Author: Eziokwu Fab-Emerenini MBBS
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Eziokwu Fab-Emerenini MBBS
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. As a firm believer in preventive health (and a doctor who wants to be kept away), Eziokwu is involved in organizing outreaches and creating awareness on public health issues. On the days the apple keeps him away, he spends his time singing offkey songs and writing poetry.
Understanding How Streamlined Stem Cells Treat Macular Degeneration
For years now, scientists have known of a group of uncommitted cells (known as stem cells) capable of transforming into any type of cells. Due to the pluripotency of …Vitamin D Deficiency Could Increase the Risk of Dementia
Vitamin D is one of the very few vitamins produced by the human body. This fat-soluble vitamin can be produced in the skin in the presence of sunlight. Vitamin …Nanoparticles Create an Anti-Tumor Immune Response in Mouse Models
The development of various forms of immune therapy has helped activate the immune system against tumors. The use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has changed the focus of cancer …
New Atlas Shows Fetal Brain Growth Rate in the Chinese Population
During the second and third trimesters, the fetal brain develops rapidly and complexly in the womb. During gestation, the fetal cerebrum undergoes intricate yet well-orchestrated growth, particularly in the …Anti-A33 Antibodies May Hold the Keys to Effective Therapy against Poxvirus Infections Including Monkeypox
Like many other viruses, the poxvirus is a killer virus that has been implicated in quite a number of diseases. While a disease such as smallpox caused by this …Side Effects of Sleep Deprivation Improved by Roflumilast a Phosphodiesterase-4-Inhibitor
Sleep has a regulatory role in cellular and metabolic balance. Deprivation of sleep harms social and biological well-being. For example, sleep deprivation (SD) significantly impairs hippocampus function and alters …
ERX-41 a New Compound Provides a Promising Therapeutic Approach for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Due to a lack of actionable treatment methods, triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has a poor clinical prognosis. TNBCs account for 15% of new breast cancer diagnoses and lack the …