Older age and lower illness severity are associated with a higher risk for persistent Ebola virus in semen, according to a study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. “During and following the … [+3289 chars]
We all know that vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet. Not only are they chock-full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, but they can also be easily incorporated into just about every meal… [+5100 chars]
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a major source of healthcare burden, including cost, morbidity, and mortality. It is the most common pathogen isolated in healthcare-associated infections, ac… [+38123 chars]
SINGAPORE - Preventive drugs have been found to be effective in controlling the spread of malaria, and experts now say they may be needed to fight dengue outbreaks as well. Coupled with the use of d… [+2173 chars]
The results of a PMD Alliance survey presented in a poster at the 2022 Advanced Therapeutics in Movement and Related Disorders (ATMRD) Congress in Washington, DC, June 17-19, suggest that the COVID-1… [+5453 chars]
By Christian Barker Whether explorers, entrepreneurs or scientists, the recipients of Rolex’s Awards for Enterprise are helping shape a better world. Rolex, at its heart, is a philanthropic organis… [+8951 chars]
Theres a great deal of interest and cash in innovations designed to help us live longer. Thousands of dollars have been put toward Silicon Valley efforts like anti-aging nootropics and rejuvenation… [+4402 chars]
Wellens pattern is an electrocardiogram (EKG) finding of biphasic or deeply inverted T waves in leads V2 and V3 that is suggestive of anterior wall ischemia classically reflecting critical stenosis o… [+13346 chars]
If you know someone with Alzheimer's disease, you're not alone. There are around 5.8 million people living with Alzheimer's in the United States, according to the CDC. While doctors are still trying… [+3439 chars]
When you take aspirin for a headache, how does the aspirin know to travel to your head and alleviate the pain? The short answer is, it doesnt: Molecules cant transport themselves through the body, a… [+5503 chars]
Bill Reindel, OD, executive director of medical affairs at Bausch and Lomb, speaks on highlights from the lecture titled Evaluation of an Advanced Multi-Purpose Solution for Soft Re-Usable Contact Le… [+356 chars]
Introduction Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in the proper functioning of the nervous system. Both T3 and T4 hormones have many significant actions on the neuromuscular system and brain. In hyp… [+17003 chars]