The safety and versatility of pseudoviruses as virological tools have supported their use in assessing the efficacy and safety of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2.

26 Apr 2021

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and Vaccines

Current estimates indicate that over 1 billion of the world’s poorest people are affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).

26 Apr 2021

A specific nutritional approach for subjects with post-Covid Syndrome

Novel Coronavirus infection can leave medium and long-term effects, commonly referred as "Post-acute Covid-19 syndrome". The most reported symptom in these cases is persistent fatigue.

From PharmaNutra Spa 16 Apr 2021

Post Covid-19 chronic fatigue: an observational survey highlights the positive effects of Apportal®

A recent observational survey conducted throughout the Italian territory examined a group of subjects who had persistent fatigue, despite having passed the acute phase of Sars-CoV-2 infection for more than a month.

From PharmaNutra Spa 16 Apr 2021

The Effect of Climate Change on Malaria

In commemoration of World Malaria Day, 2021, we look at the relationship between malaria transmission and climate change.

22 Apr 2021

COVID-19 and Smell Loss (Anosmia)

Smell loss (anosmia) is a common symptom of COVID-19 and occurs in a large proportion of infected patients even in the absence of any other symptoms.

19 Apr 2021

What is a Live-Attenuated Vaccine?

Live-attenuated vaccines are a very effective type of vaccine used in the prevention of diseases including influenza, chickenpox, measles, polio and TB.

16 Apr 2021

What is a Toxoid Vaccine?

Long-lasting immunity against bacterial diseases such as tetanus and diphtheria is induced by a course of toxoid vaccines.

16 Apr 2021

The Effects of Heat Treatment on Milk

Recent research has shown that the act of boiling milk can be detrimental to the nutritional value of the drink.

12 Apr 2021

What is Gain-of-Function Research?

Gain-of-function research is the serial passaging of microorganisms to increase transmissibility, virulence, immunogenicity, and host tropism.

9 Apr 2021

Healthcare Systems Around the World

There are many philosophies shaping healthcare services around the world, and this article glances at some prominent examples.

6 Apr 2021

How has the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Global Health?

The COVID-19 pandemic has had major direct and indirect effects on global health.

6 Apr 2021

Maternal Health Around the World

Preventable maternal death is a global problem that needs to be solved by providing all with access to care for maintaining good quality maternity health.

6 Apr 2021

The Role of Nutrition in Health

Diseases are often due to poor nutritional intake and physical inactivity and it is imperative that the role of nutrition in all aspects of health is fully understood.

6 Apr 2021

How is Climate Change Impacting Our Health?

The overall impact of climate change on human health is overwhelmingly negative and it has been shown to affect multiple factors that contribute to health.

5 Apr 2021

A Guide to Looking After Your Mental Health

Increasingly, researchers and clinicians are drawing a distinction between mental illness and good mental health or wellbeing.

5 Apr 2021

What is the Blood-Brain Barrier?

The blood-brain barrier protects the brain and maintains homeostasis. Dysfunction of the blood-brain barrier is linked with neurological conditions.

31 Mar 2021

What is Merkel Cell Carcinoma?

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive carcinoma (cancer) of the skin, which arises in the Merkel cells.

26 Mar 2021

Climate Change and COVID-19

Scientists are highlighting similarities between COVID-19 and climate change, suggesting that climate change may have been a causal factor in the pandemic.

24 Mar 2021