Overlap Syndrome: how obstructive sleep apnea and COPD coexist
By Keynote ContributorDr. Praveen Bhatia, MBBS, FRCPConsultant Physician in Respiratory and General Medicine Honorary Senior Lecturer for Manchester Medical School Written …
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Study yields clues to why Alzheimer’s disease damages certain parts of the brain
Memory loss is often the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease, followed by confusion and difficulty thinking. These symptoms reflect the …
How do tired animals stay awake?
New research provides clues to falling fast asleep – or lying wide awake. Studying fruit flies, the researchers found that …
How Crying Could Actually Boost Your Mood
IntroductionWhat is the Definition of Crying?What are the Benefits of Crying?Gender Differences in CryingCan Crying be Pathological?ReferencesFurther Reading Crying is a …
Health Benefits of Blueberries
IntroductionWhat are blueberries?Nutritional profileFunctional ingredientsSpecific health benefitsConclusionReferencesFurther reading As the saying goes, you are what you eat. A balanced diet …
What is Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy?
IntroductionWhat is psychedelic therapy?What is psilocybin?The safety of psilocybin: evidence from trialsPsilocybin-assisted therapy for anxiety and depression associated with cancerPsilocybin-assisted …
Chaudhuri recognized by Radiation Research Society
Aadel A. Chaudhuri, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of radiation oncology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, …
What is Pandemic Preparedness and Why is it Important?
The emergence of infectious diseaseAre we prepared for a pandemic?How can we be better prepared?To sum up a brief discussion …
Insight into Cancer Vaccines
The current frontier of cancer vaccinesHow cancer vaccines operateCancer vaccines in breast cancerHow proteomics and virology are being used in …
What is Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis?
IntroductionCause and symptomsRisk factorsEpidemiologyDiagnosisTreatmentReferencesFurther Reading Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic, bilateral, allergic condition primarily affecting children and young adults. …
Can Men Improve the Chances of a Successful Pregnancy?
IntroductionPreconceptional Health for MenInfectionsLifestyle ChangesMen Supporting WomenMedicationsEnvironmental ToxinsGeneral AdviceGenetic CounselingConclusionReferences Pregnancy is among the most important life events in the …
Protein linked to intellectual disability has complex role
Fragile X syndrome, the leading inherited cause of intellectual disability, is due to a genetic mutation that largely eliminates the …
What are the Health Risks of Sunbeds?
Sunbeds, or tanning beds, expose individual skin to ultraviolet radiation to increase melanin production. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from indoor …
What is Caroli Disease?
Caroli disease (CD) is a rare, congenital disorder involving malformation of the liver. Also known as congenital communicating cavernous ectasia …
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. Sleep …
What is Xeroderma Pigmentosum?
A rare inherited disorder, Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) is a photosensitive condition characterized by high susceptibility to skin cancers. XP follows …
How can Hand Hygiene Prevent the Spread of Disease?
Research has shown that many harmful diseases spread due to a lack of proper hand hygiene. Thereby, washing hands could …
Insight into Misconceptions Surrounding Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is among the most common conditions affecting elderly people, especially if they have cardiovascular risk factors. PD …